Panchanga Calendar

May 2159

SamvatsaraSiddharthi (53)MonthVaishakha → Adhika Jyeshtha from 18.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 18.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 2159 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 17.05), Adhika Jyeshtha (from 18.05). Adhika Jyeshtha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Major festivals: 2.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak); 26.05 Ganga Dussehra.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Chit14Purnima Vrat

2Swa15Buddha Purnima

3Vish1Narada Jayanti

4Anu2until 18:11

5Jye3Sankashti

6Jye4

7Mul5

8PAsh6

9UAsh7after 16:52

10Shra7Kalashtami

11Dhan8

12Shat9

13PBh10

14UBh11Apara Ekadashi

15Rev12Bhauma Pradosha

16Ashw14Vat Savitri

17Bhar30Shani Jayanti

18Krit1Chandra Darshan

19Roh2until 08:24

20Mrig3Vinayaka Chaturthi

21Pun4

22Push6Skanda Shashti

23Ashl7

24Mag8Masik Durgashtami

25PPh9

26UPh10Ganga Dussehra

27Has11until 10:30

28Chit12

29Swa13Bhauma Pradosha

30Swa14

31Vish15after 16:15

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Buddha PurnimaNarada JayantiSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaVat SavitriShivaratriShani Jayantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiChandra DarshanDwipushkar YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga Dussehra

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

4.05 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana until 18:11
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
19.05 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra until 08:24
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
27.05 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Manasa until 10:30
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
29.05 Tue — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
31.05 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda after 16:15
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

1.05 Tue Purnima Vrat
2.05 Wed Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
2.05 Wed Vaishakha Purnima
3.05 Thu Narada Jayanti
5.05 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
10.05 Thu Kalashtami
14.05 Mon Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
15.05 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
16.05 Wed Vat Savitri Vrat
16.05 Wed Masik Shivaratri
17.05 Thu Vaishakha Amavasya
17.05 Thu Vrishabha Sankranti
17.05 Thu Shani Jayanti
18.05 Fri Chandra Darshan
20.05 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
22.05 Tue Skanda Shashti
24.05 Thu Masik Durgashtami
26.05 Sat Ganga Dussehra
27.05 Sun Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
29.05 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
31.05 Thu Adhika Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

3.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:42–04:41 (04.05)
4.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–03:24 (05.05)
6.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:23–04:34 (07.05)
8.05 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–04:30 (09.05)
13.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:26–04:20 (14.05)
15.05 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:14–04:17 (16.05)
15.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:14–04:17 (16.05)
19.05 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:24
19.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:24
19.05 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 08:24–13:00
21.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:28–04:07 (22.05)
22.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:58–04:05 (23.05)
27.05 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:00–00:48 (28.05)
27.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–00:48 (28.05)
27.05 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 00:48–03:58 (28.05)
31.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–03:54 (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

3.05 Thu — Vyatipata
5.05 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
13.05 Sun — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
14.05 Mon — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada
15.05 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
16.05 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
17.05 Thu — Amavasya, Sankranti day, Yamaghanta
18.05 Fri — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Atiganda (unfavourable day)
21.05 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
24.05 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
28.05 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

2.05 Full moon (Purnima) 14:14
17.05 New moon (Amavasya) 20:02
17.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 05:54 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 18.05 Adhika Masa
11.05 06:44 – 15.05 18:14 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Siddharthi (No. 53, “one who has reached the goal”) — A year of achievement: wishes fulfilled and success in affairs. more

Northern samvatsara: Shrimukha. Shaka Samvat 2081, Vikram Samvat 2216, Kali Yuga 5260.

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

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

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:05 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:31 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:05	tithi Purnima
from 13:05	karana Vishti
from 17:22	yoga Siddhi
from 20:31	nakshatra Swati
from 01:36 (02.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	19:30
Moonset	03:49
Day length	15 h 19 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 13:05

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 (04:47–20:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:05–20:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:47–13:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 13:05–13:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 2.05

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:47–20:31

Anandadi: Dhwaja 20:31–04:45 (02.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:47–20:31

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:05–01:36 (02.05); Bhadra Puchha 21:15–22:31; Bhadra Mukha 22:31–00:36 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:07–20:24
Pradosha	20:07–21:51
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:43–15:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:17–18:12
Yamaganda	08:37–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:22
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:52, 23:34–00:09 (02.05)
Varjyam	03:32–05:14, 02:33–04:17 (02.05)

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 05:25–12:28, 15:29–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 13:05, Purnima from 13:05; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:25, Mithuna 06:59, Karka 09:29, Simha 12:28, Kanya 15:29, Tula 18:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:47–13:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 13:05–20:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:47–20:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–20:310 Yoga Siddhi 17:22–04:45 (02.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:05–01:36 (02.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:47–20:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:47–13:05

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 04:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:14 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 22:24 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:18 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:14	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:14	karana Balava
from 17:18	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:24	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:58 (03.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	20:47
Moonset	04:06
Day length	15 h 24 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	14:14

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 14:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:45–20:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 13:05 (01.05)–14:14
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 13:05 (01.05)–14:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 1.05

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 14:14–04:43 (03.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:24–04:43 (03.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:45–22:24

Gandanta (tithi): 13:49–14:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	12:55–14:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:22
Yamaganda	06:40–08:36
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Varjyam	04:32–06:18 (03.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:14–17:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:14–17:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:14–17:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:22–12:24, 15:25–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Purnima until 14:14, Krishna-pratipat from 14:14; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:22, Mithuna 06:55, Karka 09:25, Simha 12:24, Kanya 15:25, Tula 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 04:45–14:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 17:18–20:09: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:45–17:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–22:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:14–04:43 (03.05)−1 Vyatipata 17:18–04:43 (03.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:45–22:24−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:14–04:43 (03.05)

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 04:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:49 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:42 (04.05) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:35 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:49 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:49	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 15:49	karana Taitila
from 17:35	yoga Variyana
from 00:42 (04.05)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	21:59
Moonset	04:27
Day length	15 h 28 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 15:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:43–20:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:14 (02.05)–15:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:42–04:41 (04.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:42–04:41 (04.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:43–00:42 (04.05) Anandadi: Ananda 00:42–04:41 (04.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:03
Godhuli	20:11–20:28
Pradosha	20:11–21:53
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:04–16:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–16:19
Yamaganda	04:43–06:39
Gulika Kalam	08:35–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:54, 16:03–17:05
Varjyam	04:32–06:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:35–20:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:35–20:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:35–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:18–12:20, 15:21–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 15:49, Krishna-dvitya from 15:49; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:18, Mithuna 06:51, Karka 09:21, Simha 12:20, Kanya 15:21, Tula 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 04:43–17:35: 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 = 0

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: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:43–00:42 (04.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:43–15:490 Yoga Variyana 17:35–04:41 (04.05)−3 Vyatipata 04:43–17:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 18:11
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:49 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 03:24 (05.05) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:11 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:46	karana Gara
from 17:49	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 17:49	karana Vanija
from 18:11	yoga Parigha
from 03:24 (05.05)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	23:04
Moonset	04:56
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:41–20:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–03:24 (05.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:41–17:49 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–17:49 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:24–04:38 (05.05)

Anandadi: Chara 03:24–04:38 (05.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:41–03:24 (05.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:13–20:30
Pradosha	20:13–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:50–17:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–12:27
Yamaganda	16:20–18:16
Gulika Kalam	06:37–08:34
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:49, 12:58–14:00
Varjyam	05:09–06:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:14–12:16, 15:17–20:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:14–12:16, 15:17–20:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:14–12:16, 15:17–20:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:14–12:16, 15:17–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 17:49, Krishna-tritya from 17:49; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:14, Mithuna 06:47, Karka 09:17, Simha 12:16, Kanya 15:17, Tula 18:17

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

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:11

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–03:24 (05.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–03:24 (05.05)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:41–18:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:41–17:490 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:41–17:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–17:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 18:11–04:38 (05.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:41–03:24 (05.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:10 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:23 (06.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 19:03 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:57 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:57	karana Vishti
from 19:03	yoga Shiva
from 20:10	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:10	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	23:56
Moonset	05:35
Day length	15 h 36 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 20:10

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, Jyestha (04:38–20:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:57–20:10: 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, 23:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:10–04:36 (06.05)

Anandadi: Musala all day

Bhadra in heaven: 06:57–20:10; Bhadra Puchha 15:33–16:52; Bhadra Mukha 16:52–19:04
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:37–13:10 (06.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	20:29–22:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–10:30
Yamaganda	14:24–16:21
Gulika Kalam	04:38–06:36
Dur Muhurta	04:38–05:41, 05:41–06:43
Varjyam	09:42–11:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:10–12:12, 15:13–20:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:10–12:12, 15:13–20:10
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 05:10–12:12, 15:13–20:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:10–12:12, 15:13–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 20:10, Krishna-chaturti from 20:10; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:10, Mithuna 06:43, Karka 09:13, Simha 12:12, Kanya 15:13, Tula 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 20:10–20:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–20:100 Yoga Shiva 19:03–04:36 (06.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:10–04:36 (06.05)0 Rikta tithi 20:10–04:36 (06.05)0 Yoga Parigha 04:38–06:37−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:57–20:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:44 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 20:05 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:23	nakshatra Mula
from 09:26	karana Balava
from 20:05	yoga Siddha
from 22:44	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 22:44	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:26
Day length	15 h 40 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:36–06:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:23–20:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:23–04:34 (07.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:23–04:34 (07.05)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–22:44

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:23–04:34 (07.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:36–06:23

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:37 (05.05)–13:10
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:17–20:33
Pradosha	20:17–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:17–04:06 (07.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:19–20:17
Yamaganda	12:27–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:22–18:19
Dur Muhurta	18:12–19:14
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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 06:23, Mula from 06:23; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 05:06, Mithuna 06:39, Karka 09:09, Simha 12:08, Kanya 15:09, Tula 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 06:23) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 06:23) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:36–20:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:23–04:34 (07.05)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:23–04:34 (07.05)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:36–20:05+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:23–04:34 (07.05)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–22:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:36–06:23−1 Gandanta 04:36–13:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:36–06:23−2 Rikta tithi 04:36–22:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:21 (08.05) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:31	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 12:03	karana Taitila
from 21:10	yoga Sadhya
from 01:21 (08.05)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 01:21 (08.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	00:36
Moonset	07:28
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:34–09:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:31–20:19) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 01:21–04:32 (08.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:21–04:32 (08.05)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:34–09:31 Anandadi: Utpata 09:31–04:32 (08.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 00:55–01:48 (08.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:19–20:35
Pradosha	20:19–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:32–08:30
Yamaganda	10:28–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:23
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:01, 16:07–17:10
Varjyam	07:43–09:31, 20:22–22:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:31–12:04, 15:05–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 09:31, Purva-Ashadha from 09:31; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 05:02, Mithuna 06:35, Karka 09:05, Simha 12:04, Kanya 15:05, Tula 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:31) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:31) — ruin of the family; 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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:34–21:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:34–01:21 (08.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:34–09:31−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:31–04:32 (08.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:47 (09.05) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:37 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:09 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:37	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:37	karana Vanija
from 22:09	yoga Shubha
from 03:47 (09.05)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 03:47 (09.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	01:06
Moonset	08:37
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:32–12:37) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:37–20:21) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:37–04:30 (09.05) Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–04:30 (09.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–03:47 (09.05) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:37–04:30 (09.05) Hutashana Yoga 03:47–04:30 (09.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–04:30 (09.05)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:32–12:37 Anandadi: Manasa 12:37–04:30 (09.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:47–16:52 (09.05); Bhadra Puchha 09:00–10:18 (09.05); Bhadra Mukha 10:18–12:28 (09.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

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	07:12–09:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:24–18:22
Yamaganda	08:29–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:25
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:45, 23:37–00:09 (09.05)
Varjyam	21:34–23:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:01–20:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:01–20:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:01–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:58–12:00, 15:01–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:37, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:37; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:58, Mithuna 06:32, Karka 09:01, Simha 12:00, Kanya 15:01, Tula 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:37) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:37) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:32–12:37+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:32–22:09+1 Ravi Yoga 12:37–04:30 (09.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:37–04:30 (09.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:37–04:30 (09.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–04:30 (09.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:32–03:47 (09.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:32–12:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–03:47 (09.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 16:52
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:49 (10.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 15:27 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:27	nakshatra Shravana
from 16:52	karana Bava
from 22:52	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	01:27
Moonset	09:51
Day length	15 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:30–15:27) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (15:27–20:23) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:30–16:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:30–15:27 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Chhatra 17:14–04:28 (10.05) Anandadi: Vajra 04:30–08:47 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:47–17:14

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:47–16:52; Bhadra Puchha 09:00–10:18; Bhadra Mukha 10:18–12:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	08:18–10:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:26
Yamaganda	06:29–08:28
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Varjyam	19:51–21:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:54–11:56, 14:57–20:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:54–11:56, 14:57–20:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:54–11:56, 14:57–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:54–11:56, 14:57–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 15:27, Shravana from 15:27; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:54, Mithuna 06:28, Karka 08:57, Simha 11:56, Kanya 14:57, Tula 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 15:27) — improved health; Shravana (from 15:27) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:52

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:30–22:52+2 Ravi Yoga 04:30–15:27+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–15:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:14–04:28 (10.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:30–08:47−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:30–16:52

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:49 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:48 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:08 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:49 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:49	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 05:49	karana Balava
from 17:48	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 18:37	karana Kaulava
from 23:08	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	01:44
Moonset	11:06
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:49	from 17:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:28–17:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:25–22:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 05:49–04:26 (11.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–04:26 (11.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:28–17:48 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:48–04:26 (11.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
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	06:23–08:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:26–16:26
Yamaganda	04:28–06:28
Gulika Kalam	08:27–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:51, 16:10–17:13
Varjyam	22:05–23:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:50–05:49

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 04:50–05:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:50–05:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:50–11:53, 14:53–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:48, Dhanishtha from 17:48; tithi Krishna-saptami until 05:49, Krishna-ashtami from 05:49; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:50, Mithuna 06:24, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:53, Kanya 14:53, Tula 17:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:48) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:48) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:49–20:25: 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).

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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: Dhwaja 04:28–17:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–17:48+1 Yoga Shukla 04:28–23:08+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 05:49–04:26 (11.05)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–04:26 (11.05)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:49–04:26 (11.05)

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 04:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:14 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:29 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:14 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:14	tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:14	karana Taitila
from 19:29	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 19:40	karana Gara
from 22:52	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:14
Moonrise	01:57
Moonset	12:23
Day length	16 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:14	from 19:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (19:29–20:27) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–07:14 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–04:24 (12.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:26–19:29 Anandadi: Saumya 19:29–04:24 (12.05)

Chora Panchaka: 06:44–18:14 (15.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:22–10:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:26
Yamaganda	16:26–18:27
Gulika Kalam	06:26–08:26
Dur Muhurta	07:38–08:42, 12:58–14:02
Varjyam	02:57–04:37 (12.05)

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 04:46–07:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 19:29, Shatabhisha from 19:29; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:14, Krishna-navami from 07:14; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:46, Mithuna 06:20, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:49, Kanya 14:49, Tula 17:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 19:29) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 19:29) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:26–07:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 07:14–20:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:26–22:52+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:26–19:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–19:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–07:14−1 Panchaka 06:44–04:24 (12.05)−2 Rikta tithi 07:14–04:24 (12.05)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–04:24 (12.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:53 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:23 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:56 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:53 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:53	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 07:53	karana Vanija
from 19:53	karana Vishti
from 20:23	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 21:56	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	02:09
Moonset	13:41
Day length	16 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:53	from 20:23

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, Shatabhisha (04:24–20:23) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (20:23–20:28) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:53–20:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–07:53

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:53–04:22 (13.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:24–20:23 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:23–04:22 (13.05)

Bhadra on earth: 19:53–07:41 (13.05); Bhadra Puchha 21:34–22:45; Bhadra Mukha 22:45–00:44 (13.05)
Chora Panchaka: 06:44 (11.05)–18:14 (15.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:28–20:44
Pradosha	20:28–22:03
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:55–14:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:25–10:26
Yamaganda	14:27–16:27
Gulika Kalam	04:24–06:25
Dur Muhurta	04:24–05:29, 05:29–06:33
Varjyam	02:57–04:37, 02:48–04:24 (13.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:53–11:45, 14:45–19:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:53–11:45, 14:45–19:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:53–11:45, 14:45–19:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:42–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 20:23, Purva-Bhadra from 20:23; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:53, Krishna-dashami from 07:53; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:42, Mithuna 06:16, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:45, Kanya 14:45, Tula 17:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 20:23) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 20:23) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 04:24–07:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 19:53–20:28: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Indra 04:24–21:56+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–07:53+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:24–20:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–20:230 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:23–04:22 (13.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:23–04:22 (13.05)0 Bhadra on earth 19:53–04:22 (13.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:53–04:22 (13.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:24–07:53

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:41 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:26 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:41 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:41	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 07:41	karana Bava
from 19:16	karana Balava
from 20:21	yoga Vishkambha
from 20:26	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	02:20
Moonset	15:01
Day length	16 h 08 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 07:41	from 20:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:22–20:26) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (20:26–20:30) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:22–07:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:26–04:20 (14.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–04:20 (14.05)

Anandadi: Chara 04:22–20:26 Anandadi: Sthira 20:26–04:20 (14.05)

Bhadra on earth: 19:53 (12.05)–07:41; Bhadra Puchha 21:34–22:45 (12.05); Bhadra Mukha 22:45 (12.05)–00:44
Chora Panchaka: 06:44 (11.05)–18:14 (15.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:17–08:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:12
Godhuli	20:30–20:46
Pradosha	20:30–22:04
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:25–14:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:29–20:30
Yamaganda	12:26–14:27
Gulika Kalam	16:28–18:29
Dur Muhurta	18:21–19:26
Varjyam	02:48–04:24

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 04:38–11:41, 14:42–20:30

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 20:26, Uttara-Bhadra from 20:26; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:41, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:41; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:38, Mithuna 06:12, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:41, Kanya 14:42, Tula 17:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 20:26) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 20:26) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:22–07:41: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vaidhriti 04:22–20:21: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:22–20:260 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:26–04:20 (14.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:26–04:20 (14.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–04:20 (14.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:22–07:41−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–20:26−3 Vaidhriti 04:22–20:21

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:39 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:41 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:06 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:39	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 06:39	karana Kaulava
from 17:50	karana Taitila
from 18:06	yoga Priti
from 19:41	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:39	from 19:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:20–19:41) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (19:41–20:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:41 (13.05)–06:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:19–04:50 (15.05)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–06:39 Krakacha Yoga 04:20–06:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–04:19 (15.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 19:41–04:19 (15.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:20–19:41

Chora Panchaka: 06:44 (11.05)–18:14 (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	15:02–16:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:22–08:23
Yamaganda	10:25–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:28–16:29
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:04, 16:13–17:18
Varjyam	05:44–07:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:34–11:37, 14:38–20:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:34–11:37, 14:38–20:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:34–11:37, 14:38–20:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:34–11:37, 14:38–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 19:41, Revati from 19:41; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 06:39, Krishna-dvadashi from 06:39; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:34, Mithuna 06:08, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:37, Kanya 14:38, Tula 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 19:41) — a good life; Revati (from 19:41) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–19:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 18:06–04:19 (15.05)0 Anandadi: Matanga 19:41–04:19 (15.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–06:390 Krakacha Yoga 04:20–06:39−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:20–19:41−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–04:19 (15.05)

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 04:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:50 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:16 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:50 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:50	tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:50	karana Gara
from 15:16	yoga Ayushman
from 15:40	karana Vanija
from 18:14	nakshatra Ashwini
from 02:21 (16.05)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:21 (16.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	02:46
Moonset	17:54
Day length	16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:50	from 18:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:19–18:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:34–22:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–02:21 (16.05) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:14–04:17 (16.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:14–04:17 (16.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:19–18:14 Anandadi: Amrita 18:14–04:17 (16.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:21–12:55 (16.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:21–04:06 (16.05); Bhadra Puchha 11:49–12:52 (16.05)
Chora Panchaka: 06:44 (11.05)–18:14
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:40–23:47
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:34–20:50
Pradosha	20:34–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:59–17:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:30–18:32
Yamaganda	08:22–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:28
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:39, 23:39–00:10 (16.05)
Varjyam	06:58–08:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:30–11:33, 14:34–20:34

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 04:30–11:33, 14:34–20:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:30–11:33, 14:34–20:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:30–11:33, 14:34–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 18:14, Ashwini from 18:14; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 04:50, Krishna-trayodashi from 04:50; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:30, Mithuna 06:04, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:33, Kanya 14:34, Tula 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 18:14) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 18:14) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–02:21 (16.05)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:19–18:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–18:14+1 Yoga Priti 04:19–15:16+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:14–04:17 (16.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:19–18:14−2 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 04:19

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:22 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 16:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:57 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:57	yoga Saubhagya
from 12:55	karana Shakuni
from 16:13	nakshatra Bharani
from 23:22	tithi Amavasya
from 23:22	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (16:13–20:36) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–12:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 12:55–20:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–20:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:36–22:08
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–00:41 (17.05)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:17–16:13 Anandadi: Kana 16:13–04:15 (17.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:21–12:55; Bhadra Mukha 02:21–04:06; Bhadra Puchha 11:49–12:52
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	09:37–11:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:29
Yamaganda	06:19–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Varjyam	12:33–14:01, 00:50–02:17 (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	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 16:13, Bharani from 16:13; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:26, Mithuna 06:00, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:29, Kanya 14:30, Tula 17:30, Vrischika 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 16:13) — joy; Bharani (from 16:13) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–20:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–16:13+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:17–11:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:13–04:15 (17.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–12:55−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:17–16:13−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:17–23:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Sankranti day
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya · Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 20:02 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:47 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:16 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:16	yoga Shobhana
from 09:44	karana Naga
from 13:47	nakshatra Krittika
from 20:02	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 20:02	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	03:28
Moonset	20:57
Day length	16 h 22 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	20:02
Vrishabha Sankr.	05:54 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

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 13:47	from 20:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:15–13:47) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:47–20:38) is good for root crops.
Chatushpada 04:15–09:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 09:44–20:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 20:02–20:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:22 (16.05)–20:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:22 (16.05)–20:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:15–05:54
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 13:47–04:13 (18.05)

Anandadi: Padma 04:15–13:47 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:47–04:13 (18.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 19:42–20:23

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	09:28–10:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:32
Yamaganda	04:15–06:18
Gulika Kalam	08:21–10:24
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:48, 16:16–17:21
Varjyam	00:27–01:52 (18.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:23–11:25, 14:26–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:47, Krittika from 13:47; tithi Amavasya until 20:02, Shukla-pratipat from 20:02; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:23, Mithuna 05:56, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:25, Kanya 14:26, Tula 17:26, Vrischika 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:47) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:47) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 04:15–20:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 05:54 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:15–13:47+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:15–08:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:47–04:13 (18.05)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:15–13:47−1 Yamaghanta 13:47–04:13 (18.05)−3 Amavasya 04:15–20:02

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 04:15

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:32 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:07 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 04:21 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:21	yoga Atiganda
from 06:18	karana Bava
from 11:07	nakshatra Rohini
from 16:32	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:32	karana Balava
from 00:21 (19.05)	yoga Sukarma
from 02:46 (19.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	04:04
Moonset	22:18
Day length	16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:07	from 16:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:13–11:07) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:07–20:40) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:13–06:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:40–22:18
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:40–22:18

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–16:32

Yamaghanta 11:07–04:12 (19.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:32–04:12 (19.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:13–11:07 Anandadi: Mitra 11:07–04:12 (19.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:59–10:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:26
Yamaganda	16:33–18:36
Gulika Kalam	06:17–08:20
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:36, 12:59–14:05
Varjyam	01:18–02:43 (19.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:32–20:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 16:32–20:23
Cutting fingernails	good 16:32–20:23
Cutting toenails	average 04:19–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:32–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:07, Rohini from 11:07; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:32, Shukla-dvitya from 16:32; lagna Mesha 04:13, Vrishabha 04:19, Mithuna 05:52, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:21, Kanya 14:22, Tula 17:22, Vrischika 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:07) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:07) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:13–11:07+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:13–04:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:07–04:12 (19.05)0 Auspicious tithi 16:32–04:12 (19.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–16:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 04:21–06:21−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:32–04:12 (19.05)−3 Yamaghanta 11:07–04:12 (19.05)

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 04:13

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 08:24 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:00 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:24 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:23 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 13:00	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 13:00	karana Taitila
from 20:23	yoga Dhriti
from 23:17	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	04:57
Moonset	23:21
Day length	16 h 29 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 08:24	from 13:00

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, Rohini (04:12–08:24) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:24–20:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:24 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:24–13:00

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:12–08:24 Anandadi: Vajra 08:24–04:10 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:34–06:59, 21:57–23:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:19–10:23
Yamaganda	14:30–16:34
Gulika Kalam	04:12–06:15
Dur Muhurta	04:12–05:18, 05:18–06:24
Varjyam	13:23–14:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:15–11:17, 13:00–20:41
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:24, Mrigashirsha from 08:24; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 13:00, Shukla-tritya from 13:00; lagna Mesha 04:12, Vrishabha 04:15, Mithuna 05:48, Karka 08:18, Simha 11:17, Kanya 14:18, Tula 17:18, Vrischika 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:24) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:24) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:24

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:24+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:12–08:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–08:24+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:12–20:23+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–13:000 Adhika Masa0 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:24–13:00−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:24–04:10 (20.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhwanksha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:37 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 05:47 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:35 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:47	nakshatra Ardra
from 09:37	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 09:37	karana Vanija
from 16:35	yoga Shula
from 20:02	karana Vishti
from 03:26 (21.05)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	06:09
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:47	from 09:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:10–05:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:02–20:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:47–03:26 (21.05)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:37–04:08 (21.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:10–05:47 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:26–04:08 (21.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:47–03:26 (21.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:02–06:31 (21.05); Bhadra Mukha 20:04–21:49; Bhadra Puchha 05:28–06:31 (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	18:25–19:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:39–20:43
Yamaganda	12:26–14:31
Gulika Kalam	16:35–18:39
Dur Muhurta	18:31–19:37
Varjyam	13:22–14:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:10–09:37

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 04:10–09:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:10–09:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–11:13, 14:14–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 05:47, Ardra from 05:47; tithi Shukla-tritya until 09:37, Shukla-chaturti from 09:37; lagna Mesha 04:10, Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:44, Karka 08:14, Simha 11:13, Kanya 14:14, Tula 17:14, Vrischika 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 05:47) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 05:47) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 09:37–20:43: 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 05:47–03:26 (21.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–05:47+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:10–16:35+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–09:370 Anandadi: Saumya 04:10–05:470 Adhika Masa0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:37–04:08 (21.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:02–04:08 (21.05)0 Yoga Shula 16:35–18:18−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:37–04:08 (21.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:47–03:26 (21.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:47–03:26 (21.05)−1 Rikta tithi 09:37–04:08 (21.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:31 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:28 (22.05) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:03 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:31	tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:31	karana Bava
from 13:03	yoga Ganda
from 17:06	karana Balava
from 01:28 (22.05)	nakshatra Pushya
from 03:48 (22.05)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:48 (22.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	07:36
Moonset	00:04
Day length	16 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:08–20:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:08–06:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:28–04:07 (22.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:28–04:07 (22.05)

Hutashana Yoga 03:48–04:07 (22.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–04:07 (22.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 01:28–04:07 (22.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:08–01:28 (22.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:02 (20.05)–06:31; Bhadra Mukha 20:04–21:49 (20.05); Bhadra Puchha 05:28–06:31
Gandanta (tithi): 03:27–04:10 (22.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:19
Godhuli	20:45–21:00
Pradosha	20:45–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:16–00:44 (22.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:13–08:17
Yamaganda	10:22–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:31–16:36
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:06, 16:19–17:25
Varjyam	14:27–15:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:31–11:09, 14:10–20:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:31–11:09, 14:10–20:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:31–11:09, 14:10–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:31–11:09, 14:10–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 06:31, Shukla-panchami from 06:31; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:40, Karka 08:10, Simha 11:09, Kanya 14:10, Tula 17:10, Vrischika 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:08–06:31: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–01:28 (22.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:31–03:48 (22.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Ganda 13:03–15:080 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:08–06:31−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:08–01:28 (22.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–06:31−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 04:08–06:31

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:35 (23.05) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 23:58 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:38 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	yoga Vriddhi
from 14:38	karana Taitila
from 23:58	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:35 (23.05)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 01:35 (23.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	09:06
Moonset	00:33
Day length	16 h 39 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

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 (04:07–20:46) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:48–01:35 (23.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:07–23:58 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:58–04:05 (23.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–01:35 (23.05) Hutashana Yoga 01:35–04:05 (23.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:35–04:05 (23.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:07–23:58 Anandadi: Ananda 23:58–04:05 (23.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:27–04:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:58–19:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:37–18:42
Yamaganda	08:17–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:32
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:33, 23:42–00:11 (23.05)
Varjyam	08:58–10:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–11:05, 14:06–20:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:07–11:05, 14:06–20:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:07–11:05, 14:06–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:07–11:05, 14:06–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:36, Karka 08:06, Simha 11:05, Kanya 14:06, Tula 17:06, Vrischika 20:07

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Pushya 04:07–23:58+2 Ravi Yoga 04:07–23:58+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:07–23:58+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:52–04:05 (23.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–01:35 (23.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 04:07–04:10−1 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 04:07

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Vriddhi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 23:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:40 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	yoga Dhruva
from 12:40	karana Vanija
from 23:01	nakshatra Magha
from 23:54	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:54	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	10:36
Moonset	00:53
Day length	16 h 42 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

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–23:54

Hutashana Yoga 23:54–04:04 (24.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:54–04:04 (24.05)

Anandadi: Chara 23:01–04:04 (24.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:05–23:01

Bhadra on earth: 23:54–11:16 (24.05); Bhadra Puchha 01:37–02:45 (24.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:45–04:40 (24.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:12–04:52 (24.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	21:28–23:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:32
Yamaganda	06:11–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	12:15–13:47

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, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:33, Karka 08:02, Simha 11:01, Kanya 14:02, Tula 17:02, Vrischika 20:03

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–23:54+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:05–07:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:05–23:540 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:05–23:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–23:01

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:47 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:37 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 04:48 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:16 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:48	yoga Vyaghata
from 11:16	karana Bava
from 22:37	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 22:47	tithi Shukla-navami
from 22:47	karana Balava
from 02:57 (25.05)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	12:01
Moonset	01:08
Day length	16 h 46 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

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 (04:04–20:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:04–11:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:54 (23.05)–22:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:37–04:02 (25.05)

Krakacha Yoga 04:04–22:47 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–22:47 Hutashana Yoga 22:47–04:02 (25.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:47–04:02 (25.05)

Anandadi: Musala 04:04–22:37 Anandadi: Gada 22:37–04:02 (25.05)

Bhadra on earth: 23:54 (23.05)–11:16; Bhadra Puchha 01:37–02:45; Bhadra Mukha 02:45–04:40
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:12 (23.05)–04:52
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:22
Godhuli	20:50–21:04
Pradosha	20:50–22:16
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:16–21:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:33–16:38
Yamaganda	04:04–06:10
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:46, 16:22–17:29
Varjyam	10:49–12:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–10:58, 13:58–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:29, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:58, Kanya 13:58, Tula 16:58, Vrischika 19:59

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 04:04–20:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:04–11:16: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:04–04:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vyaghata 04:48–08:07−1 Ashtami 04:04–22:47−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:04–22:37−1 Gandanta 04:04–04:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–22:37−1 Bhadra on earth 04:04–11:16−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–22:47−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:04–22:47

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	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:15 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:49 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:35 (26.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:27 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	karana Kaulava
from 22:15	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 22:15	karana Taitila
from 22:49	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 01:35 (26.05)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	13:23
Moonset	01:21
Day length	16 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:02–20:51) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:02–22:49 Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–22:15 Hutashana Yoga 22:15–04:01 (26.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:02–22:49 Anandadi: Shubha 22:49–04:01 (26.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:22
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:17
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:22–17:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:21–12:27
Yamaganda	16:39–18:45
Gulika Kalam	06:08–08:15
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:31, 13:00–14:08
Varjyam	06:41–08:18

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 04:02–10:54, 13:54–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:25, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:54, Kanya 13:54, Tula 16:55, Vrischika 19:55

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 04:02–20:51: 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.

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:02–22:49+1 Yoga Harshana 04:02–01:35 (26.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:02–22:490 Adhika Masa0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–22:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–22:49−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–22:15

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:17 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:33 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:38 (27.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:12	karana Gara
from 22:17	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 22:17	karana Vanija
from 23:33	nakshatra Hasta
from 00:38 (27.05)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	14:42
Moonset	01:33
Day length	16 h 52 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

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 (04:01–20:53) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:15 (25.05)–22:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:01–23:33

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–22:17 Hutashana Yoga 22:17–04:00 (27.05) Yamaghanta 23:33–04:00 (27.05)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:01–23:33 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:33–04:00 (27.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:53–22:42

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	00:12–00:41 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:08–17:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:20
Yamaganda	14:33–16:40
Gulika Kalam	04:01–06:07
Dur Muhurta	04:01–05:08, 05:08–06:16
Varjyam	06:14–07:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:21, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:50, Kanya 13:50, Tula 16:51, Vrischika 19:51

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 = +3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:01–23:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–23:33+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–22:170 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:01–23:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–22:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−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 04:01

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 10:30 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:50 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:48 (28.05) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 00:07 (28.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:30 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:30	karana Vishti
from 22:50	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 22:50	karana Bava
from 00:07 (28.05)	yoga Vyatipata
from 00:48 (28.05)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	16:01
Moonset	01:44
Day length	16 h 54 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

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 (04:00–20:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:30–20:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:17 (26.05)–22:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:06–07:22 (28.05)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:00–00:48 (28.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–00:48 (28.05) Ravi Yoga 15:09–00:48 (28.05) Dwipushkar Yoga 00:48–03:58 (28.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–22:50 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:50–03:58 (28.05) Hutashana Yoga 22:50–03:58 (28.05) Krakacha Yoga 22:50–03:58 (28.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:00–00:48 (28.05) Anandadi: Padma 00:48–03:58 (28.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:30–22:50; Bhadra Puchha 15:28–16:42; Bhadra Mukha 16:42–18:45

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	18:29–20:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:48–20:55
Yamaganda	12:27–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:41–18:48
Dur Muhurta	18:39–19:47
Varjyam	08:23–10:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:00–10:46, 13:46–19:48
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:17, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:46, Kanya 13:46, Tula 16:47, Vrischika 19:48

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 = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:30

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:00–00:48 (28.05)+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:00–00:07 (28.05)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:00–00:48 (28.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–00:48 (28.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–22:50+1 Ravi Yoga 15:09–00:48 (28.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Dwipushkar Yoga 00:48–03:58 (28.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–22:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:30–22:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:53 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 02:31 (29.05) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:58 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:18	karana Balava
from 23:53	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 23:53	karana Kaulava
from 23:58	yoga Variyana
from 02:31 (29.05)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	17:18
Moonset	01:57
Day length	16 h 57 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

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–23:53 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–02:31 (29.05) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:53–03:57 (29.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 02:31–03:57 (29.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:58–02:31 (29.05)

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	19:39–21:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:13
Yamaganda	10:20–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:42
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:09, 16:25–17:32
Varjyam	09:22–11:05

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 03:58–10:42, 13:43–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:13, Karka 07:43, Simha 10:42, Kanya 13:43, Tula 16:43, Vrischika 19:44

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 03:58–20:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–02:31 (29.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:58–02:31 (29.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–23:53−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–02:31 (29.05)−3 Vyatipata 03:58–23:58

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:21 (30.05) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 04:39 (30.05) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 00:09 (30.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:34 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:34	karana Taitila
from 00:09 (30.05)	yoga Parigha
from 01:21 (30.05)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 01:21 (30.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	18:35
Moonset	02:12
Day length	17 h 00 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

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:57–22:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–01:21 (30.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–01:21 (30.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:57–21:11
Pradosha	20:57–22:21
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:04–20:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:42–18:50
Yamaganda	08:12–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:29, 23:45–00:13 (30.05)
Varjyam	08:37–10:21

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 03:57–10:38, 13:39–19:40
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:09, Karka 07:39, Simha 10:38, Kanya 13:39, Tula 16:39, Vrischika 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all 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.

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–01:21 (30.05)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Variyana 03:57–00:09 (30.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–01:21 (30.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–01:21 (30.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−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 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Yoga Parigha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:12 (31.05) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 04:39 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:38 (31.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:39	nakshatra Vishakha
from 14:14	karana Vanija
from 00:38 (31.05)	yoga Shiva
from 03:12 (31.05)	tithi Purnima
from 03:12 (31.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	19:48
Moonset	02:31
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:39

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, Swati (03:56–04:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:39–20:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–20:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:39–03:55 (31.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:39–03:55 (31.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:56–04:39

Bhadra in heaven: 03:12–16:15 (31.05); Bhadra Puchha 11:42–13:01 (31.05); Bhadra Mukha 13:01–15:12 (31.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	21:25–23:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:35
Yamaganda	06:04–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Varjyam	10:50–12:36

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–10:34, 13:35–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 04:39, Vishakha from 04:39; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 05:05, Karka 07:35, Simha 10:34, Kanya 13:35, Tula 16:35, Vrischika 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 04:39) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 04:39) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–20:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:39–03:55 (31.05)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:39–03:55 (31.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–04:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:56–04:39−1 Yoga Parigha 03:56–12:23−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–03:12 (31.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 16:15 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 2081 · Vikram 2216 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 05:22 (01.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:08 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 01:22 (01.06) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:15 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:08	nakshatra Anuradha
from 16:15	karana Bava
from 01:22 (01.06)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	20:55
Moonset	02:57
Day length	17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:55–07:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:08–21:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–16:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:12–05:22 (01.06)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:55–07:08 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–03:54 (01.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:55–07:08 Anandadi: Ananda 07:08–03:54 (01.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:12–16:15; Bhadra Puchha 11:42–13:01; Bhadra Mukha 13:01–15:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:19–00:06 (01.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–16:44
Yamaganda	03:55–06:03
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:45, 16:27–17:35
Varjyam	11:36–13:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:08–10:30, 13:31–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:08, Anuradha from 07:08; tithi Purnima; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 05:01, Karka 07:31, Simha 10:30, Kanya 13:31, Tula 16:31, Vrischika 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:08) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:08) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 03:55–21:00: 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

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 16:15

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–03:54 (01.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:08–03:54 (01.06)+1 Yoga Shiva 03:55–01:22 (01.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–03:54 (01.06)0 Ravi Yoga 03:55–07:080 Adhika Masa−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:55–16:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

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

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

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

Siddharthi (No. 53 of 60, “one who has reached the goal”) — A year of achievement: wishes fulfilled and success in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Shrimukha (No. 7)
Shaka Samvat 2081 · Vikram Samvat 2216 · Kali Yuga 5260
Next year — Raudra, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 6.04.2160
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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.

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

The Moon in 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.

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shatabhisha
+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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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: 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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Adhika Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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

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

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−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

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.

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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