Panchanga Calendar

June 2028

SamvatsaraKilaka (42)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 23.06RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 2028 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 22.06), Ashadha (from 23.06). Periods: 23–30.06 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 2.06 Ganga Dussehra; 3.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi); 24.06 Ratha Yatra.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PPh9after 19:15

2Has10Ganga Dussehra

3Chit11Nirjala Ekadashi

4Swa12Pradosha

5Vish13until 11:19

6Anu14Vat Purnima

7Jye15Purnima

8Mul1

9PAsh2

10UAsh3Sankashti

11Shra4

12Shra5

13Dhan6

14Shat7Mithuna Sankranti

15PBh8

16UBh9

17Rev10

18Ashw11until 19:54

19Bhar12

20Krit13Bhauma Pradosha

21Roh14

22Mrig30Amavasya

23Ard1after 18:35

24Pun2Ratha Yatra

25Push3until 14:25

26Ashl4Vinayaka Chaturthi

27Mag5Skanda Shashti

28PPh6

29UPh7Masik Durgashtami

30Has9

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiDwipushkar YogaPradoshaVat Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiSummer solsticeShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanGupta NavaratriRatha YatraTripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

5.06 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious weekday until 11:19
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
18.06 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 19:54
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
23.06 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Vriddhi after 18:35
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
25.06 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 14:25
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

2.06 Fri Ganga Dussehra
3.06 Sat Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
4.06 Sun Pradosha Vrat
6.06 Tue Purnima Vrat
6.06 Tue Vat Purnima Vrat
7.06 Wed Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
10.06 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
14.06 Wed Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
14.06 Wed Kalashtami
18.06 Sun Yogini Ekadashi
20.06 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
20.06 Tue Masik Shivaratri
22.06 Thu Jyeshtha Amavasya
23.06 Fri Chandra Darshan
23.06 Fri Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
24.06 Sat Ratha Yatra
26.06 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
27.06 Tue Skanda Shashti
29.06 Thu Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

3.06 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 14:56–00:19 (04.06)
3.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:19–03:50 (04.06)
5.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:30–03:48 (06.06)
10.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:17–03:45 (11.06)
12.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:44
16.06 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:07–22:32
16.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:07–03:44 (17.06)
18.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–19:54
20.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–21:05
21.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
23.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:35–03:45 (24.06)
24.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–16:59
25.06 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:46–15:15
25.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–15:15

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

2.06 Fri — Vyatipata
3.06 Sat — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga
4.06 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
6.06 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
12.06 Mon — Vaidhriti, Panchaka
13.06 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
14.06 Wed — Sankranti day, Panchaka, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.06 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
17.06 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
21.06 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Yoga Ganda
22.06 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
28.06 Wed — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.06 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

7.06 Full moon (Purnima) 09:08
14.06 Mithuna Sankranti 22:44 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
20.06 Summer solstice 23:01
22.06 New moon (Amavasya) 21:27
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

23–30.06 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
12.06 18:06 – 17.06 18:19 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Kilaka (No. 42, “wedge, bolt”) — A year of obstacles: affairs get stuck; perseverance and patience are needed. more

Northern samvatsara: Durmati. Shaka Samvat 1950, Vikram Samvat 2085, Kali Yuga 5129.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 19:15
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:15 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 04:26 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:43 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:26	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 08:22	karana Kaulava
from 14:43	yoga Siddhi
from 19:15	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 19:15	karana Taitila
from 02:59 (02.06)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	13:44
Moonset	01:04
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:26	from 19:15

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, Purva-Phalguni (03:53–04:26) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:26–21:02) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:26–03:52 (02.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:15–03:52 (02.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:53–19:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–19:15 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–02:59 (02.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:26–02:59 (02.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:53–04:26 Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:59–03:52 (02.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:13–21:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–16:45
Yamaganda	03:53–06:01
Gulika Kalam	08:10–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:45, 16:28–17:36
Varjyam	11:12–12:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:15–21:02

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 19:15–21:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:15–21:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:15–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 04:26, Uttara-Phalguni from 04:26; tithi Shukla-navami until 19:15, Shukla-dashami from 19:15; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:47, Karka 07:14, Simha 10:12, Kanya 13:13, Tula 16:13, Vrischika 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 04:26) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 04:26) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 03:53–19:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 19:15

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:26–03:52 (02.06)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:26–02:59 (02.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–02:59 (02.06)+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:43–03:52 (02.06)0 Auspicious tithi 19:15–03:52 (02.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–02:59 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:53–19:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–19:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:15–03:52 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Gada 03:53–04:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–04:26−2 Rikta tithi 03:53–19:15

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:03 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 01:35 (03.06) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 11:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:08 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:08	karana Gara
from 11:51	yoga Vyatipata
from 17:03	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 17:03	karana Vanija
from 01:35 (03.06)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	15:13
Moonset	01:15
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:52–21:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:15 (01.06)–17:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:52–01:35 (03.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:03–03:51 (03.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:52–17:03

Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–01:35 (03.06) Anandadi: Musala 01:35–03:51 (03.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 16:41–17:24

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	19:56–21:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:28
Yamaganda	16:46–18:55
Gulika Kalam	06:01–08:10
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:27, 13:02–14:11
Varjyam	10:54–12:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:52–10:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:52–10:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:52–10:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–10:08, 13:09–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dashami until 17:03, Shukla-ekadashi from 17:03; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:43, Karka 07:10, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 11:51–21:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:52–11:51+2 Ravi Yoga 03:52–01:35 (03.06)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–01:35 (03.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–01:35 (03.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–17:030 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:03–03:51 (03.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:52–17:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Vyatipata 11:51–03:51 (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 — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:56 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:19 (04.06) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 03:58 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 03:58	karana Vishti
from 09:04	yoga Variyana
from 14:56	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 14:56	karana Bava
from 00:19 (04.06)	nakshatra Swati
from 01:56 (04.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	16:44
Moonset	01:27
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:56

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, Chitra (03:51–21:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:58–14:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:03 (02.06)–14:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:50–07:17 (04.06)

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 14:56–00:19 (04.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:19–03:50 (04.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:19–03:50 (04.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:51–14:56

Anandadi: Siddhi 00:19–03:50 (04.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:51–00:19 (04.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:58–14:56; Bhadra Puchha 08:22–09:27; Bhadra Mukha 09:27–11:17

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	18:15–19:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:19
Yamaganda	14:37–16:46
Gulika Kalam	03:51–06:00
Dur Muhurta	03:51–05:00, 05:00–06:09
Varjyam	09:10–10:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:04–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:04–19:06
Cutting fingernails	average 09:04–10:04, 13:05–19:06
Cutting toenails	average 09:04–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 14:56, Shukla-dvadashi from 14:56; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:39, Karka 07:06, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:05, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 03:51–09:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–00:19 (04.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–14:56+1 Yoga Variyana 09:04–03:50 (04.06)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:56–00:19 (04.06)−1 Vyatipata 03:51–09:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:51–14:56−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:58–14:56−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:51–00:19 (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 — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:59 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 23:15 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 06:23 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:23	yoga Parigha
from 12:59	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 12:59	karana Kaulava
from 23:15	nakshatra Vishakha
from 00:07 (05.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	18:14
Moonset	01:41
Day length	17 h 16 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 12:59

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, Swati (03:50–21:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:15–03:49 (05.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–12:59 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–12:59 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–12:59 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:59–23:15

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:50–23:15 Anandadi: Utpata 23:15–03:49 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:51–16:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:57–21:06
Yamaganda	12:28–14:38
Gulika Kalam	16:47–18:57
Dur Muhurta	18:48–19:57
Varjyam	05:40–07:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–10:00, 12:59–21:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:50–10:00, 12:59–21:06
Cutting fingernails	average 03:50–10:00, 13:01–19:03
Cutting toenails	average 03:50–10:00, 12:59–21:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–10:00, 12:59–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:59, Shukla-triodashi from 12:59; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:35, Karka 07:02, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:01, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–23:15+1 Yoga Variyana 03:50–06:230 Auspicious tithi 12:59–03:49 (05.06)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:59–23:15−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:50–23:15−1 Yoga Parigha 06:23–17:09−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–12:59−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–12:59−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–12:59

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 03:50

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 11:19
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:19 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:30 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:54 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 03:54	yoga Shiva
from 11:19	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 11:19	karana Gara
from 22:30	nakshatra Anuradha
from 22:36	karana Vanija
from 01:42 (06.06)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	19:41
Moonset	02:01
Day length	17 h 18 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 11:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:49–21:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 11:19–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:49–22:30 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:30–03:48 (06.06)

Yamaghanta 03:49–22:30

Anandadi: Mitra 03:49–22:30 Anandadi: Manasa 22:30–03:48 (06.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:58–15:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:59–08:09
Yamaganda	10:18–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:48
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:12, 16:30–17:40
Varjyam	04:41–06:14, 02:26–04:01 (06.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–11:19

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	average 03:49–11:19
Cutting fingernails	average 03:49–09:56
Cutting toenails	average 03:49–11:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–11:19, 12:57–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:19, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:19; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:31, Karka 06:58, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 11:19–21:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:19

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:49–22:30+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:49–22:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–11:19+1 Yoga Shiva 03:54–01:42 (06.06)0 Yamaghanta 03:49–22:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 11:19–03:48 (06.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:00 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 22:09 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:50 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:00 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:00	tithi Purnima
from 10:00	karana Vishti
from 21:30	karana Bava
from 22:09	nakshatra Jyestha
from 23:50	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	20:58
Moonset	02:30
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:48–21:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:00–21:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:48–10:00: 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, 21:08–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:44–14:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 7.06

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 03:48–22:09 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:09–03:48 (07.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:00–21:30; Bhadra Puchha 17:31–18:41; Bhadra Mukha 18:41–20:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
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	11:54–13:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:58
Yamaganda	08:08–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:38
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 23:48–00:15 (07.06)
Varjyam	02:26–04:01, 03:47–05:24 (07.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–09:52, 12:53–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:00, Purnima from 10:00; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:27, Karka 06:54, Simha 09:52, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:53, Vrischika 18:55

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”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:48–10:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 10:00–21:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:48–23:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–22:09−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:48–22:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:48–10:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:00–21:30

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 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:08 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:22 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:08 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:08	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 09:08	karana Balava
from 20:55	karana Kaulava
from 22:18	nakshatra Mula
from 22:22	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	21:59
Moonset	03:11
Day length	17 h 21 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	09:08

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 09:08

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, Jyestha (03:48–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:00 (06.06)–09:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 6.06

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 09:08–03:47 (08.06) Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:18–03:47 (08.06) Yamaghanta 22:18–03:47 (08.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:18–03:47 (08.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:48–22:18

Gandanta (tithi): 08:45–09:32
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:13–04:26 (08.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:32
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:27–15:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:39
Yamaganda	05:58–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Varjyam	03:47–05:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:08–09:48, 12:49–18:51

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	average 09:08–09:48, 12:49–18:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:08–09:48, 12:49–18:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Purnima until 09:08, Krishna-pratipat from 09:08; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:23, Karka 06:50, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:49, Tula 15:50, Vrischika 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 03:48–09:08: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:48–22:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:08–03:47 (08.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:48–22:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–22:18−3 Samvartaka Yoga 09:08–03:47 (08.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:50 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 23:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:23 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:50 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:50	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 08:50	karana Taitila
from 20:54	karana Gara
from 21:23	yoga Shukla
from 23:02	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	22:42
Moonset	04:09
Day length	17 h 23 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 08:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:47–21:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:47–08:50

Anandadi: Prajapati 23:02–03:46 (09.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:47–23:02

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:13 (07.06)–04:26
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:24
Pradosha	21:10–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:26–18:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:49
Yamaganda	03:47–05:57
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:32–17:42
Varjyam	21:23–23:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–09:45, 12:45–18:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–09:45, 12:45–18:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–09:45, 12:45–18:47
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 08:50, Krishna-dvitya from 08:50; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:19, Karka 06:46, Simha 09:45, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:46, Vrischika 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:47–21:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–08:50−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:47–23:02−1 Gandanta 03:47–04:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–23:02−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:47–08:50

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Yoga Shukla; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:07 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 00:22 (10.06) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:53 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:07	karana Vanija
from 20:53	yoga Brahma
from 21:30	karana Vishti
from 00:22 (10.06)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	23:11
Moonset	05:20
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:46–21:11) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–09:07 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:22–03:46 (10.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:46–00:22 (10.06) Anandadi: Ananda 00:22–03:46 (10.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:30–06:48 (10.06); Bhadra Puchha 05:40–06:55 (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	19:18–20:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:29
Yamaganda	16:50–19:01
Gulika Kalam	05:57–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:04–14:13
Varjyam	09:10–10:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 03:46–09:41, 12:42–18:43
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–09:41, 12:42–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:07, Krishna-tritya from 09:07; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:15, Karka 06:42, Simha 09:41, Kanya 12:42, Tula 15:42, Vrischika 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Vardhamana 03:46–00:22 (10.06)+1 Yoga Shukla 03:46–20:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–09:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–00:22 (10.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–09:07

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:02 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 02:17 (11.06) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:51 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:02	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 10:02	karana Bava
from 20:51	yoga Indra
from 22:43	karana Balava
from 02:17 (11.06)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	23:30
Moonset	06:37
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:46–21:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:46–10:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:02–03:45 (11.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:17–03:45 (11.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:46–10:02

Anandadi: Chara 19:45–03:45 (11.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:46–19:45

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:30 (09.06)–10:02; Bhadra Puchha 05:40–06:55; Bhadra Mukha 06:55–09:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	19:23–21:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:40–16:51
Gulika Kalam	03:46–05:57
Dur Muhurta	03:46–04:56, 04:56–06:05
Varjyam	09:00–10:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–10:02

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 03:46–10:02
Cutting fingernails	average 03:46–09:37
Cutting toenails	average 03:46–10:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–10:02, 12:38–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 10:02, Krishna-chaturti from 10:02; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:11, Karka 06:38, Simha 09:37, Kanya 12:38, Tula 15:38, Vrischika 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 10:02–21:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:46–20:51+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:02–03:45 (11.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–02:17 (11.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–10:020 Anandadi: Chara 19:45–03:45 (11.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:02–03:45 (11.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:46–10:02−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:46–19:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:02–03:45 (11.06)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:46–10:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:32 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:44 (12.06) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:16 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:32	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:32	karana Kaulava
from 21:16	yoga Vaidhriti
from 00:29 (12.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	23:44
Moonset	07:56
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:32

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 (03:45–21:13) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:32

Anandadi: Musala 03:45–04:02 Anandadi: Gada 04:02–03:45 (12.06)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

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	17:16–19:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:02–21:13
Yamaganda	12:29–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:51–19:02
Dur Muhurta	18:53–20:03
Varjyam	06:42–08:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:32–21:13

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 11:32–21:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:32–21:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:33, 11:32–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:32, Krishna-panchami from 11:32; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:07, Karka 06:34, Simha 09:33, Kanya 12:34, Tula 15:34, Vrischika 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:45–11:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–21:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 11:32–03:45 (12.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:02–03:45 (12.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:45–11:32−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–11:32−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:32

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:32 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:44 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:00 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:32 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:44	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 13:32	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 13:32	karana Gara
from 22:00	yoga Vishkambha
from 02:39 (13.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	23:55
Moonset	09:13
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:44	from 13:32

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 (03:45–04:44) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:44–03:45 (13.06)

Hutashana Yoga 13:32–03:45 (13.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:32–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:45–04:44 Anandadi: Shubha 04:44–03:45 (13.06)

Raja Panchaka: 18:06–18:19 (17.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:06–13:58

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	19:56–21:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:07
Yamaganda	10:18–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:14, 16:34–17:44
Varjyam	09:12–10:59

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–09:29, 12:30–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 04:44, Dhanishtha from 04:44; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:32, Krishna-shashti from 13:32; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:04, Karka 06:30, Simha 09:29, Kanya 12:30, Tula 15:30, Vrischika 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 04:44) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 04:44) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 03:45–21:14: 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).
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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:44–03:45 (13.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–04:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–13:32+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:44–03:45 (13.06)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:440 Hutashana Yoga 13:32–03:45 (13.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:32–03:45 (13.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 18:06–03:45 (13.06)−3 Vaidhriti 03:45–22:00

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:51 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:33 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:51 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 15:51	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 15:51	karana Vishti
from 22:57	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	none
Moonset	10:28
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:33	from 15:51

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 (07:33–21:14) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:51–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:33–03:44 (14.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–15:51 Hutashana Yoga 15:51–03:44 (14.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–03:44 (14.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:45–07:33 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:33–03:44 (14.06)

Bhadra on earth: 15:51–05:03 (14.06); Bhadra Puchha 21:08–22:27; Bhadra Mukha 22:27–00:39 (14.06)
Raja Panchaka: 18:06 (12.06)–18:19 (17.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
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	02:26–04:14 (14.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:03
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:50–00:16 (14.06)
Varjyam	15:38–17:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–15:51

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	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–15:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–15:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:33, Shatabhisha from 07:33; tithi Krishna-shashti until 15:51, Krishna-saptami from 15:51; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:00, Karka 06:27, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:27, Dhanu 21:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:33) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 15:51–21:14: 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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:33–03:44 (14.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–07:330 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:33–03:44 (14.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:51–03:44 (14.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–15:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–03:44 (14.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:51–03:44 (14.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:45–07:33

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:16 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 10:32 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 23:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:03	karana Bava
from 10:32	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:16	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 18:16	karana Balava
from 23:55	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	00:04
Moonset	11:41
Day length	17 h 30 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	22:44 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:32	from 18:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:44–10:32) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (10:32–21:15) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–05:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:30–21:15
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:15–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–10:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–18:16

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:16–03:44 (15.06) Hutashana Yoga 18:16–03:44 (15.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:16–03:44 (15.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–10:32 Anandadi: Padma 10:32–03:44 (15.06)

Bhadra on earth: 15:51 (13.06)–05:03; Bhadra Puchha 21:08–22:27 (13.06); Bhadra Mukha 22:27 (13.06)–00:39
Raja Panchaka: 18:06 (12.06)–18:19 (17.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:26–04:14

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	17:43–19:31

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:21

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 10:32, Purva-Bhadra from 10:32; tithi Krishna-saptami until 18:16, Krishna-ashtami from 18:16; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:56, Karka 06:23, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 10:32) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 10:32) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 18:16–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 22:44 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 03:44–05:03: 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 = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–10:32+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–18:16+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–10:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–10:32+1 Yoga Priti 03:44–23:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashtami 18:16–03:44 (15.06)0 Bhadra on earth 03:44–05:030 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:16–03:44 (15.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 18:16–03:44 (15.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:16–03:44 (15.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:32–03:44 (15.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti 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	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:34 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:28 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:46 (16.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	karana Kaulava
from 13:28	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 20:34	tithi Krishna-navami
from 20:34	karana Taitila
from 00:46 (16.06)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:12
Moonset	12:53
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:28	from 20:34

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, Purva-Bhadra (03:44–13:28) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:28–21:16) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–13:28 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–20:34 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–20:34 Hutashana Yoga 20:34–03:44 (16.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:34–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 13:28–03:44 (16.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:44–13:28

Raja Panchaka: 18:06 (12.06)–18:19 (17.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	04:29–06:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:53
Yamaganda	03:44–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	00:08–01:54 (16.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:28–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:28, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:28; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 20:34, Krishna-navami from 20:34; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:52, Karka 06:19, Simha 09:17, Kanya 12:18, Tula 15:18, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:28) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:28) — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:44–20:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 20:34–21:16: 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 = −9

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

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

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

+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:44–00:46 (16.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 13:28–03:44 (16.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:28–03:44 (16.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 20:34–03:44 (16.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:34–03:44 (16.06)−1 Ashtami 03:44–20:34−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:44–13:28−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:44–20:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–13:28−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–13:28−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–20:34−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–20:34

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:32 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:07 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:20 (17.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:36 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:36	karana Gara
from 16:07	nakshatra Revati
from 22:32	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 22:32	karana Vanija
from 01:20 (17.06)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:21
Moonset	14:07
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 16:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:44–16:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:07–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:07–22:32 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:07–03:44 (17.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–22:32 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 22:32–03:44 (17.06) Hutashana Yoga 22:32–03:44 (17.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–16:07 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 16:07–03:44 (17.06)

Raja Panchaka: 18:06 (12.06)–18:19 (17.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:47–12:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:30
Yamaganda	16:53–19:05
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:25, 13:05–14:15
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:07, Revati from 16:07; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:48, Karka 06:15, Simha 09:13, Kanya 12:14, Tula 15:14, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 16:07) — a good life; Revati (from 16:07) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 03:44–21:16: 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 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:07–22:32+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–16:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–16:07+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:44–01:20 (17.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–22:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–22:32

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:57 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:28 (18.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:19 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:19	karana Vishti
from 18:19	nakshatra Ashwini
from 23:57	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 23:57	karana Bava
from 01:28 (18.06)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:30
Moonset	15:23
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:44–18:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:19–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–18:19 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:57 Hutashana Yoga 23:57–03:44 (18.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–18:19 Anandadi: Saumya 18:19–03:44 (18.06)

Bhadra on earth: 11:19–18:19; Bhadra Puchha 13:09–14:25; Bhadra Mukha 14:25–16:32
Bhadra in heaven: 18:19–23:57
Raja Panchaka: 18:06 (12.06)–18:19
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:49–00:46 (18.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:32–00:22 (18.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:42–17:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:19
Yamaganda	14:42–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam	05:13–06:58

Haircut and shaving

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

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	average 03:44–09:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:09
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 18:19, Ashwini from 18:19; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:11, Simha 09:09, Kanya 12:10, Tula 15:10, Vrischika 18:11, Dhanu 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 18:19) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 18:19) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:19–18:19: 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 = −5

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–18:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–18:19+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:44–01:28 (18.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:44–18:19−1 Bhadra on earth 11:19–18:19−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:57−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–18:19

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 19:54
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:45 (19.06) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 01:06 (19.06) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:26	karana Balava
from 19:54	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:45 (19.06)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 00:45 (19.06)	karana Kaulava
from 01:06 (19.06)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:42
Moonset	16:42
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (19:54–21:17) 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 23:57 (17.06)–00:45 (19.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:47–07:15 (19.06)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–19:54

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:45 (19.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:54–03:44 (19.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:45–03:44 (19.06) Hutashana Yoga 00:45–03:44 (19.06) Krakacha Yoga 00:45–03:44 (19.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–19:54 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:54–03:44 (19.06)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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	12:13–13:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:17
Yamaganda	12:30–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	15:38–17:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:05, 12:06–18:07

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 19:54, Bharani from 19:54; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:07, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:06, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:07, Dhanu 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 19:54) — joy; Bharani (from 19:54) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:54

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–19:54+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–19:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–19:540 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:45 (19.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 03:44–03:500 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:54–03:44 (19.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:54–03:44 (19.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:54–03:44 (19.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:52 (20.06) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 20:50 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:12 (20.06) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:53 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:53	karana Taitila
from 20:50	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:12 (20.06)	yoga Dhriti
from 00:52 (20.06)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 00:52 (20.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	00:58
Moonset	18:03
Day length	17 h 33 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 20:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:44–20:50) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (20:50–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:52 (20.06)

Anandadi: Chara 03:44–20:50 Anandadi: Sthira 20:50–03:44 (20.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:50–17:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:07
Yamaganda	10:19–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:16, 16:36–17:47
Varjyam	05:52–07:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:01, 12:02–18:04

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 03:44–09:01, 12:02–18:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:01, 12:02–18:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:01, 12:02–20:47, 20:50–21:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 20:50, Krittika from 20:50; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:03, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:04, Dhanu 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 20:50) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 20:50) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:44–20:50+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:44–00:12 (20.06)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–20:50−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:52 (20.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:18 (21.06) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:05 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:40 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:40	karana Vanija
from 21:05	nakshatra Rohini
from 22:46	yoga Shula
from 00:18 (21.06)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 00:18 (21.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	01:20
Moonset	19:22
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	23:01

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	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, Krittika (03:44–21:05) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (21:05–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

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

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:18–00:44 (21.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–21:05 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:18 (21.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 21:05–03:44 (21.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:44–21:05

Bhadra in heaven: 00:18–11:47 (21.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:18–02:12 (21.06); Bhadra Puchha 10:34–11:43 (21.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:30
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:40–20:17

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 (21.06)
Varjyam	08:57–10:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–08:57, 11:58–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 21:05, Rohini from 21:05; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:59, Simha 08:57, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:58, Vrischika 18:00, Dhanu 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 21:05) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 21:05) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–21:05+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:18 (21.06)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:44–22:460 Anandadi: Matanga 21:05–03:44 (21.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 21:05–03:44 (21.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:44–21:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:08 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 20:45 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 20:51 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:47	karana Shakuni
from 20:45	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 20:51	yoga Ganda
from 23:08	tithi Amavasya
from 23:08	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	01:55
Moonset	20:32
Day length	17 h 33 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 20:45

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, Rohini (03:44–20:45) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (20:45–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–11:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 11:47–21:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:44–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–20:45 Anandadi: Amrita 20:45–03:45 (22.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:18–11:47; Bhadra Mukha 00:18–02:12; Bhadra Puchha 10:34–11:43

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 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:35–19:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:43
Yamaganda	05:56–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:31
Dur Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Varjyam	12:51–14:26, 02:08–03:41 (22.06)

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 Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 20:45, Mrigashirsha from 20:45; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:55, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:55, Vrischika 17:56, Dhanu 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 20:45) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 20:45) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–20:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–20:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 20:51–23:01−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–11:47−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:44–23:08

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Amavasya
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:27 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:52 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 18:30 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:21	karana Naga
from 18:30	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:52	nakshatra Ardra
from 21:27	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:27	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	02:46
Moonset	21:26
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:27

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 19:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:45–19:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 03:45–10:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:21–21:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:08 (21.06)–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–19:52 Anandadi: Kana 19:52–03:45 (23.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:05–21:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:23–12:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:52, Ardra from 19:52; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:51, Simha 08:50, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:51, Vrischika 17:52, Dhanu 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:52) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:52) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 03:45–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–19:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 18:30–03:45 (23.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:52–03:45 (23.06)−3 Amavasya 03:45–21:27−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–19:52

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	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma; auspicious time — after 18:35
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Chandra Darshan · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:22 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:35 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:48 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:27 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:27	karana Bava
from 15:48	yoga Dhruva
from 18:35	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 19:22	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:22	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	03:57
Moonset	22:04
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:35	from 19:22

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 (18:35–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:45–08:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 21:18–22:04
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:18–22:04

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:27 (22.06)–19:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:45–09:36
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:56–13:07

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–19:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:35–03:45 (24.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:22–03:45 (24.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:45–18:35 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:35–03:45 (24.06)

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	09:07–10:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:31
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:57–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	03:49–05:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–08:46, 11:46–17:48, 18:35–21:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–08:46, 11:46–17:48, 18:35–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–08:46, 11:46–17:48, 18:35–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:22–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 18:35, Punarvasu from 18:35; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:22, Shukla-dvitya from 19:22; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:47, Simha 08:46, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:47, Vrischika 17:48, Dhanu 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 18:35) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 18:35) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); 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

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 18:35

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–19:22+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:45–18:35+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:45–15:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:35–03:45 (24.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:35–03:45 (24.06)0 Auspicious tithi 19:22–03:45 (24.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:22–03:45 (24.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:35–03:45 (24.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–18:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 12:51
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:59 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:01 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:51 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:12	karana Kaulava
from 12:51	yoga Vyaghata
from 16:59	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 16:59	karana Taitila
from 17:01	nakshatra Pushya
from 03:43 (25.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	05:23
Moonset	22:29
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:59	from 17:01

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, Punarvasu (03:45–17:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:01–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:22 (23.06)–16:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–16:59

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–17:01 Anandadi: Mitra 17:01–03:46 (25.06)

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	14:46–16:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:20
Yamaganda	14:43–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:57
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:56, 04:56–06:06
Varjyam	05:48–07:18, 00:25–01:54 (25.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:45–08:42, 11:43–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–08:42, 11:43–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:01, Pushya from 17:01; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:59, Shukla-tritya from 16:59; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:43, Simha 08:42, Kanya 11:43, Tula 14:43, Vrischika 17:44, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:01) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:01) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:51

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–17:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–17:01+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:45–12:51+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–16:590 Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–16:590 Yoga Vyaghata 12:51–15:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 14:25
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:25 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:15 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:25 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:44	yoga Harshana
from 14:25	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 14:25	karana Vanija
from 15:15	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:06 (26.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	06:56
Moonset	22:47
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:25	from 15:15

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, Pushya (03:46–15:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:46–15:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–15:15 Ravi Yoga 15:15–03:46 (26.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:25–03:46 (26.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–15:15 Anandadi: Vajra 15:15–03:46 (26.06)

Bhadra on earth: 01:06–11:47 (26.06); Bhadra Mukha 01:06–02:53 (26.06); Bhadra Puchha 10:43–11:47 (26.06)

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 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:19–10:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:58–20:08
Varjyam	03:04–04:33 (26.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–14:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:46–14:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–14:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–08:38, 11:39–14:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:15, Ashlesha from 15:15; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:25, Shukla-chaturti from 14:25; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:39, Simha 08:38, Kanya 11:39, Tula 14:39, Vrischika 17:40, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:15) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:15) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 14:25–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:25

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:46–15:15+2 Pushya 03:46–15:15+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–15:15+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–14:25+1 Ravi Yoga 15:15–03:46 (26.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 09:44–03:46 (26.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:25–03:46 (26.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:15–03:46 (26.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:15–03:46 (26.06)−1 Rikta tithi 14:25–03:46 (26.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:47 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:25 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 06:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:47 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:32	yoga Vajra
from 11:47	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 11:47	karana Bava
from 13:25	nakshatra Magha
from 22:28	karana Balava
from 03:19 (27.06)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	08:29
Moonset	23:01
Day length	17 h 31 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 11:47	from 13:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (13:25–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:46–11:47: 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), 10:47–11:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–13:25

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:25–03:47 (27.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:46–13:25 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:25–03:47 (27.06)

Bhadra on earth: 01:06–11:47; Bhadra Mukha 01:06–02:53; Bhadra Puchha 10:43–11:47
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:52–18:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:20
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	11:56–13:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:58–08:09
Yamaganda	10:21–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	03:04–04:33, 00:30–01:59 (27.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:47–21:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:47–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:47–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–08:34, 11:35–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:25, Magha from 13:25; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 11:47, Shukla-panchami from 11:47; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:35, Simha 08:34, Kanya 11:35, Tula 14:35, Vrischika 17:36, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:25) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:25) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:46–11:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:46–11:47: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:46–13:25+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:46–13:25+1 Yoga Harshana 03:46–06:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:47–03:47 (27.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:25–03:47 (27.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 06:32–07:340 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:25–03:47 (27.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–13:25−1 Bhadra on earth 03:46–11:47−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–11:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:09 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 11:36 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 00:11 (28.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 09:09	karana Kaulava
from 11:36	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 19:53	karana Taitila
from 00:11 (28.06)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	10:01
Moonset	23:12
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:09	from 11:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:47–11:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (11:36–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 09:09–03:48 (28.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:36–03:48 (28.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:47–09:09 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–09:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:09–03:48 (28.06)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:47–11:36 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:36–03:48 (28.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:48–09:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	21:17–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:23–10:51

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 (28.06)
Varjyam	19:02–20:31

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–08:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–08:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 11:36, Purva-Phalguni from 11:36; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:09, Shukla-shashti from 09:09; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:31, Simha 08:30, Kanya 11:31, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 11:36) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 11:36) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:47–00:11 (28.06)+2 Ravi Yoga 11:36–03:48 (28.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–09:090 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:47–09:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–09:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:09–03:48 (28.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:47–11:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–11:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:38 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:53 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 21:09 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 06:38	karana Gara
from 09:53	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 17:25	karana Vanija
from 21:09	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	11:31
Moonset	23:23
Day length	17 h 29 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 06:38	from 09:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:48–09:53) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:53–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:48–09:53 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–03:48 (29.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:48–09:53 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:53–03:48 (29.06)

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 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:57–05:26, 01:37–03:07 (29.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:44
Yamaganda	05:59–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Varjyam	16:38–18:08

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:27–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:53, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:53; tithi Shukla-shashti until 06:38, Shukla-saptami from 06:38; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:28, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:53) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:53) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 03:48–21:09: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–09:53+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–03:48 (29.06)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:48–09:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–03:48 (29.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:53–03:48 (29.06)0 Yoga Variyana 21:09–03:48 (29.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–09:53−3 Vyatipata 03:48–21:09

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:16 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:22 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:19 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:16 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:16	tithi Shukla-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:16	karana Vishti
from 08:22	nakshatra Hasta
from 15:10	karana Bava
from 18:19	yoga Parigha
from 02:08 (30.06)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:08 (30.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	13:00
Moonset	23:35
Day length	17 h 28 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 04:16	from 08:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:48–08:22) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:22–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:16–15:10: 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 04:16–02:08 (30.06)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–08:22 Krakacha Yoga 04:16–02:08 (30.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–02:08 (30.06) Hutashana Yoga 02:08–03:49 (30.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:08–03:49 (30.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:48–08:22 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:22–03:49 (30.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:16–15:10; Bhadra Puchha 05:55–07:00; Bhadra Mukha 07:00–08:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:23–02:54 (30.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:55
Yamaganda	03:48–05:59
Gulika Kalam	08:10–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	16:18–17:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:48–04:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:48–04:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:48–04:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–08:22, 11:23–20:08

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:22, Hasta from 08:22; tithi Shukla-saptami until 04:16, Shukla-ashtami from 04:16; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:24, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:22) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:22) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:16–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:48–08:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–08:22+1 Yoga Variyana 03:48–18:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–04:160 Yoga Parigha 18:19–03:49 (30.06)−1 Ashtami 04:16–02:08 (30.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:16–02:08 (30.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:22–03:49 (30.06)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–02:08 (30.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:16–15:10−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–08:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:16–02:08 (30.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:17 (01.07) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:04 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:40 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:04	nakshatra Chitra
from 13:10	karana Kaulava
from 15:40	yoga Shiva
from 00:17 (01.07)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 00:17 (01.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	14:29
Moonset	23:48
Day length	17 h 27 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 07:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:49–07:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:04–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:04–03:50 (01.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–00:17 (01.07) Hutashana Yoga 00:17–03:50 (01.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:49–07:04 Anandadi: Musala 07:04–03:50 (01.07)

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	23:56–01:28 (01.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	06:00–08:11
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:28, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	14:44–16:16

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:04, Chitra from 07:04; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 07:04) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:04) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 03:49–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:04–03:50 (01.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–07:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 15:40–03:50 (01.07)0 Anandadi: Amrita 03:49–07:040 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–00:17 (01.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 03:49–05:00−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:04–03:50 (01.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–00:17 (01.07)

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

Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.

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

Kilaka (No. 42 of 60, “wedge, bolt”) — A year of obstacles: affairs get stuck; perseverance and patience are needed.
Northern samvatsara: Durmati (No. 55)
Shaka Samvat 1950 · Vikram Samvat 2085 · Kali Yuga 5129
Next year — Saumya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 14.04.2029
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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

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.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

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).

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
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.

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.

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: 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.

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

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.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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.

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 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.

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.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.

Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.

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

Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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.

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

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

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

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.

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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.

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.

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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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 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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−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.

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)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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)

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.

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 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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Anandadi: 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.

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Anandadi: 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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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.

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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

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

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.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

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

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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