Panchanga Calendar

June 1959

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SamvatsaraVikari (33)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 7.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 7.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 1959 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 6.06), Jyeshtha (from 7.06). Major festivals: 16.06 Ganga Dussehra; 17.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Rev11Apara Ekadashi
2Rev11after 12:45
3Ashw12Pradosha
4Bhar13Masik Shivaratri
5Krit14Vat Savitri
6Roh30Shani Amavasya
7Mrig1
8Ard2Chandra Darshan
9Pun3until 19:57
10Push4Vinayaka Chaturthi
11Ashl5
12Mag6Skanda Shashti
13Mag7
14PPh8after 19:44
15Has9Mithuna Sankranti
16Chit10Ganga Dussehra
17Swa11Nirjala Ekadashi
18Vish12after 04:38
19Anu13
20Jye15Vat Purnima
21Mul1after 11:39
22PAsh2
23UAsh3Angaraki Chaturthi
24Shra4
25Dhan5
26Shat6
27PBh7Kalashtami
28UBh8after 14:03
29Rev9
30Ashw10
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (20)
EkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaShivaratriVat SavitriShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Dwipushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiGanga DussehraNirjala Ekadashiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Summer solsticeSankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtami
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

  • 2.06 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 12:45
    Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 9.06 Tue — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra until 19:57
    Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 18.06 Thu — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious weekday after 04:38 until 19:50
    Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
  • 21.06 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Shukla after 11:39
    Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.

Festivals

  • 1.06 Mon Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
  • 2.06 Tue Apara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast
  • 3.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat
  • 4.06 Thu Masik Shivaratri
  • 5.06 Fri Vat Savitri Vrat
  • 6.06 Sat Vaishakha Amavasya
  • 6.06 Sat Shani Amavasya
  • 6.06 Sat Shani Jayanti
  • 8.06 Mon Chandra Darshan
  • 10.06 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 12.06 Fri Skanda Shashti
  • 14.06 Sun Masik Durgashtami
  • 15.06 Mon Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
  • 16.06 Tue Ganga Dussehra
  • 17.06 Wed Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
  • 18.06 Thu Pradosha Vrat
  • 20.06 Sat Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
  • 20.06 Sat Vat Purnima Vrat
  • 23.06 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
  • 27.06 Sat Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

  • 2.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:00–03:52 (03.06)
  • 2.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:00–03:52 (03.06)
  • 6.06 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:49–18:04
  • 6.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–18:04
  • 7.06 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 16:54–20:38
  • 14.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–03:44 (15.06)
  • 14.06 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:25–03:44 (15.06)
  • 18.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:50–03:44 (19.06)
  • 19.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–17:05
  • 21.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–11:39
  • 27.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:46–07:55
  • 28.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–09:59
  • 30.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–15:37
  • 30.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–15:37

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

  • 1.06 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 3.06 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 4.06 Thu — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
  • 5.06 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Yamaghanta
  • 6.06 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
  • 10.06 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 13.06 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 15.06 Mon — Vyatipata, Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
  • 19.06 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Rakshasa
  • 20.06 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 22.06 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
  • 23.06 Tue — Vaidhriti, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
  • 26.06 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
  • 27.06 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka

Sky this month

  • 6.06 New moon (Amavasya) 14:53
  • 15.06 Mithuna Sankranti 06:07 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
  • 20.06 Full moon (Purnima) 22:59
  • 22.06 Summer solstice 06:49
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • 28.05 09:21 – 2.06 06:00 Dosha-free Panchaka
  • 24.06 18:08 – 29.06 12:38 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vikari (No. 33, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after. more

Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit. Shaka Samvat 1881, Vikram Samvat 2016, Kali Yuga 5060.

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

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

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

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsApara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:01 (02.06) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraRevati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:00 (02.06) more
Gandamula
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:51 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 15:50 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:50karana Balava
from 15:51yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:58
Sunrise03:54
Noon12:27
Sunset21:01
End of twilight21:57
Moonrise02:06
Moonset15:27
Day length17 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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, Revati (03:54–21:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:43–05:01 (02.06)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:10–17:36 (02.06)
Vaishnava date: 2.06

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Krakacha Yoga all day

Anandadi: Matanga all day

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:21 (28.05)–06:00 (02.06)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:15–12:45 (02.06)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:27
Godhuli21:01–21:14
Pradosha21:01–22:23
Nishitha00:13–00:40 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam03:18–05:06 (02.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:02–08:11
Yamaganda10:19–12:27
Gulika Kalam14:36–16:44
Dur Muhurta13:01–14:10, 16:27–17:35
Varjyam16:33–18:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:54–10:11, 13:12–19:14

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:54–10:11, 13:12–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:54–10:11, 13:12–19:14
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:54–10:11, 13:12–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:48, Karka 07:13, Simha 10:11, Kanya 13:12, Tula 16:12, Vrischika 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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 Anandadi: Matanga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:54–15:51+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 12:45
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsApara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:01 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraRevati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:00 more
Gandamula
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:50 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 05:01 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:01tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 05:01karana Kaulava
from 06:00nakshatra Ashwini
from 16:50yoga Shobhana
from 18:16karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:56
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:27
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:59
Moonrise02:27
Moonset16:33
Day length17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:01from 06:00

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, Revati (03:53–06:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 1.06
Ekadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises: Smarta householders fast on the first day, while Vaishnavas, sannyasis and widows fast on the second (“Gauna Ekadashi”).

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:00–03:52 (03.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:00–03:52 (03.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–05:01

Anandadi: Shubha 03:53–06:00 Anandadi: Amrita 06:00–03:52 (03.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:21 (28.05)–06:00
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:15 (01.06)–12:45
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:27
Godhuli21:02–21:16
Pradosha21:02–22:24
Nishitha00:13–00:40 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam03:18–05:06, 00:57–02:46 (03.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:45–18:53
Yamaganda08:10–10:19
Gulika Kalam12:27–14:36
Dur Muhurta07:19–08:27, 23:46–00:13 (03.06)
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–10:07, 13:08–19:10

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:53–10:07, 13:08–19:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:53–10:07, 13:08–19:10
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:53–10:07, 13:08–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 06:00, Ashwini from 06:00; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 05:01, Krishna-dvadashi from 05:01; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:44, Karka 07:09, Simha 10:07, Kanya 13:08, Tula 16:08, Vrischika 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 06:00) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 06:00) — joy; 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

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 12:45

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:00–03:52 (03.06)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:00–03:52 (03.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–06:00+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:53–16:500 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–05:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 03:53–06:00−1 Gandanta 03:53–12:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:33 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:05 more
Gandamula
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:55 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 07:33 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:33tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 07:33karana Gara
from 09:05nakshatra Bharani
from 17:55yoga Atiganda
from 20:50karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:27
Sunset21:03
End of twilight22:01
Moonrise02:49
Moonset17:37
Day length17 h 11 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:33from 09:05

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, Bharani (09:05–21:03) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:03–22:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–07:33

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–03:51 (04.06)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:52–09:05 Anandadi: Kana 09:05–03:51 (04.06)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:28
Godhuli21:03–21:17
Pradosha21:03–22:25
Nishitha00:13–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:27–14:36
Yamaganda06:01–08:10
Gulika Kalam10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta11:53–13:02
Varjyam04:34–06:22, 19:56–21:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:52–07:33

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, shavinggood 03:52–07:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:52–07:33
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:52–09:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 09:05, Bharani from 09:05; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 07:33, Krishna-trayodashi from 07:33; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:40, Karka 07:05, Simha 10:03, Kanya 13:04, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 09:05) — joy; Bharani (from 09:05) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–09:05+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:52–17:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–07:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 17:55–20:25−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:05–03:51 (04.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–03:51 (04.06)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:52–09:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:07 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:12 more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 19:00 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 10:07 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:07tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 10:07karana Vishti
from 12:12nakshatra Krittika
from 19:00yoga Sukarma
from 23:23karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:27
Sunset21:04
End of twilight22:02
Moonrise03:14
Moonset18:40
Day length17 h 13 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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:07from 12:12

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:51–12:12) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:12–21:04) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:07–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 10:07–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–00:41 (05.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:07–03:50 (05.06) Yamaghanta 12:12–03:50 (05.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:51–12:12 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:12–03:50 (05.06)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 10:07–23:23; Bhadra Mukha 10:07–12:19; Bhadra Puchha 22:02–23:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:29
Godhuli21:04–21:18
Pradosha21:04–22:26
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam06:47–08:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:37–16:46
Yamaganda03:51–06:00
Gulika Kalam08:09–10:18
Dur Muhurta09:35–10:44, 16:29–17:38
Varjyam01:43–03:31 (05.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–09:59

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:51–09:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:51–09:59
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:51–09:59, 13:00–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:12, Krittika from 12:12; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:07, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:07; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:36, Karka 07:01, Simha 09:59, Kanya 13:00, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:12) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:12) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 10:07–21:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:51–12:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 19:00–03:50 (05.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:12–03:50 (05.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–12:12−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:07–03:50 (05.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:07–03:50 (05.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:07–23:23−3 Yamaghanta 12:12–03:50 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Yamaghanta
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsVat Savitri Vrat

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:36 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:14 more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 19:58 more
KaranaShakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:36 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:36tithi Amavasya
from 12:36karana Chatushpada
from 15:14nakshatra Rohini
from 19:58yoga Dhriti
from 01:46 (06.06)karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:52
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:27
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:04
Moonrise03:44
Moonset19:40
Day length17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:36from 15:14

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:50–15:14) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:14–21:06) is good for sowing.
  • Shakuni 03:50–12:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 12:36–21:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:50–12:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:06–22:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 15:14–03:49 (06.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:50–15:14 Anandadi: Mitra 15:14–03:49 (06.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:29
Godhuli21:06–21:19
Pradosha21:06–22:26
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam12:32–14:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:18–12:28
Yamaganda16:47–18:56
Gulika Kalam05:59–08:09
Dur Muhurta07:17–08:26, 13:02–14:11
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:50–09:56, 12:57–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:14, Rohini from 15:14; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:36, Amavasya from 12:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:32, Karka 06:58, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:14) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:14) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:50–12:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 12:36–21:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:50–15:14+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:50–19:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:14–03:49 (06.06)−1 Yamaghanta 15:14–03:49 (06.06)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:50–12:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsShani Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:53 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:04 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:47 more
KaranaNaga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:53 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 14:53tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 14:53karana Kimstughna
from 18:04nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 20:47yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:28
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise04:19
Moonset20:36
Day length17 h 17 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)14:53

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:53from 18:04

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:49–18:04) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (18:04–21:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Naga 03:49–14:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 14:53–21:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 12:36 (05.06)–14:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:36 (05.06)–14:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:36 (05.06)–14:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:49–18:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–18:04

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:49–18:04 Anandadi: Vajra 18:04–03:48 (07.06)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 14:27–15:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:30
Godhuli21:07–21:20
Pradosha21:07–22:27
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam14:29–16:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:08–10:18
Yamaganda14:38–16:47
Gulika Kalam03:49–05:59
Dur Muhurta03:49–04:58, 04:58–06:07
Varjyam09:07–10:55, 00:16–02:02 (07.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:53–18:54

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 14:53–18:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 14:53–18:54
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:49–09:52, 12:53–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 18:04, Mrigashirsha from 18:04; tithi Amavasya until 14:53, Shukla-pratipat from 14:53; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:28, Karka 06:54, Simha 09:52, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:53, Vrischika 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 18:04) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 18:04) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Amavasya 03:49–14:53: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:49–18:04+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:49–18:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–18:04+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:49–20:470 Yoga Shula 20:47–22:500 Anandadi: Vajra 18:04–03:48 (07.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 03:49–14:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:54 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 20:38 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 21:23 more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 03:56 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 03:56karana Bava
from 16:54tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:54karana Balava
from 20:38nakshatra Ardra
from 21:23yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:28
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:07
Moonrise05:01
Moonset21:26
Day length17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:54from 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, Mrigashirsha (03:48–20:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Kimstughna 03:48–03:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 16:54–20:38

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–16:54

Anandadi: Saumya 03:48–20:38 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:38–03:48 (08.06)

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 Muhurta02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:31
Godhuli21:08–21:21
Pradosha21:08–22:28
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam10:54–12:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:58–21:08
Yamaganda12:28–14:38
Gulika Kalam16:48–18:58
Dur Muhurta18:49–19:59
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–20:38

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:48–09:48, 12:49–20:38
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:48–09:48, 12:49–20:38
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–09:48, 12:49–18:50
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:48–09:48, 12:49–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 20:38, Ardra from 20:38; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:54, Shukla-dvitya from 16:54; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:24, Karka 06:50, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:49, Tula 15:49, Vrischika 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 20:38) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 20:38) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 Anandadi: Saumya 03:48–20:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–20:380 Auspicious tithi 16:54–03:48 (08.06)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 16:54–20:380 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:38–03:48 (08.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:38–03:48 (08.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–16:54

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:36 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:54 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 21:44 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 05:47 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:47karana Kaulava
from 18:36tithi Shukla-tritya
from 18:36karana Taitila
from 21:44yoga Vriddhi
from 22:54nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:49
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:28
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:08
Moonrise05:50
Moonset22:09
Day length17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:36

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:09–22:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:09–22:09

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–18:36

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:48–22:54 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:54–03:47 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:31
Godhuli21:09–21:22
Pradosha21:09–22:29
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam11:57–13:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:58–08:08
Yamaganda10:18–12:28
Gulika Kalam14:38–16:49
Dur Muhurta13:03–14:12, 16:31–17:41
Varjyam05:50–07:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–09:44, 12:45–21:09
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:48–09:44, 12:45–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 18:36, Shukla-tritya from 18:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:20, Karka 06:46, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:46

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

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 weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–18:36−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:48–22:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–22:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–18:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryBest day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 19:57
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:57 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 00:48 (10.06) more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:48 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 07:19 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:19karana Gara
from 19:57tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 19:57karana Vanija
from 21:48yoga Dhruva
from 00:48 (10.06)nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:28
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise06:46
Moonset22:46
Day length17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 19:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:47–21:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–19:57 Ravi Yoga 00:48–03:46 (10.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:47–00:48 (10.06) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:48–03:46 (10.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:32
Godhuli21:10–21:23
Pradosha21:10–22:29
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam22:13–23:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:49–19:00
Yamaganda08:08–10:18
Gulika Kalam12:28–14:39
Dur Muhurta07:16–08:25, 23:48–00:15 (10.06)
Varjyam11:51–13:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–19:57

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:47–19:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:47–19:57
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:47–09:40, 12:41–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:57, Shukla-chaturti from 19:57; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:17, Karka 06:42, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:41, Tula 15:41, Vrischika 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 19:57–21:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:57

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–19:57+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:47–00:48 (10.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–00:48 (10.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:47–21:48+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–19:570 Surya Dagdha tithi 19:57–03:46 (10.06)0 Rikta tithi 19:57–03:46 (10.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:54 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 02:20 (11.06) more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:34 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 08:28 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:28karana Vishti
from 20:54tithi Shukla-panchami
from 20:54karana Bava
from 21:34yoga Vyaghata
from 02:20 (11.06)nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:47
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:28
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:11
Moonrise07:49
Moonset23:18
Day length17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:46–21:11) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:28–20:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–02:20 (11.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:46–02:20 (11.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:20–03:46 (11.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 08:28–20:54; Bhadra Mukha 08:25–10:30; Bhadra Puchha 19:39–20:54
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:32
Godhuli21:11–21:24
Pradosha21:11–22:30
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam19:31–21:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:29–14:39
Yamaganda05:57–08:07
Gulika Kalam10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta11:54–13:03
Varjyam09:19–11:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:54–21:11

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 20:54–21:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 20:54–21:11
Bathing, washing hairgood 20:54–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 20:54, Shukla-panchami from 20:54; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:13, Karka 06:38, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:37, Tula 15:37, Vrischika 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 03:46–20:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 08:28–20:54: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 03:46–02:20 (11.06)+2 Ravi Yoga 03:46–02:20 (11.06)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:46–02:20 (11.06)+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:46–21:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 20:54–03:46 (11.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:46–20:54−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–20:54−3 Bhadra on earth 08:28–20:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryFavourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:24 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 03:24 (12.06) more
Gandamula
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:59 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:12 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:12karana Balava
from 20:59yoga Harshana
from 21:24tithi Shukla-shashti
from 21:24karana Kaulava
from 03:24 (12.06)nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:29
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise08:56
Moonset23:45
Day length17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–21:24 Ravi Yoga 03:24–03:45 (12.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:24–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:46–03:24 (12.06) Anandadi: Musala 03:24–03:45 (12.06)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 20:59–21:48
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:10–09:35 (12.06)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:33
Godhuli21:12–21:25
Pradosha21:12–22:30
Nishitha00:15–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam01:44–03:24 (12.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:40–16:50
Yamaganda03:46–05:57
Gulika Kalam08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta09:34–10:44, 16:33–17:43
Varjyam15:42–17:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:09, Karka 06:34, Simha 09:32, Kanya 12:33, Tula 15:33, Vrischika 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–21:24+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:46–03:24 (12.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–21:240 Yoga Harshana 20:59–03:45 (12.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–03:24 (12.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:24 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:58 (13.06) more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:00 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 09:28 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:28karana Taitila
from 20:00yoga Vajra
from 21:24tithi Shukla-saptami
from 21:24karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:29
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise10:07
Moonsetnone
Day length17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:45–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:24 (11.06)–21:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–21:24 Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 21:24–03:45 (13.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:24–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Kana all day

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:10 (11.06)–09:35
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:33
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:31
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam01:31–03:09 (13.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:18–12:29
Yamaganda16:51–19:02
Gulika Kalam05:56–08:07
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:25, 13:04–14:14
Varjyam15:41–17:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:28, 12:29–18:30

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:45–09:28, 12:29–18:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:45–09:28, 12:29–18:30
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:28, 12:29–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:05, Karka 06:30, Simha 09:28, Kanya 12:29, Tula 15:29, Vrischika 18:30

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

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Harshana 03:45–20:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–21:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 20:00–21:08−1 Gandanta 03:45–09:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:51 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:58 more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:36 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 09:12 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 03:58nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 09:12karana Vanija
from 18:36yoga Siddhi
from 20:51tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 20:51karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:29
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise11:20
Moonset00:10
Day length17 h 28 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

taskat sunrisefrom 03:58from 20:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:45–03:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:58–21:13) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:51–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–03:58

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–20:51

Anandadi: Padma 03:45–03:58 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:58–03:45 (14.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 20:51–08:22 (14.06); Bhadra Puchha 22:34–23:43; Bhadra Mukha 23:43–01:37 (14.06)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:34
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:32
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam21:35–23:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:07–10:18
Yamaganda14:40–16:51
Gulika Kalam03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam11:58–13:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:24, 12:25–18:26

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:45–09:24, 12:25–18:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:45–09:24, 12:25–18:26
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:24, 12:25–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 03:58, Purva-Phalguni from 03:58; tithi Shukla-saptami until 20:51, Shukla-ashtami from 20:51; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:01, Karka 06:26, Simha 09:24, Kanya 12:25, Tula 15:25, Vrischika 18:26, Dhanu 21:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 03:58) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 03:58) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 20:51–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 20:51–21:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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 tithi 03:45–20:510 Yoga Siddhi 18:36–03:45 (14.06)0 Ravi Yoga 03:45–03:580 Anandadi: Padma 03:45–03:580 Ashtami 20:51–03:45 (14.06)0 Bhadra on earth 20:51–03:45 (14.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:58–03:45 (14.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–03:58−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–20:51

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 19:44
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:44 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:59 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:43 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:22 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 03:59nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 08:22karana Bava
from 16:43yoga Vyatipata
from 19:44tithi Shukla-navami
from 19:44karana Balava
from 03:25 (15.06)nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:29
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise12:36
Moonset00:33
Day length17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 03:59from 19:44

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:45–03:59) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:59–21:14) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–08:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:51 (13.06)–19:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–03:44 (15.06) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:25–03:44 (15.06) Ravi Yoga 03:25–03:44 (15.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–03:59 Anandadi: Mitra 03:59–03:25 (15.06) Anandadi: Manasa 03:25–03:44 (15.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 20:51 (13.06)–08:22; Bhadra Puchha 22:34–23:43 (13.06); Bhadra Mukha 23:43 (13.06)–01:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:34
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:32
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam20:23–21:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:03–21:14
Yamaganda12:29–14:41
Gulika Kalam16:52–19:03
Dur Muhurta18:54–20:04
Varjyam11:01–12:35

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:59–09:20, 12:21–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 03:59, Uttara-Phalguni from 03:59; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 19:44, Shukla-navami from 19:44; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:57, Karka 06:22, Simha 09:20, Kanya 12:21, Tula 15:21, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 03:59) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 03:59) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 03:45–19:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 19:44–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 03:45–08:22: 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).
  • Vyatipata 16:43–21:14: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 19:44

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–03:44 (15.06)+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:45–16:43+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:59–03:25 (15.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–03:25 (15.06)−1 Vyatipata 16:43–03:44 (15.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 03:45–08:22−1 Ashtami 03:45–19:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–03:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Sankranti day
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsMithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:00 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 02:16 (16.06) more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:21 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 06:56 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:56karana Kaulava
from 14:21yoga Variyana
from 18:00tithi Shukla-dashami
from 18:00karana Taitila
from 02:16 (16.06)nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:29
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise13:55
Moonset00:56
Day length17 h 30 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti06:07 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:00

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, Hasta (03:44–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:07–12:31
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:16–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:44–02:16 (16.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 02:16–03:44 (16.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:33
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam20:33–22:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:56–08:07
Yamaganda10:18–12:30
Gulika Kalam14:41–16:52
Dur Muhurta13:05–14:15, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam11:25–12:56

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 18:00–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:00, Shukla-dashami from 18:00; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:53, Karka 06:18, Simha 09:16, Kanya 12:17, Tula 15:17, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 21:04

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

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

  • Shukla-navami 03:44–18:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Sankranti at 06:07 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vyatipata 03:44–14:21: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–02:16 (16.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 14:21–03:44 (16.06)0 Auspicious tithi 18:00–03:44 (16.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:44–02:16 (16.06)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–18:00−3 Vyatipata 03:44–14:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsGanga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:42 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:34 (17.06) more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:31 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 04:55 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:55karana Gara
from 11:31yoga Parigha
from 15:42tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 15:42karana Vanija
from 00:34 (17.06)nakshatra Swati
from 02:22 (17.06)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise15:16
Moonset01:20
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:42

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:44–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:00 (15.06)–15:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–00:34 (17.06)

Krakacha Yoga 03:44–15:42 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:42–03:44 (17.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:34–03:44 (17.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–00:34 (17.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:22–12:54 (17.06); Bhadra Puchha 06:33–07:36 (17.06); Bhadra Mukha 07:36–09:22 (17.06)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 15:21–16:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:33
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam18:37–20:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:53–19:04
Yamaganda08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam12:30–14:41
Dur Muhurta07:14–08:24, 23:51–00:17 (17.06)
Varjyam09:42–11:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:44–18:15
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dashami until 15:42, Shukla-ekadashi from 15:42; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:49, Karka 06:14, Simha 09:12, Kanya 12:13, Tula 15:13, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 21:00

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–00:34 (17.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–00:34 (17.06)+1 Yoga Variyana 03:44–11:31+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–15:420 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:42–03:44 (17.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–00:34 (17.06)−1 Yoga Parigha 11:31–21:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–15:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Dhumra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsNirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:54 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 22:23 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 08:15 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:54 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:15yoga Shiva
from 12:54tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 12:54karana Bava
from 22:23nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:21karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise16:38
Moonset01:47
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:44–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–12:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:42 (16.06)–12:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:44–07:14 (18.06)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:54–03:44 (18.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:23–03:44 (18.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–22:23

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:22–12:54; Bhadra Puchha 06:33–07:36; Bhadra Mukha 07:36–09:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:33
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam14:23–15:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:30–14:41
Yamaganda05:55–08:07
Gulika Kalam10:18–12:30
Dur Muhurta11:55–13:05
Varjyam05:39–07:06, 03:23–04:49 (18.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:08, 12:09–18:11

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:44–09:08, 12:09–18:11
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 03:44–09:08, 12:09–18:11
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:44–09:08, 12:09–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 12:54, Shukla-dvadashi from 12:54; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:10, Simha 09:08, Kanya 12:09, Tula 15:09, Vrischika 18:11, Dhanu 20:56

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 03:44–22:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–12:54+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:54–03:44 (18.06)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:15–03:44 (18.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–22:23−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–12:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryBest day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 04:38; auspicious time — until 19:50
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:42 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 19:50 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:38 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 09:42 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:38yoga Siddha
from 09:42tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 09:42karana Kaulava
from 19:50nakshatra Anuradha
from 19:58karana Taitila
from 00:44 (19.06)yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise17:59
Moonset02:18
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:42from 19:50

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:44–19:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (19:50–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:50–03:44 (19.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:50–03:44 (19.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 19:50–03:44 (19.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–19:50 Anandadi: Ananda 19:50–03:44 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:34
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam11:58–13:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:42–16:53
Yamaganda03:44–05:55
Gulika Kalam08:07–10:19
Dur Muhurta09:35–10:45, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam03:23–04:49, 23:23–00:48 (19.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:04, 09:42–21:16

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:44–09:04, 09:42–21:16
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:44–09:04, 12:05–18:07
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:44–09:04, 09:42–21:16
Bathing, washing hairgood 19:50–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 19:50, Anuradha from 19:50; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:42, Shukla-triodashi from 09:42; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:06, Simha 09:04, Kanya 12:05, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:07, Dhanu 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 19:50) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 19:50) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 04:38

Auspicious time ends by 19:50

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:38–00:44 (19.06)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–19:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:42–03:44 (19.06)0 Ravi Yoga 19:50–03:44 (19.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:50–03:44 (19.06)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:50–03:44 (19.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 19:50–03:44 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:12 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:05 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:42 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 06:12 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:12tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:12karana Gara
from 16:23karana Vanija
from 17:05nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:42yoga Shubha
from 02:34 (20.06)tithi Purnima
from 02:34 (20.06)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise19:16
Moonset02:58
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:12from 17:05

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, Anuradha (03:44–17:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:05–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 06:12–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–17:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–17:05

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:05–03:44 (20.06)

Anandadi: Chara 17:05–03:44 (20.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–17:05

  • Bhadra in heaven: 02:34–12:46 (20.06); Bhadra Puchha 09:12–10:14 (20.06); Bhadra Mukha 10:14–11:56 (20.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:34
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam07:53–09:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:19–12:30
Yamaganda16:54–19:05
Gulika Kalam05:55–08:07
Dur Muhurta07:14–08:25, 13:05–14:16
Varjyam22:02–23:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–06:12

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:44–06:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:44–06:12
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:44–06:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:05, Jyestha from 17:05; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 06:12, Shukla-chaturdashi from 06:12; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:02, Simha 09:00, Kanya 12:01, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:03, Dhanu 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:05) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:05) — 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:

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 06:12–21:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–17:05+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–17:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–17:05+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:44–20:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–06:120 Anandadi: Chara 17:05–03:44 (20.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:05–03:44 (20.06)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:05–03:44 (20.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–17:05−2 Rikta tithi 06:12–02:34 (20.06)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsVat Purnima Vrat · Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 22:59 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:18 more
Gandamula
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:39 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:46 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:46karana Bava
from 14:18nakshatra Mula
from 16:39yoga Shukla
from 22:59tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 22:59karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise20:24
Moonset03:46
Day length17 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)22:59

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (03:44–14:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:18–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–12:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

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

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 02:34–22:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–22:59 Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:59–03:44 (21.06)

Anandadi: Musala 03:44–14:18 Anandadi: Gada 14:18–03:44 (21.06)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 02:34–12:46; Bhadra Puchha 09:12–10:14; Bhadra Mukha 10:14–11:56
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:59–19:37
  • Gandanta (tithi): 22:39–23:20
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:34
Nishitha00:18–00:43 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam06:31–07:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:07–10:19
Yamaganda14:42–16:54
Gulika Kalam03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:18, Mula from 14:18; tithi Purnima; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:59, Simha 08:57, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:58, Vrischika 17:59, Dhanu 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:18) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:18) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Purnima 03:44–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:44–16:39−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:44–14:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–14:18−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–22:59−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–12:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 11:39
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:37 more
NakshatraMula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 11:39 more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:45 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 09:16 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:16karana Kaulava
from 11:39nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 12:45yoga Brahma
from 19:37tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 19:37karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise21:20
Moonset04:46
Day length17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:39from 19:37

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:44–11:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (11:39–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–11:39 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–11:39

Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–11:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–19:37

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–11:39 Anandadi: Shubha 11:39–03:44 (22.06)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam05:57–07:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:06–21:17
Yamaganda12:31–14:42
Gulika Kalam16:54–19:06
Dur Muhurta18:57–20:07
Varjyam10:14–11:39, 20:20–21:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 11:54–21:17

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 11:39, Purva-Ashadha from 11:39; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 19:37, Krishna-dvitya from 19:37; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:55, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:54, Vrischika 17:55, Dhanu 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 11:39) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 11:39) — 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

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 11:39

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–11:39+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–11:39+1 Yoga Shukla 03:44–12:45+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–19:37+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–11:390 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–11:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–19:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–11:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:39 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:20 more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 09:07 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 06:04 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:04karana Gara
from 09:07yoga Indra
from 09:20nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 16:39tithi Krishna-tritya
from 16:39karana Vanija
from 03:22 (23.06)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise22:04
Moonset05:55
Day length17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice06:49

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:20from 16:39

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:44–09:20) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:20–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–16:39 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:39–03:44 (23.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–09:20 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:20–01:56 (23.06) Anandadi: Kana 01:56–03:44 (23.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:22–14:15 (23.06); Bhadra Puchha 10:28–11:33 (23.06); Bhadra Mukha 11:33–13:21 (23.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:30
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam05:00–06:27, 01:37–03:06 (23.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:56–08:07
Yamaganda10:19–12:31
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta13:06–14:16, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam16:44–18:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:39–17:51

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 16:39–17:51
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:44–08:49, 09:20–21:18
Cutting toenailsgood 16:39–17:51
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:44–08:49, 11:50–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:20, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:20; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 16:39, Krishna-tritya from 16:39; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:51, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:51, Dhanu 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:20) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:20) — 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 = −2

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:44–09:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–16:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:20–03:44 (23.06)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:39–03:44 (23.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–09:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–16:39−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–09:20

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsAngaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:15 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:32 more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:55 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:15 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:55yoga Vaidhriti
from 07:32nakshatra Shravana
from 14:15tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 14:15karana Bava
from 01:18 (24.06)karana Balava
from 03:16 (24.06)yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise22:39
Moonset07:10
Day length17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:32from 14:15

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-Ashadha (03:44–07:32) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:32–21:18) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–14:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–14:15

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–07:32 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–07:32

Anandadi: Padma 03:44–09:02 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:02–03:45 (24.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:22–14:15; Bhadra Puchha 10:28–11:33; Bhadra Mukha 11:33–13:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam20:30–22:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:06
Yamaganda08:08–10:19
Gulika Kalam12:31–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:25, 23:53–00:18 (24.06)
Varjyam11:21–12:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–05:55

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:44–05:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:44–05:55
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:44–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:32, Shravana from 07:32; tithi Krishna-tritya until 14:15, Krishna-chaturti from 14:15; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:47, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:47, Dhanu 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:32) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:32) — 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 14:15–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vaidhriti 05:55–21:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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 03:44–05:55+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:44–09:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–07:32+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–14:150 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–07:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–14:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 14:15–03:45 (24.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:02–03:45 (24.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–14:15−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–07:32−3 Vaidhriti 05:55–03:16 (24.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:33 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 06:24 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:15 (25.06) more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 12:33 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:24nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 12:33tithi Krishna-panchami
from 12:33karana Kaulava
from 00:01 (25.06)karana Taitila
from 01:15 (25.06)yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise23:07
Moonset08:26
Day length17 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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:24from 12:33

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:45–06:24) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:24–03:45 (25.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–06:24 Anandadi: Mitra 06:24–03:45 (25.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:08–12:38 (29.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:44 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam19:49–21:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:31–14:43
Yamaganda05:56–08:08
Gulika Kalam10:20–12:31
Dur Muhurta11:56–13:06
Varjyam10:21–11:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:33–17:43

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 12:33–17:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 12:33–17:43
Bathing, washing hairgood 12:33–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 06:24, Dhanishtha from 06:24; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:33, Krishna-panchami from 12:33; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:43, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:42, Tula 14:42, Vrischika 17:43, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 06:24) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 06:24) — 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 03:45–12:33: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:24–03:45 (25.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–06:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:33–03:45 (25.06)0 Yoga Vishkambha 03:45–04:220 Panchaka 18:08–03:45 (25.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–12:33−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:24–03:45 (25.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:41 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:04 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 23:55 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 11:41 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:04nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 11:41tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:41karana Gara
from 23:34karana Vanija
from 23:55yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise23:31
Moonset09:42
Day length17 h 32 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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:04from 11:41

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:04–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:41

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:41–03:45 (26.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–06:04 Anandadi: Vajra 06:04–03:45 (26.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:08 (24.06)–12:38 (29.06)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 11:18–12:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam23:13–00:52 (26.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:55
Yamaganda03:45–05:57
Gulika Kalam08:08–10:20
Dur Muhurta09:36–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam13:25–15:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–08:37

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, shavinggood 03:45–08:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:45–08:37
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–08:37, 11:38–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 06:04, Shatabhisha from 06:04; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:41, Krishna-shashti from 11:41; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:39, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:38, Tula 14:38, Vrischika 17:39, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 06:04) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 06:04) — 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–06:04+1 Yoga Priti 03:45–23:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–11:410 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–06:04−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:04–03:45 (26.06)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:41–03:45 (26.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:40 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:35 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:16 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 11:40 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:35nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 11:40tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:40karana Vishti
from 23:16yoga Saubhagya
from 23:59karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise23:53
Moonset10:55
Day length17 h 32 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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:35from 11:40

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, Shatabhisha (03:45–06:35) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:35–21:18) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:40–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:40 Ravi Yoga 06:35–03:46 (27.06)

Krakacha Yoga 11:40–03:46 (27.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:40–03:46 (27.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:45–06:35 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:35–03:46 (27.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 11:40–23:59; Bhadra Puchha 16:38–17:53; Bhadra Mukha 17:53–19:57
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:08 (24.06)–12:38 (29.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam23:28–01:10 (27.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:20–12:32
Yamaganda16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam05:57–08:09
Dur Muhurta07:16–08:26, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam13:20–15:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–08:33

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, shavingaverage 03:45–08:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:45–08:33
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–06:35

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:35, Purva-Bhadra from 06:35; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:40, Krishna-saptami from 11:40; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:35, Simha 08:33, Kanya 11:34, Tula 14:34, Vrischika 17:35, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:35) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:35) — 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 11:40–21:18: 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 = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:35–03:46 (27.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–06:35+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:45–23:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Saumya 03:45–06:350 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:40–03:46 (27.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:35–03:46 (27.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:35–03:46 (27.06)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:40–03:46 (27.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 11:40–23:59

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:30 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 07:55 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:14 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 12:30 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:55nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 12:30tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:30karana Balava
from 23:14yoga Shobhana
from 01:12 (28.06)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrisenone
Moonset12:06
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:55from 12:30

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:46–07:55) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:55–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–07:55 Tripushkar Yoga 03:46–07:55

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–12:30

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:46–07:55 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:55–03:47 (28.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:08 (24.06)–12:38 (29.06)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:09–10:20
Yamaganda14:43–16:55
Gulika Kalam03:46–05:57
Dur Muhurta03:46–04:56, 04:56–06:06
Varjyam18:21–20:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–12:30

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:46–12:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:46–12:30
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:46–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 07:55, Uttara-Bhadra from 07:55; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:30, Krishna-ashtami from 12:30; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:31, Simha 08:29, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:30, Vrischika 17:31, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 07:55) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 07:55) — 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 12:30–21:18: 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 = −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 03:46–07:55+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:46–23:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:55–03:47 (28.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:46–07:55−1 Ashtami 12:30–03:47 (28.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:30–03:47 (28.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:46–07:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–07:55−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–12:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 14:03
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:03 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:59 more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 23:43 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 14:03 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:59nakshatra Revati
from 14:03tithi Krishna-navami
from 14:03karana Taitila
from 23:43yoga Atiganda
from 03:03 (29.06)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:32
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise00:13
Moonset13:14
Day length17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:59from 14:03

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, Uttara-Bhadra (03:47–09:59) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:59–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–09:59

Anandadi: Sthira 03:47–09:59 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:59–03:47 (29.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:08 (24.06)–12:38 (29.06)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam04:47–06:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:06–21:17
Yamaganda12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta18:57–20:07
Varjyam23:19–01:05 (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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:47–08:25, 11:26–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:59, Revati from 09:59; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:03, Krishna-navami from 14:03; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:27, Simha 08:25, Kanya 11:26, Tula 14:26, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:59) — a good life; Revati (from 09:59) — 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-ashtami 03:47–14:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 14:03–21:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:03

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–09:59+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:47–09:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–09:59+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:47–23:43−1 Ashtami 03:47–14:03−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:47–14:03

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:10 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:38 more
Gandamula
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:34 (30.06) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 16:10 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:38nakshatra Ashwini
from 16:10tithi Krishna-dashami
from 16:10karana Vanija
from 00:34 (30.06)yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:32
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise00:34
Moonset14:21
Day length17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:38from 16:10

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:47–12:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 03:47–12:38 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:38–03:48 (30.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:08 (24.06)–12:38
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:56–19:21
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam09:58–11:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:58–08:10
Yamaganda10:21–12:32
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:10–17:24

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 16:10–17:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 16:10–17:24
Bathing, washing hairgood 16:10–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 12:38, Ashwini from 12:38; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:10, Krishna-dashami from 16:10; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:23, Simha 08:21, Kanya 11:22, Tula 14:22, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 12:38) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:38) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-navami 03:47–16:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:47–12:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–12:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:38–03:48 (30.06)−1 Panchaka 03:47–12:38−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–16:10

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1881 · Vikram 2016 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:36 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:37 more
Gandamula
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:36 (01.07) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 05:21 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:21karana Vishti
from 15:37nakshatra Bharani
from 18:36tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 18:36karana Bava
from 01:36 (01.07)yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:47
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:33
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise00:55
Moonset15:27
Day length17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:37from 18:36

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, Bharani (15:37–21:17) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:21–18:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–15:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–15:37

Krakacha Yoga 03:48–18:36 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:36–03:49 (01.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:48–15:37 Anandadi: Musala 15:37–03:49 (01.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 05:21–18:36; Bhadra Puchha 07:22–08:41; Bhadra Mukha 08:41–10:53
  • Gandanta (tithi): 18:10–19:02
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam07:31–09:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:55–19:06
Yamaganda08:10–10:21
Gulika Kalam12:32–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:18–08:28, 23:54–00:20 (01.07)
Varjyam11:07–12:55, 02:27–04:16 (01.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–08:17, 11:18–15:37

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, shavingaverage 03:48–08:17, 11:18–15:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–08:17, 11:18–15:37
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:48–20:05

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:37, Bharani from 15:37; tithi Krishna-dashami until 18:36, Krishna-ekadashi from 18:36; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:19, Simha 08:17, Kanya 11:18, Tula 14:18, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:37) — joy; Bharani (from 15:37) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–15:37+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:48–15:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–15:37+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:48–01:36 (01.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:36–03:49 (01.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 15:37–03:49 (01.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:37–03:49 (01.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:21–18:36−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:48–18:36

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
Vaishakha (Vedic name Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Vikari (No. 33 of 60, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit (No. 45)
Shaka Samvat 1881 · Vikram Samvat 2016 · Kali Yuga 5060
Next year — Sharvari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 27.03.1960
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


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


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


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


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

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


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


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


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Naga (fixed)
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.
Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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


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


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


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Anandadi: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The longest day in the Northern Hemisphere (the Sun’s tropical longitude 90°), after which the Sun turns south. The Vedic Dakshinayana traditionally begins with Karka Sankranti — about 24–25 days later.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra 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
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
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra 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
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
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding