Panchanga Calendar

June 1830

SamvatsaraVikriti (24)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 21.06RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 1830 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 20.06), Ashadha (from 21.06). Periods: 21–29.06 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 1.06 Ganga Dussehra; 2.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi); 22.06 Ratha Yatra.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Has10Ganga Dussehra

2Chit11Nirjala Ekadashi

3Swa12Pradosha

4Vish13until 14:24

5Anu14Vat Purnima

6Jye15Purnima

7Jye1

8Mul2

9PAsh3Sankashti

10UAsh4

11Shra5

12Dhan6

13Shat7Mithuna Sankranti

14PBh8

15UBh9

16Ashw10Yogini Ekadashi

17Bhar11Ekadashi Vaish.

18Krit13Pradosha

19Roh14

20Mrig30Amavasya

21Ard1Gupta Navaratri

22Pun2Ratha Yatra

23Push3

24Ashl4Vinayaka Chaturthi

25Mag5Skanda Shashti

26PPh6

27UPh7

28Has8Masik Durgashtami

29Chit9

30Swa10

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiPradoshaVat Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiTripushkar YogaSankrantiKalashtamiEkadashiShivaratriAmrita Siddhi Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta NavaratriRatha YatraSummer solsticeVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

4.06 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Shiva until 14:24
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
30.06 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.06 Tue Ganga Dussehra
2.06 Wed Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
3.06 Thu Pradosha Vrat
5.06 Sat Vat Purnima Vrat
6.06 Sun Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
9.06 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
13.06 Sun Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
13.06 Sun Kalashtami
16.06 Wed Yogini Ekadashi
17.06 Thu Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
18.06 Fri Pradosha Vrat
18.06 Fri Masik Shivaratri
20.06 Sun Jyeshtha Amavasya
21.06 Mon Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
22.06 Tue Ratha Yatra
22.06 Tue Chandra Darshan
24.06 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
25.06 Fri Skanda Shashti
28.06 Mon Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

4.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:23–03:49 (05.06)
11.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–07:53
13.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:04–14:42
15.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–04:47
15.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:44 (16.06)
15.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:44 (16.06)
19.06 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:43–18:57
19.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–18:57
22.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–14:17
26.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–03:46 (27.06)
27.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
27.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:46–17:10
27.06 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:29–03:46 (28.06)

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 Tue — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
3.06 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha
6.06 Sun — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
9.06 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
11.06 Fri — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Dhumra, Panchaka
13.06 Sun — Sankranti day, Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
15.06 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
16.06 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Gandanta, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
17.06 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.06 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Vishti (Bhadra)
20.06 Sun — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
24.06 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
25.06 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
26.06 Sat — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

6.06 Full moon (Purnima) 17:17
13.06 Mithuna Sankranti 04:49 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
20.06 New moon (Amavasya) 18:03
22.06 Summer solstice 02:48
24.06 Northern samvatsara: Sharvari → Plava 10:28
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

21–29.06 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
11.06 19:49 – 16.06 03:08 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vikriti (No. 24, “distortion”) — A year of distortion: unrest, unpredictable changes, illness. more

Northern samvatsara: Sharvari → Plava. Shaka Samvat 1752, Vikram Samvat 1887, Kali Yuga 4931.

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

Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:24 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 16:58 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:05 (02.06) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:24 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 07:24	karana Vanija
from 16:58	nakshatra Chitra
from 20:41	karana Vishti
from 01:05 (02.06)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	15:06
Moonset	02:16
Day length	17 h 07 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

task	at sunrise	from 07:24	from 16:58

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 (03:53–16:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (16:58–21:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:41–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 04:54 (31.05)–07:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:53–16:58

Krakacha Yoga 03:53–07:24 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:53–16:58 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:58–03:52 (02.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:41–06:31 (02.06); Bhadra Puchha 01:59–03:19 (02.06); Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:31 (02.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:58–07:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:01–21:14
Pradosha	21:01–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:11–12:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:44–18:52
Yamaganda	08:10–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:27, 23:45–00:13 (02.06)
Varjyam	01:59–03:48 (02.06)

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 16:58, Chitra from 16:58; tithi Shukla-dashami until 07:24, Shukla-ekadashi from 07:24; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:40, Karka 07:02, Simha 09:59, Kanya 13:00, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 16:58) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 16:58) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 03:53–21:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:53–16:58+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:53–16:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–16:58+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–07:240 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–03:52 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:41–03:52 (02.06)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:58–03:52 (02.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–07:24−3 Vyatipata 03:53–01:05 (02.06)

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 03:53

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 20:02
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:57 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:02 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 02:06 (03.06) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:57	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 09:57	karana Bava
from 20:02	nakshatra Swati
from 23:10	karana Balava
from 02:06 (03.06)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	16:12
Moonset	02:35
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:57	from 20:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:52–20:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (20:02–21:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–09:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 07:24 (01.06)–09:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:51–07:18 (03.06)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:57–03:51 (03.06)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:52–20:02 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:02–03:51 (03.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:41 (01.06)–09:57; Bhadra Puchha 01:59–03:19; Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:27
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:49–14:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:36
Yamaganda	06:01–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	02:18–04:05 (03.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:52–09:55, 12:57–18:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:52–09:55, 12:57–18:58
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 03:52–09:55, 12:57–18:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–09:55, 12:57–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 20:02, Swati from 20:02; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:57, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:57; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:36, Karka 06:58, Simha 09:55, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 20:02) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 20:02) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 20:02

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:57–03:51 (03.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–20:02+1 Yoga Variyana 03:52–02:06 (03.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–09:57−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:52–09:57−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:52–20:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:20 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 22:53 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:54 (04.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:20	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 12:20	karana Kaulava
from 22:53	nakshatra Vishakha
from 01:24 (04.06)	karana Taitila
from 02:54 (04.06)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	17:18
Moonset	02:56
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:20

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 (03:51–21:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 21:03–22:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:53–03:50 (04.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:20–22:53

Anandadi: Sthira 03:51–22:53 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:53–03:50 (04.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:25
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:02–14:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–16:45
Yamaganda	03:51–06:00
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:28–17:37
Varjyam	02:18–04:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:51–09:51, 12:53–18:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:51–09:51, 12:53–18:54
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 03:51–09:51, 12:53–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:51–09:51, 12:53–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:20, Shukla-triodashi from 12:20; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:32, Karka 06:54, Simha 09:51, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:53, Vrischika 18:54

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:51–22:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–22:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:20–03:50 (04.06)−1 Yoga Parigha 03:51–14:30−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:20–22:53

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 03:51

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — until 14:24
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:24 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:23 (05.06) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 03:25 (05.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:24	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:24	karana Gara
from 01:23 (05.06)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 03:17 (05.06)	karana Vanija
from 03:25 (05.06)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	18:24
Moonset	03:19
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:50–21:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 14:24–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:50–01:23 (05.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:23–03:49 (05.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:50–01:23 (05.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 01:23–03:49 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:05–21:18
Pradosha	21:05–22:26
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:40–17:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:27
Yamaganda	16:46–18:55
Gulika Kalam	06:00–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:26, 13:02–14:11
Varjyam	05:04–06:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–14:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:50–14:24
Cutting fingernails	average 03:50–09:48, 12:49–14:24
Cutting toenails	average 03:50–14:24
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:24, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:24; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:28, Karka 06:50, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:49, Tula 15:49, Vrischika 18:50

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:24–21:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 14:24

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:50–01:23 (05.06)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:50–01:23 (05.06)+1 Yoga Shiva 03:50–03:25 (05.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–14:24−1 Rikta tithi 14:24–03:49 (05.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:03 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 03:29 (06.06) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 03:37 (06.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 16:03	tithi Purnima
from 16:03	karana Vishti
from 03:29 (06.06)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 03:37 (06.06)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	19:28
Moonset	03:46
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:49–21:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:03–21:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:49–16:03: 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, 21:06–22:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–16:03

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:03–03:48 (06.06)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:49–03:29 (06.06) Anandadi: Musala 03:29–03:48 (06.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:03–04:43 (06.06); Bhadra Puchha 00:15–01:31 (06.06); Bhadra Mukha 01:31–03:37 (06.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:06–21:19
Pradosha	21:06–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:10–17:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:18
Yamaganda	14:37–16:47
Gulika Kalam	03:49–05:59
Dur Muhurta	03:49–04:58, 04:58–06:08
Varjyam	05:44–07:28

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–09:44, 12:45–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 16:03, Purnima from 16:03; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:24, Karka 06:46, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:46

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:49–16:03: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 16:03–21:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:49–03:37 (06.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–16:03+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:49–03:29 (06.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–03:29 (06.06)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:03–03:48 (06.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:03–03:48 (06.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–16:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:17 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:09 (07.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 03:28 (07.06) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:43	karana Bava
from 17:17	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 17:17	karana Balava
from 03:28 (07.06)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	20:30
Moonset	04:18
Day length	17 h 18 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	17:17

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:17

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, Jyestha (03:48–21:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:48–04:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 16:03 (05.06)–17:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:17–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Kana all day

Bhadra in heaven: 16:03 (05.06)–04:43; Bhadra Puchha 00:15–01:31; Bhadra Mukha 01:31–03:37
Gandanta (tithi): 16:52–17:42
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:46–11:30 (07.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:07–21:20
Pradosha	21:07–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	19:44–21:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:57–21:07
Yamaganda	12:28–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:47–18:57
Dur Muhurta	18:48–19:58
Varjyam	09:28–11:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Purnima until 17:17, Krishna-pratipat from 17:17; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:20, Karka 06:42, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:41, Tula 15:41, Vrischika 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 03:48–17:17: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:48–03:28 (07.06)0 Auspicious tithi 17:17–03:48 (07.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:48–04:430 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:17–03:48 (07.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Anandadi: Kana all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:04 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:59 (08.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:44 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:09	nakshatra Mula
from 05:44	karana Kaulava
from 18:04	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 18:04	karana Taitila
from 02:59 (08.06)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	21:27
Moonset	04:57
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:48–05:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:09–21:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:09–18:04 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–03:47 (08.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:48–05:09 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:09–03:47 (08.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:46 (06.06)–11:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:31
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:28
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:40–01:21 (08.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:58–08:08
Yamaganda	10:18–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:48
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:12, 16:31–17:40
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–09:36, 12:37–18:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:48–09:36, 12:37–18:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:48–09:36, 12:37–18:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–09:36, 12:37–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 05:09, Mula from 05:09; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 18:04, Krishna-dvitya from 18:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:16, Karka 06:39, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:37, Tula 15:37, Vrischika 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 05:09) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 05:09) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:48–02:59 (08.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–18:040 Anandadi: Padma 03:48–05:090 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–03:47 (08.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:09–03:47 (08.06)−1 Gandanta 03:48–11:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–05:09−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:09–18:04

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Yoga Shukla; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:26 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 02:11 (09.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	karana Gara
from 06:24	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 18:26	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 18:26	karana Vanija
from 02:11 (09.06)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	22:17
Moonset	05:44
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:24	from 18:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:47–06:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:24–21:09) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:26–03:46 (09.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:47–06:24 Anandadi: Mitra 06:24–03:46 (09.06)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:28
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:17–03:57 (09.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:59
Yamaganda	08:08–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:38
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:48–00:14 (09.06)
Varjyam	04:43–06:24, 16:20–18:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 06:24, Purva-Ashadha from 06:24; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:26, Krishna-tritya from 18:26; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:12, Karka 06:35, Simha 09:32, Kanya 12:33, Tula 15:33, Vrischika 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 06:24) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 06:24) — ruin of the family; 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 Anandadi: Mitra 06:24–03:46 (09.06)+1 Yoga Shukla 03:47–02:11 (09.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–18:260 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:26–03:46 (09.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–06:24

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:25 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 07:15 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 01:04 (10.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:29	karana Vishti
from 07:15	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 18:25	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 18:25	karana Bava
from 01:04 (10.06)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	23:00
Moonset	06:40
Day length	17 h 23 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

task	at sunrise	from 07:15	from 18:25

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, Purva-Ashadha (03:46–07:15) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:15–21:10) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:29–18:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–18:25 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–18:25 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:15–18:25

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–07:15 Anandadi: Vajra 07:15–01:39 (10.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:39–03:46 (10.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:29–18:25; Bhadra Puchha 14:14–15:25; Bhadra Mukha 15:25–17:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:17–03:57, 01:13–02:51 (10.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:39
Yamaganda	05:57–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Varjyam	15:25–17:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:15–09:28, 12:29–18:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:15–09:28, 12:29–18:25
Cutting fingernails	average 03:46–18:25
Cutting toenails	good 07:15–09:28, 12:29–18:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–09:28, 12:29–18:25

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 07:15, Uttara-Ashadha from 07:15; tithi Krishna-tritya until 18:25, Krishna-chaturti from 18:25; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:09, Karka 06:31, Simha 09:28, Kanya 12:29, Tula 15:29, Vrischika 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 07:15) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 07:15) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 18:25–21:10: 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:46–01:04 (10.06)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–07:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–18:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–03:46 (10.06)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:25–03:46 (10.06)0 Rikta tithi 18:25–03:46 (10.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:15–01:39 (10.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–07:15−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:15–18:25−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–18:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–18:25−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:29–18:25

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 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:02 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:45 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:41 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:16 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:16	karana Balava
from 07:45	nakshatra Shravana
from 18:02	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 18:02	karana Kaulava
from 23:41	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	23:36
Moonset	07:44
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:45	from 18:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:46–07:45) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:45–21:11) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:02–03:45 (11.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–18:02

Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:22–03:45 (11.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:46–09:22

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:25–23:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:50
Yamaganda	03:46–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:44, 16:32–17:42
Varjyam	11:46–13:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:02–18:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 18:02–18:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 18:02–18:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:02–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:45, Shravana from 07:45; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 18:02, Krishna-panchami from 18:02; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:05, Karka 06:27, Simha 09:24, Kanya 12:25, Tula 15:25, Vrischika 18:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:45) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:45) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:46–18:02: 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 = 0

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

+2 Yoga Indra 03:46–23:41+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:22–03:45 (11.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–07:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:02–03:45 (11.06)0 Auspicious tithi 18:02–03:45 (11.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:46–09:22−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:46–18:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–18:02−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–18:02

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:17 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 07:53 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:00 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:42	karana Taitila
from 07:53	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 17:17	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 17:17	karana Gara
from 22:00	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:55
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:53	from 17:17

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, Shravana (03:45–07:53) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–07:53 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:17–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:53–03:45 (12.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–07:53

Chora Panchaka: 19:49–03:08 (16.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:54–17:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:21–22:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:29
Yamaganda	16:50–19:01
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:24, 13:03–14:13
Varjyam	11:50–13:26

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–09:20, 12:21–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 07:53, Dhanishtha from 07:53; tithi Krishna-panchami until 17:17, Krishna-shashti from 17:17; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:01, Karka 06:23, Simha 09:20, Kanya 12:21, Tula 15:21, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 07:53) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 07:53) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 03:45–21:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–07:53+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:53–03:45 (12.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–07:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–17:170 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:17–03:45 (12.06)0 Panchaka 19:49–03:45 (12.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–07:53−3 Vaidhriti 03:45–22:00

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:11 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:39 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:01 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:47	karana Vanija
from 07:39	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 16:11	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 16:11	karana Vishti
from 20:01	yoga Priti
from 03:29 (13.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	00:06
Moonset	10:10
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:39	from 16:11

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, Shatabhisha (07:39–21:13) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:11–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:39–03:44 (13.06)

Krakacha Yoga 03:45–16:11 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:11–03:44 (13.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–07:39 Anandadi: Ananda 07:39–03:44 (13.06)

Bhadra on earth: 16:11–03:29 (13.06); Bhadra Puchha 20:41–21:48; Bhadra Mukha 21:48–23:41
Chora Panchaka: 19:49 (11.06)–03:08 (16.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:31
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:02–01:36 (13.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:40–16:51
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:04
Varjyam	14:41–16:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:16, 12:17–16:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–09:16, 12:17–16:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:16, 12:17–16:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:16, 12:17–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:39, Shatabhisha from 07:39; tithi Krishna-shashti until 16:11, Krishna-saptami from 16:11; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:57, Karka 06:19, Simha 09:16, Kanya 12:17, Tula 15:17, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 21:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:39) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:39) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 16:11–21:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:39–03:44 (13.06)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–07:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–07:390 Yoga Priti 20:01–03:44 (13.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:11–03:44 (13.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:11–03:29 (13.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:45–16:11

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:42 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:04 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 17:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:42 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:04	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 14:42	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 14:42	karana Balava
from 17:44	yoga Ayushman
from 01:49 (14.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	00:33
Moonset	11:27
Day length	17 h 29 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	04:49 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:04	from 14:42

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, Shatabhisha (03:44–07:04) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:04–21:13) is good 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, 04:49–11:13
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 21:13–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:04 Tripushkar Yoga 07:04–14:42

Samvartaka Yoga 03:44–14:42 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:42–03:44 (14.06)

Anandadi: Chara 07:04–03:44 (14.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–07:04

Chora Panchaka: 19:49 (11.06)–03:08 (16.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:25–23:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:02–21:13
Yamaganda	12:29–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:51–19:02
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:03
Varjyam	13:12–14:45

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:12, 12:13–14:42

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 07:04, Purva-Bhadra from 07:04; tithi Krishna-saptami until 14:42, Krishna-ashtami from 14:42; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:53, Karka 06:15, Simha 09:12, Kanya 12:13, Tula 15:13, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 21:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 07:04) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 07:04) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 14:42–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 04:49 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:04–03:44 (14.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–07:04+1 Yoga Priti 03:44–17:440 Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:040 Tripushkar Yoga 07:04–14:420 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–07:040 Ashtami 14:42–03:44 (14.06)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:42–03:44 (14.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:04–03:44 (14.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:44–14:42

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 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Ayushman, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:51 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:06 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:10 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:06	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 12:51	tithi Krishna-navami
from 12:51	karana Taitila
from 15:10	yoga Saubhagya
from 23:47	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	00:57
Moonset	12:47
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:06	from 12:51

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 (03:44–06:06) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:06–21:14) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–06:06

Anandadi: Musala 03:44–06:06 Anandadi: Gada 06:06–03:44 (15.06)

Chora Panchaka: 19:49 (11.06)–03:08 (16.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:15–01:46 (15.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:55–08:07
Yamaganda	10:18–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:14, 16:34–17:44
Varjyam	15:11–16:41

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:06–09:08, 12:09–12:51

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 06:06, Uttara-Bhadra from 06:06; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 12:51, Krishna-navami from 12:51; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:49, Karka 06:11, Simha 09:08, Kanya 12:09, Tula 15:09, Vrischika 18:11, Dhanu 20:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 06:06) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 06:06) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:44–12:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 12:51–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:44–15:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–03:44 (15.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–06:06−1 Ashtami 03:44–12:51−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:06–03:44 (15.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:44–12:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–06:06

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:38 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:47 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:18 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:38 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:47	nakshatra Revati
from 10:38	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 10:38	karana Vanija
from 12:18	yoga Shobhana
from 21:25	karana Vishti
from 03:08 (16.06)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	01:21
Moonset	14:08
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:47	from 10:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:44–04:47) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:47–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–04:47 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–04:47 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:44 (16.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:44 (16.06)

Krakacha Yoga 10:38–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–04:47 Anandadi: Shubha 04:47–03:08 (16.06) Anandadi: Amrita 03:08–03:44 (16.06)

Bhadra on earth: 21:25–03:08 (16.06); Bhadra Puchha 23:00–00:04 (16.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:04–01:51 (16.06)
Bhadra in heaven: 03:08–08:07 (16.06)
Chora Panchaka: 19:49 (11.06)–03:08 (16.06)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:35–08:41 (16.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:54–02:24 (16.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:03
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:24, 23:50–00:16 (16.06)
Varjyam	15:58–17:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:05–18:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:05–18:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:05–18:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:04, 10:38–21:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 04:47, Revati from 04:47; tithi Krishna-navami until 10:38, Krishna-dashami from 10:38; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:07, Simha 09:04, Kanya 12:05, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:07, Dhanu 20:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 04:47) — a good life; Revati (from 04:47) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 03:44–10:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:47–03:08 (16.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–04:47+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:44–12:180 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–04:470 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–04:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:44–03:08 (16.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–10:38−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:38–03:44 (16.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Gandanta
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:07 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:14 (17.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 09:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:07	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 08:07	karana Bava
from 09:10	yoga Atiganda
from 18:46	karana Balava
from 01:14 (17.06)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	01:45
Moonset	15:30
Day length	17 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

task	at sunrise	from 08:07

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–08:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Jyeshtha (Ashadha in North India). According to the Puranas, the fast heals diseases and lifts curses; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:07–05:21 (17.06)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:15–17:45 (17.06)
Vaishnava date: 17.06

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:44–01:14 (17.06) Anandadi: Kana 01:14–03:43 (17.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:08–08:07
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:35 (15.06)–08:41
Gandanta (tithi): 07:46–08:29
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:36–20:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:41
Yamaganda	05:55–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:05
Varjyam	21:33–23:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:00, 12:02–18:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:44–09:00, 12:02–18:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:44–09:00, 12:02–18:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:00, 12:02–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-dashami until 08:07, Krishna-ekadashi from 08:07; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:03, Simha 09:00, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:03, Dhanu 20:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–01:14 (17.06)+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:44–09:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 09:10–11:14−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–08:07−1 Gandanta 03:44–08:41−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:44–01:14 (17.06)

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:21 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:08 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:51 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:21	tithi Krishna-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:21	karana Kaulava
from 05:51	yoga Sukarma
from 15:54	karana Taitila
from 23:08	nakshatra Krittika
from 02:24 (18.06)	yoga Dhriti
from 02:26 (18.06)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 02:26 (18.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	02:12
Moonset	16:52
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:43–21:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 16.06
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 23:08–03:43 (18.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:43–23:08 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:08–03:43 (18.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:45–20:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:53
Yamaganda	03:43–05:55
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:44, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	09:59–11:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:43–08:56, 11:58–17:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:43–08:56, 11:58–17:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:43–08:56, 11:58–17:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:43–08:56, 11:58–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 05:21, Krishna-dvadashi from 05:21; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:59, Simha 08:56, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:58, Vrischika 17:59, Dhanu 20:46

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:43–23:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:51–02:24 (18.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:43–23:08−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Dhriti
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:29 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:00 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:55 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:57 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:57	karana Vanija
from 21:00	nakshatra Rohini
from 22:55	yoga Shula
from 23:29	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 23:29	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	02:42
Moonset	18:12
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 21:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:43–21:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (21:00–21:16) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 00:17–00:43 (19.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 21:00–03:43 (19.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:43–21:00 Anandadi: Mitra 21:00–03:43 (19.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:29–10:02 (19.06); Bhadra Mukha 23:29–01:15 (19.06); Bhadra Puchha 09:00–10:04 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:49–20:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:30
Yamaganda	16:53–19:05
Gulika Kalam	05:55–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:24, 13:05–14:15
Varjyam	10:04–11:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:43–08:52, 11:54–17:55, 21:00–21:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:43–08:52, 11:54–17:55, 21:00–21:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:43–08:52, 11:54–17:55, 21:00–21:16
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 21:00, Rohini from 21:00; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:55, Simha 08:52, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:54, Vrischika 17:55, Dhanu 20:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 21:00) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 21:00) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:43–21:00+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:43–22:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 21:00–03:43 (19.06)0 Yamaghanta 21:00–03:43 (19.06)

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 03:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:38 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:57 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:02	karana Shakuni
from 18:57	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:32	yoga Ganda
from 20:38	tithi Amavasya
from 20:38	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	03:19
Moonset	19:27
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:57	from 20:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:43–18:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (18:57–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:43–10:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 10:02–20:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 20:38–21:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:43–20:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:43–18:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–18:57 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–20:38

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:43–18:57 Anandadi: Vajra 18:57–03:43 (20.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:29 (18.06)–10:02; Bhadra Mukha 23:29 (18.06)–01:15; Bhadra Puchha 09:00–10:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:01–17:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:42–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:43–05:55
Dur Muhurta	03:43–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam	11:38–13:06, 00:08–01:36 (20.06)

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, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:43–08:49, 11:50–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 18:57, Mrigashirsha from 18:57; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 20:38, Amavasya from 20:38; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:51, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:51, Dhanu 20:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 18:57) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 18:57) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:43–20:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 20:38–21:17: 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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:43–18:57+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–20:38+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:43–18:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–18:570 Yoga Ganda 19:32–21:370 Anandadi: Vajra 18:57–03:43 (20.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:43–10:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:43–20:38

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:03 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 17:09 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:21 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:18	karana Naga
from 16:21	yoga Vriddhi
from 17:09	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:03	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 18:03	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	04:04
Moonset	20:34
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	18:03

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:09	from 18:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:43–17:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 03:43–07:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 07:18–18:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 18:03–21:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:38 (19.06)–18:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:03–03:44 (21.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:43–17:09 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:09–03:44 (21.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:42–18:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:00–10:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:17
Yamaganda	12:30–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	01:04–02:34 (21.06)

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, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:43–08:45, 11:46–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 17:09, Ardra from 17:09; tithi Amavasya until 18:03, Shukla-pratipat from 18:03; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:47, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:47, Dhanu 20:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 17:09) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 17:09) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 03:43–18:03: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:43–17:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–17:090 Yoga Vriddhi 16:21–03:44 (21.06)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:09–03:44 (21.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:09–03:44 (21.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:03–03:44 (21.06)−3 Amavasya 03:43–18:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Vriddhi, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:54 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:46 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:30 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 04:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:55	karana Bava
from 13:30	yoga Dhruva
from 15:46	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 15:54	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 15:54	karana Balava
from 03:01 (22.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	04:58
Moonset	21:29
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:46	from 15:54

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 (15:46–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:44–04:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha: nine days of sadhana of Durga and the ten Mahavidyas, without lavish festivities.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:03 (20.06)–15:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:44–09:35
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:55–13:06

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:54–03:44 (22.06)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:44–15:46 Anandadi: Dhumra 15:46–03:44 (22.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:43 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:20–07:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:55–08:07
Yamaganda	10:19–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:16, 16:36–17:47
Varjyam	03:21–04:54 (22.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:54–17:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:54–17:43
Cutting fingernails	good 15:54–17:43
Cutting toenails	average 03:44–08:41, 11:42–21:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:54–20:30

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:46, Punarvasu from 15:46; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 15:54, Shukla-dvitya from 15:54; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:43, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:42, Tula 14:42, Vrischika 17:43, Dhanu 20:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:46) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:46) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:44–13:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:46–03:44 (22.06)0 Auspicious tithi 15:54–03:44 (22.06)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:54–03:44 (22.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:44–15:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–15:46

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

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 11:07
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:17 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:56 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 11:07 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:17 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:07	yoga Vyaghata
from 14:17	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 14:17	karana Taitila
from 14:56	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:44 (23.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	06:00
Moonset	22:14
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	02:48

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:17	from 14:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:44–14:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:56–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

The chariot festival in Puri: Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra are drawn on huge chariots to the Gundicha temple. Pulling the ropes of the chariots brings great merit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:54 (21.06)–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 21:17–22:14
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:17–22:14

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–14:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:17–03:44 (23.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:44–14:56 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:56–03:44 (23.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:37–14:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:06
Yamaganda	08:07–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:25, 23:52–00:18 (23.06)
Varjyam	03:21–04:54, 22:53–00:29 (23.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:44–08:37, 11:38–21:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–08:37, 11:38–20:26

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:56, Pushya from 14:56; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:17, Shukla-tritya from 14:17; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:40, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:38, Tula 14:38, Vrischika 17:39, Dhanu 20:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:56) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:56) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:07

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:44–14:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–14:56+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:44–11:07+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–14:17+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:17–03:44 (23.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–14:170 Yoga Vyaghata 11:07–14:26−1 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 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:22 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:48 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:16 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:22 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:16	yoga Harshana
from 13:22	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 13:22	karana Vanija
from 14:48	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:12 (24.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	07:08
Moonset	22:49
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:22	from 14:48

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, Pushya (03:44–14:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:48–03:44 (24.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–13:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–13:22

Anandadi: Matanga 03:44–14:48 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:48–03:44 (24.06)

Bhadra on earth: 01:12–13:13 (24.06); Bhadra Mukha 01:18–03:17 (24.06); Bhadra Puchha 12:02–13:13 (24.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:30
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	08:26–10:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:42
Yamaganda	05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:31
Dur Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–08:33, 11:34–13:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:44–08:33, 11:34–13:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:44–08:33, 11:34–13:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–08:33, 11:34–13:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:48, Ashlesha from 14:48; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:22, Shukla-chaturti from 13:22; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:36, Simha 08:33, Kanya 11:34, Tula 14:34, Vrischika 17:36, Dhanu 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:48) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:48) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 13:22–21:18: 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 Pushya 03:44–14:48+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:44–14:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–13:22+1 Ravi Yoga 14:48–03:44 (24.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 09:16–03:44 (24.06)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:48–03:44 (24.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:48–03:44 (24.06)−1 Rikta tithi 13:22–03:44 (24.06)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–13:22−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–13:22

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:13 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:25 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 08:01 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:13 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:01	yoga Vajra
from 13:13	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 13:13	karana Bava
from 15:25	nakshatra Magha
from 01:27 (25.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	08:18
Moonset	23:18
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Northern samvatsara	10:28 — Sharvari → Plava

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:13	from 15:25

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, Magha (15:25–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–13:13: 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), 10:46–13:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–15:25 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:13–03:45 (25.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–13:13 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:25–03:45 (25.06)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:44–15:25 Anandadi: Musala 15:25–03:45 (25.06)

Bhadra on earth: 01:12–13:13; Bhadra Mukha 01:18–03:17; Bhadra Puchha 12:02–13:13
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:11–21:41
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:46–15:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:54
Yamaganda	03:44–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	03:55–05:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:13–21:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:13–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:13–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–08:29, 11:30–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:25, Magha from 15:25; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 13:13, Shukla-panchami from 13:13; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:32, Simha 08:29, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:30, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:25) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:25) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:44–13:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:44–13:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–15:25+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:44–15:25+1 Yoga Harshana 03:44–08:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:13–03:45 (25.06)0 Auspicious tithi 13:13–03:45 (25.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:25–03:45 (25.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–13:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 08:01–09:110 Anandadi: Musala 15:25–03:45 (25.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–15:25−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–13:13−3 Bhadra on earth 03:44–13:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:51 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:24 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:51 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	yoga Siddhi
from 13:51	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 13:51	karana Kaulava
from 16:47	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 02:27 (26.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	09:28
Moonset	23:42
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:51	from 16:47

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, Magha (03:45–16:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (16:47–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:51–03:45 (26.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:51–03:45 (26.06) Ravi Yoga 16:47–03:45 (26.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:47–03:45 (26.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–13:51

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:47–03:45 (26.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:45–16:47

Gandanta (tithi): 13:27–14:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:15–15:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:31
Yamaganda	16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:06–14:16
Varjyam	04:06–05:47, 01:29–03:13 (26.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–17:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–17:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–17:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 16:47, Purva-Phalguni from 16:47; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:51, Shukla-shashti from 13:51; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:28, Simha 08:25, Kanya 11:26, Tula 14:26, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 16:47) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 16:47) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:24–03:45 (26.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–13:51+1 Ravi Yoga 16:47–03:45 (26.06)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:47–03:45 (26.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:47–03:45 (26.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:51–03:45 (26.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–16:47−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–13:51−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:45–16:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:13 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 18:52 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:22 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:22	yoga Vyatipata
from 15:13	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 15:13	karana Gara
from 18:52	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	10:37
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:13	from 18:52

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, Purva-Phalguni (03:45–18:52) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (18:52–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:52 Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–03:46 (27.06)

Krakacha Yoga 03:45–15:13 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:13–03:46 (27.06)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:45–18:52 Anandadi: Utpata 18:52–03:46 (27.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:55–13:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:20
Yamaganda	14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:57
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam	02:51–04:38 (27.06)

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, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:13–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 18:52, Uttara-Phalguni from 18:52; tithi Shukla-shashti until 15:13, Shukla-saptami from 15:13; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:24, Simha 08:21, Kanya 11:22, Tula 14:22, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 18:52) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 18:52) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 07:22–21:18: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:45–07:22+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:520 Auspicious tithi 15:13–03:46 (27.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:52–03:46 (27.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–03:46 (27.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:13–03:46 (27.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:45–18:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–18:52−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:45–15:13−3 Vyatipata 07:22–03:46 (27.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:10 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:29 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 07:50 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:08 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:08	karana Vanija
from 07:50	yoga Variyana
from 17:10	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 17:10	karana Vishti
from 21:29	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	11:45
Moonset	00:03
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:10

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-Phalguni (03:46–21:17) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:10–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:46–17:10 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:29–03:46 (28.06)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:46–17:10

Anandadi: Mitra 03:46–21:29 Anandadi: Manasa 21:29–03:46 (28.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:10–06:18 (28.06); Bhadra Puchha 19:08–20:27; Bhadra Mukha 20:27–22:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:30–15:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:17
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	02:51–04:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:50–17:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:50–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:50–17:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-saptami until 17:10, Shukla-ashtami from 17:10; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:17, Kanya 11:18, Tula 14:18, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 17:10–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 03:46–07:50: 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.

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 all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:46–21:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–21:29+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–17:10+1 Yoga Variyana 07:50–03:46 (28.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:46–17:100 Ashtami 17:10–03:46 (28.06)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:10–03:46 (28.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:10–03:46 (28.06)−1 Vyatipata 03:46–07:50−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:46–17:10

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Yoga Parigha
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:30 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:26 (29.06) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:39 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	karana Bava
from 08:39	yoga Parigha
from 19:30	tithi Shukla-navami
from 19:30	karana Balava
from 00:26 (29.06)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	12:52
Moonset	00:23
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:46–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:46–06:18: 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 17:10 (27.06)–19:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:26–03:47 (29.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:26–03:47 (29.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:46–00:26 (29.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:26–03:47 (29.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:10 (27.06)–06:18; Bhadra Puchha 19:08–20:27 (27.06); Bhadra Mukha 20:27–22:39 (27.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:42–19:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:58–08:09
Yamaganda	10:20–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	06:55–08:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–08:13, 11:14–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 19:30, Shukla-navami from 19:30; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:13, Kanya 11:14, Tula 14:14, Vrischika 17:16, Dhanu 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:46–19:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 19:30–21:17: 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.

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–00:26 (29.06)+1 Yoga Variyana 03:46–08:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:46–06:18−1 Ashtami 03:46–19:30−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:46–00:26 (29.06)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:39–21:09−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:46–19:30

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 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:58 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 03:29 (30.06) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:44 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	karana Kaulava
from 09:39	yoga Shiva
from 21:58	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 21:58	karana Taitila
from 03:29 (30.06)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	13:58
Moonset	00:42
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:47–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 21:58–03:47 (30.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:29–03:47 (30.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:47–03:29 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:16–22:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:06
Yamaganda	08:09–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:27, 23:53–00:19 (30.06)
Varjyam	09:27–11:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:09, 11:10–19:59

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:09, Kanya 11:10, Tula 14:11, Vrischika 17:12, Dhanu 19:59

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

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

Shukla-navami 03:47–21:17: 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 = 0

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 03:47–03:29 (30.06)+1 Yoga Shiva 09:39–03:47 (30.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:47–03:29 (30.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–21:58

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1752 · Vikram 1887 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:20 (01.07) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:22 (01.07) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:39 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:39	yoga Siddha
from 11:11	karana Gara
from 00:20 (01.07)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 00:20 (01.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	15:04
Moonset	01:02
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:47–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Gandanta (tithi): 23:53–00:46 (01.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:30–22:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:43
Yamaganda	05:59–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Varjyam	09:45–11:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:47–08:05, 11:06–17:08

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, shaving	good 03:47–08:05, 11:06–17:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:47–08:05, 11:06–17:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:47–08:05, 11:06–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:05, Kanya 11:06, Tula 14:07, Vrischika 17:08, Dhanu 19:55

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Siddha 10:39–03:48 (01.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–00:20 (01.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

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

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.

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.

Vikriti (No. 24 of 60, “distortion”) — A year of distortion: unrest, unpredictable changes, illness.
Northern samvatsara: Sharvari (No. 34)
Shaka Samvat 1752 · Vikram Samvat 1887 · Kali Yuga 4931
Next year — Khara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 14.03.1831
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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 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.

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

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

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-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.

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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).

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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

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 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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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.

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-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.

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.

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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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-panchami
any undertakings

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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 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-panchami
any undertakings

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-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”

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

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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 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-shashti
plowing the ground

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging 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.

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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-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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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: 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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−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.

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

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

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)

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. 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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

Shukla-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.

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings