Panchanga Calendar

June 2188

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SamvatsaraSarvadhari (22)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 25.06RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 2188 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 24.06), Ashadha (from 25.06). Periods: from 25.06 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 4.06 Ganga Dussehra; 5.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi); 26.06 Ratha Yatra. 9.06 — lunar eclipse, total (not visible here); 24.06 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Ashl6
2Mag7
3PPh8Masik Durgashtami
4UPh10Ganga Dussehra
5Has11Nirjala Ekadashi
6Chit12Pradosha
7Swa13until 15:53
8Anu14Vat Purnima
9Jye15Purnima
10Mul1
11PAsh2
12UAsh3Sankashti
13Shra4after 07:36
14Dhan5
15Shat6
16Shat7Mithuna Sankranti
17PBh8
18UBh9
19Rev10after 13:05
20Ashw11after 15:45
21Bhar12
22Krit13Pradosha
23Roh14
24Mrig30Amavasya
25Ard1Chandra Darshan
26Pun2Ratha Yatra
27Push3
28Ashl4Vinayaka Chaturthi
29Mag5Skanda Shashti
30PPh6
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (22)
Goddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiPradoshaVat Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, totalSankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiSummer solsticeEkadashiTripushkar YogaShivaratriAmrita Siddhi YogaSolar eclipse, partialday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanGupta NavaratriRatha YatraVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda Shashti
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

  • 4.06 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga after 09:52 until 18:10
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 7.06 Sat — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:53
    Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 19.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Mitra after 13:05
    Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 20.06 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra after 15:45
    Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
  • 26.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 16:44
    Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

  • 3.06 Tue Masik Durgashtami
  • 4.06 Wed Ganga Dussehra
  • 5.06 Thu Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
  • 6.06 Fri Pradosha Vrat
  • 8.06 Sun Purnima Vrat
  • 8.06 Sun Vat Purnima Vrat
  • 9.06 Mon Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
  • 12.06 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
  • 16.06 Mon Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
  • 16.06 Mon Kalashtami
  • 20.06 Fri Yogini Ekadashi
  • 22.06 Sun Pradosha Vrat
  • 22.06 Sun Masik Shivaratri
  • 24.06 Tue Jyeshtha Amavasya
  • 24.06 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
  • 25.06 Wed Chandra Darshan
  • 25.06 Wed Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • 26.06 Thu Ratha Yatra
  • 28.06 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 29.06 Sun Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

  • 4.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:52–03:49 (05.06)
  • 7.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–04:04
  • 13.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–00:19 (14.06)
  • 17.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–03:45 (18.06)
  • 19.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 20.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–15:45
  • 21.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 18:01–22:05
  • 23.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 23.06 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:59–03:46 (24.06)
  • 26.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 26.06 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:23–03:48 (27.06)
  • 26.06 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 21:23–03:48 (27.06)

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 1.06 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 2.06 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
  • 3.06 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 5.06 Thu — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Rakshasa
  • 8.06 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi, Eclipse nearby (unfavourable day)
  • 10.06 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 14.06 Sat — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 15.06 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
  • 16.06 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 18.06 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
  • 23.06 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby, Vishti (Bhadra)
  • 24.06 Tue — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse (not visible here)
  • 25.06 Wed — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
  • 28.06 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 29.06 Sun — Yamaghanta, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
  • 30.06 Mon — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

  • 9.06 Full moon (Purnima) 11:10
  • 9.06 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 11:11, magnitude 1.705
    not visible here (below the horizon)
  • 16.06 Mithuna Sankranti 22:43 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
  • 20.06 Summer solstice 15:01
  • 24.06 New moon (Amavasya) 23:27
  • 24.06 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 23:13, magnitude 0.401
    not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

  • from 25.06 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • 14.06 13:09 – 19.06 13:05 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sarvadhari (No. 22, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being. more

Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit. Shaka Samvat 2110, Vikram Samvat 2245, Kali Yuga 5289.

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

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

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Yamaghanta
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:00 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 14:02 more
Gandamula
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:26 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 09:00 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:26yoga Vyaghata
from 09:00tithi Shukla-saptami
from 09:00karana Gara
from 14:02nakshatra Magha
from 20:10karana Vanija
from 03:00 (02.06)yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:56
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:27
Sunset21:03
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise09:46
Moonset01:24
Day length17 h 10 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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:00from 14:02

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (14:02–21:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:53–14:02

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–09:00 Samvartaka Yoga 09:00–03:52 (02.06) Yamaghanta 14:02–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:53–14:02 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:02–03:52 (02.06)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:15–19:48
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:28
Godhuli21:03–21:17
Pradosha21:03–22:25
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam12:29–14:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:54–21:03
Yamaganda12:28–14:37
Gulika Kalam16:45–18:54
Dur Muhurta18:46–19:54
Varjyam03:10–04:44, 01:30–03:01 (02.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–10:25, 13:25–19:26

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 09:00–10:25, 13:25–19:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 09:00–10:25, 13:25–19:26
Bathing, washing hairaverage 09:00–10:25, 13:25–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 14:02, Magha from 14:02; tithi Shukla-shashti until 09:00, Shukla-saptami from 09:00; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:55, Karka 07:26, Simha 10:25, Kanya 13:25, Tula 16:26, Vrischika 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 14:02) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 14:02) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:53–14:02+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:53–05:26+1 Auspicious tithi 09:00–03:52 (02.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–09:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 05:26–08:40−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:53–14:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–14:02−1 Yamaghanta 14:02–03:52 (02.06)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 09:00–03:52 (02.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:14 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:57 more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:17 (03.06) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 07:14 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:14tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 07:14karana Vishti
from 12:57nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 18:13karana Bava
from 00:17 (03.06)yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:28
Sunset21:04
End of twilight22:02
Moonrise11:14
Moonset01:44
Day length17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:14from 12:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:52–12:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:57–21:04) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:14–18:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–07:14

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:57–03:51 (03.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–12:57

  • Bhadra on earth: 07:14–18:13; Bhadra Puchha 08:53–09:58; Bhadra Mukha 09:58–11:48
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:29
Godhuli21:04–21:18
Pradosha21:04–22:26
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam10:40–12:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:01–08:10
Yamaganda10:19–12:28
Gulika Kalam14:37–16:46
Dur Muhurta13:02–14:11, 16:29–17:38
Varjyam20:29–21:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–07:14

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:52–07:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:52–07:14
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:52–10:21, 13:21–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 12:57, Purva-Phalguni from 12:57; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:14, Shukla-ashtami from 07:14; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:51, Karka 07:22, Simha 10:21, Kanya 13:21, Tula 16:22, Vrischika 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:57) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:57) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 07:14–21:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 07:14–18:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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

+1 Yoga Harshana 03:52–00:17 (03.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–07:140 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:57–03:51 (03.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–07:14−1 Ashtami 07:14–03:51 (03.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–12:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–12:57−3 Bhadra on earth 07:14–18:13

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:08 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:32 more
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:19 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 05:08 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:08tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:08karana Balava
from 11:32nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 15:58karana Kaulava
from 21:19yoga Siddhi
from 02:44 (04.06)tithi Shukla-dashami
from 02:44 (04.06)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:28
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise12:42
Moonset02:00
Day length17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:08from 11:32

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:51–11:32) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:32–21:05) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 07:14 (02.06)–05:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–05:08 Ravi Yoga 11:32–03:50 (04.06)

Krakacha Yoga 02:44–03:50 (04.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:32–03:50 (04.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:51–11:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:30
Godhuli21:05–21:19
Pradosha21:05–22:26
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam05:31–07:01, 03:10–04:39 (04.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:47–18:56
Yamaganda08:10–10:19
Gulika Kalam12:28–14:37
Dur Muhurta07:18–08:27, 23:47–00:14 (04.06)
Varjyam18:14–19:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 13:17–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:32, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:32; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 05:08, Shukla-navami from 05:08; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:47, Karka 07:18, Simha 10:17, Kanya 13:17, Tula 16:18, Vrischika 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:32) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:32) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 03:51–05:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 05:08–21:05: 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

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:32–03:50 (04.06)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:32–03:50 (04.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:32–03:50 (04.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–05:08−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:51–11:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–11:32−2 Rikta tithi 05:08–02:44 (04.06)−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 03:51

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 09:52; auspicious time — until 18:10
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsGanga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:07 (05.06) more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:52 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:10 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 13:27 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:52nakshatra Hasta
from 13:27karana Gara
from 18:10yoga Vyatipata
from 00:07 (05.06)tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 00:07 (05.06)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:52
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:28
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise14:11
Moonset02:14
Day length17 h 16 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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:52

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:50–09:52) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (09:52–21:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:44–00:07 (05.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:52–03:49 (05.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:50–09:52 Anandadi: Ananda 09:52–03:49 (05.06)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 23:46–00:28 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:30
Godhuli21:07–21:20
Pradosha21:07–22:27
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam03:10–04:39, 02:28–03:56 (05.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:28–14:38
Yamaganda06:00–08:09
Gulika Kalam10:19–12:28
Dur Muhurta11:54–13:03
Varjyam17:37–19:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–10:13, 13:14–18:10

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:50–10:13, 13:14–18:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:50–10:13, 13:14–18:10
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:50–10:13, 13:14–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 09:52, Hasta from 09:52; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:43, Karka 07:14, Simha 10:13, Kanya 13:14, Tula 16:14, Vrischika 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 09:52) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 09:52) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Vyatipata 18:10–21:07: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 09:52

Auspicious time ends by 18:10

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:52–03:49 (05.06)+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:50–18:10+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:50–09:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–09:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–00:07 (05.06)−1 Vyatipata 18:10–03:49 (05.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsNirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:22 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 08:00 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:53 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 10:45 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:00nakshatra Chitra
from 10:45karana Vishti
from 14:53yoga Variyana
from 21:22tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 21:22karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:28
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise15:40
Moonset02:27
Day length17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:00

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:49–08:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:00–21:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:45–21:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:07–21:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:48–07:17 (06.06)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:49–08:00

Anandadi: Chara 08:00–03:48 (06.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–08:00

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:45–21:22; Bhadra Puchha 15:00–16:04; Bhadra Mukha 16:04–17:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:31
Godhuli21:08–21:21
Pradosha21:08–22:28
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam02:28–03:56, 00:09–01:37 (06.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:38–16:48
Yamaganda03:49–05:59
Gulika Kalam08:09–10:19
Dur Muhurta09:35–10:45, 16:31–17:40
Varjyam15:20–16:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:53–19:11

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 14:53–19:11
Cutting fingernailsaverage 14:53–21:08
Cutting toenailsgood 14:53–19:11
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:49–10:09, 13:10–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 08:00, Chitra from 08:00; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:39, Karka 07:10, Simha 10:09, Kanya 13:10, Tula 16:10, Vrischika 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 08:00) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 08:00) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

  • Vyatipata 03:49–14:53: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:49–08:00+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:00–03:48 (06.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–08:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–21:220 Yoga Variyana 14:53–03:48 (06.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–08:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:45–21:22−3 Vyatipata 03:49–14:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Parigha
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:36 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:02 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:33 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 07:59 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:02nakshatra Swati
from 07:59karana Balava
from 11:33yoga Parigha
from 18:36tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 18:36karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:28
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:08
Moonrise17:11
Moonset02:41
Day length17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:02from 18:36

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:48–06:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:02–21:09) 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, 21:09–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–18:36 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:36–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Musala 03:48–06:02 Anandadi: Gada 06:02–03:48 (07.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:31
Godhuli21:09–21:22
Pradosha21:09–22:29
Nishitha00:15–00:42 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam19:59–21:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:19–12:29
Yamaganda16:49–18:59
Gulika Kalam05:59–08:09
Dur Muhurta07:17–08:26, 13:03–14:13
Varjyam11:10–12:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:48–10:05, 13:06–19:07

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:48–10:05, 13:06–19:07
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 03:48–10:05, 13:06–19:07
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:48–10:05, 13:06–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 06:02, Swati from 06:02; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 18:36, Shukla-triodashi from 18:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:35, Karka 07:06, Simha 10:05, Kanya 13:06, Tula 16:06, Vrischika 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 06:02) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 06:02) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–06:02+1 Yoga Variyana 03:48–11:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:36–03:48 (07.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:36–03:48 (07.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:02–03:48 (07.06)−1 Yoga Parigha 11:33–21:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–18:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryBest day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — until 15:53
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:53 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 04:04 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 08:14 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 05:14 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:04nakshatra Vishakha
from 05:14karana Taitila
from 08:14yoga Shiva
from 15:53tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:53karana Gara
from 02:14 (08.06)nakshatra Anuradha
from 02:36 (08.06)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:49
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:29
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise18:43
Moonset02:56
Day length17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 04:04from 15:53

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, Swati (03:48–04:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:04–21:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 15:53–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–04:04 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–04:04 Ravi Yoga 04:04–02:14 (08.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:53–03:47 (08.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:48–04:04

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:48–04:04 Anandadi: Shubha 04:04–02:14 (08.06) Anandadi: Amrita 02:14–03:47 (08.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:32
Godhuli21:10–21:23
Pradosha21:10–22:29
Nishitha00:15–00:42 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam18:07–19:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:08–10:19
Yamaganda14:39–16:49
Gulika Kalam03:48–05:58
Dur Muhurta03:48–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam09:15–10:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–10:01, 13:02–15:53

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:48–10:01, 13:02–15:53
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:48–04:04
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–10:01, 13:02–15:53
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:48–10:01, 13:02–15:53

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 04:04, Vishakha from 04:04; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:53, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:53; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:31, Karka 07:02, Simha 10:01, Kanya 13:02, Tula 16:02, Vrischika 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 04:04) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 04:04) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 15:53–21:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:53

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:04–02:14 (08.06)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:04–02:14 (08.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–04:04+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–15:53+1 Yoga Shiva 08:14–03:47 (08.06)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:53–03:47 (08.06)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–04:040 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–04:040 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:48–04:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 15:53–03:47 (08.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsVat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:23 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:40 (09.06) more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 05:03 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 13:23 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:03yoga Siddha
from 13:23tithi Purnima
from 13:23karana Vishti
from 00:14 (09.06)karana Bava
from 00:40 (09.06)nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:06 (09.06)yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:29
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise20:14
Moonset03:16
Day length17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:23

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:47–21:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:23–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:47–13:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:11–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 13:23–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 9.06

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:47–00:40 (09.06) Anandadi: Kana 00:40–03:47 (09.06)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 13:23–00:14 (09.06); Bhadra Puchha 20:28–21:33; Bhadra Mukha 21:33–23:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:33
Godhuli21:11–21:24
Pradosha21:11–22:30
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam14:57–16:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:00–21:11
Yamaganda12:29–14:39
Gulika Kalam16:50–19:00
Dur Muhurta18:52–20:01
Varjyam05:59–07:28

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:47–09:57, 12:58–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 13:23, Purnima from 13:23; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:27, Karka 06:58, Simha 09:57, Kanya 12:58, Tula 15:58, Vrischika 18:59

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”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:47–13:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 13:23–21:11: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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 Siddha 05:03–02:06 (09.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–00:40 (09.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:23–00:14 (09.06)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–13:23−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:47–00:40 (09.06)

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse (not visible here)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsJyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima) · Lunar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 11:10 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 23:27 more
Gandamula
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:27 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 11:10 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:10tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 11:10karana Balava
from 22:14karana Kaulava
from 23:27yoga Shubha
from 23:27nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:47
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:29
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise21:37
Moonset03:44
Day length17 h 25 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)11:10
Lunar eclipse, totalgreatest eclipse 11:11, magnitude 1.705
PhasesPenumbral eclipse begins 08:25
Partial eclipse begins 09:22
Total eclipse begins 10:21
Total eclipse ends 12:01
Partial eclipse ends 13:00
Penumbral eclipse ends 13:58
Visibilitynot visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:10

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, Jyestha (03:47–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:23 (08.06)–11:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 8.06

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 23:27–03:46 (10.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:47–23:27 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:27–03:46 (10.06)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 10:49–11:33
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:43–05:13 (10.06)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:33
Godhuli21:12–21:25
Pradosha21:12–22:31
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam15:06–16:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:57–08:08
Yamaganda10:19–12:29
Gulika Kalam14:40–16:50
Dur Muhurta13:04–14:14, 16:33–17:43
Varjyam05:59–07:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:54–18:55

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 12:54–18:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 12:54–18:55
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:47–09:53, 12:54–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Purnima until 11:10, Krishna-pratipat from 11:10; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:24, Karka 06:54, Simha 09:53, Kanya 12:54, Tula 15:54, Vrischika 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Purnima 03:47–11:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:47–23:27+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:47–23:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:10–03:46 (10.06)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–23:27

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:24 more
NakshatraMula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:44 more
Gandamula
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:12 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 09:24 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:24tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 09:24karana Taitila
from 20:43karana Gara
from 21:12yoga Shukla
from 22:44nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:29
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise22:45
Moonset04:22
Day length17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:24

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 (03:46–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:46–09:24 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–09:24

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:46–22:44 Anandadi: Mitra 22:44–03:46 (11.06)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:43 (09.06)–05:13
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:34
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:31
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam16:32–18:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:51–19:02
Yamaganda08:08–10:19
Gulika Kalam12:29–14:40
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:25, 23:50–00:16 (11.06)
Varjyam21:11–22:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 09:24–09:49, 12:50–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 09:24, Krishna-dvitya from 09:24; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:20, Karka 06:50, Simha 09:49, Kanya 12:50, Tula 15:50, Vrischika 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:46–21:12+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:46–22:44+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–09:24−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 03:46–05:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–22:44−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:46–09:24−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–09:24

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:10 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 22:36 more
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:25 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 08:10 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:10tithi Krishna-tritya
from 08:10karana Vanija
from 19:25yoga Brahma
from 19:46karana Vishti
from 22:36nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:29
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise23:36
Moonset05:15
Day length17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:10

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-Ashadha (03:46–21:13) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:46–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–08:10

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–03:45 (12.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–03:45 (12.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:36–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–22:36 Anandadi: Vajra 22:36–03:45 (12.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:46–04:40 (12.06); Bhadra Puchha 03:27–04:37 (12.06); Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:34 (12.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:34
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:32
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam17:50–19:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:30–14:41
Yamaganda05:57–08:08
Gulika Kalam10:19–12:30
Dur Muhurta11:55–13:04
Varjyam08:17–09:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:46–09:45, 12:46–18:47
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:46–09:45, 12:46–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 08:10, Krishna-tritya from 08:10; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:16, Karka 06:46, Simha 09:45, Kanya 12:46, Tula 15:46, Vrischika 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–08:10+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–22:36+1 Yoga Shukla 03:46–19:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–08:100 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:46–03:45 (12.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–22:36−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–03:45 (12.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–03:45 (12.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:33 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:07 more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 18:10 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:33 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:33tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:33karana Bava
from 18:10yoga Indra
from 19:29karana Balava
from 23:07nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:30
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:15
Moonrisenone
Moonset06:22
Day length17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:33

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, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–21:14) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–07:33: 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, 00:12 (13.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–07:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:45–16:56 Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:47–03:45 (13.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:56–00:47 (13.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:46 (11.06)–07:33; Bhadra Puchha 03:27–04:37; Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:34
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:32
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam16:35–18:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:41–16:52
Yamaganda03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam08:08–10:19
Dur Muhurta09:35–10:45, 16:34–17:44
Varjyam06:47–08:25, 03:19–05:00 (13.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–07:33

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:45–07:33
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:45–07:33
Cutting toenailsgood 03:45–07:33
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–07:33

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 07:33, Krishna-chaturti from 07:33; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:12, Karka 06:42, Simha 09:41, Kanya 12:42, Tula 15:42, Vrischika 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 07:33–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–18:10+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:45–16:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–23:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–07:330 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:56–00:47 (13.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:45–07:33−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:33–03:45 (13.06)−2 Rikta tithi 07:33–03:45 (13.06)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–07:33−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–03:45 (13.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 07:36; auspicious time — until 17:28
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:36 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 00:19 (14.06) more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:28 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 07:36 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:36tithi Krishna-panchami
from 07:36karana Kaulava
from 17:28yoga Vaidhriti
from 19:54karana Taitila
from 00:19 (14.06)nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:30
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise00:12
Moonset07:37
Day length17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:36

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 (03:45–21:15) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–00:19 (14.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 00:19–03:45 (14.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–00:19 (14.06)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:33
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam13:24–15:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:19–12:30
Yamaganda16:52–19:04
Gulika Kalam05:56–08:08
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:25, 13:05–14:15
Varjyam03:19–05:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:36–09:37, 12:38–17:28

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 07:36–09:37, 12:38–17:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 07:36–09:37, 12:38–17:28
Bathing, washing hairgood 07:36–09:37, 12:38–21:15

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 07:36, Krishna-panchami from 07:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:08, Karka 06:38, Simha 09:37, Kanya 12:38, Tula 15:38, Vrischika 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 03:45–07:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vaidhriti 17:28–21:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:36

Auspicious time ends by 17:28

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–00:19 (14.06)+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–17:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–00:19 (14.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:36–03:45 (14.06)−1 Vaidhriti 17:28–03:45 (14.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–00:19 (14.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:45–07:36−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–07:36

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:21 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 02:08 (15.06) more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:17 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 08:21 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:21tithi Krishna-shashti
from 08:21karana Gara
from 17:17yoga Vishkambha
from 20:58karana Vanija
from 02:08 (15.06)nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:30
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise00:36
Moonset08:55
Day length17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:21

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:08–03:45 (15.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–08:21 Krakacha Yoga 08:21–03:45 (15.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–02:08 (15.06) Anandadi: Ananda 02:08–03:45 (15.06)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 13:09–13:05 (19.06)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 07:56–08:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:33
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam14:57–16:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:07–10:19
Yamaganda14:41–16:53
Gulika Kalam03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam04:37–06:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:17–18:35

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 17:17–18:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 17:17–18:35
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:34, 12:34–21:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 08:21, Krishna-shashti from 08:21; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:04, Karka 06:34, Simha 09:34, Kanya 12:34, Tula 15:34, Vrischika 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Vaidhriti 03:45–17:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–02:08 (15.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–02:08 (15.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–08:210 Panchaka 13:09–03:45 (15.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–08:21−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:21–03:45 (15.06)−3 Vaidhriti 03:45–17:17

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:43 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 04:30 (16.06) more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:34 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 09:43 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:43tithi Krishna-saptami
from 09:43karana Vishti
from 17:34yoga Priti
from 22:37karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:30
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise00:54
Moonset10:11
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:43

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:45–21:16) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:43–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–09:43 Samvartaka Yoga 09:43–03:45 (16.06)

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

  • Bhadra on earth: 09:43–22:37; Bhadra Puchha 14:54–16:12; Bhadra Mukha 16:12–18:21
  • Mrityu Panchaka: 13:09 (14.06)–13:05 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:34
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam20:36–22:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:05–21:16
Yamaganda12:30–14:42
Gulika Kalam16:53–19:05
Dur Muhurta18:56–20:06
Varjyam10:03–11:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:30

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:45–09:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:45–09:30
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:30, 09:43–21:16

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 09:43, Krishna-saptami from 09:43; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:00, Karka 06:30, Simha 09:30, Kanya 12:30, Tula 15:31, Vrischika 18:31, Dhanu 21:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 09:43–21:16: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Yoga Priti 17:34–03:45 (16.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–09:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 09:43–03:45 (16.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:43–22:37

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsMithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:37 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 04:30 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 18:12 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 11:37 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:30nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 11:37tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 11:37karana Balava
from 18:12yoga Ayushman
from 00:42 (17.06)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:30
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise01:08
Moonset11:26
Day length17 h 31 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti22:43 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

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

taskat sunrisefrom 04:30from 11:37

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:45–04:30) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:30–21:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:31–21:16
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–04:30

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:37 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:37–03:45 (17.06)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:45–04:30 Anandadi: Musala 04:30–03:45 (17.06)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 13:09 (14.06)–13:05 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:34
Nishitha00:18–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam22:20–00:07 (17.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:56–08:08
Yamaganda10:19–12:31
Gulika Kalam14:42–16:53
Dur Muhurta13:06–14:16, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam11:38–13:25

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–04:30

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 04:30, Purva-Bhadra from 04:30; tithi Krishna-saptami until 11:37, Krishna-ashtami from 11:37; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:56, Karka 06:27, Simha 09:26, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:27, Vrischika 18:27, Dhanu 21:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 04:30) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 04:30) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 11:37–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Sankranti at 22:43 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–04:30+1 Yoga Priti 03:45–18:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 03:45–04:300 Anandadi: Amrita 03:45–04:30−1 Ashtami 11:37–03:45 (17.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:30–03:45 (17.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:30–03:45 (17.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:37–03:45 (17.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:37

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:51 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 07:15 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 19:04 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 13:51 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:15nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 13:51tithi Krishna-navami
from 13:51karana Taitila
from 19:04yoga Saubhagya
from 03:02 (18.06)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise01:19
Moonset12:38
Day length17 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:15from 13:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:45–07:15) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:15–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–13:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–03:45 (18.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:15–03:45 (18.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–07:15

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:15–03:45 (18.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:45–07:15

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 13:09 (14.06)–13:05 (19.06)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:34
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (18.06)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:05
Yamaganda08:08–10:19
Gulika Kalam12:31–14:42
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:25, 23:52–00:18 (18.06)
Varjyam18:01–19:49

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:15–09:22, 12:22–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 07:15, Uttara-Bhadra from 07:15; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:51, Krishna-navami from 13:51; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:52, Karka 06:23, Simha 09:22, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:23, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 07:15) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 07:15) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 03:45–13:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 13:51–21:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 07:15–03:45 (18.06)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:15–03:45 (18.06)+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:45–19:04+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:15–03:45 (18.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–03:45 (18.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–07:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–13:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 03:45–13:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:45–13:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–07:15−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:45–07:15

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:13 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:11 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:01 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 16:13 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:11nakshatra Revati
from 16:13tithi Krishna-dashami
from 16:13karana Vanija
from 20:01yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise01:29
Moonset13:50
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:11from 16:13

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:45–10:11) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:11–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 03:45–16:13

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:45–10:11 Anandadi: Utpata 10:11–03:45 (19.06)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 13:09 (14.06)–13:05 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam04:48–06:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:31–14:42
Yamaganda05:56–08:08
Gulika Kalam10:19–12:31
Dur Muhurta11:56–13:06
Varjyam23:38–01:26 (19.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:13–18:20

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 16:13–18:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 16:13–18:20
Bathing, washing hairgood 16:13–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:11, Revati from 10:11; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:13, Krishna-dashami from 16:13; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:48, Karka 06:19, Simha 09:18, Kanya 12:19, Tula 15:19, Vrischika 18:20, Dhanu 21:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:11) — a good life; Revati (from 10:11) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-navami 03:45–16:13: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–10:11+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:45–20:01+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–16:13−3 Anandadi: Utpata 10:11–03:45 (19.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:45–16:13

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:05
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:30 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:05 more
Gandamula
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:52 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 05:23 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:23karana Vishti
from 13:05nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:30tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 18:30karana Bava
from 20:52yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise01:39
Moonset15:02
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:05from 18:30

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:45–13:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:23–18:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–18:30 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 03:45–13:05 Anandadi: Manasa 13:05–03:45 (20.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 05:23–13:05; Bhadra Puchha 07:20–08:39; Bhadra Mukha 08:39–10:50
  • Bhadra in heaven: 13:05–18:30
  • Mrityu Panchaka: 13:09 (14.06)–13:05
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:22–19:47
  • Gandanta (tithi): 18:04–18:56
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:30
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam10:24–12:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:54
Yamaganda03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam08:08–10:19
Dur Muhurta09:36–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–05:23, 13:05–18:16

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:45–05:23, 13:05–18:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:45–05:23, 13:05–18:16
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–09:14, 12:15–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 13:05, Ashwini from 13:05; tithi Krishna-dashami until 18:30, Krishna-ekadashi from 18:30; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:15, Simha 09:14, Kanya 12:15, Tula 15:15, Vrischika 18:16, Dhanu 20:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:05) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:05) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 05:23–13:05: 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).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:05

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–18:30+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:45–13:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–13:05+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:45–20:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 20:52–23:20−1 Panchaka 03:45–13:05−1 Bhadra on earth 05:23–13:05

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 15:45
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsYogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:30 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:45 more
Gandamula
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:29 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 07:33 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:33karana Balava
from 15:45nakshatra Bharani
from 20:30tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 20:30karana Kaulava
from 21:29yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise01:50
Moonset16:15
Day length17 h 32 min

Sky

Summer solstice15:01

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:45from 20:30

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (15:45–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:30 (19.06)–20:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:45–07:16 (21.06)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–15:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–20:30

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:30–03:45 (21.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:45–15:45 Anandadi: Mudgara 15:45–03:45 (21.06)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam07:45–09:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:20–12:31
Yamaganda16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam05:56–08:08
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:26, 13:06–14:17
Varjyam11:18–13:05, 02:15–04:00 (21.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–09:10, 12:11–15:45

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:45–09:10, 12:11–15:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:45–09:10, 12:11–15:45
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–09:10, 12:11–15:45

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:45, Bharani from 15:45; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 20:30, Krishna-dvadashi from 20:30; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:11, Simha 09:10, Kanya 12:11, Tula 15:11, Vrischika 18:12, Dhanu 20:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:45) — joy; Bharani (from 15:45) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

  • Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:45

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–15:45+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–20:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–15:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:30–03:45 (21.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:45–03:45 (21.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:45–15:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:05 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:01 more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:47 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 09:21 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:21karana Taitila
from 18:01nakshatra Krittika
from 21:47yoga Dhriti
from 22:05tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 22:05karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise02:02
Moonset17:31
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:01

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, Bharani (03:45–18:01) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (18:01–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 18:01–22:05

Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:01–03:45 (22.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:45–18:01

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam12:46–14:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:08–10:20
Yamaganda14:43–16:55
Gulika Kalam03:45–05:57
Dur Muhurta03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam02:15–04:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 18:01–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 18:01, Krittika from 18:01; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:07, Simha 09:06, Kanya 12:07, Tula 15:07, Vrischika 18:08, Dhanu 20:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 18:01) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 18:01) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

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 Sukarma 03:45–21:470 Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:01–03:45 (22.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 18:01–22:05−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:45–18:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–18:01

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti; cons: Anandadi: Dhumra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:07 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:47 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 21:39 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 10:40 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:40karana Vanija
from 19:47nakshatra Rohini
from 21:39yoga Shula
from 23:07tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 23:07karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise02:18
Moonset18:48
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 19:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:45–19:47) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (19:47–21:18) is good for sowing.

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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, 21:18–22:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

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, 00:19–00:45 (23.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 19:47–03:46 (23.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–19:47

  • Bhadra in heaven: 23:07–11:25 (23.06); Bhadra Mukha 23:07–01:09 (23.06); Bhadra Puchha 10:07–11:20 (23.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:36
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam17:12–18:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:06–21:18
Yamaganda12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta18:58–20:08
Varjyam06:54–08:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:02, 12:03–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 19:47, Rohini from 19:47; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:03, Simha 09:02, Kanya 12:03, Tula 15:03, Vrischika 18:04, Dhanu 20:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 19:47) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 19:47) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

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 Yoga Dhriti 03:45–21:390 Anandadi: Prajapati 19:47–03:46 (23.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:47–03:46 (23.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–19:47

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 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:34 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 20:59 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 21:04 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:25 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:25karana Shakuni
from 20:59nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 21:04yoga Ganda
from 23:34tithi Amavasya
from 23:34karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise02:40
Moonset20:04
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:59

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:46–20:59) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (20:59–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:46–11:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 11:25–21:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:46–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:59–03:46 (24.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:46–20:59 Anandadi: Ananda 20:59–03:46 (24.06)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 23:07 (22.06)–11:25; Bhadra Mukha 23:07 (22.06)–01:09; Bhadra Puchha 10:07–11:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:36
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam17:37–19:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:57–08:09
Yamaganda10:20–12:32
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:48
Varjyam12:35–14:16, 02:44–04:23 (24.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 20:59, Mrigashirsha from 20:59; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:59, Simha 08:58, Kanya 11:59, Tula 14:59, Vrischika 18:00, Dhanu 20:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 20:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 20:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:46–21:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:46–20:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–20:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 21:04–23:22−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:46–11:25−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:46–23:34

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
FestivalsJyeshtha Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 23:27 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 21:37 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 20:02 more
KaranaChatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:35 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:35karana Naga
from 20:02yoga Vriddhi
from 21:37nakshatra Ardra
from 23:27tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 23:27karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise03:10
Moonset21:15
Day length17 h 31 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)23:27
Solar eclipse, partialgreatest eclipse 23:13, magnitude 0.401
Visibilitynot visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:46–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Chatushpada 03:46–11:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 11:35–21:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:34 (23.06)–23:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:34 (23.06)–23:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 21:37–03:47 (25.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:27–03:47 (25.06)

Anandadi: Chara 21:37–03:47 (25.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:46–21:37

  • Gandanta (tithi): 23:03–23:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:38
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:36
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam12:35–14:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:55–19:07
Yamaganda08:09–10:21
Gulika Kalam12:32–14:44
Dur Muhurta07:16–08:27, 23:53–00:19 (25.06)
Varjyam02:44–04:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:46–08:54, 11:55–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:55, Simha 08:54, Kanya 11:55, Tula 14:55, Vrischika 17:56, Dhanu 20:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Amavasya 03:46–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–21:370 Yoga Vriddhi 20:02–03:47 (25.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:46–21:37−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 03:46–23:27

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
FestivalsChandra Darshan · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:49 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 21:44 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 18:35 more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 11:12 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:12karana Bava
from 18:35yoga Dhruva
from 21:44nakshatra Punarvasu
from 22:49tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 22:49karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise03:54
Moonset22:13
Day length17 h 31 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • Kimstughna 03:47–11:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:18–22:13
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:18–22:13

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:27 (24.06)–22:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:47–09:37

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:49–03:47 (26.06)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:47–22:49

Anandadi: Musala 03:47–21:44 Anandadi: Gada 21:44–03:47 (26.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:38
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:36
Nishitha00:20–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam11:41–13:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:32–14:44
Yamaganda05:58–08:09
Gulika Kalam10:21–12:32
Dur Muhurta11:57–13:07
Varjyam06:04–07:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–08:50, 11:51–17:52

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:47–08:50, 11:51–17:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:47–08:50, 11:51–17:52
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:51, Simha 08:50, Kanya 11:51, Tula 14:51, Vrischika 17:52, Dhanu 20:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:47–18:35+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:47–21:44−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–21:44−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:47–22:49

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

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 16:44
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
FestivalsRatha Yatra

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:42 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 21:23 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 16:44 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 10:18 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:18karana Kaulava
from 16:44yoga Vyaghata
from 21:23nakshatra Pushya
from 21:42tithi Shukla-tritya
from 21:42karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:33
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise04:53
Moonset22:57
Day length17 h 30 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:47–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:49 (25.06)–21:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:47–21:23 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:23–03:48 (27.06) Guru Pushya Yoga 21:23–03:48 (27.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:47–21:23 Anandadi: Shubha 21:23–03:48 (27.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:28–16:38
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:36
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam19:02–20:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:44–16:55
Yamaganda03:47–05:58
Gulika Kalam08:10–10:21
Dur Muhurta09:37–10:47, 16:38–17:48
Varjyam09:34–11:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:47–08:46, 11:47–17:48

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, shavinggood 03:47–08:46, 11:47–17:48
Cutting fingernailsgood 03:47–08:46, 11:47–17:48
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:47–08:46, 11:47–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:47, Simha 08:46, Kanya 11:47, Tula 14:47, Vrischika 17:48, Dhanu 20:29

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:44

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:47–21:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–21:23+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:47–16:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–21:42+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:47–21:230 Yoga Vyaghata 16:44–20:00

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Pushya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:12 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:39 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 14:34 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 08:59 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:59karana Gara
from 14:34yoga Harshana
from 20:12tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 20:12karana Vanija
from 20:39nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:47
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:33
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise06:08
Moonset23:28
Day length17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:12from 20:39

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:48–20:39) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:39–03:48 (28.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:48–20:39 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:39–03:48 (28.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:28–16:38
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:36
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam14:27–16:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:21–12:33
Yamaganda16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam05:59–08:10
Dur Muhurta07:18–08:28, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam05:09–06:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:48–08:42, 11:43–17:44

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:48–08:42, 11:43–17:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:48–08:42, 11:43–17:44
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:48–08:42, 11:43–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 20:39, Ashlesha from 20:39; tithi Shukla-tritya until 20:12, Shukla-chaturti from 20:12; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:43, Simha 08:42, Kanya 11:43, Tula 14:43, Vrischika 17:44, Dhanu 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 20:39) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 20:39) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 20:12–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Pushya 03:48–20:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–20:120 Yoga Harshana 14:34–03:48 (28.06)0 Ravi Yoga 20:39–03:48 (28.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:39–03:48 (28.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:39–03:48 (28.06)0 Rikta tithi 20:12–03:48 (28.06)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:48–20:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:23 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:37 more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 12:07 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 07:20 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:20karana Vishti
from 12:07yoga Vajra
from 18:23tithi Shukla-panchami
from 18:23karana Bava
from 19:37nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:33
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise07:32
Moonset23:51
Day length17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:23from 19:37

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (19:37–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:20–18:23: 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), 10:48–14:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–18:23 Ravi Yoga 03:48–19:37

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:23–03:49 (29.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:37–03:49 (29.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:48–19:37 Anandadi: Padma 19:37–03:49 (29.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 07:20–18:23; Bhadra Mukha 07:18–09:09; Bhadra Puchha 17:17–18:23
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:54–01:19 (29.06)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:28–16:38
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:36
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam18:05–19:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:11–10:22
Yamaganda14:44–16:55
Gulika Kalam03:48–05:59
Dur Muhurta03:48–04:58, 04:58–06:08
Varjyam08:54–10:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 18:23–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:37, Magha from 19:37; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 18:23, Shukla-panchami from 18:23; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:39, Simha 08:38, Kanya 11:39, Tula 14:39, Vrischika 17:40, Dhanu 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:37) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:37) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 03:48–18:23: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 07:20–18:23: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–19:37+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–18:23+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:48–19:37+1 Yoga Harshana 03:48–12:070 Auspicious tithi 18:23–03:49 (29.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:37–03:49 (29.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:23–03:49 (29.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 12:07–13:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–19:37−2 Rikta tithi 03:48–18:23−3 Bhadra on earth 07:20–18:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:21 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 18:21 more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:29 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 05:24 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:24karana Balava
from 09:29yoga Siddhi
from 16:21tithi Shukla-shashti
from 16:21karana Kaulava
from 18:21nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 03:17 (30.06)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:49
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:33
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise09:00
Moonsetnone
Day length17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:21from 18:21

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, Magha (03:49–18:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (18:21–21:17) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:21–03:50 (30.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:21–03:50 (30.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:49–16:21 Yamaghanta 03:49–18:21 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:21–03:50 (30.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 18:21–03:50 (30.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:49–18:21

  • Gandanta (tithi): 15:59–16:43
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:28–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:36
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam16:05–17:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:06–21:17
Yamaganda12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta18:57–20:07
Varjyam06:59–08:30, 01:53–03:23 (30.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:35, 11:35–16:21

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:49–08:35, 11:35–16:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:49–08:35, 11:35–16:21
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:49–08:35, 11:35–16:21

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 18:21, Purva-Phalguni from 18:21; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:21, Shukla-shashti from 16:21; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:35, Simha 08:35, Kanya 11:35, Tula 14:36, Vrischika 17:36, Dhanu 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 18:21) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 18:21) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

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

+1 Yoga Siddhi 09:29–03:50 (30.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–16:210 Ravi Yoga 18:21–03:50 (30.06)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 18:21–03:50 (30.06)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:21–03:50 (30.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:49–18:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–18:21−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:49–16:21−3 Yamaghanta 03:49–18:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:10 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 16:57 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 06:41 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 14:10 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:41yoga Vyatipata
from 14:10tithi Shukla-saptami
from 14:10karana Gara
from 16:57nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 01:02 (01.07)karana Vanija
from 03:49 (01.07)yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:33
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise10:29
Moonset00:08
Day length17 h 26 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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:10from 16:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:50–16:57) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (16:57–21:17) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:50–16:57

Hutashana Yoga 03:50–14:10 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–14:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:10–03:51 (01.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:50–16:57 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 16:57–03:51 (01.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:28–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam10:55–12:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:01–08:11
Yamaganda10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam23:42–01:12 (01.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–06:41

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:50–06:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:50–06:41
Bathing, washing hairgood 16:57–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 16:57, Uttara-Phalguni from 16:57; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:10, Shukla-saptami from 14:10; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:31, Simha 08:31, Kanya 11:31, Tula 14:32, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 16:57) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 16:57) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Vyatipata 06:41–21:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:50–06:41+2 Ravi Yoga 03:50–16:57+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:50–16:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:10–03:51 (01.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:57–03:51 (01.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–14:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:10–03:51 (01.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–14:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–16:57−3 Vyatipata 06:41–03:49 (01.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

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.
Sarvadhari (No. 22 of 60, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being.
Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit (No. 37)
Shaka Samvat 2110 · Vikram Samvat 2245 · Kali Yuga 5289
Next year — Virodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 15.04.2189
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-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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.
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.
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.
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).
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
Anandadi: 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.
Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
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.
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.
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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.
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.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Magha
−1 — unfavourable 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-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+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 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.
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.
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
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.
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
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
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−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.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
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.
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.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


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


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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
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.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Hasta
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.
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.
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.
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
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in 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 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
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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)
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
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.
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
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
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
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.
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 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-triodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Anandadi: 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.
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
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
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 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: 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.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
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.
Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Lunar eclipse, total
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.
The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.
The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.
The edge of the Moon emerges from the Earth’s shadow.
The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.
The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Anandadi: 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.
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.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable 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-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
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.
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.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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)
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Solar eclipse, partial
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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 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
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.