Panchanga Calendar

June 2016

SamvatsaraDurmukha (30)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 6.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 6.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 2016 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 5.06), Jyeshtha (from 6.06). Major festivals: 14.06 Ganga Dussehra; 16.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Rev11Apara Ekadashi

2Ashw12until 17:46

3Bhar13Masik Shivaratri

4Krit14Vat Savitri

5Roh30Shani Jayanti

6Mrig2until 07:56

7Ard3after 06:15

8Pun4Vinayaka Chaturthi

9Push5after 06:18

10Ashl6

11Mag7

12PPh8after 11:09

13UPh9

14Has10Ganga Dussehra

15Chit10after 17:49

16Swa11Nirjala Ekadashi

17Vish12Pradosha

18Anu13until 06:14

19Jye14Vat Purnima

20Mul15Purnima

21Mul1

22PAsh2after 06:01

23UAsh3Sankashti

24Shra4

25Dhan5

26Shat6

27PBh7Kalashtami

28UBh8

29Ashw9

30Bhar11Yogini Ekadashi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

EkadashiPradoshaShivaratriVat SavitriAmrita Siddhi YogaShani Jayantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiGuru Pushya YogaSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraSankrantiNirjala Ekadashiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Summer solsticeSankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtami

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

2.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 17:46
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
6.06 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 07:56
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
9.06 Thu — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita after 06:18
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
16.06 Thu — Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday after 07:25
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
18.06 Sat — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 06:14
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

2.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–17:46
4.06 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:34–03:49 (05.06)
4.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:34–03:49 (05.06)
5.06 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 02:56–03:48 (06.06)
6.06 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–07:56
6.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–07:56
9.06 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–05:00
9.06 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 03:46–05:00
9.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–05:00
12.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:06–03:45 (13.06)
17.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:26–03:44 (18.06)
19.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:35–03:44 (20.06)
24.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–06:55
26.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 11:51–03:47 (27.06)
28.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–04:34
28.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:48 (29.06)
28.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:48 (29.06)

Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

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

3.06 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Mudgara
4.06 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
5.06 Sun — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
8.06 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
11.06 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
13.06 Mon — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
14.06 Tue — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha
19.06 Sun — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
23.06 Thu — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
26.06 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
27.06 Mon — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
29.06 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

5.06 New moon (Amavasya) 05:59
14.06 Mithuna Sankranti 20:51 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
20.06 Full moon (Purnima) 14:02
21.06 Summer solstice 01:34
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

28.05 13:31 – 1.06 20:08 Mrityu Panchaka
24.06 18:55 – 29.06 03:08 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Durmukha (No. 30, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue. more

Northern samvatsara: Saumya. Shaka Samvat 1938, Vikram Samvat 2073, Kali Yuga 5117.

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	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:20 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:32 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	yoga Saubhagya
from 08:47	karana Balava
from 19:20	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 19:20	karana Kaulava
from 20:08	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	02:24
Moonset	15:44
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:20	from 20:08

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, Revati (03:53–20:08) 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 22:09 (31.05)–19:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:52–07:18 (02.06)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:20–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:53–20:08 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:08–03:52 (02.06)

Mrityu Panchaka: 13:31 (28.05)–20:08
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:41–01:34 (02.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:57–19:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:36
Yamaganda	06:01–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Varjyam	09:09–10:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–10:11, 13:12–19:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:53–10:11, 13:12–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:53–10:11, 13:12–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–10:11, 13:12–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 20:08, Ashwini from 20:08; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 19:20, Krishna-dvadashi from 19:20; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:46, Karka 07:13, Simha 10:11, Kanya 13:12, Tula 16:12, Vrischika 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 20:08) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 20:08) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–20:08+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:53–08:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:20–03:52 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 03:53–20:08−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:53–20:08

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 17:46
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:09 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:00 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	yoga Shobhana
from 05:47	karana Taitila
from 16:09	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 16:09	karana Gara
from 17:46	nakshatra Bharani
from 01:14 (03.06)	yoga Atiganda
from 02:29 (03.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	02:50
Moonset	17:07
Day length	17 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:09	from 17:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (17:46–21:04) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:04–22:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–17:46

Anandadi: Manasa 03:52–17:46 Anandadi: Padma 17:46–03:51 (03.06)

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	15:20–16:28
Godhuli	21:04–21:17
Pradosha	21:04–22:25
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:17–12:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:46
Yamaganda	03:52–06:01
Gulika Kalam	08:10–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:44, 16:28–17:37
Varjyam	14:10–15:36, 02:20–03:46 (03.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:52–10:07, 13:08–16:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:52–10:07, 13:08–16:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:52–10:07, 13:08–16:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–10:07, 13:08–17:46

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:46, Bharani from 17:46; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 16:09, Krishna-trayodashi from 16:09; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:43, Karka 07:09, Simha 10:07, Kanya 13:08, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:46) — joy; Bharani (from 17:46) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:46

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–17:46+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:52–17:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–17:46+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:52–05:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:46–03:51 (03.06)

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 03:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:46 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 15:11 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:20 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:46	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 12:46	karana Vishti
from 15:11	nakshatra Krittika
from 21:20	yoga Sukarma
from 23:03	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	03:20
Moonset	18:31
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:46	from 15:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:51–15:11) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (15:11–21:05) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:46–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 12:46–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–00:41 (04.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 15:11–03:50 (04.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:51–15:11

Bhadra in heaven: 12:46–23:03; Bhadra Mukha 12:46–14:29; Bhadra Puchha 22:01–23:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:05–21:18
Pradosha	21:05–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:54–12:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:28
Yamaganda	16:46–18:56
Gulika Kalam	06:00–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:26, 13:02–14:11
Varjyam	01:53–03:18 (04.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–10:04

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 15:11, Krittika from 15:11; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:46, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:46; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:39, Karka 07:05, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:04, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 15:11) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 15:11) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 12:46–21:05: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 15:11–03:50 (04.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:46–23:03−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:51–15:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–15:11−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:46–03:50 (04.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:20 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:34 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:27 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:20	tithi Amavasya
from 09:20	karana Chatushpada
from 12:34	nakshatra Rohini
from 17:27	yoga Dhriti
from 19:38	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	03:55
Moonset	19:50
Day length	17 h 16 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 09:20	from 12:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:50–12:34) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:34–21:06) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 03:50–09:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 09:20–19:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 19:38–21:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:50–09:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:06–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–09:20 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:34–03:49 (05.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:34–03:49 (05.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:50–12:34 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:34–03:49 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:06–21:19
Pradosha	21:06–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:26–11:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:18
Yamaganda	14:37–16:47
Gulika Kalam	03:50–05:59
Dur Muhurta	03:50–04:59, 04:59–06:08
Varjyam	02:55–04:21 (05.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:01–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:34, Rohini from 12:34; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 09:20, Amavasya from 09:20; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:35, Karka 07:01, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:01, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:34) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:34) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:50–09:20: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 09:20–21:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–09:20+2 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:34–03:49 (05.06)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:50–12:34+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:50–17:270 Auspicious nakshatra 12:34–03:49 (05.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:50–09:20

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 — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 05:59 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:05 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:42 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:59	tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:59	karana Kimstughna
from 10:05	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 13:42	yoga Shula
from 16:25	karana Bava
from 02:56 (06.06)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 02:56 (06.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	04:38
Moonset	21:01
Day length	17 h 18 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	05:59

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:59	from 10:05

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, Rohini (03:49–10:05) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:05–21:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 03:49–05:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 05:59–16:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:20 (04.06)–05:59
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 09:20 (04.06)–05:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 02:56–03:48 (06.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–02:56 (06.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–10:05 Anandadi: Saumya 10:05–03:48 (06.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:39–06:20

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	07:13–08:39, 23:55–01:23 (06.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:57–21:07
Yamaganda	12:28–14:38
Gulika Kalam	16:48–18:57
Dur Muhurta	18:49–19:58
Varjyam	02:55–04:21, 15:11–16:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:59–09:56, 12:57–18:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:59–09:56, 12:57–18:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:59–09:56, 12:57–18:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–09:56, 12:57–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:05, Mrigashirsha from 10:05; tithi Amavasya until 05:59, Shukla-pratipat from 05:59; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:31, Karka 06:57, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:05) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:05) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 03:49–05:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–10:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–10:05+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:49–13:420 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:56–03:48 (06.06)0 Yoga Shula 13:42–15:25−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–02:56 (06.06)−3 Amavasya 03:49–05:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 07:56
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:19 (07.06) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 07:56 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:15 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:56	nakshatra Ardra
from 10:15	yoga Ganda
from 13:33	karana Kaulava
from 00:19 (07.06)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 00:19 (07.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	05:30
Moonset	22:02
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:48–07:56) 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, 21:08–22:02
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:08–22:02

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–07:56 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–07:56

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–00:19 (07.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:48–07:56 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:56–03:48 (07.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:28
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:57–22:27

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	15:45–17:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:48–07:56

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 03:48–07:56
Cutting fingernails	good 03:48–07:56
Cutting toenails	average 03:48–09:52, 12:53–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–09:52, 12:53–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 07:56, Ardra from 07:56; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:27, Karka 06:53, Simha 09:52, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:53, Vrischika 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 07:56) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 07:56) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:56

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–07:56+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:48–07:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–07:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–00:19 (07.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–00:19 (07.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 10:15–12:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:56–03:48 (07.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:56–03:48 (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	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 06:15
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:20 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:15 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 07:13 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:15	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 07:13	yoga Vriddhi
from 11:14	karana Gara
from 22:20	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 22:20	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	06:31
Moonset	22:50
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:15–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–22:20 Ravi Yoga 06:15–21:28

Yamaghanta 03:48–06:15

Anandadi: Chara 03:48–06:15 Anandadi: Sthira 06:15–03:47 (08.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:57–04:29 (08.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:59
Yamaganda	08:08–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:25, 23:48–00:15 (08.06)
Varjyam	17:45–19:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 06:15, Punarvasu from 06:15; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:23, Karka 06:49, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:49, Tula 15:49, Vrischika 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 06:15) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 06:15) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:15

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:15–21:28+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:15–03:47 (08.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–22:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–03:47 (08.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:13–03:47 (08.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–22:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 03:48–06:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–06:15

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:05 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:15 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:44 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:44	yoga Dhruva
from 05:15	nakshatra Pushya
from 09:36	karana Vishti
from 21:05	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 21:05	karana Bava
from 02:53 (09.06)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	07:38
Moonset	23:29
Day length	17 h 23 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 05:15	from 21:05

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, Punarvasu (03:47–05:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:15–21:10) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:36–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:15–03:46 (09.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:15–03:46 (09.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:47–05:15

Bhadra on earth: 09:36–21:05; Bhadra Mukha 09:42–11:36; Bhadra Puchha 19:57–21:05
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:57–04:29, 22:40–00:15 (09.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:39
Yamaganda	05:57–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Varjyam	13:10–14:45

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–09:44, 12:45–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 05:15, Pushya from 05:15; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 21:05, Shukla-panchami from 21:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:19, Karka 06:46, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 05:15) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 05:15) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:47–21:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 09:36–21:05: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:15–03:46 (09.06)+2 Pushya 05:15–03:46 (09.06)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:15–03:46 (09.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:47–04:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 21:05–03:46 (09.06)0 Anandadi: Gada 03:47–05:15−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:47–21:05−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–21:05−3 Bhadra on earth 09:36–21:05

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	Best day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 06:18
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:40 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:00 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:41 (10.06) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:46 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 08:46	karana Balava
from 20:40	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 20:40	karana Kaulava
from 01:41 (10.06)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	08:48
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:00	from 20:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:46–05:00) is good for sowing.

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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, 20:40–03:46 (10.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–05:00 Guru Pushya Yoga 03:46–05:00 Ravi Yoga 03:46–05:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–05:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–20:40

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:40–03:46 (10.06)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:46–05:00 Anandadi: Amrita 05:00–03:46 (10.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:16–21:04
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:22–11:52 (10.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
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, 16:33–17:42
Varjyam	18:07–19:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–05:00

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 03:46–05:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:46–05:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–05:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 05:00, Ashlesha from 05:00; tithi Shukla-panchami until 20:40, Shukla-shashti from 20:40; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:15, Karka 06:42, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:41, Tula 15:41, Vrischika 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 05:00) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 05:00) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:18

+2 Pushya 03:46–05:00+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–20:40+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:00–03:46 (10.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–20:400 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–05:000 Ravi Yoga 03:46–05:000 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:40–03:46 (10.06)0 Yoga Vyaghata 03:46–06:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:00–03:46 (10.06)

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	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:05 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:10 (11.06) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:35	nakshatra Magha
from 08:46	karana Taitila
from 21:05	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 21:05	karana Gara
from 01:10 (11.06)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	09:59
Moonset	00:00
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:35	from 21:05

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, Magha (05:35–21:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–21:05 Ravi Yoga 05:35–03:45 (11.06)

Krakacha Yoga 21:05–03:45 (11.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:05–03:45 (11.06)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:46–05:35 Anandadi: Kana 05:35–03:45 (11.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:22 (09.06)–11:52
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	00:16–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:57–05:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:29
Yamaganda	16:50–19:01
Gulika Kalam	05:57–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:04–14:14
Varjyam	18:17–19:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–18:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–18:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–18:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 05:35, Magha from 05:35; tithi Shukla-shashti until 21:05, Shukla-saptami from 21:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:11, Karka 06:38, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:37, Tula 15:37, Vrischika 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 05:35) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 05:35) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:35–03:45 (11.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:46–01:10 (11.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 21:05–03:45 (11.06)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:35–03:45 (11.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:05–03:45 (11.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–21:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 21:05–03:45 (11.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:46–05:35−1 Gandanta 03:46–11:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–05:35

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha 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	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:18 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:15 (12.06) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:36 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:59	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 09:36	karana Vanija
from 22:18	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 22:18	karana Vishti
from 01:15 (12.06)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	11:09
Moonset	00:25
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:59

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 (03:45–06:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:59–21:13) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–06:59

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–22:18

Anandadi: Padma 03:45–06:59 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:59–03:45 (12.06)

Bhadra on earth: 22:18–11:09 (12.06); Bhadra Puchha 00:14–01:32 (12.06); Bhadra Mukha 01:32–03:41 (12.06)
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	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	04:27–06:08, 02:08–03:53 (12.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:40–16:51
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam	15:41–17:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:32, 12:33–18:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–09:32, 12:33–18:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:32, 12:33–18:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:32, 12:33–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 06:59, Purva-Phalguni from 06:59; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:07, Karka 06:34, Simha 09:32, Kanya 12:33, Tula 15:33, Vrischika 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 06:59) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 06:59) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–22:180 Ravi Yoga 03:45–06:590 Anandadi: Padma 03:45–06:59−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:59–03:45 (12.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–06:59−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–22:18

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 11:09
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:09 (13.06) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:06 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:48 (13.06) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:09 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:06	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 11:09	karana Bava
from 00:09 (13.06)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:09 (13.06)	karana Balava
from 01:48 (13.06)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	12:18
Moonset	00:47
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:06

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, Purva-Phalguni (03:45–09:06) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:06–21:14) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–11:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:18 (11.06)–00:09 (13.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:06–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–09:06 Anandadi: Mitra 09:06–03:45 (13.06)

Bhadra on earth: 22:18 (11.06)–11:09; Bhadra Puchha 00:14–01:32; Bhadra Mukha 01:32–03:41

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 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:08–03:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:03–21:14
Yamaganda	12:29–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:51–19:03
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:04
Varjyam	17:06–18:53

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 09:06–09:28, 12:29–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:06, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:06; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:03, Karka 06:30, Simha 09:28, Kanya 12:29, Tula 15:29, Vrischika 18:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:06) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:06) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:45–21:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 03:45–11:09: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:09

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:06–03:45 (13.06)+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:45–01:48 (13.06)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–09:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:06–03:45 (13.06)−1 Ashtami 03:45–00:09 (13.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–09:06−1 Bhadra on earth 03:45–11:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:27 (14.06) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:46 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:41 (14.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:46	nakshatra Hasta
from 13:15	karana Kaulava
from 02:27 (14.06)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 02:27 (14.06)	karana Taitila
from 02:41 (14.06)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	13:25
Moonset	01:08
Day length	17 h 29 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 11:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:45–11:46) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:46–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:46–03:44 (14.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–11:46 Anandadi: Vajra 11:46–03:44 (14.06)

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	03:46–05:32

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	21:12–23:00

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 Uttara-Phalguni until 11:46, Hasta from 11:46; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:59, Karka 06:26, Simha 09:24, Kanya 12:25, Tula 15:25, Vrischika 18:26, Dhanu 21:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:46) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:46) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 03:45–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 03:45–21:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:46–03:44 (14.06)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–11:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–11:46+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Vajra 11:46–03:44 (14.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–02:27 (14.06)−3 Vyatipata 03:45–02:41 (14.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra · Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:56 (15.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:45 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 03:44 (15.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:45	nakshatra Chitra
from 15:41	karana Gara
from 03:44 (15.06)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	14:31
Moonset	01:27
Day length	17 h 30 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	20:51 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45

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 (03:44–14:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:45–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:27–04:56 (15.06)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

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, 20:51–21:15
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga all day

Anandadi: Saumya 03:44–14:45 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:45–03:44 (15.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	08:00–09:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:04
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:51–00:17 (15.06)
Varjyam	23:46–01:35 (15.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:45, Chitra from 14:45; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:55, Karka 06:22, Simha 09:20, Kanya 12:21, Tula 15:21, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 14:45) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:45) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Sankranti at 20:51 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:44–14:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–14:45+1 Yoga Variyana all day+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:45–03:44 (15.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 17:49
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:56 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:49 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 04:45 (16.06) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:56 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:56	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 04:56	karana Vanija
from 17:49	nakshatra Swati
from 18:12	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	15:37
Moonset	01:47
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:56	from 17:49

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 (03:44–17:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:49–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:12–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–17:49

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:44–17:49 Anandadi: Dhumra 17:49–03:44 (16.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:12–07:25 (16.06); Bhadra Puchha 23:28–00:48 (16.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:48–03:00 (16.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:30–05:23

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	21:16–21:28
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:36–12:24

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	00:07–01:54 (16.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:16, 12:17–18:19

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 03:44–09:16, 12:17–18:19
Cutting fingernails	good 03:44–04:56
Cutting toenails	good 03:44–09:16, 12:17–18:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:16, 12:17–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:49, Swati from 17:49; tithi Shukla-dashami until 04:56, Shukla-ekadashi from 04:56; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:51, Karka 06:18, Simha 09:16, Kanya 12:17, Tula 15:17, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 17:49) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:49) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 17:49

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–17:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–17:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–04:560 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:12–03:44 (16.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:44–17:49−1 Yoga Parigha 03:44–16:15

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:25
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:25 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:46 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 04:45 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:25 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:45	yoga Shiva
from 07:25	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 07:25	karana Bava
from 20:34	karana Balava
from 20:46	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	16:42
Moonset	02:08
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:25	from 20:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:44–20:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (20:46–21:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–07:25: 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 04:56 (15.06)–07:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:44–07:15 (17.06)

Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 03:44–20:46 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:46–03:44 (17.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:12 (15.06)–07:25; Bhadra Puchha 23:28 (15.06)–00:48; Bhadra Mukha 00:48–03:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:53–12:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:53
Yamaganda	03:44–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	03:00–04:46 (17.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:12, 12:13–18:15

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 03:44–09:12, 12:13–18:15
Cutting fingernails	average 03:44–20:46
Cutting toenails	good 03:44–09:12, 12:13–18:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:12, 12:13–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 20:46, Vishakha from 20:46; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 07:25, Shukla-dvadashi from 07:25; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:48, Karka 06:14, Simha 09:12, Kanya 12:13, Tula 15:14, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 20:46) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 20:46) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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 begins after 07:25

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:44–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–20:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–07:25+1 Yoga Shiva 04:45–03:44 (17.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–07:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:39 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:26 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 05:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:39 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	yoga Siddha
from 09:39	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 09:39	karana Kaulava
from 22:39	karana Taitila
from 23:26	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	17:47
Moonset	02:32
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:39

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

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:26–03:44 (18.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:26–03:44 (18.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–09:39

Anandadi: Matanga 03:44–23:26 Anandadi: Rakshasa 23:26–03:44 (18.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:29
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:40–15:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:30
Yamaganda	16:53–19:05
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:05–14:16
Varjyam	03:00–04:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:08, 09:39–21:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:44–09:08, 09:39–21:17
Cutting fingernails	average 03:44–09:08, 12:09–18:11
Cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:08, 09:39–21:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:08, 09:39–21:17

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:39, Shukla-triodashi from 09:39; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:10, Simha 09:08, Kanya 12:09, Tula 15:10, Vrischika 18:11, Dhanu 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:38–03:44 (18.06)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:44–23:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:39–03:44 (18.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–09:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 06:14
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:43 (19.06) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 06:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:14	yoga Sadhya
from 11:33	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 11:33	karana Gara
from 00:20 (19.06)	karana Vanija
from 01:43 (19.06)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	18:50
Moonset	02:59
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:33

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, Anuradha (03:44–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 11:33–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–01:43 (19.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–03:44 (19.06)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:44–01:43 (19.06) Anandadi: Musala 01:43–03:44 (19.06)

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	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:18–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:20–16:05

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	03:49–05:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:44–09:05
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–11:33, 12:05–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:33, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:33; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:06, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:05, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:07, Dhanu 20:51

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 11:33–21:17: 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 = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:14

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:44–06:14+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–01:43 (19.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–03:44 (19.06)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:44–01:43 (19.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–01:43 (19.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–11:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 11:33–03:44 (19.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:01 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 03:35 (20.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 06:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:01 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:32	yoga Shubha
from 13:01	tithi Purnima
from 13:01	karana Vishti
from 01:35 (20.06)	karana Bava
from 03:35 (20.06)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	19:50
Moonset	03:33
Day length	17 h 33 min

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 13:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:44–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:01–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–13:01: 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, 21:17–22:35
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), 13:01–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 20.06

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:35–03:44 (20.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:35–03:44 (20.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:35–03:44 (20.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:44–03:35 (20.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:01–01:35 (20.06); Bhadra Puchha 21:09–22:24; Bhadra Mukha 22:24–00:29 (20.06)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:09–09:58 (20.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:06–19:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:17
Yamaganda	12:31–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	07:45–09:29

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 Jyestha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 13:01, Purnima from 13:01; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:02, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:03, Dhanu 20:47

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–13:01: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 13:01–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:32–03:44 (20.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:01–01:35 (20.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–03:35 (20.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–13:01−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:44–03:35 (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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:02 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:00 (21.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:29 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:29	yoga Shukla
from 14:02	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:02	karana Balava
from 02:22 (21.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	20:44
Moonset	04:13
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	14:02

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:02

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, Mula (03:44–21:17) is good for sowing, 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 13:01 (19.06)–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 19.06

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:02–03:44 (21.06)

Anandadi: Lumbaka all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:09 (19.06)–09:58
Gandanta (tithi): 13:37–14:26
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:13–23:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:08
Yamaganda	10:19–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:16, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	03:18–05:00 (21.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:02–17:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:02–17:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:02–17:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–08:57, 11:58–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Purnima until 14:02, Krishna-pratipat from 14:02; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:58, Simha 08:57, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:58, Vrischika 17:59, Dhanu 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 03:44–14:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:44–06:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:02–03:44 (21.06)−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:02–03:44 (21.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka all day−1 Gandanta 03:44–09:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:37 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:00 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 06:05 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 06:05	yoga Brahma
from 14:37	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 14:37	karana Taitila
from 02:45 (22.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	21:32
Moonset	05:02
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	01:34

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:00	from 14:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:44–05:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:00–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–05:00 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–14:37

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:44–05:00 Anandadi: Mitra 05:00–03:45 (22.06)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:01–02:41 (22.06)

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	03:18–05:00, 15:00–16:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:00–08:53, 11:54–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 05:00, Purva-Ashadha from 05:00; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 14:37, Krishna-dvitya from 14:37; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:54, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:54, Vrischika 17:55, Dhanu 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 05:00) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:00) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:05–03:45 (22.06)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:00–03:45 (22.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–14:370 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–05:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–05:00−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–14:37

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 06:01
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:47 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 06:01 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 05:22 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:22	yoga Indra
from 06:01	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:47	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:47	karana Vanija
from 02:44 (23.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	22:13
Moonset	06:00
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:01	from 14:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:45–06:01) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:01–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–14:47

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:47–03:45 (23.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:47–03:45 (23.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:47–03:45 (23.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–06:01 Anandadi: Vajra 06:01–00:31 (23.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:31–03:45 (23.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:44–14:35 (23.06); Bhadra Puchha 10:25–11:36 (23.06); Bhadra Mukha 11:36–13:35 (23.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:04–01:43 (23.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:43
Yamaganda	05:56–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:31
Dur Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Varjyam	14:13–15:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:47–17:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:47–17:51
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 14:47–17:51
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–08:49, 11:50–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 06:01, Uttara-Ashadha from 06:01; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:47, Krishna-tritya from 14:47; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:51, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:51, Dhanu 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 06:01) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 06:01) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:01

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–05:22+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–14:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–14:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:01–03:45 (23.06)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–06:01−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:47–03:45 (23.06)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:47–03:45 (23.06)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:47–03:45 (23.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:01–00:31 (23.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–06:01

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	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:35 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:39 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 04:19 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:35 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:19	yoga Vaidhriti
from 06:39	nakshatra Shravana
from 14:35	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 14:35	karana Bava
from 02:20 (24.06)	karana Balava
from 03:00 (24.06)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	22:47
Moonset	07:05
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 06:39	from 14:35

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 (03:45–06:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:39–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–14:35: 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, 22:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–06:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–03:45 (24.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:16–03:45 (24.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:45–08:16

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:44–14:35; Bhadra Puchha 10:25–11:36; Bhadra Mukha 11:36–13:35

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 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:24–22:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:45–05:57
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	10:41–12:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–04:19

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 03:45–04:19
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–04:19
Cutting toenails	good 03:45–04:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–08:45, 11:46–14:35

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 06:39, Shravana from 06:39; tithi Krishna-tritya until 14:35, Krishna-chaturti from 14:35; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:47, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:47, Dhanu 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 06:39) — improved health; Shravana (from 06:39) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 14:35–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:19–21:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–04:19+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:16–03:45 (24.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–06:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–14:350 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–06:39−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–03:45 (24.06)−1 Rikta tithi 14:35–03:45 (24.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:45–08:16−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:45–14:35−3 Vaidhriti 04:19–03:00 (24.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:01 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 06:55 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:23 (25.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:01 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:55	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 14:01	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 14:01	karana Kaulava
from 01:23 (25.06)	yoga Priti
from 01:36 (25.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:17
Moonset	08:16
Day length	17 h 32 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 06:55	from 14:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:45–06:55) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–06:55

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:55–03:46 (25.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–06:55

Chora Panchaka: 18:55–03:08 (29.06)

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 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:28–22:04

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	10:54–12:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:01–17:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:01–17:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:01–17:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:01–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 06:55, Dhanishtha from 06:55; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:01, Krishna-panchami from 14:01; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:43, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:42, Tula 14:42, Vrischika 17:43, Dhanu 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 06:55) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 06:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:45–14:01: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:55–03:46 (25.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–06:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–06:550 Auspicious tithi 14:01–03:46 (25.06)0 Yoga Vishkambha 03:45–04:070 Panchaka 18:55–03:46 (25.06)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–06:55−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–14:01

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:06 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:50 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 23:30 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:06 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:50	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 13:06	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 13:06	karana Gara
from 23:30	yoga Ayushman
from 00:31 (26.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:42
Moonset	09:31
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:50	from 13:06

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, Shatabhisha (06:50–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–13:06 Krakacha Yoga 13:06–03:46 (26.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:46–06:50 Anandadi: Ananda 06:50–03:46 (26.06)

Chora Panchaka: 18:55 (24.06)–03:08 (29.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:43–13:29

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	23:21–00:55 (26.06)

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	13:55–15:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–17:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:46–17:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–17:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 06:50, Shatabhisha from 06:50; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:06, Krishna-shashti from 13:06; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:39, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:38, Tula 14:38, Vrischika 17:39, Dhanu 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 06:50) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 06:50) — gaining strength; 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 = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:50–03:46 (26.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–06:50+1 Yoga Priti 03:46–23:30+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–13:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:06–03:46 (26.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–13:06

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:51 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:26 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:20 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:26	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 11:51	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:51	karana Vishti
from 21:20	yoga Saubhagya
from 23:05	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	none
Moonset	10:47
Day length	17 h 31 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 06:26	from 11:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:46–06:26) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:26–21:18) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:51–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:26–03:47 (27.06) Tripushkar Yoga 11:51–03:47 (27.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–11:51 Samvartaka Yoga 11:51–03:47 (27.06)

Anandadi: Chara 06:26–03:47 (27.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:46–06:26

Bhadra on earth: 11:51–23:05; Bhadra Puchha 16:19–17:26; Bhadra Mukha 17:26–19:18
Chora Panchaka: 18:55 (24.06)–03:08 (29.06)

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	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:55–23:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:08
Varjyam	12:37–14:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–06:26

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 03:46–06:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–06:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–06:26, 11:51–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:26, Purva-Bhadra from 06:26; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:51, Krishna-saptami from 11:51; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:35, Simha 08:33, Kanya 11:34, Tula 14:34, Vrischika 17:35, Dhanu 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:26) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:26) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:51–21:18: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:26–03:47 (27.06)+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:26–03:47 (27.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–06:26+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:46–21:200 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–11:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:51–03:47 (27.06)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:46–06:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:26–03:47 (27.06)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 11:51–03:47 (27.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 11:51–23:05

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:14 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 05:40 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:53 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:40	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 10:14	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 10:14	karana Balava
from 18:53	yoga Shobhana
from 21:18	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:06
Moonset	12:06
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:40	from 10:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:47–05:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:40–21:17) 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 03:47–05:40

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–10:14

Anandadi: Musala 03:47–05:40 Anandadi: Gada 05:40–03:47 (28.06)

Chora Panchaka: 18:55 (24.06)–03:08 (29.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:59–01:30 (28.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:58–08:10
Yamaganda	10:21–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	14:49–16:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:40–08:29

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	good 05:40–08:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:40–08:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:40–08:29, 11:30–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 05:40, Uttara-Bhadra from 05:40; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:14, Krishna-ashtami from 10:14; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:31, Simha 08:29, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:30, Vrischika 17:31, Dhanu 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 05:40) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 05:40) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 10:14–21:17: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:47–18:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–03:47 (28.06)0 Ravi Yoga 03:47–05:40−1 Ashtami 10:14–03:47 (28.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:14–03:47 (28.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:40–03:47 (28.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–05:40−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–10:14

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	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:17 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:34 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 16:10 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:17 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:34	nakshatra Revati
from 08:17	tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:17	karana Taitila
from 16:10	yoga Atiganda
from 19:11	karana Gara
from 03:08 (29.06)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:30
Moonset	13:26
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:34	from 08:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:47–04:34) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:34–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–04:34 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:47–04:34 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–08:17 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:48 (29.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–03:48 (29.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:47–04:34 Anandadi: Shubha 04:34–03:08 (29.06) Anandadi: Amrita 03:08–03:48 (29.06)

Chora Panchaka: 18:55 (24.06)–03:08 (29.06)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:31–08:44 (29.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

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	00:52–02:23 (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	15:51–17:21

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:25, 11:26–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 04:34, Revati from 04:34; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:17, Krishna-navami from 08:17; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:27, Simha 08:25, Kanya 11:26, Tula 14:26, Vrischika 17:27, Dhanu 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 04:34) — a good life; Revati (from 04:34) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:47–08:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 08:17–21:17: 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).

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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) 03:47–08:17+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:34–03:08 (29.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–04:34+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:47–16:100 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–04:340 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:47–04:340 Yoga Atiganda 16:10–18:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:47–03:08 (29.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:47–08:17−1 Rikta tithi 08:17–03:48 (29.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Kshaya tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:01 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:25 (30.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:11 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:01 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	tithi Krishna-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:01	karana Vanija
from 13:11	yoga Sukarma
from 16:47	karana Vishti
from 01:25 (30.06)	nakshatra Bharani
from 03:29 (30.06)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 03:29 (30.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:54
Moonset	14:47
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:01

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) 16:47–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 03:48–06:01

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:48–01:25 (30.06) Anandadi: Kana 01:25–03:49 (30.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:47–03:29 (30.06); Bhadra Puchha 18:21–19:26; Bhadra Mukha 19:26–21:13
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:31 (28.06)–08:44
Gandanta (tithi): 03:07–03:50 (30.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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	18:44–20:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:44
Yamaganda	05:59–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Varjyam	21:42–23:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:01–08:21, 11:22–17:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:01–08:21, 11:22–17:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:01–08:21, 11:22–17:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:01–08:21, 11:22–20:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:01, Krishna-dashami from 06:01; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:23, Simha 08:21, Kanya 11:22, Tula 14:22, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:08

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

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

Krishna-navami 03:48–06:01: 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 = −6

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–01:25 (30.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 13:11–03:49 (30.06)0 Krakacha Yoga 03:48–06:01−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:47–03:29 (30.06)−1 Gandanta 03:48–08:44−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 03:48–06:01−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:48–01:25 (30.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:44 (01.07) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:30 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 10:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:00	yoga Dhriti
from 14:07	karana Balava
from 23:30	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:44 (01.07)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 00:44 (01.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	01:21
Moonset	16:08
Day length	17 h 27 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

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 (03:49–21:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:29–00:44 (01.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:01–07:19 (01.07)
Vaishnava date: 1.07

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 23:30–03:50 (01.07)

Anandadi: Padma 03:49–23:30 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:30–03:50 (01.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:07–03:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:30
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:05–20:33

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	10:15–11:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–17:20

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	average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–17:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–17:20
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:19, Simha 08:17, Kanya 11:18, Tula 14:18, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:04

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:49–23:30+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:49–10:00+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Gandanta 03:49–03:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–23:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

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.

Durmukha (No. 30 of 60, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue.
Northern samvatsara: Saumya (No. 43)
Shaka Samvat 1938 · Vikram Samvat 2073 · Kali Yuga 5117
Next year — Hemalamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 28.03.2017
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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).

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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi
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.

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.

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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: 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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Anandadi: 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.

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: 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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Dwipushkar Yoga
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

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

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

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

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.

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

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-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.

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)

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.

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 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: 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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-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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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.

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.

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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.

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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).

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.

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable 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)

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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)

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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)

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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)

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

Krishna-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

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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding