Panchanga Calendar

June 2005

SamvatsaraParthiva (19)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 7.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 7.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 2005 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 6.06), Jyeshtha (from 7.06). Major festivals: 17.06 Ganga Dussehra; 18.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UBh10

2Rev11Apara Ekadashi

3Ashw12

4Bhar13Shani Pradosha

5Krit14

6Roh30Somvati Amavasya

7Mrig1

8Mrig2Chandra Darshan

9Ard2after 07:23

10Pun3after 10:08

11Push4after 08:39

12Ashl5Skanda Shashti

13Mag6after 18:59

14PPh7

15UPh8Mithuna Sankranti

16Has9

17Chit10Ganga Dussehra

18Swa11Nirjala Ekadashi

19Vish12Pradosha

20Anu13until 13:26

21Jye14Vat Purnima

22Mul15Purnima

23PAsh2after 14:39

24UAsh3Sankashti

25Shra4after 17:07

26Dhan5

27Shat6

28PBh7until 10:03

29Rev8

30Ashw9after 09:42

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

EkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shani JayantiVat Savitrimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSankrantiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiTripushkar YogaSummer solsticeday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiKalashtami

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 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
9.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday after 07:23
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
10.06 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya after 10:08
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
18.06 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 05:46
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
20.06 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 13:26
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
28.06 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi until 10:03
Purva-Bhadra (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
30.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa after 09:42 until 20:18
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

2.06 Thu Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
4.06 Sat Shani Pradosha
4.06 Sat Masik Shivaratri
6.06 Mon Vaishakha Amavasya
6.06 Mon Somvati Amavasya
6.06 Mon Shani Jayanti
6.06 Mon Vat Savitri Vrat
8.06 Wed Chandra Darshan
10.06 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
12.06 Sun Skanda Shashti
15.06 Wed Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
15.06 Wed Masik Durgashtami
17.06 Fri Ganga Dussehra
18.06 Sat Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
19.06 Sun Pradosha Vrat
21.06 Tue Purnima Vrat
21.06 Tue Vat Purnima Vrat
22.06 Wed Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
24.06 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
28.06 Tue Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

2.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
3.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–22:46
6.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
6.06 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:50–03:48 (07.06)
7.06 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 02:22–03:47 (08.06)
8.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–04:57
9.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–03:46 (10.06)
10.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–10:08
15.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:35–03:44 (16.06)
18.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–01:11 (19.06)
18.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 01:11–03:44 (19.06)
19.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–15:43
20.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–22:23
24.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:52–03:46 (25.06)
25.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–09:16
28.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–04:05
28.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–03:32 (29.06)
30.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

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 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Lumbaka
5.06 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Dhumra, Vishti (Bhadra)
6.06 Mon — Amavasya
14.06 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.06 Wed — Vyatipata, Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
19.06 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
21.06 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.06 Wed — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
24.06 Fri — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Dhumra
27.06 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Musala
29.06 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

7.06 New moon (Amavasya) 00:55
8.06 Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba → Vilamba 03:58
15.06 Mithuna Sankranti 01:11 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
21.06 Summer solstice 09:46
22.06 Full moon (Purnima) 07:13
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

29.05 12:53 – 2.06 22:11 Roga Panchaka
25.06 20:06 – 30.06 03:36 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Parthiva (No. 19, “earthly, lord of the earth”) — A year of earthly goods: a good harvest, a sound economy and stable authority. more

Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba → Vilamba. Shaka Samvat 1927, Vikram Samvat 2062, Kali Yuga 5106.

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:30 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:01 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:56 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:36	yoga Ayushman
from 11:56	karana Vishti
from 22:01	nakshatra Revati
from 23:30	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 23:30	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	02:05
Moonset	14:21
Day length	17 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:53–21:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:56–21:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:53–22:01 Anandadi: Utpata 22:01–03:52 (02.06)

Bhadra on earth: 11:56–23:30; Bhadra Puchha 13:43–14:52; Bhadra Mukha 14:52–16:47
Roga Panchaka: 12:53 (29.05)–22:11 (02.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:07–23:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:27
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:16–18:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:36
Yamaganda	06:02–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Varjyam	07:47–09:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–10:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:53–10:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:53–10:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–10:12, 13:13–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:47, Karka 07:14, Simha 10:12, Kanya 13:13, Tula 16:13, Vrischika 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:56–21:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–22:01+1 Yoga Priti 03:53–09:36+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:53–22:01−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 11:56–23:30

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:58 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:11 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 07:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:56	yoga Saubhagya
from 11:11	karana Balava
from 22:11	nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:58	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 22:58	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	02:11
Moonset	15:46
Day length	17 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:52–21:03) 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 23:30 (01.06)–22:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:57–07:18 (03.06)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 03:52–22:11 Anandadi: Manasa 22:11–03:51 (03.06)

Roga Panchaka: 12:53 (29.05)–22:11
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:06–04:17 (03.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:25
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	19:46–21:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–16:45
Yamaganda	03:52–06:01
Gulika Kalam	08:10–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:44, 16:28–17:37
Varjyam	10:06–11:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:52–10:08, 13:09–19:10

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, shaving	good 03:52–10:08, 13:09–19:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:52–10:08, 13:09–19:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–10:08, 13:09–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:43, Karka 07:10, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:52–22:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–22:11+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:52–07:56+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 03:52–22:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:52 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:37 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:52 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:37	yoga Shobhana
from 10:52	karana Taitila
from 22:46	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:52	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 22:52	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	02:18
Moonset	17:12
Day length	17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–22:46

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–22:52

Anandadi: Vajra 03:51–22:46 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:46–03:50 (04.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:06 (02.06)–04:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:23–17:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:28
Yamaganda	16:46–18:55
Gulika Kalam	06:00–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:27, 13:02–14:11
Varjyam	18:40–20:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:51–10:04, 13:05–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:51–10:04, 13:05–19:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:51–10:04, 13:05–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:51–10:04, 13:05–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:39, Karka 07:06, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:05, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Friday — universal respect.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–22:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–22:46+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:51–06:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–22:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:51–22:46−1 Gandanta 03:51–04:17

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:09 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:45 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:37 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:58 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:37	yoga Atiganda
from 10:58	karana Vanija
from 23:09	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 23:09	karana Vishti
from 23:45	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	02:26
Moonset	18:39
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:50–21:06) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

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

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:09–03:49 (05.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 23:45–03:49 (05.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:50–23:45

Bhadra in heaven: 23:09–06:03 (05.06); Bhadra Mukha 23:09–01:13 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:06–21:19
Pradosha	21:06–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:45–20:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:18
Yamaganda	14:37–16:47
Gulika Kalam	03:50–06:00
Dur Muhurta	03:50–04:59, 04:59–06:08
Varjyam	08:45–10:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:35, Karka 07:02, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:01, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:50–05:370 Yoga Atiganda 05:37–07:57−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:50–23:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–23:45

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:50 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 01:06 (06.06) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 04:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:27 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:56	yoga Sukarma
from 11:27	karana Shakuni
from 23:50	tithi Amavasya
from 23:50	karana Chatushpada
from 01:06 (06.06)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	02:36
Moonset	20:05
Day length	17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:49–21:07) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:49–11:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 11:27–21:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:49–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 01:06–03:48 (06.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:49–01:06 (06.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:09 (04.06)–11:27; Bhadra Mukha 23:09 (04.06)–01:13; Bhadra Puchha 10:16–11:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:07–21:20
Pradosha	21:07–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:34–00:15 (06.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:57–21:07
Yamaganda	12:28–14:38
Gulika Kalam	16:47–18:57
Dur Muhurta	18:48–19:58
Varjyam	12:25–14:07

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:31, Karka 06:58, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:49–21:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:56–03:48 (06.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:49–11:27−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:49–01:06 (06.06)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:49–23:50

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:55 (07.06) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 02:50 (07.06) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 04:34 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:34	yoga Dhriti
from 12:20	karana Naga
from 00:55 (07.06)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 00:55 (07.06)	karana Kimstughna
from 02:50 (07.06)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	02:53
Moonset	21:27
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:48–21:08) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 03:48–12:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 12:20–21:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:50 (05.06)–00:55 (07.06)
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 23:50 (05.06)–00:55 (07.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:08–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:50 (05.06)–00:55 (07.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:50–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:48–02:50 (07.06) Anandadi: Ananda 02:50–03:48 (07.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 00:30–01:20 (07.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:31
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:28
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:24–01:07 (07.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:58–08:08
Yamaganda	10:18–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:48
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:12, 16:31–17:40
Varjyam	18:16–19:59

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, 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 — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 03:48–21:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:48–02:50 (07.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–02:50 (07.06)+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:48–04:34+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Amavasya 03:48–00:55 (07.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:22 (08.06) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:57 (08.06) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:30 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:30	yoga Shula
from 13:35	karana Bava
from 02:22 (08.06)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 02:22 (08.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	03:18
Moonset	22:37
Day length	17 h 21 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	00:55

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:48–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:48–13:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 02:22–03:47 (08.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–02:22 (08.06)

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	19:22–21:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:59
Yamaganda	08:08–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:38
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:25, 23:48–00:15 (08.06)
Varjyam	08:56–10:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–18:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–18:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–18:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; 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 — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:48–04:300 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:22–03:47 (08.06)0 Yoga Shula 04:30–06:31−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–02:22 (08.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:10 (09.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:57 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:43 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:43	yoga Ganda
from 04:57	nakshatra Ardra
from 15:13	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	03:57
Moonset	23:29
Day length	17 h 22 min

Sky

Northern samvatsara	03:58 — Hemalamba → Vilamba

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:57

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, Mrigashirsha (03:47–04:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 21:10–23:29
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:10–23:29

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–04:57 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Amrita 03:47–04:57 Anandadi: Musala 04:57–03:46 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:22–22:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:39
Yamaganda	05:57–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Varjyam	14:12–15:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:47–04:57

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, shaving	good 03:47–04:57
Cutting fingernails	good 03:47–04:57
Cutting toenails	average 03:47–09:44, 12:45–18:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:47–09:44, 12:45–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 04:57, Ardra from 04:57; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:20, Karka 06:46, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 04:57) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 04:57) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–04:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–04:570 Anandadi: Amrita 03:47–04:570 Yoga Ganda 04:43–07:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:57–03:46 (09.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:57–03:46 (09.06)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 07:23
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:10 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:23 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:13 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:10	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 04:10	karana Taitila
from 05:13	yoga Vriddhi
from 07:23	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 17:12	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	04:54
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:10	from 07:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:23–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–03:46 (10.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:23–03:46 (10.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:23–03:46 (10.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:46–07:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:50
Yamaganda	03:46–05:57
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:32–17:42
Varjyam	20:46–22:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:23–09:40, 12:41–18:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:23–09:40, 12:41–18:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:23–09:40, 12:41–18:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–09:40, 12:41–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 07:23, Punarvasu from 07:23; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 04:10, Shukla-tritya from 04:10; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:16, Karka 06:42, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:41, Tula 15:41, Vrischika 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 07:23) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 07:23) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

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 07:23

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–03:46 (10.06)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:23–03:46 (10.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–04:10+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:23–03:46 (10.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:13–03:46 (10.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:23–03:46 (10.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–07:23−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:46–07:23

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:08
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:18 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:08 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:57 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:57	yoga Dhruva
from 06:18	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 06:18	karana Vanija
from 10:08	nakshatra Pushya
from 19:27	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	06:05
Moonset	00:04
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:18	from 10:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:46–10:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:08–21:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:27–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–10:08 Ravi Yoga 10:08–03:45 (11.06)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:46–10:08 Anandadi: Utpata 10:08–03:45 (11.06)

Bhadra on earth: 19:27–08:39 (11.06); Bhadra Mukha 19:28–21:40; Bhadra Puchha 07:20–08:39 (11.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:31
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	07:28–09:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:29
Yamaganda	16:50–19:01
Gulika Kalam	05:57–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:04–14:13
Varjyam	19:07–20:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–06:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:46–06:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:46–06:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–06:18

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:08, Pushya from 10:08; tithi Shukla-tritya until 06:18, Shukla-chaturti from 06:18; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:12, Karka 06:38, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:37, Tula 15:37, Vrischika 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:08) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:08) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:18–21:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 19:27–21:12: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:08

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–10:08+2 Ravi Yoga 10:08–03:45 (11.06)+1 Pushya 10:08–03:45 (11.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:46–05:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–06:180 Anandadi: Utpata 10:08–03:45 (11.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 19:27–03:45 (11.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:18–03:45 (11.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:46–10:08−2 Rikta tithi 06:18–03:45 (11.06)

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 03:46

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 08:39
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:39 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 13:05 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:52	yoga Vyaghata
from 08:39	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:39	karana Bava
from 13:05	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 21:52	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	07:23
Moonset	00:26
Day length	17 h 27 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

task	at sunrise	from 08:39	from 13:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:45–13:05) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–08:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–08:39 Ravi Yoga 03:45–13:05

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Mitra 03:45–13:05 Anandadi: Manasa 13:05–03:45 (12.06)

Bhadra on earth: 19:27 (10.06)–08:39; Bhadra Mukha 19:28–21:40 (10.06); Bhadra Puchha 07:20–08:39
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:33
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:54–07:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:40–16:51
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam	03:29–05:17 (12.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:39–18:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:39–18:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:39–18:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:39–09:32, 12:33–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 13:05, Ashlesha from 13:05; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:39, Shukla-panchami from 08:39; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:08, Karka 06:34, Simha 09:32, Kanya 12:33, Tula 15:34, Vrischika 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 13:05) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 13:05) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:45–08:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:45–08:39: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:39

+2 Pushya 03:45–13:05+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–13:05+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–08:39+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:45–13:05+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:45–06:52+1 Auspicious tithi 08:39–03:45 (12.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–03:45 (12.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:52–10:370 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:05–03:45 (12.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 03:45–08:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:45–08:39−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–08:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Yoga Harshana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:05 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 07:51 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:05 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:51	yoga Harshana
from 11:05	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 11:05	karana Kaulava
from 16:06	nakshatra Magha
from 00:17 (13.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	08:43
Moonset	00:40
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:05	from 16:06

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 (16:06–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 11:05–03:45 (13.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:06–03:45 (13.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:05–03:45 (13.06) Yamaghanta 16:06–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:45–16:06 Anandadi: Mudgara 16:06–03:45 (13.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:21–22:50
Gandanta (tithi): 10:39–11:32
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:17–16:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:02–21:13
Yamaganda	12:29–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:51–19:02
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:04
Varjyam	03:29–05:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–09:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:29

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:06, Magha from 16:06; tithi Shukla-panchami until 11:05, Shukla-shashti from 11:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:04, Karka 06:30, Simha 09:29, Kanya 12:29, Tula 15:30, Vrischika 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:06) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:06) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

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 tithi 03:45–11:05+1 Yoga Harshana 07:51–03:45 (13.06)+1 Ravi Yoga 16:06–03:45 (13.06)0 Yamaghanta 16:06–03:45 (13.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:45–16:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–16:06−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:05–03:45 (13.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; auspicious time — after 18:59
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:27 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 18:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 08:48 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:27 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:48	yoga Vajra
from 13:27	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 13:27	karana Gara
from 18:59	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 02:32 (14.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	10:02
Moonset	00:49
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:27	from 18:59

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 (03:45–18:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (18:59–21:14) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:59

Hutashana Yoga 03:45–13:27 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–13:27 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:27–03:44 (14.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:59–03:44 (14.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:45–18:59

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:18–18:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:07
Yamaganda	10:18–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:14, 16:34–17:44
Varjyam	05:32–07:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–21:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–21:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–21:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 18:59, Purva-Phalguni from 18:59; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:27, Shukla-saptami from 13:27; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:00, Karka 06:26, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:27, Dhanu 21:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 18:59) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 18:59) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 18:59

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:59+1 Yoga Harshana 03:45–08:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:27–03:44 (14.06)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:59–03:44 (14.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:45–13:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:27–03:44 (14.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–13:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 08:48–10:03−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:45–18:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–18:59

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:30 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:33 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:33 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:30 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:33	yoga Siddhi
from 15:30	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 15:30	karana Vishti
from 21:33	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	11:20
Moonset	00:56
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:30

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-Phalguni (03:44–21:15) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:30–21:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:30–03:44 (15.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:44–15:30 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–15:30

Anandadi: Prajapati 21:33–03:44 (15.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–21:33

Bhadra on earth: 15:30–04:07 (15.06); Bhadra Puchha 17:25–18:42; Bhadra Mukha 18:42–20:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:28–16:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:03
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:24, 23:51–00:16 (15.06)
Varjyam	03:50–05:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:21, 12:22–15:30

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, shaving	average 03:44–09:21, 12:22–15:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:21, 12:22–15:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:21, 12:22–15:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-saptami until 15:30, Shukla-ashtami from 15:30; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:56, Karka 06:22, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 15:30–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 15:30–21:15: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Siddhi 09:33–03:44 (15.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–15:30+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:30–03:44 (15.06)0 Ashtami 15:30–03:44 (15.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:30–03:44 (15.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–21:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–21:33−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:44–15:30−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–15:30

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Sankranti day
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:04 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:35 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 09:58 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:22 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:22	karana Bava
from 09:58	yoga Vyatipata
from 17:04	tithi Shukla-navami
from 17:04	karana Balava
from 23:35	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	12:37
Moonset	01:02
Day length	17 h 31 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	01:11 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:04

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, Uttara-Phalguni (03:44–21:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–04:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 03:44–07:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:30 (14.06)–17:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:35–03:44 (16.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:35–03:44 (16.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:44–17:04 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–17:04 Krakacha Yoga 17:04–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–23:35 Anandadi: Ananda 23:35–03:44 (16.06)

Bhadra on earth: 15:30 (14.06)–04:07; Bhadra Puchha 17:25–18:42 (14.06); Bhadra Mukha 18:42–20:50 (14.06)
Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:07–04:22
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:46–17:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:41
Yamaganda	05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:30
Dur Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Varjyam	05:22–07:06

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:17, 12:18–17:04

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 17:04, Shukla-navami from 17:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:52, Karka 06:18, Simha 09:17, Kanya 12:18, Tula 15:18, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:44–17:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 17:04–21:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 01:11 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 03:44–04:07: 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 09:58–21:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:44–09:58+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–23:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–23:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Bhadra on earth 03:44–04:07−1 Krakacha Yoga 17:04–03:44 (16.06)−1 Ashtami 03:44–17:04−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:44–17:04−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:44–17:04−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–17:04−3 Vyatipata 09:58–03:44 (16.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Vyatipata
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:57 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:55 (17.06) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:52 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:36 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:36	karana Kaulava
from 09:52	yoga Variyana
from 17:57	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 17:57	karana Taitila
from 00:55 (17.06)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	13:56
Moonset	01:07
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:57

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, Hasta (03:44–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:57–03:44 (17.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:44–17:57 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–17:57

Anandadi: Chara 00:55–03:44 (17.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–00:55 (17.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:35–20:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:53
Yamaganda	03:44–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:35–17:46
Varjyam	08:27–10:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:57–18:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:57–18:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:57–18:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:57–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-navami until 17:57, Shukla-dashami from 17:57; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:48, Karka 06:15, Simha 09:13, Kanya 12:14, Tula 15:14, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 03:44–17:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 03:44–09:52: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–00:55 (17.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 09:52–03:44 (17.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:57–03:44 (17.06)0 Auspicious tithi 17:57–03:44 (17.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:44–17:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–17:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–00:55 (17.06)−1 Vyatipata 03:44–09:52−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–17:57

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 09:11
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:02 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:28 (18.06) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 09:11 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:06	karana Gara
from 09:11	yoga Parigha
from 18:02	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 18:02	karana Vanija
from 01:28 (18.06)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	15:19
Moonset	01:13
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:44–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:57 (16.06)–18:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–01:28 (18.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:02–03:44 (18.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:44–18:02

Anandadi: Musala 03:44–01:28 (18.06) Anandadi: Gada 01:28–03:44 (18.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:38–18:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:55–20:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:30
Yamaganda	16:53–19:05
Gulika Kalam	05:55–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:25, 13:05–14:15
Varjyam	09:06–10:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:09, 12:10–18:11

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, shaving	good 03:44–09:09, 12:10–18:11
Cutting fingernails	good 03:44–09:09, 12:10–18:02
Cutting toenails	good 03:44–09:09, 12:10–18:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:09, 12:10–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dashami until 18:02, Shukla-ekadashi from 18:02; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:11, Simha 09:09, Kanya 12:10, Tula 15:10, Vrischika 18:11, Dhanu 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:11

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–01:28 (18.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–01:28 (18.06)+1 Yoga Variyana 03:44–09:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–18:020 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:02–03:44 (18.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:44–18:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:44–01:28 (18.06)−1 Yoga Parigha 09:11–20:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 05:46
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:17 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:11 (19.06) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 07:51 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:46	karana Vishti
from 07:51	yoga Shiva
from 17:17	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 17:17	karana Bava
from 01:11 (19.06)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	16:48
Moonset	01:20
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:44–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:46–17:17: 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 18:02 (17.06)–17:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:44–07:15 (19.06)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–01:11 (19.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–01:11 (19.06) Tripushkar Yoga 01:11–03:44 (19.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:44–17:17

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–01:11 (19.06) Anandadi: Shubha 01:11–03:44 (19.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:46–17:17; Bhadra Puchha 10:18–11:28; Bhadra Mukha 11:28–13:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:29–18:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:19
Yamaganda	14:42–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam	07:00–08:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–18:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:44–18:07
Cutting fingernails	average 03:44–09:05, 12:06–18:07
Cutting toenails	average 03:44–18:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 17:17, Shukla-dvadashi from 17:17; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:07, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:06, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:07, Dhanu 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:46

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–01:11 (19.06)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–01:11 (19.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–01:11 (19.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–17:17+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–01:11 (19.06)+1 Yoga Shiva 07:51–03:44 (19.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:44–17:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 01:11–03:44 (19.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:46–17:17

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:43 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:07 (20.06) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 05:50 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:36	karana Balava
from 05:50	yoga Siddha
from 15:43	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 15:43	karana Kaulava
from 00:07 (20.06)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 02:39 (20.06)	karana Taitila
from 03:11 (20.06)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	18:23
Moonset	01:29
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:44–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:17–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–15:43 Ravi Yoga 00:07–03:44 (20.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–15:43 Hutashana Yoga 03:44–15:43 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–15:43

Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–00:07 (20.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:07–03:44 (20.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:43 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:43–17:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:17
Yamaganda	12:31–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	06:32–08:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:43–18:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:43–18:03
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 15:43–18:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:43–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:43, Shukla-triodashi from 15:43; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:03, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:03, Dhanu 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:50–03:11 (20.06)0 Auspicious tithi 15:43–03:44 (20.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–15:43−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–15:43−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:44–15:43−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–00:07 (20.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–15:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:26
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:26 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 22:23 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:00 (21.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:26 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:26	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 13:26	karana Gara
from 22:23	nakshatra Jyestha
from 00:00 (21.06)	yoga Shubha
from 00:03 (21.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	20:01
Moonset	01:43
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:44–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 13:26–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–22:23 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–22:23

Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–22:23 Anandadi: Padma 22:23–03:44 (21.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:44–14:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:07
Yamaganda	10:19–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:16, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	03:50–05:19, 03:27–04:54 (21.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–13:26

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, shaving	average 03:44–13:26
Cutting fingernails	average 03:44–08:57, 11:58–13:26
Cutting toenails	average 03:44–13:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–08:57, 11:58–13:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 13:26, Shukla-chaturdashi from 13:26; 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: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 13:26–21:17: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:26

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–22:23+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–22:23+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–22:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–22:23+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:44–00:00 (21.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–13:26−1 Rikta tithi 13:26–03:44 (21.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:33 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	tithi Purnima
from 10:33	karana Vishti
from 20:06	nakshatra Mula
from 20:23	yoga Shukla
from 20:56	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	21:32
Moonset	02:07
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	09:46

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:33

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, Jyestha (03:44–20:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (20:06–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:33–20:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–10:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

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

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:46–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 22.06

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 20:06–03:44 (22.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:44–20:06

Bhadra in heaven: 10:33–20:06; Bhadra Puchha 17:16–18:18; Bhadra Mukha 18:18–20:01
Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:06–20:56
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:43–01:28 (22.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:08–13:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:06
Yamaganda	08:08–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:52–00:18 (22.06)
Varjyam	03:27–04:54

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 20:06, Mula from 20:06; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:33, Purnima from 10:33; 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: Jyestha (until 20:06) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 20:06) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–10:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 10:33–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:44–20:230 Anandadi: Chhatra 20:06–03:44 (22.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:44–20:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–20:06−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–10:33−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:33–20:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:13 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 17:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 16:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:13	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:13	karana Balava
from 16:28	yoga Brahma
from 17:27	karana Kaulava
from 17:28	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 03:39 (23.06)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 03:39 (23.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	22:40
Moonset	02:51
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	07:13

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:13	from 17:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:44–17:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (17:28–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:33 (21.06)–07:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 21.06

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:39–03:45 (23.06)

Yamaghanta 03:44–17:28 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:13–17:28 Samvartaka Yoga 07:13–03:39 (23.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–17:28 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:28–03:45 (23.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:53–07:34
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:46–13:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:43
Yamaganda	05:56–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:31
Dur Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Varjyam	16:02–17:28, 01:56–03:21 (23.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:13–08:49, 11:50–17:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:13–08:49, 11:50–17:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:13–08:49, 11:50–17:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:28–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 17:28, Purva-Ashadha from 17:28; tithi Purnima until 07:13, Krishna-pratipat from 07:13; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:51, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:52, Dhanu 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 17:28) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 17:28) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 03:44–07:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–17:28+1 Yoga Shukla 03:44–16:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:13–03:39 (23.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–17:28−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:13–17:28−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:13–03:39 (23.06)−3 Yamaghanta 03:44–17:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 14:39
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 14:39 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 12:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:49 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:25	yoga Indra
from 13:49	karana Gara
from 14:39	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 23:59	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 23:59	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:20
Moonset	04:03
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:39

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 (03:45–14:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (14:39–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:59–03:45 (24.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:45–14:39 Anandadi: Saumya 14:39–03:45 (24.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:44 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:25–11:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	21:43–23:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–08:45, 11:46–21:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–08:45, 11:46–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–08:45, 11:46–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–08:45, 11:46–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 14:39, Uttara-Ashadha from 14:39; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:47, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:48, Dhanu 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 14:39) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 14:39) — improved health; 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:39

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–12:25+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:45–14:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–23:590 Auspicious nakshatra 14:39–03:45 (24.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–14:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:25 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:52 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:21 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	yoga Vaidhriti
from 10:11	karana Vishti
from 11:52	nakshatra Shravana
from 20:25	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:25	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:44
Moonset	05:39
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:52	from 20:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–11:52) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:52–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:11–20:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:52–03:46 (25.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–11:52

Anandadi: Ananda 03:45–06:33 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:33–13:17 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:17–03:46 (25.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:11–20:25; Bhadra Puchha 16:51–17:52; Bhadra Mukha 17:52–19:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:12–07:37, 23:59–01:25 (25.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:32
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:57–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	15:26–16:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–08:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:45–08:21
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–08:21
Cutting toenails	good 03:45–08:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–08:41, 11:42–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:52, Shravana from 11:52; tithi Krishna-tritya until 20:25, Krishna-chaturti from 20:25; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:43, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:42, Tula 14:42, Vrischika 17:44, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:52) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:52) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 20:25–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 08:21–21:18: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:52–03:46 (25.06)+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–08:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–11:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–20:250 Anandadi: Ananda 03:45–06:330 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–11:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 20:25–03:46 (25.06)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:17–03:46 (25.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:11–20:25−3 Vaidhriti 08:21–03:46 (25.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 17:07
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:07 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:16 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 04:25 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:25	yoga Vishkambha
from 06:44	karana Balava
from 09:16	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 17:07	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:07	karana Kaulava
from 00:46 (26.06)	yoga Priti
from 03:37 (26.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:57
Moonset	07:22
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:16	from 17:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:46–09:16) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–09:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–17:07

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–03:46 (26.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:46–09:16 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:16–03:46 (26.06)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:06–03:36 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:36–23:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:20
Yamaganda	14:43–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:46–05:57
Dur Muhurta	03:46–04:56, 04:56–06:06
Varjyam	12:54–14:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:07–21:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:07–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:07–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–08:37, 11:38–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:16, Dhanishtha from 09:16; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:07, Krishna-panchami from 17:07; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:39, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:38, Tula 14:39, Vrischika 17:40, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:16) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:16) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:46–17:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 03:46–04:25: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:07

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–09:16+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–17:07+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:46–09:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–09:160 Auspicious tithi 17:07–03:46 (26.06)0 Panchaka 20:06–03:46 (26.06)0 Vaidhriti 03:46–04:250 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–03:46 (26.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–17:07

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:13 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:02 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:29 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:13 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:02	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 14:13	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 14:13	karana Gara
from 21:29	yoga Ayushman
from 00:57 (27.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	none
Moonset	09:03
Day length	17 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

task	at sunrise	from 07:02	from 14:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:02–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:13–03:47 (27.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:46–07:02 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:02–03:47 (27.06)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:06 (25.06)–03:36 (30.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:52–14:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:36–00:05 (27.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:58–20:08
Varjyam	13:42–15:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–17:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:46–17:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–17:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:02, Shatabhisha from 07:02; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:13, Krishna-shashti from 14:13; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:35, Simha 08:33, Kanya 11:34, Tula 14:35, Vrischika 17:36, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:02) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:02) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–07:02+1 Yoga Priti 03:46–21:29+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–14:130 Anandadi: Matanga 03:46–07:02−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:13–03:47 (27.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:02–03:47 (27.06)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:50 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:16 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:39 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:50 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:16	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 11:50	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:50	karana Vishti
from 18:39	yoga Saubhagya
from 22:52	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	00:07
Moonset	10:38
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:16	from 11:50

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, Shatabhisha (03:47–05:16) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:16–21:18) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:50–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:16–03:47 (28.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:47–11:50 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–11:50 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–03:47 (28.06)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:47–05:16 Anandadi: Musala 05:16–03:47 (28.06)

Bhadra on earth: 11:50–22:52; Bhadra Puchha 16:16–17:23; Bhadra Mukha 17:23–19:14
Mrityu Panchaka: 20:06 (25.06)–03:36 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:29–22:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:58–08:09
Yamaganda	10:21–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	11:21–12:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–08:30, 11:30–11:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–08:30, 11:30–11:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–08:30, 11:30–11:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:47–05:16

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 05:16, Purva-Bhadra from 05:16; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:50, Krishna-saptami from 11:50; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:31, Simha 08:30, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 05:16) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 05:16) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:50–21:18: 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).
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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:16–03:47 (28.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–05:16+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:47–18:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Amrita 03:47–05:160 Hutashana Yoga 03:47–11:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–03:47 (28.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–11:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:16–03:47 (28.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:16–03:47 (28.06)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 11:50–22:52

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 10:03
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:03 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:05 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:19 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:05	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 10:03	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 10:03	karana Balava
from 16:19	yoga Shobhana
from 21:23	karana Kaulava
from 03:32 (29.06)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:14
Moonset	12:07
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:05	from 10:03

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, Purva-Bhadra (03:47–04:05) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:05–21:17) 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, 21:17–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:47–04:05 Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–04:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–03:32 (29.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–03:32 (29.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:03–03:48 (29.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:47–10:03 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–10:03

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:05–03:32 (29.06) Anandadi: Shubha 03:32–03:48 (29.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:47–04:05

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:06 (25.06)–03:36 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:51–00:24 (29.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:06
Yamaganda	08:10–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:27, 23:54–00:20 (29.06)
Varjyam	13:28–15:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–10:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–10:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–10:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–10:03, 11:27–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 04:05, Uttara-Bhadra from 04:05; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:03, Krishna-ashtami from 10:03; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:27, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 04:05) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 04:05) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 10:03

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–03:32 (29.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:03–03:48 (29.06)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:05–03:32 (29.06)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:47–16:19+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–03:32 (29.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–03:32 (29.06)0 Ravi Yoga 03:47–04:050 Anandadi: Kana 03:47–04:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:47–10:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–04:050 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–10:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 10:03–03:48 (29.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:03–03:48 (29.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–04:05

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 03:47

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:53 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 03:36 (30.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:30 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:53 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:53	tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:53	karana Taitila
from 14:30	yoga Atiganda
from 20:32	karana Gara
from 03:36 (30.06)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:20
Moonset	13:34
Day length	17 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

task	at sunrise	from 08:53

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 (03:48–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 03:48–08:53 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–08:53 Krakacha Yoga 08:53–03:49 (30.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:48–03:36 (30.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:36–03:49 (30.06)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:06 (25.06)–03:36 (30.06)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:31–09:42 (30.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:11–02:47 (30.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:44
Yamaganda	05:59–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Varjyam	15:34–17:10

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–08:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:53, Krishna-navami from 08:53; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:23, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:08

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:48–08:53: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 08:53–21:17: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −11

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–03:36 (30.06)+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:48–14:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 14:30–16:46−1 Panchaka 03:48–03:36 (30.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:48–08:53−1 Rikta tithi 08:53–03:49 (30.06)−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:48–08:53−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–08:53−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:48–03:36 (30.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:53–03:49 (30.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:42; auspicious time — until 20:18
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parthiva (No. 19) · Shaka 1927 · Vikram 2062 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:21 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 04:14 (01.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:10 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 08:21	karana Vanija
from 13:10	yoga Sukarma
from 20:18	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:27
Moonset	15:00
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:21

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:18–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–03:49 (01.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:49–08:21 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–08:21

Anandadi: Manasa all day

Bhadra in heaven: 20:18–08:23 (01.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:10–23:22; Bhadra Mukha 23:22–01:22 (01.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:31 (29.06)–09:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:51–22:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:55
Yamaganda	03:49–06:00
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	00:08–01:46 (01.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:19–17:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:19–17:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:19–17:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:19–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-navami until 08:21, Krishna-dashami from 08:21; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:19, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 03:49–08:21: 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

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 09:42

Auspicious time ends by 20:18

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–03:49 (01.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 13:10–03:49 (01.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:49–08:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–08:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:18–03:49 (01.07)−1 Gandanta 03:49–09:42−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–08:21

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

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.

Parthiva (No. 19 of 60, “earthly, lord of the earth”) — A year of earthly goods: a good harvest, a sound economy and stable authority.
Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba (No. 31)
Shaka Samvat 1927 · Vikram Samvat 2062 · Kali Yuga 5106
Next year — Vyaya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.2006
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-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
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.

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 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.

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.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+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-dashami
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.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

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

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

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.

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 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: 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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)

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 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

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).

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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 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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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: 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.

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.

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)

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

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

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 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: 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.

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.

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)

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

Anandadi: 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.

Vishakha
−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.

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 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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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 longest day in the Northern Hemisphere (the Sun’s tropical longitude 90°), after which the Sun turns south. The Vedic Dakshinayana traditionally begins with Karka Sankranti — about 24–25 days later.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

nakshatra Purva-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.

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.

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-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+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)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 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

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.

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-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

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 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

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.

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

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 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

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 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

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.

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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings