Panchanga Calendar

June 2156

SamvatsaraNala (50)MonthJyeshtha → Adhika Ashadha from 18.06RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 2156 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 17.06), Adhika Ashadha (from 18.06). Adhika Ashadha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa12after 06:02

2Vish13until 05:38

3Anu14Vat Purnima

4Jye1

5Mul2

6PAsh3Sankashti

7UAsh4

8Shra5

9Dhan6

10Shat7Kalashtami

11PBh8

12UBh9

13Rev10Yogini Ekadashi

14Ashw12Ekadashi Vaish.

15Bhar13after 10:14

16Krit14Mithuna Sankranti

17Roh30Amavasya

18Mrig1until 12:15

19Ard2Chandra Darshan

20Pun2after 16:01

21Push3until 05:52

22Ashl4

23Mag5after 04:22

24PPh6

25PPh7

26UPh8Masik Durgashtami

27Has9after 18:55

28Chit10after 10:24

29Swa11Padmini Ekadashi

30Vish12after 11:08

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

PradoshaVat Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Tripushkar YogaChandra DarshanSummer solsticeRavi Pushya YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Amrita Siddhi Yoga

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

1.06 Tue — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:02 until 15:44
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
20.06 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra after 16:01
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
21.06 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 05:52
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
27.06 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa after 18:55
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
28.06 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:24 until 19:31
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
30.06 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati after 11:08
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

1.06 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
3.06 Thu Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
3.06 Thu Vat Purnima Vrat
6.06 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
10.06 Thu Kalashtami
13.06 Sun Yogini Ekadashi
14.06 Mon Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
15.06 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
16.06 Wed Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
16.06 Wed Masik Shivaratri
17.06 Thu Jyeshtha Amavasya
19.06 Sat Chandra Darshan
21.06 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
23.06 Wed Skanda Shashti
26.06 Sat Masik Durgashtami
29.06 Tue Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
30.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat

Special muhurta yogas

2.06 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:34–03:51 (03.06)
2.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:34–03:51 (03.06)
3.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–00:44 (04.06)
6.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:07–03:48 (07.06)
7.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:19–03:47 (08.06)
13.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:46–03:45 (14.06)
15.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:14–03:44 (16.06)
16.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
19.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 13:53–03:45 (20.06)
20.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–04:04
20.06 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 16:01–03:45 (21.06)
20.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:01–03:45 (21.06)
21.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–18:38
22.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–21:35
27.06 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:47–08:51
27.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–08:51
29.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 19:17–03:49 (30.06)
30.06 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:08–03:50 (01.07)
30.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:08–03:50 (01.07)

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

Avoid starting important matters

3.06 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
7.06 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi (unfavourable day)
9.06 Wed — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
11.06 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
12.06 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
13.06 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Bhadra on earth
16.06 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
17.06 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata, Amavasya (unfavourable day)
25.06 Fri — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
26.06 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

4.06 Full moon (Purnima) 02:53
16.06 Mithuna Sankranti 17:59 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
18.06 New moon (Amavasya) 02:02
20.06 Summer solstice 21:19
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 18.06 Adhika Masa
9.06 03:46 – 13.06 10:46 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Nala (No. 50, “reed (as Anala — fire)”) — A fiery year: drought, fires and heat go hand in hand with success in bold ventures. more

Northern samvatsara: Pramoda. Shaka Samvat 2078, Vikram Samvat 2213, Kali Yuga 5257.

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

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

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 06:02; auspicious time — until 15:44
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:02 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:49 (02.06) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:02	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 06:02	karana Kaulava
from 15:44	yoga Parigha
from 17:55	karana Taitila
from 01:49 (02.06)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	18:27
Moonset	02:04
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:02

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, Swati (03:53–21:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 21:03–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–03:52 (02.06) Ravi Yoga 01:49–03:52 (02.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:02–01:49 (02.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:53–01:49 (02.06) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 01:49–03:52 (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	21:03–21:16
Pradosha	21:03–22:24
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:52–18:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:45–18:54
Yamaganda	08:10–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:27, 23:46–00:14 (02.06)
Varjyam	07:06–08:44

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 03:53–10:23, 13:24–19:25
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 06:02, Shukla-triodashi from 06:02; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:54, Karka 07:24, Simha 10:23, Kanya 13:24, Tula 16:24, Vrischika 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 06:02

Auspicious time ends by 15:44

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–03:52 (02.06)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:53–01:49 (02.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–01:49 (02.06)+1 Yoga Variyana 03:53–15:44+1 Auspicious tithi 06:02–03:52 (02.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:02–01:49 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 15:44–02:57 (02.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — until 05:38
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:38 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:34 (03.06) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:10 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:38	karana Gara
from 14:10	yoga Shiva
from 17:10	karana Vanija
from 01:34 (03.06)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	19:58
Moonset	02:16
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:52–21:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:38–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:52–01:34 (03.06) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:34–03:51 (03.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:34–03:51 (03.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–05:38

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:52–01:34 (03.06) Anandadi: Saumya 01:34–03:51 (03.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:04–21:17
Pradosha	21:04–22:25
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:52–18:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:37
Yamaganda	06:01–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:02
Varjyam	07:22–08:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–05:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:52–05:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–05:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–10:19, 13:20–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 05:38, Shukla-chaturdashi from 05:38; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:50, Karka 07:20, Simha 10:19, Kanya 13:20, Tula 16:20, Vrischika 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:38–21:04: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:38

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:52–01:34 (03.06)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:52–01:34 (03.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–05:380 Yoga Shiva 14:10–03:51 (03.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–05:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 05:38–03:51 (03.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 04:33 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:44 (04.06) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:33 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:33	tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:33	karana Vishti
from 12:04	yoga Siddha
from 15:47	karana Bava
from 00:44 (04.06)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:53 (04.06)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 02:53 (04.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	21:28
Moonset	02:34
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:51–21:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:33–15:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:51–04:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 21:05–22:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:33–02:53 (04.06)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–00:44 (04.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–02:53 (04.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–04:33

Anandadi: Ananda 03:51–00:44 (04.06) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:44–03:50 (04.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:33–15:47; Bhadra Puchha 11:48–12:55; Bhadra Mukha 12:55–14:47
Gandanta (tithi): 02:31–03:15 (04.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:42–16:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:47
Yamaganda	03:51–06:00
Gulika Kalam	08:10–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:45, 16:29–17:38
Varjyam	05:26–06:59

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 04:33–10:15, 13:16–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 04:33, Purnima from 04:33; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:46, Karka 07:16, Simha 10:15, Kanya 13:16, Tula 16:16, Vrischika 19:17

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”); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:51–04:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 04:33–21:05: 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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–00:44 (04.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–02:53 (04.06)+1 Yoga Siddha 12:04–03:50 (04.06)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:51–00:44 (04.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–00:44 (04.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–04:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 03:51–04:33−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:33–15:47

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 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:48 (05.06) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 23:27 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:53 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:33	yoga Sadhya
from 13:53	karana Kaulava
from 23:27	nakshatra Mula
from 00:48 (05.06)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 00:48 (05.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	22:43
Moonset	03:05
Day length	17 h 16 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	02:53

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:50–21:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–00:48 (05.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–23:27 Jwalamukhi Yoga 23:27–00:48 (05.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:48–03:49 (05.06)

Anandadi: Chara 03:50–23:27 Anandadi: Sthira 23:27–03:49 (05.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:49–05:05 (05.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
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	15:08–16:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:28
Yamaganda	16:47–18:57
Gulika Kalam	06:00–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:26, 13:03–14:12
Varjyam	06:02–07:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–10:11, 13:12–19:13

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 03:50–10:11, 13:12–19:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:50–10:11, 13:12–19:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–10:11, 13:12–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:42, Karka 07:12, Simha 10:11, Kanya 13:12, Tula 16:12, Vrischika 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Siddha 03:50–09:33+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:50–23:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–00:48 (05.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–00:48 (05.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–23:27−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–23:27

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:25 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 21:52 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 06:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:38 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:43	yoga Shubha
from 11:38	karana Gara
from 21:52	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:25	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 22:25	karana Vanija
from 03:40 (06.06)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	23:36
Moonset	03:58
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:49–21:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 21:52–03:49 (06.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:49–21:52

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:49 (04.06)–05:05
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:31
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:28
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:54–17:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:19
Yamaganda	14:38–16:48
Gulika Kalam	03:49–05:59
Dur Muhurta	03:49–04:59, 04:59–06:08
Varjyam	20:23–21:52

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 03:49–10:07, 13:08–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:38, Karka 07:08, Simha 10:07, Kanya 13:08, Tula 16:08, Vrischika 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 06:43–03:40 (06.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–22:25−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:49–21:52−1 Gandanta 03:49–05:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–21:52

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Shukla; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:51 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 20:07 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:31 (07.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	karana Vishti
from 19:51	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 19:51	karana Bava
from 20:07	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:31 (07.06)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	none
Moonset	05:18
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:51	from 20:07

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 (03:49–20:07) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (20:07–21:09) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:09–19:51: 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, 00:07 (07.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:07–03:48 (07.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:51–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:49–20:07 Anandadi: Amrita 20:07–03:48 (07.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:09–19:51; Bhadra Puchha 16:06–17:11; Bhadra Mukha 17:11–18:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:28
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:40–17:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:59–21:09
Yamaganda	12:29–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:59
Dur Muhurta	18:50–19:59
Varjyam	06:46–08:15, 03:31–05:00 (07.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–10:03, 13:04–19:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:49–10:03, 13:04–19:05
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:49–10:03, 13:04–19:05
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 20:07, Uttara-Ashadha from 20:07; tithi Krishna-tritya until 19:51, Krishna-chaturti from 19:51; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:34, Karka 07:04, Simha 10:03, Kanya 13:04, Tula 16:04, Vrischika 19:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 20:07) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 20:07) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 19:51–21:09: 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 = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:49–20:07+1 Yoga Shukla 03:49–00:31 (07.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–19:510 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:07–03:48 (07.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:07–03:48 (07.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:51–03:48 (07.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 19:51–03:48 (07.06)0 Rikta tithi 19:51–03:48 (07.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–20:07−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:09–19:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:16 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 18:19 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:20 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:34 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:34	karana Balava
from 17:16	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:16	karana Kaulava
from 18:19	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:20	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	00:07
Moonset	06:53
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:16	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, Uttara-Ashadha (03:48–18:19) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (18:19–21:10) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:19–03:47 (08.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 19:48–03:47 (08.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:48–12:46 Anandadi: Kana 12:46–19:48

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:24–13:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:58–08:08
Yamaganda	10:19–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:13, 16:32–17:41
Varjyam	03:31–05:00, 22:02–23:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:16–19:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:16–19:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:16–19:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:16–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 18:19, Shravana from 18:19; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:16, Krishna-panchami from 17:16; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:31, Karka 07:00, Simha 09:59, Kanya 13:00, Tula 16:00, Vrischika 19:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 18:19) — improved health; Shravana (from 18:19) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:48–17:16: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:48–21:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–18:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:19–03:47 (08.06)0 Auspicious tithi 17:16–03:47 (08.06)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 19:48–03:47 (08.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:48–17:16−2 Rikta tithi 03:48–17:16−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:48–12:46

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:44 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 16:36 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:13 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 03:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 03:59	karana Taitila
from 14:44	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 14:44	karana Gara
from 16:36	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 18:13	yoga Vaidhriti
from 01:30 (09.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	00:25
Moonset	08:33
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:44	from 16:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:47–16:36) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:36–03:47 (09.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–14:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:44–03:47 (09.06)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:47–16:36 Anandadi: Utpata 16:36–03:47 (09.06)

Agni Panchaka: 03:46 (09.06)–10:46 (13.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:22–15:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:57–08:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–19:00
Yamaganda	08:08–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:25, 23:49–00:15 (09.06)
Varjyam	20:20–21:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–18:13

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 03:47–18:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–18:13
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 16:36, Dhanishtha from 16:36; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:44, Krishna-shashti from 14:44; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:27, Karka 06:56, Simha 09:55, Kanya 12:56, Tula 15:56, Vrischika 18:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 16:36) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 16:36) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 18:13–21:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 03:47–18:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–16:36+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–14:44+1 Ravi Yoga 16:36–03:47 (09.06)0 Anandadi: Utpata 16:36–03:47 (09.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 18:13–03:47 (09.06)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:44–03:47 (09.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:47–16:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–14:44

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:19 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 15:00 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:14 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:19 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:19	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 12:19	karana Vishti
from 15:00	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 15:14	yoga Vishkambha
from 23:11	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	00:37
Moonset	10:10
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:19	from 15:00

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, Shatabhisha (15:00–21:11) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:19–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:47–15:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:19–03:46 (10.06) Ravi Yoga 18:39–03:46 (10.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:47–15:00

Anandadi: Mitra 03:47–15:00 Anandadi: Manasa 15:00–03:46 (10.06)

Bhadra on earth: 12:19–23:11; Bhadra Puchha 16:41–17:46; Bhadra Mukha 17:46–19:35
Agni Panchaka: 03:46–10:46 (13.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:17–06:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:40
Yamaganda	05:57–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Varjyam	21:47–23:17

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 03:47–09:51, 12:52–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 15:00, Shatabhisha from 15:00; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:19, Krishna-saptami from 12:19; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:23, Karka 06:53, Simha 09:51, Kanya 12:52, Tula 15:52, Vrischika 18:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 15:00) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 15:00) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 12:19–21:11: 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).
Vaidhriti 03:47–15:14: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:47–15:00+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:47–15:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–15:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 18:39–03:46 (10.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:47–15:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:19–03:46 (10.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vaidhriti 03:47–15:14−3 Bhadra on earth 12:19–23:11

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:06 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:36 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:23 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:06 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 10:06	karana Balava
from 12:23	yoga Priti
from 13:36	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 21:04	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	00:46
Moonset	11:43
Day length	17 h 26 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 10:06	from 13:36

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, Shatabhisha (03:46–13:36) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:36–21:12) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:12–22:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–13:36

Krakacha Yoga 10:06–03:46 (11.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:06–03:46 (11.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:36–03:46 (11.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:46–13:36 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:36–03:46 (11.06)

Agni Panchaka: 03:46 (09.06)–10:46 (13.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:49–08:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:51
Yamaganda	03:46–05:57
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:33–17:43
Varjyam	19:41–21:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–09:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:46–09:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:46–09:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–09:48, 12:48–13:36

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:36, Purva-Bhadra from 13:36; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:06, Krishna-ashtami from 10:06; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:19, Karka 06:49, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:48, Tula 15:49, Vrischika 18:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:36) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:36) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 10:06–21:12: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:46–13:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–13:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 12:23–03:46 (11.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:36–03:46 (11.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:06–03:46 (11.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:36–03:46 (11.06)−1 Ashtami 10:06–03:46 (11.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:46–13:36−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:06–03:46 (11.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:06 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:25 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:44 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:06	tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:06	karana Taitila
from 09:44	yoga Ayushman
from 12:25	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 19:11	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	00:53
Moonset	13:13
Day length	17 h 27 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 08:06	from 12:25

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, Purva-Bhadra (03:46–12:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:25–21:13) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:46–08:06 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–08:06 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:25–03:45 (12.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:46–12:25

Agni Panchaka: 03:46 (09.06)–10:46 (13.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	04:48–06:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:29
Yamaganda	16:51–19:02
Gulika Kalam	05:57–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:04–14:14
Varjyam	21:38–23:10

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–09:44, 12:25–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:25, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:25; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:06, Krishna-navami from 08:06; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:15, Karka 06:45, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:44, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:25) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:25) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:46–08:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 08:06–21:13: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:25–03:45 (12.06)+1 Yoga Priti 03:46–09:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:25–03:45 (12.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:46–12:25−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–12:25−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–08:06−2 Rikta tithi 08:06–03:45 (12.06)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–03:45 (12.06)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:46–08:06

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:20 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:28 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 07:16 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:20	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 06:20	karana Vanija
from 07:16	yoga Saubhagya
from 11:28	nakshatra Revati
from 17:32	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	00:59
Moonset	14:42
Day length	17 h 28 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 06:20	from 11:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:45–11:28) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:28–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:32–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–06:20

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–03:45 (13.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:28–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:28–03:45 (13.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–11:28

Bhadra on earth: 17:32–04:49 (13.06); Bhadra Puchha 19:16–20:23; Bhadra Mukha 20:23–22:15
Agni Panchaka: 03:46 (09.06)–10:46 (13.06)

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	00:16–00:43 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:51–08:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:19
Yamaganda	14:41–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam	23:07–00:40 (13.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–09:40, 12:40–17:32

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 06:20–09:40, 12:40–17:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:20–09:40, 12:40–17:32
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:28, Revati from 11:28; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:20, Krishna-dashami from 06:20; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:11, Karka 06:41, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:40, Tula 15:41, Vrischika 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:28) — a good life; Revati (from 11:28) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 03:45–06:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 17:32–21:14: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:28–03:45 (13.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–11:28+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:45–07:160 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–06:20−1 Bhadra on earth 17:32–03:45 (13.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–11:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–03:45 (13.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–06:20−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:28–03:45 (13.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:49 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 10:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:00 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:49	tithi Krishna-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:49	karana Bava
from 05:00	yoga Shobhana
from 10:46	nakshatra Ashwini
from 16:09	karana Balava
from 02:58 (14.06)	yoga Atiganda
from 03:34 (14.06)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 03:34 (14.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	01:07
Moonset	16:13
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:49	from 10:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:45–10:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–04:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 04:49–03:34 (14.06)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:15–17:45 (14.06)
Vaishnava date: 14.06

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:46–03:45 (14.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–03:34 (14.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:34–03:45 (14.06) Hutashana Yoga 03:34–03:45 (14.06) Krakacha Yoga 03:34–03:45 (14.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–10:46 Anandadi: Ananda 10:46–03:45 (14.06)

Bhadra on earth: 17:32 (12.06)–04:49; Bhadra Puchha 19:16–20:23 (12.06); Bhadra Mukha 20:23–22:15 (12.06)
Agni Panchaka: 03:46 (09.06)–10:46
Gandanta (tithi): 04:26–05:12
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:55–16:38
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	08:26–10:00, 03:17–04:51 (14.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:03–21:15
Yamaganda	12:30–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:52–19:03
Dur Muhurta	18:55–20:05
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:49–09:36, 12:37–18:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:49–09:36, 12:37–18:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:49–09:36, 12:37–18:38
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 10:46, Ashwini from 10:46; tithi Krishna-dashami until 04:49, Krishna-ekadashi from 04:49; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:07, Karka 06:37, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:37, Tula 15:37, Vrischika 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 10:46) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 10:46) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 03:45–04:49: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:46–03:45 (14.06)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–10:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–10:46+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:45–05:000 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–03:34 (14.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 03:45–04:49−1 Panchaka 03:45–10:46−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:37 (15.06) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 10:21 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 01:10 (15.06) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:21	nakshatra Bharani
from 15:03	karana Taitila
from 01:10 (15.06)	yoga Sukarma
from 02:37 (15.06)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 02:37 (15.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	01:16
Moonset	17:44
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (10:21–21:15) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 13.06
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–02:37 (15.06)

Anandadi: Chara 10:21–03:45 (15.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–10:21

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:17–04:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:07
Yamaganda	10:19–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:15, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	06:25–07:59, 19:54–21:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–09:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:45–09:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:45–09:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–09:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 10:21, Bharani from 10:21; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:03, Karka 06:33, Simha 09:32, Kanya 12:33, Tula 15:33, Vrischika 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 10:21) — joy; Bharani (from 10:21) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:21–03:45 (15.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–10:21+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 03:45–05:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:21–03:45 (15.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–10:21−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–02:37 (15.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:14
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:00 (16.06) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:14 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:38 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:16 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:14	nakshatra Krittika
from 14:16	karana Vanija
from 23:38	yoga Dhriti
from 02:00 (16.06)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:00 (16.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	01:29
Moonset	19:14
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:45–10:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:14–21:16) is good for root crops.

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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, 21:16–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–02:00 (16.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:14–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Musala 03:45–10:14 Anandadi: Gada 10:14–03:44 (16.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:00–13:51 (16.06); Bhadra Mukha 02:00–03:59 (16.06); Bhadra Puchha 12:43–13:54 (16.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:28–07:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:04
Yamaganda	08:07–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:51–00:17 (16.06)
Varjyam	22:21–23:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:29–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:14, Krittika from 10:14; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:59, Karka 06:29, Simha 09:28, Kanya 12:29, Tula 15:29, Vrischika 18:30, Dhanu 21:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:14) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:14) — consumption (a wasting disease); 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.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:14

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:14–03:44 (16.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–02:00 (16.06)+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:45–23:38−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:45–10:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–10:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:48 (17.06) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:29 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:25 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:29	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:51	karana Shakuni
from 22:25	yoga Shula
from 01:48 (17.06)	tithi Amavasya
from 01:48 (17.06)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	01:48
Moonset	20:38
Day length	17 h 31 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	17:59 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

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 10:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:44–10:29) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:29–21:16) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–13:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 13:51–21:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:44–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 17:59–21:16
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 00:17–00:43 (17.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–10:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–10:29 Anandadi: Shubha 10:29–03:44 (17.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:00–13:51; Bhadra Mukha 02:00–03:59; Bhadra Puchha 12:43–13:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	08:03–09:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:42
Yamaganda	05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:30
Dur Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Varjyam	02:55–04:34 (17.06)

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 03:44–09:24, 10:29–21:16

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:29, Rohini from 10:29; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:55, Karka 06:25, Simha 09:24, Kanya 12:25, Tula 15:25, Vrischika 18:26, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:29) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:29) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:44–21:16: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 17:59 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–10:29+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:44–22:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–10:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:29–03:44 (17.06)−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–13:51−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:44–01:48 (17.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Amavasya
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 02:02 (18.06) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:08 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 21:34 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:08	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 13:51	karana Naga
from 21:34	yoga Ganda
from 02:02 (18.06)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 02:02 (18.06)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	02:19
Moonset	21:46
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:08

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, Rohini (03:44–11:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:08–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 03:44–13:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 13:51–21:17: 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 01:48–02:02 (18.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–11:08 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:08–03:44 (18.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:38–02:27 (18.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	07:51–09:29, 03:03–04:43 (18.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:54
Yamaganda	03:44–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	02:55–04:34, 17:00–18:40

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 Rohini until 11:08, Mrigashirsha from 11:08; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:51, Karka 06:21, Simha 09:20, Kanya 12:21, Tula 15:21, Vrischika 18:22, Dhanu 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:08) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:08) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–11:08+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Amavasya 03:44–02:02 (18.06)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–11:08

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 12:15 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:47 (19.06) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 12:15 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 21:06 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 14:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:15	nakshatra Ardra
from 14:21	karana Bava
from 21:06	yoga Vriddhi
from 02:47 (19.06)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 02:47 (19.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	03:07
Moonset	22:34
Day length	17 h 32 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	02:02

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:15

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, Mrigashirsha (03:44–12:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:44–14:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–02:47 (19.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:47–03:45 (19.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–12:15 Anandadi: Padma 12:15–03:45 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
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 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:03–04:43, 03:12–04:55 (19.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:31
Yamaganda	16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:06–14:16
Varjyam	21:13–22:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–12:15, 12:17–18:18

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 03:44–12:15, 12:17–18:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–12:15, 12:17–18:18
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 12:15, Ardra from 12:15; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:47, Karka 06:17, Simha 09:16, Kanya 12:17, Tula 15:17, Vrischika 18:18, Dhanu 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 12:15) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 12:15) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:15

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–02:47 (19.06)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–12:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–12:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 21:06–03:45 (19.06)0 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:15–03:45 (19.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Vriddhi, Auspicious tithi; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:04 (20.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:53 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:53	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 15:22	karana Kaulava
from 21:03	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	04:13
Moonset	23:04
Day length	17 h 32 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 13:53

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, Punarvasu (13:53–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:17–23:04
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:17–23:04

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 13:53–03:45 (20.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 13:53–03:45 (20.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:45–13:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:12–04:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:19
Yamaganda	14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam	02:57–04:42 (20.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:12, 12:13–21:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–09:12, 12:13–21:17
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–09:12, 12:13–21:17
Cutting toenails	average 13:53–18:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:53, Punarvasu from 13:53; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:13, Simha 09:12, Kanya 12:13, Tula 15:13, Vrischika 18:14, Dhanu 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:53) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:53) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:45–21:03+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Anandadi: Chhatra 13:53–03:45 (20.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:53–03:45 (20.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:53–03:45 (20.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:45–13:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–13:53−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 16:01 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:04 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:01 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:24 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:04 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:04	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 04:04	karana Taitila
from 16:01	nakshatra Pushya
from 16:54	karana Gara
from 21:24	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	05:31
Moonset	23:22
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	21:19

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:04	from 16:01

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 (03:45–16:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:01–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–04:04 Ravi Pushya Yoga 16:01–03:45 (21.06) Ravi Yoga 16:01–03:45 (21.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:01–03:45 (21.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:45–16:01 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 16:01–03:45 (21.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:25–15:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:31–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	02:57–04:42, 00:53–02:40 (21.06)

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, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:08, 12:09–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:01, Pushya from 16:01; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 04:04, Shukla-tritya from 04:04; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:09, Simha 09:08, Kanya 12:09, Tula 15:09, Vrischika 18:10, Dhanu 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:01) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:01) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:01

+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 16:01–03:45 (21.06)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:45–16:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–16:01+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:45–21:24+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–04:04+1 Ravi Yoga 16:01–03:45 (21.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–04:04

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 05:52 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:52 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:38 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:52	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 05:52	karana Vanija
from 18:38	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 18:55	karana Vishti
from 22:06	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	06:53
Moonset	23:34
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:52	from 18:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:45–18:38) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:55–21:18: 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), 10:46–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–18:38

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:45–18:38 Anandadi: Saumya 18:38–03:45 (22.06)

Bhadra on earth: 18:55–08:05 (22.06); Bhadra Mukha 18:58–21:09; Bhadra Puchha 06:46–08:05 (22.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:44 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:32–13:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:08
Yamaganda	10:20–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–05:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:45–05:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:45–05:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–05:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 18:38, Ashlesha from 18:38; tithi Shukla-tritya until 05:52, Shukla-chaturti from 05:52; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:05, Simha 09:04, Kanya 12:05, Tula 15:05, Vrischika 18:06, Dhanu 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 18:38) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 18:38) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:52–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 18:55–21:18: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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 05:52

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–18:38+2 Pushya 03:45–18:38+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:38+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:45–18:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–05:520 Adhika Masa0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:38–03:45 (22.06)0 Bhadra on earth 18:55–03:45 (22.06)−2 Rikta tithi 05:52–03:45 (22.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:05 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:05 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:05	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:05	karana Bava
from 21:19	karana Balava
from 21:35	nakshatra Magha
from 23:05	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	08:13
Moonset	23:42
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:05

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–08:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–21:35 Ravi Yoga 21:35–03:45 (23.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–03:45 (23.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:35–03:45 (23.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:45–21:35 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:35–03:45 (23.06)

Bhadra on earth: 18:55 (21.06)–08:05; Bhadra Mukha 18:58–21:09 (21.06); Bhadra Puchha 06:46–08:05
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:49–04:22 (23.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	19:47–21:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:06
Yamaganda	08:08–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (23.06)
Varjyam	09:00–10:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:05–09:00, 12:01–18:02

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 08:05–09:00, 12:01–18:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:05–09:00, 12:01–18:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:05–09:00, 12:01–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:05, Shukla-panchami from 08:05; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:01, Simha 09:00, Kanya 12:01, Tula 15:01, Vrischika 18:02, Dhanu 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:45–08:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:45–08:05: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–21:35+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:45–21:35+1 Yoga Harshana 03:45–23:05+1 Auspicious tithi 08:05–03:45 (23.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–03:45 (23.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 03:45–08:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–21:35−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–08:05

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 04:22; auspicious time — until 17:30 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:35 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:43 (24.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:11 (24.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:35 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:35	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 10:35	karana Kaulava
from 23:53	karana Taitila
from 00:11 (24.06)	yoga Siddhi
from 00:43 (24.06)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	09:30
Moonset	23:48
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:45–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 10:35–03:46 (24.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–17:30 Ravi Yoga 00:43–03:46 (24.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–10:35

Anandadi: Chara 03:45–00:43 (24.06) Anandadi: Sthira 00:43–03:46 (24.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:49 (22.06)–04:22
Gandanta (tithi): 10:09–11:02
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:01–23:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:43
Yamaganda	05:57–08:09
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Varjyam	11:09–12:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–10:35, 11:57–17:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–10:35, 11:57–17:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–10:35, 11:57–17:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–10:35, 11:57–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:35, Shukla-shashti from 10:35; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:57, Simha 08:56, Kanya 11:57, Tula 14:57, Vrischika 17:58, Dhanu 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 04:22

Auspicious time ends by 17:30

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–17:30+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:45–00:43 (24.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–10:350 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–10:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 03:45–04:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–00:43 (24.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:10 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:48 (25.06) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:15 (25.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:10	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 13:10	karana Gara
from 01:15 (25.06)	yoga Vyatipata
from 02:25 (25.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	10:46
Moonset	23:54
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:46–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–13:10

Anandadi: Gada all day

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 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:35–22:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:46–05:57
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:47, 16:37–17:48
Varjyam	09:45–11:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–08:53, 11:53–21:18

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 03:46–08:53, 11:53–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–08:53, 11:53–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–08:53, 11:53–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:10, Shukla-saptami from 13:10; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:54, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:53, Tula 14:53, Vrischika 17:54, Dhanu 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:46–01:15 (25.06)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:10–03:46 (25.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–13:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:34 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:48 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:06 (26.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 03:48	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 15:34	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 15:34	karana Vishti
from 02:06 (26.06)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	12:01
Moonset	23:59
Day length	17 h 31 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 03:48	from 15:34

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-Phalguni (03:46–03:48) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:48–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:34–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–03:48 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–03:48

Krakacha Yoga 03:46–15:34 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–15:34 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:34–03:47 (26.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:46–03:48 Anandadi: Shubha 03:48–03:47 (26.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:34–04:38 (26.06); Bhadra Puchha 17:31–18:49; Bhadra Mukha 18:49–20:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:38
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:33–00:21 (26.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:21–12:32
Yamaganda	16:55–19:07
Gulika Kalam	05:58–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:27, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	11:51–13:38

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–08:49, 11:49–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 03:48, Uttara-Phalguni from 03:48; tithi Shukla-saptami until 15:34, Shukla-ashtami from 15:34; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:50, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:49, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:50, Dhanu 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 03:48) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 03:48) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 15:34–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 03:46–21:18: 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.
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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:48–03:47 (26.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–15:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–03:47 (26.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–15:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ravi Yoga 03:46–03:480 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–03:480 Ashtami 15:34–03:47 (26.06)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:34–03:47 (26.06)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:34–03:47 (26.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:34–03:47 (26.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–03:48−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:46–15:34−3 Vyatipata 03:46–02:06 (26.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:34 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:36 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 02:34 (27.06) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:38 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:38	karana Bava
from 06:36	nakshatra Hasta
from 17:34	tithi Shukla-navami
from 17:34	karana Balava
from 02:34 (27.06)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	13:17
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 31 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 06:36	from 17:34

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, Uttara-Phalguni (03:47–06:36) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:36–21:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:47–04:38: 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 15:34 (25.06)–17:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:34–03:47 (27.06)

Yamaghanta 06:36–03:47 (27.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–06:36 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:36–03:47 (27.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:34 (25.06)–04:38; Bhadra Puchha 17:31–18:49 (25.06); Bhadra Mukha 18:49–20:59 (25.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:38
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:17–04:02 (27.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:10–10:21
Yamaganda	14:44–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:47–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	15:47–17:32

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:45, 11:45–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:36, Hasta from 06:36; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 17:34, Shukla-navami from 17:34; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:46, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:45, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:47, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 06:36) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:36) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:47–17:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 17:34–21:18: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–06:36+1 Yoga Variyana 03:47–02:34 (27.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:34–03:47 (27.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:47–04:38−1 Ashtami 03:47–17:34−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:47–17:34−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:36–03:47 (27.06)−3 Yamaghanta 06:36–03:47 (27.06)

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 03:47

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 18:55 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:55 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 08:51 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:29 (28.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:20	karana Kaulava
from 08:51	nakshatra Chitra
from 18:55	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 18:55	karana Taitila
from 02:29 (28.06)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	14:36
Moonset	00:04
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:51	from 18:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:47–08:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:51–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:47–08:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–08:51 Ravi Yoga 08:51–03:48 (28.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–08:51 Anandadi: Padma 08:51–03:48 (28.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:38
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:17–04:02, 03:36–05:18 (28.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:58–20:08
Varjyam	17:22–19:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:55–21:18

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 18:55–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:55–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:41, 11:41–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 08:51, Chitra from 08:51; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:55, Shukla-dashami from 18:55; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:42, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:41, Tula 14:42, Vrischika 17:43, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 08:51) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 08:51) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 03:47–18:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 18:55

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:47–08:51+2 Ravi Yoga 08:51–03:48 (28.06)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–08:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–08:510 Auspicious tithi 18:55–03:48 (28.06)0 Adhika Masa−1 Yoga Parigha 03:47–14:31−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–18:55

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 10:24; auspicious time — until 19:31 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:31 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:24 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 01:48 (29.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:19	karana Gara
from 10:24	nakshatra Swati
from 19:31	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 19:31	karana Vanija
from 01:48 (29.06)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	15:59
Moonset	00:11
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:24	from 19:31

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 (03:48–10:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (10:24–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–10:24 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:31–03:49 (29.06) Krakacha Yoga 19:31–03:49 (29.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 10:24–03:49 (29.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–10:24

Gandanta (tithi): 19:06–19:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:38
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:36–05:18, 02:06–03:45 (29.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:59–08:10
Yamaganda	10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:18, 16:38–17:47
Varjyam	16:11–17:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:48–08:37, 11:38–17:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:48–08:37, 11:38–17:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:48–08:37, 11:38–17:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–08:37, 11:38–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 10:24, Swati from 10:24; tithi Shukla-dashami until 19:31, Shukla-ekadashi from 19:31; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:38, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:38, Tula 14:38, Vrischika 17:39, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 10:24) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 10:24) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:24

Auspicious time ends by 19:31

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:24–03:49 (29.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–10:24+1 Yoga Shiva 03:48–01:48 (29.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–19:310 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–10:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:31–03:49 (29.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 19:31–03:49 (29.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–10:24

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:17 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:10 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:27 (30.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:30 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:30	karana Vishti
from 11:10	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:17	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 19:17	karana Bava
from 00:27 (30.06)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	17:28
Moonset	00:20
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:10	from 19:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:49–11:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:10–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:30–19:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:31 (28.06)–19:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:49–07:19 (30.06)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:49–11:10 Tripushkar Yoga 19:17–03:49 (30.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–19:17

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:49–11:10 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 11:10–03:49 (30.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:30–19:17; Bhadra Puchha 12:09–13:20; Bhadra Mukha 13:20–15:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:21–03:57 (30.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:06
Yamaganda	08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:28, 23:54–00:20 (30.06)
Varjyam	16:46–18:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–11:10, 11:34–17:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:49–11:10, 11:34–17:35
Cutting fingernails	average 03:49–08:33
Cutting toenails	average 03:49–11:10, 11:34–17:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–11:10, 11:34–19:17

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 11:10, Vishakha from 11:10; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:17, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:17; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:34, Simha 08:33, Kanya 11:34, Tula 14:34, Vrischika 17:35, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:10) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:10) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:49–00:27 (30.06)+2 Ravi Yoga 03:49–11:10+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:49–11:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–11:10+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–19:170 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 19:17–03:49 (30.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–19:17−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:30–19:17

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:08 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:15 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:08 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:52	karana Balava
from 11:08	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:15	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 18:15	karana Kaulava
from 22:28	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	18:59
Moonset	00:35
Day length	17 h 27 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 11:08	from 18:15

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, Vishakha (03:49–11:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:08–21:17) 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, 21:17–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–18:15 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:08–03:50 (01.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:08–03:50 (01.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:15–03:50 (01.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–11:08 Anandadi: Saumya 11:08–03:50 (01.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:21–03:57, 00:18–01:51 (01.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:44
Yamaganda	06:00–08:11
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Varjyam	15:01–16:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:29, 11:30–17:31, 18:15–21:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:49–08:29, 11:30–17:31, 18:15–21:17
Cutting fingernails	average 03:49–08:29, 11:30–17:31
Cutting toenails	average 03:49–08:29, 11:30–17:31, 18:15–21:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:30–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:08, Anuradha from 11:08; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 18:15, Shukla-triodashi from 18:15; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:30, Simha 08:29, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:30, Vrischika 17:31, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:08) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:08) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:08

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:08–03:50 (01.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–18:15+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–11:08+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:49–22:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:08–03:50 (01.07)0 Auspicious tithi 18:15–03:50 (01.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:15–03:50 (01.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots

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.

Nala (No. 50 of 60, “reed (as Anala — fire)”) — A fiery year: drought, fires and heat go hand in hand with success in bold ventures.
Northern samvatsara: Pramoda (No. 4)
Shaka Samvat 2078 · Vikram Samvat 2213 · Kali Yuga 5257
Next year — Pingala, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 9.04.2157
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-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

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.

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

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

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).

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 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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swati
+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-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi
+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 nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.

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.

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.

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

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)

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

Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.

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

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+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.

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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).

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

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

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
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

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

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.

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 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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging 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).

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-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

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.

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 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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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: 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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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)

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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.

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Bharani
−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.

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.

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

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Adhika Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−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.

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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 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.

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).

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

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.

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 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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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