June 1946 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 29.06), Ashadha (from 30.06). Periods: from 30.06 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 9.06 Ganga Dussehra; 10.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi); 30.06 Ratha Yatra. 14.06 — lunar eclipse, total (visible after rising); 29.06 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).
Icons this month (23)
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 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 09:11
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies. - 7.06 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Shubha until 07:18
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 9.06 Sun — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra after 04:41
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 12.06 Wed — Yoga Siddha, Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati after 07:09 until 16:40
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 13.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga after 19:13
Jyestha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies. - 20.06 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra after 08:17
Shatabhisha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 26.06 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi until 17:42
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
Festivals
- 2.06 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 4.06 Tue Skanda Shashti
- 7.06 Fri Masik Durgashtami
- 9.06 Sun Ganga Dussehra
- 10.06 Mon Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
- 11.06 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 13.06 Thu Vat Purnima Vrat
- 14.06 Fri Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
- 14.06 Fri Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
- 18.06 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
- 22.06 Sat Kalashtami
- 25.06 Tue Yogini Ekadashi
- 26.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 27.06 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 29.06 Sat Jyeshtha Amavasya
- 29.06 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 30.06 Sun Ratha Yatra
- 30.06 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 30.06 Sun Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.06 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:54–09:06
- 3.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–03:17 (04.06)
- 4.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–02:36 (05.06)
- 9.06 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:47–07:02
- 9.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–07:02
- 11.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 12:30–14:09
- 12.06 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:35–03:45 (13.06)
- 12.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:35–03:45 (13.06)
- 13.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–18:42
- 16.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:44 (17.06)
- 22.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–04:42
- 23.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–08:27
- 25.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:45–05:39
- 25.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–05:39
- 25.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:33–03:45 (26.06)
- 25.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:33–03:45 (26.06)
- 26.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 30.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:48–14:55
- 30.06 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 14:55–03:49 (01.07)
- 30.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:55–03:49 (01.07)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
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
- 6.06 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 8.06 Sat — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 10.06 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 14.06 Fri — Eclipse, Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 15.06 Sat — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 17.06 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 18.06 Tue — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
- 21.06 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 22.06 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 27.06 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 28.06 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 29.06 Sat — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 30.06 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Eclipse nearby, Yoga Vyaghata
Sky this month
- 14.06 Full moon (Purnima) 21:41
- 14.06 Mithuna Sankranti 22:20 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
- 14.06 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 21:38, magnitude 1.398
visible after rising: 21:07–23:33, maximum eclipse here 21:38, magnitude 1.398 - 22.06 Summer solstice 03:44
- 29.06 New moon (Amavasya) 07:05
- 29.06 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 06:51, magnitude 0.181
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
Periods
- from 30.06 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- 19.06 19:44 – 24.06 07:19 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vyaya (No. 20, “spending, expenditure”) — A year of expenditure: expenses grow faster than income; good for generosity and dana, poor for saving. more
Northern samvatsara: Vilamba. Shaka Samvat 1868, Vikram Samvat 2003, Kali Yuga 5047.
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 | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:06 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:37 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:19 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:19 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 09:06 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 16:36 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 16:36 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:37 | yoga Ganda |
| from 02:59 (02.06) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:01 |
| End of twilight | 21:58 |
| Moonrise | 04:59 |
| Moonset | 23:17 |
| Day length | 17 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:06 | from 16:36 |
|---|
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 (03:54–09:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 03:54–09:06
Anandadi: Vajra 03:54–09:06 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:06–03:53 (02.06)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 21:01–21:15 |
| Pradosha | 21:01–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (02.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:40–23:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:10–10:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:36–16:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:54–06:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:54–05:02, 05:02–06:11 |
| Varjyam | 16:39–18:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–10:10, 13:11–19:12
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:54–10:10, 13:11–19:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:54–10:10, 13:11–19:12 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:54–09:06, 16:36–19:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:06, Ardra from 09:06; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:36, Shukla-tritya from 16:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:47, Karka 07:12, Simha 10:10, Kanya 13:11, Tula 16:11, Vrischika 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:06) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:06) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–09:06+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–16:360 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:54–09:060 Yoga Ganda 18:37–20:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:06–03:53 (02.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:54–09:06−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 06:39; auspicious time — until 13:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:39 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 15:01 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:29 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:39 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 13:29 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 13:29 | karana Vanija |
| from 15:01 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 00:06 (03.06) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:59 |
| Moonrise | 05:56 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 17 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:39 | from 13:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:39–21:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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), 13:29–14:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:39–03:52 (03.06)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–03:52 (03.06)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:39–03:52 (03.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:53–06:39
- Bhadra on earth: 00:06–10:52 (03.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:10–01:57 (03.06); Bhadra Puchha 09:48–10:52 (03.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (03.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:28–03:56 (03.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:53–21:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:45–18:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:45–19:53 |
| Varjyam | 17:40–19:08 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–13:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:53–13:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:53–13:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:53–10:06, 13:07–13:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 06:39, Punarvasu from 06:39; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:29, Shukla-chaturti from 13:29; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:43, Karka 07:08, Simha 10:06, Kanya 13:07, Tula 16:07, Vrischika 19:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 06:39) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 06:39) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 13:29–21:02: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 06:39
Auspicious time ends by 13:29
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:39–03:52 (03.06)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:39–03:52 (03.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–13:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:39–03:52 (03.06)0 Yoga Vriddhi 15:01–03:52 (03.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–03:52 (03.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:53–06:390 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:29–03:52 (03.06)−1 Rikta tithi 13:29–03:52 (03.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–06:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 10:52 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:40 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:50 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:40 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 10:52 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 10:52 | karana Bava |
| from 11:50 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 21:47 | karana Balava |
| from 03:17 (04.06) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 22:01 |
| Moonrise | 07:09 |
| Moonset | 00:15 |
| Day length | 17 h 11 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 04:40 | from 10:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:52–04:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:40–21:03) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–10:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:52–04:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–03:17 (04.06) Ravi Yoga 03:17–03:51 (04.06)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:40–03:17 (04.06) Anandadi: Saumya 03:17–03:51 (04.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:52–04:40
- Bhadra on earth: 00:06–10:52; Bhadra Mukha 00:10–01:57; Bhadra Puchha 09:48–10:52
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
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 | 00:13–00:41 (04.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:28–03:56, 21:15–22:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:01–08:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:18–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:36–16:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–14:11, 16:28–17:37 |
| Varjyam | 12:12–13:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:03–19:04
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 13:03–19:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:03–19:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 13:03–21:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 04:40, Pushya from 04:40; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:52, Shukla-panchami from 10:52; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:39, Karka 07:04, Simha 10:02, Kanya 13:03, Tula 16:03, Vrischika 19:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 04:40) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 04:40) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 03:52–10:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 03:52–10:52: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:52
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–03:17 (04.06)+2 Pushya 04:40–03:17 (04.06)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:40–03:17 (04.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:52–11:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:52–03:51 (04.06)0 Ravi Yoga 03:52–04:400 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:52–04:40−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:52–10:52−1 Bhadra on earth 03:52–10:52−2 Rikta tithi 03:52–10:52
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:36 (05.06) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 09:11 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:53 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:53 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 08:53 | karana Kaulava |
| from 09:11 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 20:09 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:36 (05.06) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:05 |
| End of twilight | 22:03 |
| Moonrise | 08:31 |
| Moonset | 00:54 |
| Day length | 17 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:53 |
|---|
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, 08:53–03:50 (05.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:51–02:36 (05.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–02:36 (05.06)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–08:53 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–03:50 (05.06)
Anandadi: Ananda 03:51–02:36 (05.06) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:36–03:50 (05.06)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:31–09:15
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:42–08:32 (05.06)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 | 00:14–00:41 (05.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:02–02:36 (05.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:46–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:09–10:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:28–14:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:17–08:26, 23:47–00:14 (05.06) |
| Varjyam | 15:43–17:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–08:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:51–08:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:51–08:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:51–08:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:53, Shukla-shashti from 08:53; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:35, Karka 07:00, Simha 09:58, Kanya 12:59, Tula 15:59, Vrischika 19:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:11
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–02:36 (05.06)+2 Ravi Yoga 03:51–02:36 (05.06)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:51–02:36 (05.06)+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:51–09:11+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–08:530 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–08:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–03:50 (05.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 09:11–12:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–02:36 (05.06)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 08:32 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 02:39 (06.06) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 07:07 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:36 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:07 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 07:36 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 07:36 | karana Gara |
| from 19:14 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:39 (06.06) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| End of twilight | 22:04 |
| Moonrise | 09:56 |
| Moonset | 01:20 |
| Day length | 17 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:36 |
|---|
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 (03:50–21:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–03:49 (06.06)
Anandadi: Chara 03:50–02:39 (06.06) Anandadi: Sthira 02:39–03:49 (06.06)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:42 (04.06)–08:32
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:56–03:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 21:06–21:19 |
| Pradosha | 21:06–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:41 (06.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:14–01:50 (06.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–14:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:59–08:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:18–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 14:37–16:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 07:36, Shukla-saptami from 07:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:31, Karka 06:56, Simha 09:54, Kanya 12:55, Tula 15:55, Vrischika 18:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:32
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–03:49 (06.06)+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:50–02:39 (06.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 07:07–03:49 (06.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:36–03:49 (06.06)−1 Gandanta 03:50–08:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–02:39 (06.06)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:49
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:26 (07.06) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:40 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:05 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:40 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 07:05 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 07:05 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:06 | karana Bava |
| from 03:26 (07.06) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:49 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:06 |
| Moonrise | 11:18 |
| Moonset | 01:38 |
| Day length | 17 h 18 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 07:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:49–21:07) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:05–19:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:26–03:48 (07.06)
Krakacha Yoga 07:05–03:48 (07.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–03:48 (07.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:26–03:48 (07.06)
Anandadi: Matanga 03:26–03:48 (07.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:49–03:26 (07.06)
- Bhadra on earth: 07:05–19:06; Bhadra Puchha 08:54–10:06; Bhadra Mukha 10:06–12:07
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:55–03:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:03 |
| 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 | 20:50–22:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:38–16:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:49–05:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:08–10:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:35–10:44, 16:30–17:39 |
| Varjyam | 10:54–12:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–07:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:49–07:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:49–07:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:49–09:50, 12:51–21:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:05, Shukla-ashtami from 07:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:27, Karka 06:52, Simha 09:50, Kanya 12:51, Tula 15:51, Vrischika 18:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:05–21:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 07:05–19:06: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Yoga Harshana 03:49–05:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–07:050 Yoga Vajra 05:40–06:49−1 Ashtami 07:05–03:48 (07.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:49–03:26 (07.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–03:26 (07.06)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–03:48 (07.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:05–03:48 (07.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:05–19:06
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 07:18 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 03:48
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 04:56 (08.06) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:48 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:18 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:48 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 07:18 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 07:18 | karana Balava |
| from 19:42 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:48 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:07 |
| Moonrise | 12:36 |
| Moonset | 01:52 |
| Day length | 17 h 19 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 07:18 |
|---|
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 (03:48–21:08) is good for sowing.
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 07:05 (06.06)–07:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:48–22:53
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–07:18 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–03:47 (08.06)
Anandadi: Shubha all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:55–03:21 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 21:17–22:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:18–12:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:48–18:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:58–08:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:16–08:25, 13:03–14:12 |
| Varjyam | 11:05–12:47 |
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 03:48–07:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:18, Shukla-navami from 07:18; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:23, Karka 06:48, Simha 09:46, Kanya 12:47, Tula 15:47, Vrischika 18:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 03:48–07:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 07:18–21:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 07:18
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–22:53+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:48–03:47 (08.06)+1 Anandadi: Shubha all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–07:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–03:47 (08.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 07:18–03:47 (08.06)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:47
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 04:56 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 04:30 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:15 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:30 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 04:56 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 08:15 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 08:15 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:57 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:47 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | 13:52 |
| Moonset | 02:04 |
| Day length | 17 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:56 | from 08:15 |
|---|
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 (03:47–04:56) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:56–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–08:15 Ravi Yoga 04:56–03:47 (09.06)
Yamaghanta 04:56–03:47 (09.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–03:47 (09.06)
Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–04:56 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:56–03:47 (09.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:41 (09.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:31–02:15 (09.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:08–10:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:38–16:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:47–05:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:06 |
| Varjyam | 14:04–15:49 |
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 Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 04:56, Hasta from 04:56; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:15, Shukla-dashami from 08:15; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:19, Karka 06:44, Simha 09:42, Kanya 12:43, Tula 15:43, Vrischika 18:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 04:56) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 04:56) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 03:47–08:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 04:30–21:09: 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 = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:47–04:30+2 Ravi Yoga 04:56–03:47 (09.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–04:56+1 Auspicious tithi 08:15–03:47 (09.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:56–03:47 (09.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–03:47 (09.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–08:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:56–03:47 (09.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–04:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–08:15−3 Vyatipata 04:30–03:47 (09.06)
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; auspicious time — after 04:41 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Ganga Dussehra |
At sunrise 03:47
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:02 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 04:41 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:47 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:41 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 07:02 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 09:47 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 09:47 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:45 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:47 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 15:06 |
| Moonset | 02:15 |
| 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 07:02 | from 09:47 |
|---|
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, Hasta (03:47–07:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:02–21:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 08:15 (08.06)–09:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:47–07:02 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–07:02 Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:47–03:46 (10.06)
Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–07:02 Anandadi: Padma 07:02–03:46 (10.06)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:45–11:48 (10.06); Bhadra Puchha 04:00–05:18 (10.06); Bhadra Mukha 05:18–07:28 (10.06)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:22–10:13
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–13:03 |
| 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 | 02:31–04:18 (10.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:00–21:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:28–14:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:49–19:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:51–20:01 |
| Varjyam | 15:53–17:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:41–21:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:41–21:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:41–09:47, 12:39–18:41 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:41–21:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:02, Chitra from 07:02; tithi Shukla-dashami until 09:47, Shukla-ekadashi from 09:47; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:15, Karka 06:40, Simha 09:38, Kanya 12:39, Tula 15:39, Vrischika 18:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 07:02) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:02) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 03:47–04:41: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 04:41
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:02–03:46 (10.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–07:02+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–09:47+1 Yoga Variyana 04:41–03:46 (10.06)+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:47–07:020 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:47–03:46 (10.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vyatipata 03:47–04:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) |
At sunrise 03:46
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:36 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:16 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:48 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:16 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 09:36 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 11:48 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 11:48 | karana Bava |
| from 00:57 (11.06) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:46 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 16:19 |
| Moonset | 02:25 |
| Day length | 17 h 24 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 09:36 | from 11:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:46–09:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:36–21:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:46–11:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 09:47 (09.06)–11:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:46–07:15 (11.06)
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:46–09:36
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–09:36 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–11:48 Krakacha Yoga 03:46–11:48 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:48–03:46 (11.06)
Anandadi: Chhatra 09:36–03:46 (11.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:46–09:36
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:45 (09.06)–11:48; Bhadra Puchha 04:00–05:18; Bhadra Mukha 05:18–07:28
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:20 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 02:31–04:18, 02:39–04:26 (11.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 05:57–08:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:18–12:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:39–16:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–14:13, 16:32–17:42 |
| Varjyam | 15:53–17:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–09:34, 12:35–18:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:46–09:34, 12:35–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 03:46–09:34, 12:35–18:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:46–09:34, 12:35–21:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:36, Swati from 09:36; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:48, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:48; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:11, Karka 06:36, Simha 09:34, Kanya 12:35, Tula 15:35, Vrischika 18:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:36) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:36) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:46–09:36+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:36–03:46 (11.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–09:36+1 Yoga Variyana 03:46–05:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–11:480 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–09:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:46–11:48−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:46–09:36−1 Yoga Parigha 05:16–17:41−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–11:48−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:48–03:46 (11.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:46–11:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 12:30 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 03:46
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:30 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:07 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 12:30 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 14:09 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 14:09 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:24 (12.06) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:46 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 17:32 |
| Moonset | 02:36 |
| Day length | 17 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:30 | from 14:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:46–12:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:30–21:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:12–22:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 12:30–14:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–03:45 (12.06)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:46–12:30 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:30–03:45 (12.06)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:42 (12.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:39–04:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:50–19:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:07–10:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:15–08:25, 23:49–00:15 (12.06) |
| Varjyam | 18:50–20:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–09:30, 14:09–18:33
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 03:46–09:30, 14:09–18:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:46–09:30 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:46–09:30, 14:09–18:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:46–09:30, 14:09–21:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 12:30, Vishakha from 12:30; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 14:09, Shukla-triodashi from 14:09; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:07, Karka 06:32, Simha 09:30, Kanya 12:31, Tula 15:31, Vrischika 18:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:30) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:30) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:30
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:46–12:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–12:30+1 Yoga Shiva 06:07–03:45 (12.06)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–03:45 (12.06)0 Auspicious tithi 14:09–03:45 (12.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 12:30–14:09−1 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.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Amrita Siddhi Yoga; auspicious time — after 07:09; auspicious time — until 16:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:35 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 07:09 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:40 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:09 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 15:35 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 16:40 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 16:40 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 18:45 |
| Moonset | 02:50 |
| Day length | 17 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:35 | from 16:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:45–15:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:35–21:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 16:40–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:35–03:45 (13.06) Ravi Yoga 15:35–03:45 (13.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:35–03:45 (13.06)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–16:40
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:45–15:35 Anandadi: Saumya 15:35–03:45 (13.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:42 (13.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:39–07:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:56–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:18–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–13:04 |
| Varjyam | 20:06–21:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–16:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:45–16:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:45–09:26, 12:27–16:40 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:45–16:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:35–16:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:35, Anuradha from 15:35; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:40, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:40; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:03, Karka 06:28, Simha 09:26, Kanya 12:27, Tula 15:27, Vrischika 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:35) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:35) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 16:40–21:13: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 07:09
Auspicious time ends by 16:40
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:09–03:45 (13.06)+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:35–03:45 (13.06)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:45–15:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–16:40+1 Ravi Yoga 15:35–03:45 (13.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:35–03:45 (13.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–16:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 16:40–03:45 (13.06)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 19:13 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Vat Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 18:42 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:14 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:57 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:57 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 08:14 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 18:42 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 19:13 | tithi Purnima |
| from 19:13 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 19:58 |
| Moonset | 03:06 |
| Day length | 17 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:42 | from 19:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:45–18:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (18:42–21:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:13–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:45–19:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 21:14–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–18:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:13–03:44 (14.06)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–19:13
Anandadi: Ananda 03:45–18:42 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:42–03:44 (14.06)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:13–08:28 (14.06); Bhadra Puchha 03:49–05:09 (14.06); Bhadra Mukha 05:09–07:21 (14.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:19 |
|---|---|
| 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 (14.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:57–08:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:40–16:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:45–05:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:07–10:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:34–10:44, 16:34–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 01:01–02:49 (14.06) |
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 03:45–21:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 18:42, Jyestha from 18:42; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 19:13, Purnima from 19:13; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:00, Karka 06:24, Simha 09:22, Kanya 12:23, Tula 15:24, Vrischika 18:25, Dhanu 21:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 18:42) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 18:42) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:45–19:13: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 19:13–21:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 19:13
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–18:42+2 Yoga Siddha 03:45–08:14+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:42+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:45–18:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–18:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:13–03:44 (14.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–19:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:42–03:44 (14.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:42–03:44 (14.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:13–03:44 (14.06)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–19:13
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima) · Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Lunar eclipse, total (visible after rising) |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 21:44 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:17 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:28 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:28 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 09:17 | yoga Shubha |
| from 21:41 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 21:41 | karana Balava |
| from 21:44 | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 21:07 |
| Moonset | 03:28 |
| Day length | 17 h 29 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 21:41 |
|---|---|
| Mithuna Sankranti | 22:20 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Lunar eclipse, total | greatest eclipse 21:38, magnitude 1.398 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 18:34 Partial eclipse begins 19:44 Total eclipse begins 20:53 Total eclipse ends 22:24 Partial eclipse ends 23:33 Penumbral eclipse ends 00:43 (15.06) |
| Visibility | visible after rising: 21:07–23:33, maximum eclipse here 21:38, magnitude 1.398 |
| Sutak | 10:44–23:33 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 6, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:44–21:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–08:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 19:13 (13.06)–21:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Gemini. In Odisha it is Raja Parba, the festival of Mother Earth and of the onset of the rainy season.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:29–21:14
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:41–03:44 (15.06)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–21:44 Jwalamukhi Yoga 21:44–03:44 (15.06)
Anandadi: Chara 03:44–21:44 Anandadi: Sthira 21:44–03:44 (15.06)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:13 (13.06)–08:28; Bhadra Puchha 03:49–05:09; Bhadra Mukha 05:09–07:21
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:00–04:28 (15.06)
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:15–22:07
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
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 | 11:50–13:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:18–12:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:52–19:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:56–08:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:14–08:24, 13:04–14:14 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:44–09:18, 12:19–21:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Purnima; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:56, Karka 06:20, Simha 09:18, Kanya 12:19, Tula 15:20, Vrischika 18:21, Dhanu 21:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (10:44–21:14).
- Purnima 03:44–21:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 22:20 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −5
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Eclipse
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Yoga Shubha 09:17–03:44 (15.06)+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:44–21:44+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–08:28−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–21:44−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–21:44−3 Eclipse
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 00:35 (16.06) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:14 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:51 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:14 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 10:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:57 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 23:57 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:35 (16.06) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 22:09 |
| Moonset | 03:58 |
| Day length | 17 h 30 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:44–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–23:57
Anandadi: Matanga 00:35–03:44 (16.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:44–00:35 (16.06)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:00 (14.06)–04:28
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:42 (16.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:25–19:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:07–10:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:41–16:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:44–05:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04 |
| Varjyam | 22:47–00:35 (16.06) |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:52, Karka 06:17, Simha 09:14, Kanya 12:16, Tula 15:16, Vrischika 18:17, Dhanu 21:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Shubha 03:44–10:14+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–23:57−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:44–00:35 (16.06)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 03:44–04:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–00:35 (16.06)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–23:57
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:55 (17.06) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 03:08 (17.06) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:59 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:59 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 12:58 | karana Gara |
| from 01:55 (17.06) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 01:55 (17.06) | karana Vanija |
| from 03:08 (17.06) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 23:00 |
| Moonset | 04:40 |
| Day length | 17 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:44–21:15) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:44 (17.06)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:08–03:44 (17.06)
Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–03:08 (17.06) Anandadi: Amrita 03:08–03:44 (17.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:43 (17.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:49–23:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:04–21:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:53–19:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:55–20:05 |
| Varjyam | 11:12–12:58 |
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 Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:48, Karka 06:13, Simha 09:11, Kanya 12:12, Tula 15:12, Vrischika 18:13, Dhanu 20:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Brahma 10:59–03:44 (17.06)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–03:08 (17.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–01:55 (17.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–03:08 (17.06)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:30 (18.06) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:19 (18.06) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:30 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:46 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:30 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 14:46 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:30 (18.06) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 03:30 (18.06) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 23:39 |
| Moonset | 05:34 |
| Day length | 17 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:44–21:16) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:46–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–03:30 (18.06)
Anandadi: Mrityu 03:44–22:49 Anandadi: Kana 22:49–03:44 (18.06)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:46–03:30 (18.06); Bhadra Puchha 23:01–00:18 (18.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:18–02:26 (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 | 21:16–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:43 (18.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:20–00:05 (18.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 05:55–08:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:18–12:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:41–16:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:05–14:15, 16:35–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 11:52–13:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:07, 12:08–18:09
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:44–09:07, 12:08–18:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 03:44–09:07, 12:08–18:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:44–09:07, 12:08–20:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:09, Simha 09:07, Kanya 12:08, Tula 15:08, Vrischika 18:09, Dhanu 20:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −1
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:44–11:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–03:30 (18.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:46–03:30 (18.06)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–03:30 (18.06)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:44–22:49
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:38 (19.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:19 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:41 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:08 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:19 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 11:41 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 16:08 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:18 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 06:41 |
| Day length | 17 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:19 |
|---|
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 (03:44–05:19) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:19–21:16) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 00:07 (19.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–05:19
Anandadi: Padma 03:44–07:03 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:03–03:44 (19.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:43 (19.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:54–21:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:53–19:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:07–10:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:30–14:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:14–08:24, 23:51–00:17 (19.06) |
| Varjyam | 09:36–11:19 |
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 03:44–09:03, 12:04–20:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 05:19, Shravana from 05:19; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:05, Simha 09:03, Kanya 12:04, Tula 15:04, Vrischika 18:05, Dhanu 20:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 05:19) — improved health; Shravana (from 05:19) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:44–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 11:41–21:16: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 03:44–11:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–05:190 Anandadi: Padma 03:44–07:030 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–05:19−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:03–03:44 (19.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vaidhriti 11:41–03:44 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:38 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 07:03 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:30 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 04:38 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:38 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 04:38 | karana Kaulava |
| from 07:03 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 11:30 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 17:00 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:18 |
| Moonrise | 00:07 |
| Moonset | 07:55 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 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 04:38 | from 07:03 |
|---|
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, Shravana (03:44–07:03) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:03–03:44 (20.06)
Anandadi: Chhatra 03:44–07:03 Anandadi: Mitra 07:03–03:44 (20.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44–07:19 (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 | 15:26–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:17–21:30 |
| Pradosha | 21:17–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:43 (20.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:21–23:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:30–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:55–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:19–12:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 11:16–12:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:00–18:01
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 12:00–18:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:00–18:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:38–08:59, 12:00–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 07:03, Dhanishtha from 07:03; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 04:38, Krishna-panchami from 04:38; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:01, Simha 08:59, Kanya 12:00, Tula 15:00, Vrischika 18:01, Dhanu 20:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 07:03) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 07:03) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:44–04:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 03:44–11:30: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:03–03:44 (20.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–07:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–03:44 (20.06)0 Panchaka 19:44–03:44 (20.06)−1 Vaidhriti 03:44–11:30−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–04:38−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:03–03:44 (20.06)
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 08:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 08:17 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:53 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:15 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:15 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 05:15 | karana Gara |
| from 08:17 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 10:53 | yoga Priti |
| from 17:20 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 00:29 |
| Moonset | 09:14 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:15 | from 08:17 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (08:17–21:17) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:15 Ravi Yoga 08:17–03:44 (21.06)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–03:44 (21.06)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:44–08:17 Anandadi: Vajra 08:17–03:44 (21.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (19.06)–07:19 (24.06)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:50–05:39
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 (21.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:32–03:11 (21.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:44–05:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:07–10:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:35–10:45, 16:36–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 15:41–17:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–05:15
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:44–05:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 03:44–05:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:44–08:55, 11:56–20:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 08:17, Shatabhisha from 08:17; tithi Krishna-panchami until 05:15, Krishna-shashti from 05:15; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:57, Simha 08:55, Kanya 11:56, Tula 14:56, Vrischika 17:57, Dhanu 20:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 08:17) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 08:17) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:17
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:17–03:44 (21.06)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:44–08:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–08:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–05:15+1 Yoga Priti 10:53–03:44 (21.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:150 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–03:44 (21.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:17–03:44 (21.06)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:56 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:49 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 05:17 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:17 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 05:17 | karana Vishti |
| from 08:56 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 09:49 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 17:04 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 00:45 |
| Moonset | 10:35 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:17 | from 08:56 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (03:44–08:56) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:56–21:17) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:17–17:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:17 Ravi Yoga 03:44–08:56 Ravi Yoga 22:00–03:44 (22.06)
Krakacha Yoga 05:17–03:44 (22.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–03:44 (22.06)
Anandadi: Saumya 03:44–08:56 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:56–03:44 (22.06)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:17–17:04; Bhadra Puchha 09:58–11:08; Bhadra Mukha 11:08–13:05
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (19.06)–07:19 (24.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:17–21:30 |
| Pradosha | 21:17–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:44 (22.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:58–02:35 (22.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:19–12:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:54–19:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:56–08:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:15–08:25, 13:06–14:16 |
| Varjyam | 15:21–16:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–05:17, 17:04–21:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:44–05:17, 17:04–21:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:44–05:17, 17:04–21:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:44–08:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:56, Purva-Bhadra from 08:56; tithi Krishna-shashti until 05:17, Krishna-saptami from 05:17; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:53, Simha 08:51, Kanya 11:52, Tula 14:52, Vrischika 17:53, Dhanu 20:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 08:56) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:56) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 05:17–17:04: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–08:56+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:44–08:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–08:56+1 Yoga Priti 03:44–09:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:17−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:56–03:44 (22.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:56–03:44 (22.06)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–03:44 (22.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:17–03:44 (22.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:17–17:04
| 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 | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:00 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:16 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 04:42 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:42 | tithi Krishna-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 04:42 | karana Balava |
| from 08:16 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 09:00 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 16:11 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:31 (23.06) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 03:31 (23.06) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 00:59 |
| Moonset | 11:57 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Sky
| Summer solstice | 03:44 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:42 | from 09:00 |
|---|
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, Purva-Bhadra (03:44–09:00) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:00–21:18) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–04:42 Ravi Yoga 03:44–09:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:31–03:44 (23.06)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–04:42 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:42–09:00
Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:44–09:00 Anandadi: Dhumra 09:00–03:44 (23.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (19.06)–07:19 (24.06)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:18–21:31 |
| Pradosha | 21:18–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:44 (23.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:07–10:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:44–05:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:05 |
| Varjyam | 18:22–19:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–04:42
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 03:44–04:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:44–04:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:44–04:42, 11:48–20:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:00, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:00; tithi Krishna-saptami until 04:42, Krishna-ashtami from 04:42; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:49, Simha 08:47, Kanya 11:48, Tula 14:48, Vrischika 17:49, Dhanu 20:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:00) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:00) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:42–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–09:00+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:44–08:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:00–03:44 (23.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–04:420 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–04:420 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:42–09:00−1 Ashtami 04:42–03:31 (23.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:42–03:31 (23.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:44–09:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–09:00−2 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.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 08:27 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:44 (24.06) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 08:27 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:13 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:42 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:13 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 08:27 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 14:42 | karana Gara |
| from 01:44 (24.06) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 01:44 (24.06) | karana Vanija |
| from 03:41 (24.06) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 01:11 |
| Moonset | 13:21 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 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 08:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:44–08:27) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:27–21:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–08:27
Anandadi: Sthira 03:44–08:27 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:27–03:45 (24.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (19.06)–07:19 (24.06)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:39–12:56 (24.06)
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 | 00:18–00:44 (24.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:45–05:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:06–21:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:31–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:54–19:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:57–20:08 |
| Varjyam | 19:53–21:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:44–08:43, 11:44–20:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 08:27, Revati from 08:27; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:45, Simha 08:43, Kanya 11:44, Tula 14:44, Vrischika 17:45, Dhanu 20:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 08:27) — a good life; Revati (from 08:27) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 03:44–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 08:27
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–08:27+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:44–08:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–08:27+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:44–06:13−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–01:44 (24.06)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 07:19 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:43 (25.06) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:39 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:19 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 12:39 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:25 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 23:25 | karana Bava |
| from 00:43 (25.06) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 01:24 |
| Moonset | 14:48 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 1, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:45–07:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:39–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:25–03:45 (25.06) Krakacha Yoga 23:25–03:45 (25.06)
Anandadi: Matanga 03:45–07:19 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:19–03:45 (25.06)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:39–23:25; Bhadra Puchha 14:12–15:17; Bhadra Mukha 15:17–17:06
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (19.06)–07:19
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:39–12:56
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:03–23:46
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
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 | 00:19–00:44 (25.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:01–06:33, 22:57–00:26 (25.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 05:56–08:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:20–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:06–14:17, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 01:56–03:25 (25.06) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–08:39, 11:40–17:42
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 03:45–08:39, 11:40–17:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 03:45–08:39, 11:40–17:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:45–08:39, 11:40–20:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 07:19, Ashwini from 07:19; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:41, Simha 08:39, Kanya 11:40, Tula 14:40, Vrischika 17:42, Dhanu 20:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 07:19) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 07:19) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:45–07:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–07:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 03:45–05:47−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:39–23:25−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:19–03:45 (25.06)−1 Gandanta 03:45–12:56−1 Panchaka 03:45–07:19
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Yogini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 05:39 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:22 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:39 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 10:04 | karana Balava |
| from 20:38 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 20:38 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:22 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 03:33 (26.06) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 01:38 |
| Moonset | 16:18 |
| Day length | 17 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:39 | 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, Bharani (05:39–21:18) is good for root crops.
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 23:25 (24.06)–20:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:45–07:16 (26.06)
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:45–05:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–05:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:33–03:45 (26.06) Tripushkar Yoga 03:33–03:45 (26.06)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–20:38
Anandadi: Amrita 03:45–05:39 Anandadi: Musala 05:39–03:33 (26.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:33–03:45 (26.06)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:18–21:31 |
| Pradosha | 21:18–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:45 (26.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:10–00:38 (26.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:55–19:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:08–10:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:16–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (26.06) |
| Varjyam | 14:24–15:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–05:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:45–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:45–05:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:45–08:35, 11:36–20:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 05:39, Bharani from 05:39; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 20:38, Krishna-dvadashi from 20:38; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:37, Simha 08:35, Kanya 11:36, Tula 14:36, Vrischika 17:38, Dhanu 20:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 05:39) — joy; Bharani (from 05:39) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
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 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–05:39+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:45–21:220 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:45–05:390 Anandadi: Amrita 03:45–05:390 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–20:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:33–03:45 (26.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:39–03:33 (26.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:39–03:33 (26.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 17:42 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 01:07 (27.06) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:42 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:05 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:05 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 17:28 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 17:28 | karana Gara |
| from 17:42 | yoga Shula |
| from 01:07 (27.06) | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 01:54 |
| Moonset | 17:52 |
| Day length | 17 h 32 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 17:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:45–21:18) is good for root crops.
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, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–17:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–01:07 (27.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:28–03:46 (27.06)
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:45–01:07 (27.06) Anandadi: Shubha 01:07–03:46 (27.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 22:57–00:24 (27.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:57–08:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:20–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 14:20–15:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–08:31, 11:32–17:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:45–08:31, 11:32–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:45–08:31, 11:32–17:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:28, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:28; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:33, Simha 08:31, Kanya 11:32, Tula 14:32, Vrischika 17:34, Dhanu 20:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 17:42
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–17:28+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:45–01:07 (27.06)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:45–17:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–01:07 (27.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:28–03:46 (27.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 17:42–19:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 03:46
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 22:29 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:51 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 03:48 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 03:48 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 13:51 | yoga Ganda |
| from 14:04 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 14:04 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:29 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 00:19 (28.06) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:46 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 02:17 |
| Moonset | 19:25 |
| Day length | 17 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:04 |
|---|
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, Rohini (03:46–21:18) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:04–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 14:04–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:19–00:45 (28.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:04–03:47 (28.06)
Anandadi: Utpata 03:46–22:29 Anandadi: Mrityu 22:29–03:47 (28.06)
- Bhadra in heaven: 14:04–00:19 (28.06); Bhadra Mukha 14:04–15:47; Bhadra Puchha 23:17–00:19 (28.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:18–21:31 |
| Pradosha | 21:18–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:45 (28.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:38–21:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:46–05:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:09–10:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:37–10:47, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 15:22–16:47, 03:27–04:53 (28.06) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–14:04
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 03:46–14:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:46–14:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:46–08:27, 11:28–14:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:04, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:04; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:29, Simha 08:27, Kanya 11:28, Tula 14:28, Vrischika 17:30, Dhanu 20:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 14:04–21:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–22:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 13:51–15:51−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:04–03:47 (28.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:04–00:19 (28.06)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:04–03:47 (28.06)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:46–22:29
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
At sunrise 03:47
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:48 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:53 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:34 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:53 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 10:34 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 10:34 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 19:48 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 20:49 | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:47 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:18 |
| Moonrise | 02:49 |
| Moonset | 20:51 |
| Day length | 17 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:34 | from 19:48 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (03:47–19:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 03:47–10:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 10:34–20:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 20:49–21:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:47–10:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–19:48 Anandadi: Padma 19:48–03:47 (29.06)
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 (29.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:59–13:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:21–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:55–19:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:58–08:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:17–08:27, 13:07–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 03:27–04:53, 03:18–04:44 (29.06) |
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 Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:48, Ardra from 19:48; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:34, Amavasya from 10:34; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:25, Simha 08:23, Kanya 11:24, Tula 14:25, Vrischika 17:26, Dhanu 20:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:48) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:48) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:47–10:34: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 10:34–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–19:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–19:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:53–03:47 (29.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:48–03:47 (29.06)−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:47–10:34
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Jyeshtha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here) |
At sunrise 03:47
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 07:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:14 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:58 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:58 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 07:05 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 07:05 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 17:14 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 17:25 | karana Bava |
| from 02:11 (30.06) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:47 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:18 |
| Moonrise | 03:36 |
| Moonset | 21:59 |
| Day length | 17 h 30 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 07:05 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, partial | greatest eclipse 06:51, magnitude 0.181 |
| Visibility | not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:05 | from 17:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (17:14–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Naga 03:47–07:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 07:05–17:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:34 (28.06)–07:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:34 (28.06)–07:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra 17:14–03:48 (30.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:47–17:14
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:45–07:26
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 | 00:19–00:46 (30.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:18–09:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:10–10:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:47–05:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:07 |
| Varjyam | 03:18–04:44 |
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 03:47–08:19, 11:20–17:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:14, Punarvasu from 17:14; tithi Amavasya until 07:05, Shukla-pratipat from 07:05; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:22, Simha 08:19, Kanya 11:20, Tula 14:21, Vrischika 17:22, Dhanu 20:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:14) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:14) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 03:47–07:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:47–05:580 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:14–03:48 (30.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:14–03:48 (30.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:47–17:14−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–17:14−3 Amavasya 03:47–07:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vyaya (No. 20) · Shaka 1868 · Vikram 2003 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Ratha Yatra · Chandra Darshan · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 03:48
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:55 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:42 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 03:48 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 03:48 | tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 03:48 | karana Balava |
| from 14:17 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:55 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 22:42 | yoga Harshana |
| from 00:52 (01.07) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 00:52 (01.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:48 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 04:42 |
| Moonset | 22:48 |
| Day length | 17 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 03:48 | from 14:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:48–14:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:55–21:17) is good for sowing.
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 03:48–00:52 (01.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
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, 21:17–22:48
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:17–22:48
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 07:05 (29.06)–03:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:48
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:57–13:07
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 03:48–14:55 Ravi Pushya Yoga 14:55–03:49 (01.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:55–03:49 (01.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–03:48
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:48–14:55 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 14:55–03:49 (01.07)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:56–03:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:17–21:30 |
| Pradosha | 21:17–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (01.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:45–14:12 |
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 | 04:04–05:31, 22:18–23:46 |
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 03:48–08:16, 11:17–17:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:48–08:16, 11:17–20:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:55, Pushya from 14:55; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 03:48, Shukla-dvitya from 03:48; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:18, Simha 08:16, Kanya 11:17, Tula 14:17, Vrischika 17:18, Dhanu 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:55) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:55) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 14:55–03:49 (01.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:48–14:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–14:55+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–00:52 (01.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–03:480 Tripushkar Yoga 03:48–14:550 Yoga Vyaghata 03:48–05:16−1 Eclipse nearby−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.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Vilamba (No. 32)
Shaka Samvat 1868 · Vikram Samvat 2003 · Kali Yuga 5047
Next year — Sarvajit, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 22.03.1947
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
any undertakings
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
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.
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 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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
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”.
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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
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).
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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’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.
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.
“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 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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
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.
“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.
“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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
any undertakings
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.
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.
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
pruning and weeding
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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).
neutral
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
sowing seeds, any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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)
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
“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.
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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.
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)
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.
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 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-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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).
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.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
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).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
neutral
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.