Panchanga Calendar

June 1804

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SamvatsaraRaktakshi (58)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 8.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 8.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 1804 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 7.06), Jyeshtha (from 8.06). Major festivals: 17.06 Ganga Dussehra; 18.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Shat8Kalashtami
2PBh9
3UBh10
4Rev11Apara Ekadashi
5Ashw12Bhauma Pradosha
6Bhar13Masik Shivaratri
7Roh14Shani Jayanti
8Mrig1until 14:55
9Ard2
10Pun3after 15:49
11Push4Vinayaka Chaturthi
12Ashl5Mithuna Sankranti
13Mag6after 15:17
14PPh7
15UPh8Masik Durgashtami
16Has9
17Chit10Ganga Dussehra
18Swa11Nirjala Ekadashi
19Vish12
20Vish13after 05:52
21Anu13after 08:39
22Jye14Vat Purnima
23Mul15Purnima
24PAsh1
25UAsh2
26Shra3Angaraki Chaturthi
27Dhan4
28Shat5
29PBh6
30UBh7Kalashtami
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (21)
KalashtamiEkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaShivaratriShani JayantiVat Savitriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra Darshanmoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Tripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSankrantiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiSummer solsticeday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Sankashti
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

  • 8.06 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 14:55
    Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 10.06 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra after 15:49 until 17:25
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 20.06 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Saumya after 05:52
    Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

  • 1.06 Fri Kalashtami
  • 4.06 Mon Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
  • 5.06 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
  • 6.06 Wed Masik Shivaratri
  • 7.06 Thu Vaishakha Amavasya
  • 7.06 Thu Shani Jayanti
  • 7.06 Thu Vat Savitri Vrat
  • 8.06 Fri Chandra Darshan
  • 11.06 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 12.06 Tue Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
  • 12.06 Tue Skanda Shashti
  • 15.06 Fri Masik Durgashtami
  • 17.06 Sun Ganga Dussehra
  • 18.06 Mon Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
  • 20.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat
  • 22.06 Fri Purnima Vrat
  • 22.06 Fri Vat Purnima Vrat
  • 23.06 Sat Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
  • 26.06 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
  • 30.06 Sat Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

  • 3.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–10:51
  • 5.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:49–06:34
  • 5.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–06:34
  • 6.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–03:47 (07.06)
  • 9.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 17:27–19:47
  • 10.06 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 15:49–03:45 (11.06)
  • 10.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:49–03:45 (11.06)
  • 11.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–14:52
  • 12.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–14:41
  • 19.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:43–01:32 (20.06)
  • 20.06 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:52–03:43 (21.06)
  • 20.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–03:43 (21.06)
  • 21.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–08:39
  • 24.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:14–03:45 (25.06)
  • 24.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 15:14–03:45 (25.06)
  • 25.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:43–03:45 (26.06)

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.

Avoid starting important matters

  • 1.06 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka, Ashtami
  • 3.06 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 4.06 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
  • 7.06 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata
  • 11.06 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 12.06 Tue — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 15.06 Fri — Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 23.06 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 25.06 Mon — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 29.06 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 30.06 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

  • 8.06 New moon (Amavasya) 02:05
  • 12.06 Mithuna Sankranti 12:51 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
  • 21.06 Summer solstice 19:56
  • 23.06 Full moon (Purnima) 07:24
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • 31.05 00:39 – 4.06 08:56 Dosha-free Panchaka
  • 27.06 06:08 – 1.07 16:05 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Raktakshi (No. 58, “red-eyed”) — A year of fury: enmity, disease and losses. more

Northern samvatsara: Bhava. Shaka Samvat 1726, Vikram Samvat 1861, Kali Yuga 4905.

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

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

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

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:16 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:52 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:14 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 11:53 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:53karana Kaulava
from 12:52nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 19:14yoga Priti
from 23:16tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:16karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:56
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:27
Sunset21:01
End of twilight21:58
Moonrise01:01
Moonset12:05
Day length17 h 08 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:52

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:53–12:52) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:52–21:01) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:01–22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–23:16 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:52–23:16 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:16–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:53–12:52 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:52–03:52 (02.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:39 (31.05)–08:56 (04.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:27
Godhuli21:01–21:15
Pradosha21:01–22:23
Nishitha00:13–00:40 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam05:41–07:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:18–12:27
Yamaganda16:44–18:53
Gulika Kalam06:01–08:10
Dur Muhurta07:18–08:27, 13:01–14:10
Varjyam19:05–20:38

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:53–09:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:52, Purva-Bhadra from 12:52; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:37, Karka 06:59, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:52) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:52) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 03:53–21:01: 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).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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.

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:53–12:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–12:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 19:14–03:52 (02.06)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:52–03:52 (02.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:52–03:52 (02.06)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:52–23:16−1 Ashtami 03:53–23:16−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–23:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Priti; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:31 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:11 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 16:53 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 10:28 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:28karana Gara
from 12:11nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 16:53yoga Ayushman
from 21:31tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:31karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:27
Sunset21:02
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise01:10
Moonset13:31
Day length17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:11

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:52–12:11) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:11–21:02) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–21:31

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:31–03:51 (03.06)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:52–12:11 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:11–03:51 (03.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:39 (31.05)–08:56 (04.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:28
Godhuli21:02–21:16
Pradosha21:02–22:24
Nishitha00:13–00:40 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam04:25–05:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:09–10:18
Yamaganda14:36–16:45
Gulika Kalam03:52–06:01
Dur Muhurta03:52–05:00, 05:00–06:09
Varjyam21:15–22:46

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 12:53–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:11, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:11; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:34, Karka 06:55, Simha 09:52, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:53, Vrischika 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:11) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:11) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Krishna-navami 03:52–21:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–21:31+1 Yoga Priti 03:52–16:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:11–03:51 (03.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:52–12:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–12:11−2 Rikta tithi 03:52–21:31

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:10 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:51 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:01 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 08:25 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:25karana Vishti
from 10:51nakshatra Revati
from 14:01yoga Saubhagya
from 19:10tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:10karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:27
Sunset21:04
End of twilight22:01
Moonrise01:19
Moonset15:01
Day length17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:51from 19:10

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, Uttara-Bhadra (03:51–10:51) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:51–21:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:25–19:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–10:51

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:10–03:50 (04.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:51–10:51 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:51–03:50 (04.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 08:25–19:10; Bhadra Puchha 09:58–11:03; Bhadra Mukha 11:03–12:51
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:39 (31.05)–08:56 (04.06)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 18:48–19:31
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:28–14:23 (04.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:28
Godhuli21:04–21:17
Pradosha21:04–22:25
Nishitha00:13–00:40 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam06:19–07:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:55–21:04
Yamaganda12:27–14:36
Gulika Kalam16:45–18:55
Dur Muhurta18:46–19:55
Varjyam21:54–23:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–08:25

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:51–08:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:51–08:25
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:51, Revati from 10:51; tithi Krishna-dashami until 19:10, Krishna-ekadashi from 19:10; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:30, Karka 06:51, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:49, Tula 15:49, Vrischika 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:51) — a good life; Revati (from 10:51) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 08:25–19:10: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–10:51+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:51–10:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–10:51+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:51–14:010 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:10–03:50 (04.06)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 08:25–19:10

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsApara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:16 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:56 more
Gandamula
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:41 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 05:46 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:46karana Balava
from 08:56nakshatra Ashwini
from 10:41yoga Shobhana
from 16:16tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 16:16karana Kaulava
from 02:39 (05.06)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:52
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:27
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise01:29
Moonset16:35
Day length17 h 15 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:56from 16:16

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:50–08:56) 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 19:10 (03.06)–16:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:49–07:16 (05.06)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–16:16 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–16:16 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:16–03:49 (05.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:50–08:56 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:56–03:49 (05.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:39 (31.05)–08:56
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:28–14:23
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:29
Godhuli21:05–21:18
Pradosha21:05–22:26
Nishitha00:13–00:40 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam06:44–08:12, 00:05–01:31 (05.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:59–08:09
Yamaganda10:18–12:27
Gulika Kalam14:37–16:46
Dur Muhurta13:02–14:11, 16:29–17:38
Varjyam02:58–04:24 (05.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–09:44, 12:45–18:47

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:50–09:44, 12:45–18:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:50–09:44, 12:45–18:47
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:50–09:44, 12:45–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 08:56, Ashwini from 08:56; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 16:16, Krishna-dvadashi from 16:16; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:26, Karka 06:47, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:56) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:56) — joy; 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 = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:50–08:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–08:56+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:50–10:41+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:16–03:49 (05.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:56–03:49 (05.06)−1 Gandanta 03:50–14:23−1 Panchaka 03:50–08:56−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–16:16−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–16:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Musala
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsBhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:57 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:34 more
Gandamula
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:59 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 12:57 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:34nakshatra Bharani
from 06:59yoga Atiganda
from 12:57tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 12:57karana Gara
from 23:11karana Vanija
from 03:01 (06.06)yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:27
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise01:43
Moonset18:14
Day length17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:34from 12:57

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 (06:34–21:06) is good for root crops.

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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, 21:06–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:49–06:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–06:34 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:57–03:48 (06.06)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:49–06:34 Anandadi: Musala 06:34–03:48 (06.06)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:30
Godhuli21:06–21:20
Pradosha21:06–22:27
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam23:37–01:02 (06.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:47–18:56
Yamaganda08:08–10:18
Gulika Kalam12:28–14:37
Dur Muhurta07:16–08:26, 23:47–00:14 (06.06)
Varjyam02:58–04:24, 15:05–16:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–06:34

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, shavingaverage 03:49–06:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:49–06:34
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:49–06:34

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 06:34, Bharani from 06:34; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 12:57, Krishna-trayodashi from 12:57; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:22, Karka 06:43, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:41, Tula 15:42, Vrischika 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 06:34) — joy; Bharani (from 06:34) — facing death (dangers); 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 = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–06:34+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:49–06:59+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:57–03:48 (06.06)+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:49–06:340 Anandadi: Amrita 03:49–06:340 Yoga Atiganda 06:59–08:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:34–03:48 (06.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:34–03:48 (06.06)−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 03:49

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:22 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:52 more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 22:55 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 09:22 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 03:52nakshatra Krittika
from 09:22tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 09:22karana Vishti
from 19:32karana Shakuni
from 22:55yoga Dhriti
from 01:02 (07.06)nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:27
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise02:02
Moonset19:52
Day length17 h 19 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

taskat sunrisefrom 03:52from 09:22

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:48–03:52) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:52–21:07) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:22–19:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 19:32–21:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 09:22–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–00:41 (07.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:52–01:02 (07.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–03:47 (07.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–09:22

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:52–01:02 (07.06) Anandadi: Shubha 01:02–03:47 (07.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:48–03:52

  • Bhadra in heaven: 09:22–19:32; Bhadra Mukha 09:22–11:04; Bhadra Puchha 18:31–19:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:30
Godhuli21:07–21:21
Pradosha21:07–22:27
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam22:55–00:20 (07.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:28–14:38
Yamaganda05:58–08:08
Gulika Kalam10:18–12:28
Dur Muhurta11:53–13:02
Varjyam14:27–15:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–09:22

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:48–09:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–09:22
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:48–09:36, 12:38–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 03:52, Krittika from 03:52; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 09:22, Krishna-chaturdashi from 09:22; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:18, Karka 06:39, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:38, Tula 15:38, Vrischika 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 03:52) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 03:52) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 09:22–21:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–03:47 (07.06)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:52–01:02 (07.06)+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:48–22:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:52–01:02 (07.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–09:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 03:48–03:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–03:52−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:22–19:32−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 09:22–03:47 (07.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsShani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:42 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 22:14 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:50 more
KaranaShakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:42 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:42tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:42karana Chatushpada
from 15:52karana Naga
from 18:50yoga Shula
from 22:14nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 02:05 (08.06)tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 02:05 (08.06)karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:49
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:28
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:07
Moonrise02:32
Moonset21:20
Day length17 h 20 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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:42

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:47–21:08) is good for sowing.
  • Shakuni 03:47–05:42: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 05:42–15:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 15:52–21:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:47–05:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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 05:42–02:05 (08.06)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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, 21:08–22:28
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 05:42–02:05 (08.06)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–05:42

Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–22:14 Anandadi: Mrityu 22:14–03:47 (08.06)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 01:45–02:26 (08.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:31
Godhuli21:08–21:22
Pradosha21:08–22:28
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam19:24–20:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:38–16:48
Yamaganda03:47–05:58
Gulika Kalam08:08–10:18
Dur Muhurta09:34–10:44, 16:31–17:40
Varjyam15:10–16:35, 03:14–04:39 (08.06)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 05:42, Amavasya from 05:42; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:14, Karka 06:35, Simha 09:32, Kanya 12:34, Tula 15:34, Vrischika 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:47–05:42: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 05:42–21:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–22:14+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:47–18:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 18:50–20:310 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–05:42−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–22:14−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:47–05:42

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 03:47

SummaryBest day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 14:55
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:44 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:39 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:55 more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 12:22 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:22karana Bava
from 14:55yoga Ganda
from 19:39nakshatra Ardra
from 22:44tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 22:44karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:28
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise03:21
Moonset22:26
Day length17 h 22 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)02:05

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 19:39

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, Mrigashirsha (03:47–19:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Kimstughna 03:47–12:22: 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, 21:09–22:26
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:09–22:26

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–22:44

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:44–03:46 (09.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–19:39 Anandadi: Padma 19:39–03:46 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:31
Godhuli21:09–21:23
Pradosha21:09–22:29
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam11:47–13:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:18–12:28
Yamaganda16:49–18:59
Gulika Kalam05:57–08:07
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:25, 13:03–14:12
Varjyam03:14–04:39, 03:17–04:44 (09.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–19:39

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:47–19:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:47–19:39
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:39, Ardra from 19:39; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:10, Karka 06:31, Simha 09:28, Kanya 12:30, Tula 15:30, Vrischika 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:39) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:39) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:55

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–22:44+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–19:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–19:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:39–03:46 (09.06)0 Yoga Ganda 14:55–16:57

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 03:47

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:47 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:27 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:17 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 09:12 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:12karana Kaulava
from 11:17yoga Vriddhi
from 17:27nakshatra Punarvasu
from 19:47tithi Shukla-tritya
from 19:47karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:47
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:28
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise04:32
Moonset23:08
Day length17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:27from 19:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (17:27–21:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 17:27–19:47

Anandadi: Chhatra 17:27–03:45 (10.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:46–17:27

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.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:32
Godhuli21:10–21:23
Pradosha21:10–22:29
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam08:22–09:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:07–10:18
Yamaganda14:39–16:49
Gulika Kalam03:46–05:57
Dur Muhurta03:46–04:56, 04:56–06:05
Varjyam03:17–04:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–09:25, 12:26–21:10

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, shavingaverage 03:46–09:25, 12:26–21:10
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:46–09:25, 12:26–21:10
Cutting toenailsaverage 17:27–18:27, 19:47–21:10
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:27, Punarvasu from 17:27; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 19:47, Shukla-tritya from 19:47; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:06, Karka 06:27, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:27) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:27) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–19:47+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:17–03:45 (10.06)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:27–03:45 (10.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:27–03:45 (10.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:27–19:47−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:46–17:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–17:27

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryBest day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 15:49; auspicious time — until 17:25
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:25 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 15:49 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 08:05 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 06:31 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:31karana Gara
from 08:05yoga Dhruva
from 15:49nakshatra Pushya
from 17:25tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 17:25karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:28
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:11
Moonrise05:59
Moonset23:34
Day length17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:49from 17:25

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:45–15:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (15:49–21:11) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 15:49–03:45 (11.06) Ravi Yoga 15:49–03:45 (11.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:49–03:45 (11.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:25–03:45 (11.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:45–15:49 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:49–03:45 (11.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:32
Godhuli21:11–21:24
Pradosha21:11–22:30
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam13:35–15:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:00–21:11
Yamaganda12:28–14:39
Gulika Kalam16:50–19:00
Dur Muhurta18:52–20:01
Varjyam04:38–06:08, 23:30–01:02 (11.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–17:25

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:45–17:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:45–17:25
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:21, 12:22–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 15:49, Pushya from 15:49; tithi Shukla-tritya until 17:25, Shukla-chaturti from 17:25; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:02, Karka 06:24, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 15:49) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 15:49) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 17:25–21:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:49

Auspicious time ends by 17:25

+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 15:49–03:45 (11.06)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:45–15:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–15:49+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:45–08:05+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–17:25+1 Ravi Yoga 15:49–03:45 (11.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:25–03:45 (11.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:25–03:45 (11.06)0 Rikta tithi 17:25–03:45 (11.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:44 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:52 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:25 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 04:29 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:29karana Vishti
from 05:25yoga Vyaghata
from 14:52nakshatra Ashlesha
from 15:44tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:44karana Bava
from 03:11 (12.06)karana Balava
from 03:21 (12.06)yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:28
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise07:31
Moonset23:51
Day length17 h 27 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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:52from 15:44

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:45–14:52) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:29–15:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:44–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–14:52 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–14:52

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:45–14:52 Anandadi: Saumya 14:52–03:45 (12.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 04:29–15:44; Bhadra Mukha 04:35–06:26; Bhadra Puchha 14:37–15:44
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:33
Godhuli21:12–21:25
Pradosha21:12–22:31
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam08:43–10:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:56–08:07
Yamaganda10:18–12:29
Gulika Kalam14:39–16:50
Dur Muhurta13:03–14:13, 16:33–17:43
Varjyam03:34–05:10 (12.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:44–21:12

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 15:44–21:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 15:44–21:12
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:17, 12:18–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:52, Ashlesha from 14:52; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:44, Shukla-panchami from 15:44; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:58, Karka 06:20, Simha 09:17, Kanya 12:18, Tula 15:18, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:52) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:52) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 03:45–15:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 04:29–15:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

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: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–14:52+2 Pushya 03:45–14:52+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–14:52+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:45–14:52+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:45–05:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:44–03:45 (12.06)0 Yoga Vyaghata 05:25–08:430 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:52–03:45 (12.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:45–15:44−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–15:44−3 Bhadra on earth 04:29–15:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsMithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:50 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 14:41 more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:56 (13.06) more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 14:50 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:41nakshatra Magha
from 14:50tithi Shukla-shashti
from 14:50karana Kaulava
from 01:56 (13.06)yoga Vajra
from 02:41 (13.06)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:28
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise09:00
Moonsetnone
Day length17 h 28 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti12:51 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:41from 14:50

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 (14:41–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Gemini. In Odisha it is Raja Parba, the festival of Mother Earth and of the onset of the rainy season.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:51–19:15
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 14:50–03:44 (13.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–14:41 Ravi Yoga 14:41–03:44 (13.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–14:50 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:41–14:50 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:50–03:44 (13.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:45–14:41 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:41–03:44 (13.06)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:39–20:46
  • Gandanta (tithi): 14:27–15:14
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:33
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:31
Nishitha00:15–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam13:06–14:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:51–19:02
Yamaganda08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam12:29–14:40
Dur Muhurta07:14–08:24, 23:49–00:15 (13.06)
Varjyam03:34–05:10, 02:59–04:38 (13.06)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:13, 12:14–14:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 14:41, Magha from 14:41; tithi Shukla-panchami until 14:50, Shukla-shashti from 14:50; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:54, Karka 06:16, Simha 09:13, Kanya 12:14, Tula 15:14, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 14:41) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 14:41) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Sankranti at 12:51 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–14:41+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:45–14:41+1 Yoga Harshana 03:45–01:56 (13.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–14:50+1 Ravi Yoga 14:41–03:44 (13.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:41–14:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–14:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:50–03:44 (13.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:41–03:44 (13.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–14:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 15:17
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:43 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 15:17 more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:08 (14.06) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 14:43 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:43tithi Shukla-saptami
from 14:43karana Gara
from 15:17nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 01:08 (14.06)yoga Siddhi
from 02:58 (14.06)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:29
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise10:25
Moonset00:03
Day length17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:43from 15:17

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:44–15:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (15:17–21:14) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–15:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:43–03:44 (14.06)

Anandadi: Chara 03:44–15:17 Anandadi: Sthira 15:17–03:44 (14.06)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:34
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:32
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam12:50–14:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:29–14:40
Yamaganda05:55–08:07
Gulika Kalam10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta11:54–13:04
Varjyam02:59–04:38, 23:45–01:26 (14.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:09, 12:10–21:14

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:44–09:09, 12:10–21:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:44–09:09, 12:10–21:14
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:44–09:09, 12:10–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 15:17, Purva-Phalguni from 15:17; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:43, Shukla-saptami from 14:43; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:50, Karka 06:12, Simha 09:09, Kanya 12:10, Tula 15:10, Vrischika 18:12, Dhanu 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 15:17) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 15:17) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:17

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–15:17+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:44–15:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:43–03:44 (14.06)0 Auspicious tithi 14:43–03:44 (14.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–15:17

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious weekday; cons: Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:23 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 16:39 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 00:56 (15.06) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 15:23 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 15:23tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 15:23karana Vishti
from 16:39nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 00:56 (15.06)yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:29
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise11:44
Moonset00:12
Day length17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:23from 16:39

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:44–16:39) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (16:39–21:14) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:23–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 15:23–03:44 (15.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:23–03:44 (15.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:39–03:44 (15.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 16:39–03:44 (15.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:44–16:39

  • Bhadra on earth: 15:23–23:06; Bhadra Puchha 17:17–18:33; Bhadra Mukha 18:33–20:40
  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:06–03:59 (15.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:34
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:32
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam09:53–11:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:40–16:52
Yamaganda03:44–05:55
Gulika Kalam08:06–10:18
Dur Muhurta09:34–10:44, 16:34–17:44
Varjyam00:27–02:11 (15.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–15:23

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, shavingaverage 03:44–15:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:44–15:23
Bathing, washing hairgood 16:39–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 16:39, Uttara-Phalguni from 16:39; tithi Shukla-saptami until 15:23, Shukla-ashtami from 15:23; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:46, Karka 06:08, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:06, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:08, Dhanu 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 16:39) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 16:39) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 15:23–21:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 15:23–21:14: 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 Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:44–00:56 (15.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–15:230 Anandadi: Matanga 16:39–03:44 (15.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:39–03:44 (15.06)0 Ashtami 15:23–03:44 (15.06)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:23–03:44 (15.06)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:23–03:44 (15.06)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:39–03:44 (15.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:44–16:39−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:23–03:44 (15.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–16:39−1 Bhadra on earth 15:23–23:06

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:43 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:39 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:12 (16.06) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 03:59 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 03:59karana Bava
from 16:43tithi Shukla-navami
from 16:43karana Balava
from 18:39nakshatra Hasta
from 01:12 (16.06)yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:29
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise13:01
Moonset00:20
Day length17 h 31 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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:43from 18:39

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, Uttara-Phalguni (03:44–18:39) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (18:39–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–03:59: 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 15:23 (14.06)–16:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:39–03:43 (16.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–16:43 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:43–03:43 (16.06)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–18:39 Anandadi: Amrita 18:39–03:43 (16.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:06 (14.06)–03:59
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:35
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:33
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam10:51–12:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:18–12:29
Yamaganda16:52–19:04
Gulika Kalam05:55–08:06
Dur Muhurta07:14–08:24, 13:04–14:14
Varjyamnone 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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:44–09:01, 12:02–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 18:39, Hasta from 18:39; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 16:43, Shukla-navami from 16:43; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:04, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:04, Dhanu 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 18:39) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 18:39) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 03:44–16:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 16:43–21:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vyatipata 03:44–21:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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: Shubha 03:44–18:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–18:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 18:39–03:43 (16.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–03:59−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:43–03:43 (16.06)−1 Ashtami 03:44–16:43−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:44–16:43−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–16:43−3 Vyatipata 03:44–01:12 (16.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:35 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 21:10 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:50 (17.06) more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 05:36 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:36karana Kaulava
from 18:35tithi Shukla-dashami
from 18:35karana Taitila
from 21:10nakshatra Chitra
from 01:50 (17.06)yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:43
Noon12:29
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise14:17
Moonset00:27
Day length17 h 32 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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:35from 21:10

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, Hasta (03:43–21:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (21:10–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–18:35 Ravi Yoga all day

Yamaghanta 03:43–21:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:35–03:43 (17.06)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:43–21:10 Anandadi: Kana 21:10–03:43 (17.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:33
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam14:32–16:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:06–10:18
Yamaganda14:41–16:52
Gulika Kalam03:43–05:55
Dur Muhurta03:43–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam03:56–05:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:35–21:15

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 18:35–21:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 18:35–21:15
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:43–08:57, 11:58–21:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 21:10, Chitra from 21:10; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:35, Shukla-dashami from 18:35; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 06:00, Simha 08:57, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:58, Vrischika 18:00, Dhanu 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 21:10) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 21:10) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-navami 03:43–18:35: 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 all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–21:10+1 Yoga Variyana 03:43–01:50 (17.06)0 Auspicious tithi 18:35–03:43 (17.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:43–21:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 21:10–03:43 (17.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:35–03:43 (17.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–18:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 03:43–21:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:43–18:35

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; auspicious time — after 14:16
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsGanga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:48 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:59 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:42 (18.06) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 07:40 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:40karana Gara
from 20:48tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 20:48karana Vanija
from 23:59nakshatra Swati
from 02:42 (18.06)yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:43
Noon12:30
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise15:32
Moonset00:35
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:48

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, Chitra (03:43–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:35 (16.06)–20:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:43–23:59

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:48–03:43 (18.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:43–23:59 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:59–03:43 (18.06)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 20:22–21:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:17
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:33
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam16:50–18:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:04–21:16
Yamaganda12:30–14:41
Gulika Kalam16:53–19:04
Dur Muhurta18:56–20:06
Varjyam06:06–07:54

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:43–20:48
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dashami until 20:48, Shukla-ekadashi from 20:48; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:56, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:54, Vrischika 17:56, Dhanu 20:43

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:16

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:43–23:59+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:43–23:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–23:59+1 Auspicious tithi 03:43–20:480 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:48–03:43 (18.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 03:43–14:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsNirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:10 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 02:57 (19.06) more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 03:39 (19.06) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 09:59 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:59karana Vishti
from 23:10tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 23:10karana Bava
from 02:57 (19.06)nakshatra Vishakha
from 03:39 (19.06)yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:43
Noon12:30
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise16:49
Moonset00:45
Day length17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (03:43–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:59–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:48 (17.06)–23:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:46–07:14 (19.06)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–23:10 Krakacha Yoga 03:43–23:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:10–03:43 (19.06) Yamaghanta 02:57–03:43 (19.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:43–02:57 (19.06) Anandadi: Mitra 02:57–03:43 (19.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:59–23:10; Bhadra Puchha 15:16–16:35; Bhadra Mukha 16:35–18:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:17
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:36
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:34
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam17:04–18:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:55–08:07
Yamaganda10:18–12:30
Gulika Kalam14:41–16:53
Dur Muhurta13:05–14:15, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam06:17–08:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:43–08:49, 11:50–17:52

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:43–08:49, 11:50–17:52
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 03:43–08:49, 11:50–17:52
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:43–08:49, 11:50–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:52, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:52, Dhanu 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:43–02:57 (19.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–02:57 (19.06)+1 Yoga Shiva 03:43–03:39 (19.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:43–23:10−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–23:10−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:59–23:10−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:43–23:10

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 03:43

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:32 (20.06) more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:52 (20.06) more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:35 (20.06) more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 12:22 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:22karana Balava
from 01:32 (20.06)tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 01:32 (20.06)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:43
Noon12:30
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise18:06
Moonset00:57
Day length17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:43–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:43–01:32 (20.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:32–03:43 (20.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day

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.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:17
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:34
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam20:00–21:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:53–19:05
Yamaganda08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam12:30–14:42
Dur Muhurta07:14–08:24, 23:51–00:17 (20.06)
Varjyam09:14–11:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:48, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:48, Dhanu 20:35

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:43–01:32 (20.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 05:52
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:45 (21.06) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraVishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:52 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:35 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 14:40 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:35yoga Sadhya
from 05:52nakshatra Anuradha
from 14:40karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:43
Noon12:30
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise19:20
Moonset01:15
Day length17 h 33 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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:52

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:43–05:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:52–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:17–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:52–03:43 (21.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–03:43 (21.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:43–05:52 Anandadi: Saumya 05:52–03:43 (21.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:34
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam21:03–22:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:30–14:42
Yamaganda05:55–08:07
Gulika Kalam10:18–12:30
Dur Muhurta11:55–13:05
Varjyam10:20–12:07

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:43–08:41, 11:42–17:44
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 05:52–08:41, 11:42–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 05:52, Anuradha from 05:52; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:44, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:42, Tula 14:43, Vrischika 17:44, Dhanu 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 05:52) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 05:52) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:52

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:52–03:43 (21.06)+2 Yoga Siddha 03:43–04:35+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:52–03:43 (21.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:52–03:43 (21.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 08:39
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:45 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:39 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:24 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 03:45 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 03:45tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 03:45karana Gara
from 05:24yoga Shubha
from 08:39nakshatra Jyestha
from 16:47karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:43
Noon12:30
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise20:27
Moonset01:40
Day length17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice19:56

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

taskat sunrisefrom 03:45from 08:39

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, Anuradha (03:43–08:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:39–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:45–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–08:39 Ravi Yoga 08:39–03:44 (22.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:43–03:45 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:44 (22.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:43–08:39 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:39–03:44 (22.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:43 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam01:26–03:13 (22.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:42–16:54
Yamaganda03:43–05:55
Gulika Kalam08:07–10:19
Dur Muhurta09:35–10:45, 16:36–17:47
Varjyam14:50–16:36

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–08:39, 11:39–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:39, Jyestha from 08:39; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 03:45, Shukla-chaturdashi from 03:45; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:40, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:39, Tula 14:39, Vrischika 17:40, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:39) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:39) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:45–21:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:39

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:39–03:44 (22.06)+2 Yoga Shubha 05:24–03:44 (22.06)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:43–08:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–08:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:43–03:450 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:44 (22.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–08:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:43–03:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:39–03:44 (22.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:39–03:44 (22.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–03:44 (22.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsVat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:44 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 11:10 more
Gandamula
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:01 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 05:44 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:44tithi Purnima
from 05:44karana Vishti
from 06:01yoga Shukla
from 11:10nakshatra Mula
from 18:37karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise21:21
Moonset02:19
Day length17 h 33 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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:44

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:44–11:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (11:10–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:44–18:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–05:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

The same as Vat Savitri, in the tradition of Maharashtra, Gujarat and the South: women fast for the long life of their husbands and circumambulate a banyan tree with thread. It is observed by the “chaturdashi viddha” rule — often on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:45–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 23.06

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–11:10

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–11:10

Anandadi: Chara 03:44–11:10 Anandadi: Sthira 11:10–03:44 (23.06)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 05:44–11:10
  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:10–18:37; Bhadra Puchha 14:05–15:22; Bhadra Mukha 15:22–17:30
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:34–17:45
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:18–21:30
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:19–12:31
Yamaganda16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam05:55–08:07
Dur Muhurta07:14–08:25, 13:06–14:16
Varjyamnone 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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:44–08:33, 11:35–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 11:10, Mula from 11:10; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 05:44, Purnima from 05:44; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:36, Simha 08:33, Kanya 11:35, Tula 14:35, Vrischika 17:36, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 11:10) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 11:10) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–05:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 05:44–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:44–06:01+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–11:10+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:44–11:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–11:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:10–18:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–11:10−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–05:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsJyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:24 more
NakshatraMula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:23 more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 06:24 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 07:24 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:24yoga Brahma
from 07:24tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 07:24karana Balava
from 13:23nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:06karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise22:00
Moonset03:13
Day length17 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)07:24

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:24from 13:23

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, Mula (03:44–13:23) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:23–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Jyeshtha: Snana Purnima (the ceremonial bathing of Jagannath in Puri) and Kabir Jayanti; women observe Vat Purnima.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:44 (22.06)–07:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 22.06

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–07:24 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:24–13:23

Anandadi: Matanga 13:23–03:44 (24.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:44–13:23

  • Gandanta (tithi): 06:58–07:49
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam06:23–08:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:07–10:19
Yamaganda14:42–16:54
Gulika Kalam03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam11:38–13:23, 23:43–01:27 (24.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 13:23–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 13:23, Purva-Ashadha from 13:23; tithi Purnima until 07:24, Krishna-pratipat from 07:24; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:32, Simha 08:29, Kanya 11:31, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:23) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:23) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Purnima 03:44–07:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:24–03:44 (24.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–03:44 (24.06)0 Anandadi: Matanga 13:23–03:44 (24.06)−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:24–13:23−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:44–13:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–13:23−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–07:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:42 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:14 more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 06:30 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 08:42 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:30yoga Indra
from 08:42tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 08:42karana Taitila
from 15:14nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 21:13karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise22:27
Moonset04:22
Day length17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:42from 15:14

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, Purva-Ashadha (03:44–15:14) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:14–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:14–03:45 (25.06) Tripushkar Yoga 15:14–03:45 (25.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–08:42

Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–15:14 Anandadi: Amrita 15:14–03:45 (25.06)

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.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam10:04–11:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:06–21:18
Yamaganda12:31–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:54–19:06
Dur Muhurta18:57–20:07
Varjyam23:44–01:26 (25.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:14–17:28

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 15:14–17:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 15:14–17:28
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:44–08:26, 08:42–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:14, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:14; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 08:42, Krishna-dvitya from 08:42; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:28, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:14) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:14) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:44–06:30+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:14–03:45 (25.06)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–15:14+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–08:420 Auspicious nakshatra 15:14–03:45 (25.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:14–03:45 (25.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–15:14−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–08:42

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Mrityu
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:38 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:43 more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 06:18 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 09:38 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:18yoga Vaidhriti
from 09:38tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:38karana Vanija
from 16:43nakshatra Shravana
from 21:56karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise22:45
Moonset05:41
Day length17 h 33 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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:38from 16:43

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–16:43) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (16:43–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:43–03:45 (26.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–09:38 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:38–16:43

Anandadi: Siddhi 18:24–03:45 (26.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–10:23 Anandadi: Kana 10:23–18:24

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:56–10:08 (26.06); Bhadra Puchha 05:51–07:04 (26.06); Bhadra Mukha 07:04–09:07 (26.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam09:55–11:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:56–08:08
Yamaganda10:20–12:31
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta13:06–14:16, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam20:53–22:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–06:18

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, shavingaverage 03:45–06:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:45–06:18
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–08:22, 11:23–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 16:43, Shravana from 16:43; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:38, Krishna-tritya from 09:38; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:25, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 16:43) — improved health; Shravana (from 16:43) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Vaidhriti 06:18–21:18: 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).
  • 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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–06:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–16:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–09:38+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:43–03:45 (26.06)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:24–03:45 (26.06)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:38–16:43−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–09:38−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–10:23−3 Vaidhriti 06:18–03:45 (26.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsAngaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:08 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:46 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 05:47 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:08 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:47yoga Vishkambha
from 10:08tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 10:08karana Bava
from 17:46nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 22:13karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise22:59
Moonset07:04
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:08from 17:46

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:45–17:46) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–10:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 22:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–10:08

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:45–17:46 Anandadi: Utpata 17:46–03:46 (27.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:56 (25.06)–10:08; Bhadra Puchha 05:51–07:04; Bhadra Mukha 07:04–09:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam06:55–08:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:06
Yamaganda08:08–10:20
Gulika Kalam12:31–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:16–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (27.06)
Varjyam21:52–23:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:47–10:08

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, shavingaverage 05:47–10:08
Cutting fingernailsaverage 05:47–08:18
Cutting toenailsaverage 05:47–10:08
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–10:08, 11:19–20:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:46, Dhanishtha from 17:46; tithi Krishna-tritya until 10:08, Krishna-chaturti from 10:08; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:21, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:46) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:46) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 10:08–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vaidhriti 03:45–05:47: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–10:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–17:46+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–10:080 Vaidhriti 03:45–05:47−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:45–10:08−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:45–17:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:08–03:46 (27.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:11 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:23 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:55 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 10:11 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:55yoga Priti
from 10:11tithi Krishna-panchami
from 10:11karana Kaulava
from 18:23nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 22:03karana Taitila
from 03:41 (28.06)yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:32
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise23:09
Moonset08:28
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:11from 18:23

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 (18:23–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–18:23

Anandadi: Mitra 03:46–18:23 Anandadi: Manasa 18:23–03:46 (28.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:08–16:05 (01.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam07:43–09:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:32–14:43
Yamaganda05:57–08:09
Gulika Kalam10:20–12:32
Dur Muhurta11:56–13:07
Varjyam01:38–03:14 (28.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:15–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 11:15–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 11:15–17:17
Bathing, washing hairgood 11:15–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:23, Shatabhisha from 18:23; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 10:11, Krishna-panchami from 10:11; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:17, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:15, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:23) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:23) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 03:46–10:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:46–18:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–18:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 04:55–03:41 (28.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:11–03:46 (28.06)−1 Panchaka 06:08–03:46 (28.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–10:11−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–18:23

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:47 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:32 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:04 (29.06) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 09:47 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:47tithi Krishna-shashti
from 09:47karana Gara
from 18:32nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 21:23karana Vanija
from 02:04 (29.06)yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:32
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise23:18
Moonset09:52
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:47from 18:32

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, Shatabhisha (03:46–18:32) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:32–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–09:47 Ravi Yoga 18:32–03:47 (29.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:47–03:47 (29.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:46–18:32 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:32–03:47 (29.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:08 (27.06)–16:05 (01.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:23–10:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam11:17–12:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:54
Yamaganda03:46–05:58
Gulika Kalam08:09–10:20
Dur Muhurta09:37–10:47, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam00:50–02:25 (29.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–08:10

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, shavinggood 03:46–08:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:46–08:10
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:46–08:10, 11:11–18:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:32, Purva-Bhadra from 18:32; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:47, Krishna-shashti from 09:47; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:13, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:11, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:32) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:32) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–09:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–18:32+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:46–02:04 (29.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–09:470 Ravi Yoga 18:32–03:47 (29.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:32–03:47 (29.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:46–18:32−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:47–03:47 (29.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:53 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:11 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:03 (30.06) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 08:53 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:53tithi Krishna-saptami
from 08:53karana Vishti
from 18:11nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 20:15karana Bava
from 00:03 (30.06)yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:32
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise23:27
Moonset11:17
Day length17 h 30 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:53from 18:11

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:47–18:11) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (18:11–21:17) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:53–20:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–08:53 Ravi Yoga 03:47–18:11

Krakacha Yoga 08:53–03:48 (30.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–03:48 (30.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:11–03:48 (30.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:47–18:11

  • Bhadra on earth: 08:53–20:15; Bhadra Puchha 13:24–14:32; Bhadra Mukha 14:32–16:25
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:08 (27.06)–16:05 (01.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam10:18–11:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:21–12:32
Yamaganda16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam05:58–08:09
Dur Muhurta07:17–08:27, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam03:28–05:00 (30.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–08:06, 20:15–21:17

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:47–08:06, 20:15–21:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:47–08:06, 20:15–21:17
Bathing, washing hairgood 18:11–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 18:11, Uttara-Bhadra from 18:11; tithi Krishna-shashti until 08:53, Krishna-saptami from 08:53; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:09, Simha 08:06, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:07, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 18:11) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 18:11) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 08:53–20:15: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:47–18:11+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–08:53+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:47–00:03 (30.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:11–03:48 (30.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:11–03:48 (30.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–03:48 (30.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:47–18:11−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–18:11−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:53–03:48 (30.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:53–20:15

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:30 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:22 more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:38 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 07:30 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:30tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 07:30karana Balava
from 17:22nakshatra Revati
from 18:37karana Kaulava
from 21:38yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:47
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:32
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise23:37
Moonset12:43
Day length17 h 29 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:30from 17:22

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:48–17:22) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:22–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 21:17–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–07:30 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:22–03:48 (01.07) Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 17:22–03:48 (01.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 17:22–03:48 (01.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:48–17:22

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:08 (27.06)–16:05 (01.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam12:44–14:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:10–10:21
Yamaganda14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam03:48–05:59
Dur Muhurta03:48–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam03:28–05:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–07:30

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:48–07:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–07:30
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:48–08:02, 11:03–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:22, Revati from 17:22; tithi Krishna-saptami until 07:30, Krishna-ashtami from 07:30; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:02, Kanya 11:03, Tula 14:03, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:22) — a good life; Revati (from 17:22) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 07:30–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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.

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–17:22+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:48–21:380 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:22–03:48 (01.07)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:22–03:48 (01.07)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 17:22–03:48 (01.07)−1 Ashtami 07:30–03:48 (01.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:30–03:48 (01.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:48–17:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–07:30

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 03:48

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.
Raktakshi (No. 58 of 60, “red-eyed”) — A year of fury: enmity, disease and losses.
Northern samvatsara: Bhava (No. 8)
Shaka Samvat 1726 · Vikram Samvat 1861 · Kali Yuga 4905
Next year — Krodhana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.1805
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
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.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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).
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
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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)
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.
Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
Anandadi: 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.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
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 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
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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)
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.
Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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.
Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 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
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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
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.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
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
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.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-chaturdashi
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: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: 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.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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)
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.
Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−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.
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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)
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.
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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-tritya
any undertakings
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
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-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.
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
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 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-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
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.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-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.
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
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
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
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.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−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.
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.
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
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
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
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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
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.
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
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.
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
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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)
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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.
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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
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.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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.
Swati
+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.
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)
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+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.
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)
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.
The longest day in the Northern Hemisphere (the Sun’s tropical longitude 90°), after which the Sun turns south. The Vedic Dakshinayana traditionally begins with Karka Sankranti — about 24–25 days later.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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)
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.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-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.
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)
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
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
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.
Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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-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.
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)
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.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
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-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden