Panchanga Calendar

July 1804

SamvatsaraRaktakshi (58)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 8.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 14.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1804 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 7.07), Ashadha (from 8.07). Periods: 8–15.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 18.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 9.07 Ratha Yatra; 18.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 22.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 22.07 — lunar eclipse, partial (visible after rising).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Rev8

2Ashw10

3Bhar11Yogini Ekadashi

4Krit12until 08:52

5Roh13Masik Shivaratri

6Mrig14

7Pun30Shani Amavasya

8Push1until 16:16

9Ashl2Ratha Yatra

10Mag3Vinayaka Chaturthi

11PPh5

12UPh5after 04:33

13Has6Karka Sankranti

14Has7

15Chit8until 07:21

16Swa9after 10:54

17Vish10

18Anu11Devshayani

19Jye12Pradosha

20Mul13until 14:47

21PAsh14

22UAsh15Guru Purnima

23Shra1Shravana Somvar

24Dhan2

25Shat3Sankashti

26PBh4

27UBh5until 16:34

28Rev6

29Ashw7Kalashtami

30Bhar8Shravana Somvar

31Krit9

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

EkadashiPradoshaShivaratriShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ravi Pushya YogaChandra DarshanGupta NavaratriRatha YatraVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSankrantiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniAmrita Siddhi YogaLunar eclipse, partialGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Shravana SomvarSankashtiKalashtami

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

4.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi until 08:52
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
8.07 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 16:16
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
12.07 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra after 04:33 until 10:16
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
16.07 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Chhatra after 10:54
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
18.07 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya after 15:29 until 15:56
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
23.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

3.07 Tue Yogini Ekadashi
4.07 Wed Pradosha Vrat
5.07 Thu Masik Shivaratri
7.07 Sat Jyeshtha Amavasya
7.07 Sat Shani Amavasya
8.07 Sun Chandra Darshan
8.07 Sun Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
9.07 Mon Ratha Yatra
10.07 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
12.07 Thu Skanda Shashti
13.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
15.07 Sun Masik Durgashtami
18.07 Wed Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
19.07 Thu Pradosha Vrat
22.07 Sun Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
22.07 Sun Ashadha Purnima
23.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
25.07 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
29.07 Sun Kalashtami
30.07 Mon Shravana Somvar

Special muhurta yogas

1.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:05–03:49 (02.07)
3.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:25–03:51 (04.07)
3.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 21:46–03:51 (04.07)
4.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
6.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:37–03:54 (07.07)
8.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:55–00:45 (09.07)
8.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–00:45 (09.07)
14.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 04:46–06:37
18.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–15:56
18.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–15:56
22.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–23:25
23.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:17–00:07 (24.07)
24.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:19–20:10
27.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:47–04:26 (28.07)
27.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:47–04:26 (28.07)
29.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–20:17
31.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–17:08

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.

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.07 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
5.07 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
6.07 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
7.07 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.07 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
13.07 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
14.07 Sat — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
21.07 Sat — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.07 Sun — Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Musala (unfavourable day)
25.07 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
26.07 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
31.07 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

7.07 New moon (Amavasya) 09:48
13.07 Karka Sankranti 23:53 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
22.07 Full moon (Purnima) 20:31
22.07 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 20:37, magnitude 0.901
visible after rising: 20:52–22:15, maximum eclipse here 20:52, magnitude 0.871

Periods

8–15.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 18.07 Chaturmasya
27.06 06:08 – 1.07 16:05 Dosha-free Panchaka
24.07 12:17 – 28.07 21:38 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Raktakshi (No. 58, “red-eyed”) — A year of fury: enmity, disease and losses. more

Northern samvatsara: Bhava. Shaka Samvat 1726, Vikram Samvat 1861, Kali Yuga 4905.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:38 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 16:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:38 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	tithi Krishna-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:38	karana Taitila
from 16:05	nakshatra Ashwini
from 16:32	karana Gara
from 18:52	yoga Sukarma
from 03:20 (02.07)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 03:20 (02.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	23:48
Moonset	14:13
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:38	from 16:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:48–16:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:05–03:49 (02.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:48–16:05 Anandadi: Ananda 16:05–03:49 (02.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:08 (27.06)–16:05
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:27–21:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:49–15:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:16
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:56–20:06
Varjyam	04:44–06:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–07:58, 10:59–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 16:05, Ashwini from 16:05; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 05:38, Krishna-navami from 05:38; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:01, Simha 07:58, Kanya 10:59, Tula 13:59, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 16:05) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 16:05) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:48–05:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 05:38–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:48–16:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–16:05+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:05–03:49 (02.07)0 Yoga Sukarma 18:52–03:49 (02.07)−1 Panchaka 03:48–16:05−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:48–05:38−2 Rikta tithi 05:38–03:20 (02.07)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Anandadi: Rakshasa, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:41 (03.07) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:25 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:46 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:03	karana Vishti
from 14:25	nakshatra Bharani
from 15:46	yoga Dhriti
from 00:41 (03.07)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 00:41 (03.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:47
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (14:25–21:16) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:03–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:41–03:50 (03.07) Krakacha Yoga 00:41–03:50 (03.07)

Anandadi: Chara 14:25–03:50 (03.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–14:25

Bhadra in heaven: 14:03–00:41 (03.07); Bhadra Puchha 15:37–16:41; Bhadra Mukha 16:41–18:28
Gandanta (tithi): 00:20–01:02 (03.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:43–09:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:11
Yamaganda	10:22–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam	10:41–12:11, 23:13–00:41 (03.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:49–07:54, 10:55–14:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:49–07:54, 10:55–14:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:49–07:54, 10:55–14:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:49–07:54, 10:55–14:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:25, Bharani from 14:25; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:54, Kanya 10:55, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:25) — joy; Bharani (from 14:25) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–14:25+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:49–15:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 14:25–03:50 (03.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:25–03:50 (03.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:03–00:41 (03.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–14:25

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:46 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:25 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:15	karana Balava
from 12:24	yoga Shula
from 12:25	nakshatra Krittika
from 21:46	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 21:46	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	00:04
Moonset	17:23
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:50–12:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:25–21:15) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 00:41–21:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:51–07:20 (04.07)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:25–03:51 (04.07) Tripushkar Yoga 21:46–03:51 (04.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–21:46

Anandadi: Musala 03:50–12:25 Anandadi: Gada 12:25–03:51 (04.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:01–09:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 23:53–00:20 (04.07)
Varjyam	23:18–00:45 (04.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–07:50, 10:51–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:25, Krittika from 12:25; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 04:53, Simha 07:50, Kanya 10:51, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:25) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:25) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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 = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:25–03:51 (04.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:50–12:240 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–21:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 21:46–03:51 (04.07)0 Yoga Shula 12:24–14:06−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:50–12:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–12:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 08:52
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:41 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:12 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 08:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	karana Taitila
from 08:52	yoga Ganda
from 10:12	nakshatra Rohini
from 18:41	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 18:41	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	00:28
Moonset	18:54
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:12	from 18:41

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 (03:51–10:12) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:12–21:15) 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, 21:15–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–10:12 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–18:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:41–03:52 (05.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:51–10:12 Anandadi: Shubha 10:12–03:52 (05.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:01–09:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:43
Yamaganda	06:01–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Varjyam	00:40–02:07 (05.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:47–16:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:47–16:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:47–16:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:47–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:12, Rohini from 10:12; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 18:41, Krishna-trayodashi from 18:41; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:49, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:47, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:12) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:12) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

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 08:52

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–18:41+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:51–10:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–10:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:12–03:52 (05.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:41–03:52 (05.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 08:52–10:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:34 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:54 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:15 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:07	karana Vanija
from 05:15	yoga Vriddhi
from 07:54	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 15:34	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 15:34	karana Vishti
from 01:40 (06.07)	yoga Dhruva
from 02:02 (06.07)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	01:07
Moonset	20:09
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:54	from 15:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:52–07:54) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:54–21:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:34–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 15:34–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:20–00:47 (06.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:34–03:53 (06.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–07:54 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:54–03:53 (06.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:34–02:02 (06.07); Bhadra Mukha 15:34–17:19; Bhadra Puchha 01:01–02:04 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:00–06:27, 21:41–23:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:53
Yamaganda	03:52–06:02
Gulika Kalam	08:12–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:49, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	12:58–14:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–15:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:52–15:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–15:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–07:42, 10:43–15:34

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:54, Mrigashirsha from 07:54; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:34, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:34; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:45, Simha 07:42, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:54) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 15:34–21:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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: Utpata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–07:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:15–01:40 (06.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:34–03:53 (06.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:34–02:02 (06.07)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:34–03:53 (06.07)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–07:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:33 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 05:39 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:14 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:33 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:39	nakshatra Ardra
from 12:33	tithi Amavasya
from 12:33	karana Chatushpada
from 22:14	yoga Vyaghata
from 23:08	karana Naga
from 03:37 (07.07)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	02:06
Moonset	21:01
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:39	from 12:33

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, Mrigashirsha (03:53–05:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 03:53–12:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 12:33–21:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:53–12:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:37–03:54 (07.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–05:39 Anandadi: Padma 05:39–03:37 (07.07) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:37–03:54 (07.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:28–19:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:33
Yamaganda	16:53–19:03
Gulika Kalam	06:03–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:30, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	13:21–14:48

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 05:39, Ardra from 05:39; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:33, Amavasya from 12:33; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:38, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 05:39) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 05:39) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:53–12:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 12:33–21:13: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:39–03:37 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–05:39+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:53–22:14+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:39–03:37 (07.07)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:53–12:33

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Jyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 09:48 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:57 (08.07) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:03 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:48	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 09:48	karana Kimstughna
from 19:03	yoga Harshana
from 20:34	karana Bava
from 01:57 (08.07)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	03:26
Moonset	21:34
Day length	17 h 18 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	09:48

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:48

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 (03:54–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 03:54–09:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 09:48–20:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:33 (06.07)–09:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:33 (06.07)–09:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:54–01:57 (08.07) Anandadi: Mitra 01:57–03:55 (08.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:27–10:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:43–01:12 (08.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:23
Yamaganda	14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:54–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:54–05:03, 05:03–06:12
Varjyam	14:47–16:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:36–16:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:36–16:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:36–16:37
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Amavasya until 09:48, Shukla-pratipat from 09:48; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:34, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:25

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

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

Amavasya 03:54–09:48: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:54–01:57 (08.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–01:57 (08.07)0 Yoga Harshana 19:03–03:55 (08.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 03:54–09:48

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 03:54

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 16:16
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Chandra Darshan · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:27 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 00:45 (09.07) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:16 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:27 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 07:27	karana Balava
from 16:16	yoga Vajra
from 18:27	karana Kaulava
from 00:45 (09.07)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	04:58
Moonset	21:55
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:27

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 (03:55–21:12) is good for sowing.

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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, 21:12–21:55
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:12–21:55

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 09:48 (07.07)–07:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:55–07:27
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:59–13:08

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:55–00:45 (09.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–00:45 (09.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–07:27

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:55–00:45 (09.07) Anandadi: Vajra 00:45–03:56 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:40–20:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:02–21:12
Yamaganda	12:33–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:52–19:02
Dur Muhurta	18:53–20:02
Varjyam	09:33–11:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:55–07:31, 10:32–16:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:32–19:21

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:27, Shukla-dvitya from 07:27; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:33, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 16:16

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:55–00:45 (09.07)+2 Pushya 03:55–00:45 (09.07)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:55–00:45 (09.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:55–16:16+1 Auspicious tithi 07:27–03:56 (09.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–07:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 16:16–17:21

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 03:55

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 05:36
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:36 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 00:11 (10.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:56 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:36	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 05:36	karana Taitila
from 13:56	yoga Siddhi
from 16:55	karana Gara
from 00:11 (10.07)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	06:30
Moonset	22:09
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:36

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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 07:27 (08.07)–05:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:11–03:58 (10.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–05:36

Anandadi: Saumya 03:56–00:11 (10.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:11–03:58 (10.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:16–06:08 (10.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:37–00:11 (10.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:15
Yamaganda	10:24–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	13:15–14:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 05:36, Shukla-tritya from 05:36; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:30, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 05:36

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:56–00:11 (10.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–05:36+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:56–03:58 (10.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–05:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–00:11 (10.07)

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 03:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:24 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:17 (11.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 12:08 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:24 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:24	tithi Shukla-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:24	karana Vanija
from 12:08	yoga Vyatipata
from 16:03	karana Vishti
from 00:17 (11.07)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 03:54 (11.07)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 03:54 (11.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	07:59
Moonset	22:19
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:24

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, Magha (03:58–21:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:03–21:10: 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), 10:50–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–04:24 Ravi Yoga 03:58–00:17 (11.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–03:59 (11.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:58–00:17 (11.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:17–03:59 (11.07)

Bhadra on earth: 16:03–03:54 (11.07); Bhadra Mukha 16:09–18:06; Bhadra Puchha 02:43–03:54 (11.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:16 (09.07)–06:08
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:52–23:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:01
Yamaganda	08:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 23:53–00:21 (11.07)
Varjyam	12:14–13:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–04:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:58–04:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:58–04:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–04:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 04:24, Shukla-chaturti from 04:24; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:26, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:24–21:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 16:03–21:10: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 12:08–21:10: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:58–12:08+2 Ravi Yoga 03:58–00:17 (11.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–04:240 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–04:24−1 Bhadra on earth 16:03–03:54 (11.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:58–00:17 (11.07)−1 Gandanta 03:58–06:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–00:17 (11.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:24–03:54 (11.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vyatipata 12:08–03:59 (11.07)

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 03:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Tryahasparsha, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:08 (12.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:07 (12.07) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:55 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:55	yoga Variyana
from 15:55	karana Balava
from 01:07 (12.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	09:22
Moonset	22:28
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:59–21:09) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:07–04:00 (12.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:59–01:07 (12.07) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:07–04:00 (12.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:43–04:33 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:29–20:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:42
Yamaganda	06:08–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	08:34–10:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:55–21:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:55–21:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:55–21:09
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:22, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 03:59–10:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:59–01:07 (12.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Yoga Variyana 10:55–04:00 (12.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–01:07 (12.07)−1 Vyatipata 03:59–10:55−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 04:33; auspicious time — until 10:16
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:08 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:38 (13.07) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:16 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:08 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:08	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 04:08	karana Kaulava
from 10:16	yoga Parigha
from 16:31	karana Taitila
from 02:38 (13.07)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	10:42
Moonset	22:35
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:00–21:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 04:08–04:01 (13.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–04:08 Ravi Yoga 04:00–02:38 (13.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:00–02:38 (13.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–04:01 (13.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:00–02:38 (13.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:38–04:01 (13.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:43–04:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:59–20:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:51
Yamaganda	04:00–06:09
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:51, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam	08:46–10:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:08–21:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:08–21:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:08–21:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:00–07:15, 10:16–19:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 04:08, Shukla-shashti from 04:08; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:18, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:16, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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 = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 04:33

Auspicious time ends by 10:16

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:00–02:38 (13.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:00–02:38 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–02:38 (13.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:00–10:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–04:080 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:00–02:38 (13.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–04:01 (13.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–04:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 10:16–22:13−1 Gandanta 04:00–04:33

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 04:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:04 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 04:46 (14.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 10:11 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:04 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:04	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 05:04	karana Gara
from 10:11	yoga Shiva
from 17:46	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	11:59
Moonset	22:43
Day length	17 h 05 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	23:53 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:01–21:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Cancer — the beginning of Dakshinayana, the Sun’s southward course and the “night of the gods”. Holy bath, charity and ancestor rites are favourable.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 11:53–21:06
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–05:04

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:04–04:03 (14.07) Krakacha Yoga 05:04–04:03 (14.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–04:03 (14.07)

Anandadi: Amrita all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:14–23:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:34
Yamaganda	16:50–18:58
Gulika Kalam	06:10–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:35, 13:08–14:16
Varjyam	11:47–13:31

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–07:11, 10:12–19:01

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-shashti until 05:04, Shukla-saptami from 05:04; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:11, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:12, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:59

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

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

Sankranti at 23:53 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:04–04:03 (14.07)+1 Yoga Shiva 10:11–04:03 (14.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–05:04−1 Sankranti day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:04–04:03 (14.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–04:03 (14.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:04–04:03 (14.07)

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 04:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:37 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 04:46 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:46	nakshatra Chitra
from 06:37	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 06:37	karana Vishti
from 10:32	yoga Siddha
from 19:34	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	13:16
Moonset	22:52
Day length	17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:46	from 06:37

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, Hasta (04:03–04:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:46–21:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:37–19:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:46–06:37

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:03–04:46 Yamaghanta 04:03–04:46 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–06:37

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:03–04:46 Anandadi: Kana 04:46–04:04 (15.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:37–19:34; Bhadra Puchha 08:34–09:52; Bhadra Mukha 09:52–12:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:16–02:02 (15.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–10:26
Yamaganda	14:42–16:50
Gulika Kalam	04:03–06:11
Dur Muhurta	04:03–05:11, 05:11–06:19
Varjyam	13:37–15:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–06:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:03–06:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:03–06:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–07:07, 10:08–18:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 04:46, Chitra from 04:46; tithi Shukla-saptami until 06:37, Shukla-ashtami from 06:37; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:10, Simha 07:07, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:08, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 04:46) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 04:46) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:37–21:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Siddha 10:32–04:04 (15.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–04:46+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–06:370 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:46–06:370 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:03–04:460 Yamaghanta 04:03–04:460 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–06:37−1 Ashtami 06:37–04:04 (15.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:37–19:34−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:46–04:04 (15.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 07:21
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:37 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 07:21 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 11:13 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	nakshatra Swati
from 08:37	tithi Shukla-navami
from 08:37	karana Balava
from 11:13	yoga Sadhya
from 21:45	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	14:33
Moonset	23:04
Day length	16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:21	from 08:37

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

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:37 (14.07)–08:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:21–04:06 (16.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:04–07:21 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:21–04:06 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:22–02:09 (16.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:57–21:04
Yamaganda	12:34–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:57
Dur Muhurta	18:48–19:56
Varjyam	13:37–15:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–07:03, 10:04–18:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 07:21, Swati from 07:21; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 08:37, Shukla-navami from 08:37; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:06, Simha 07:03, Kanya 10:04, Tula 13:04, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 07:21) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 07:21) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:04–08:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 08:37–21:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:21

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:04–11:13+2 Ravi Yoga 07:21–04:06 (16.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–07:210 Anandadi: Padma 04:04–07:21−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:21–04:06 (16.07)−1 Rikta tithi 08:37–04:06 (16.07)

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 04:04

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 10:54
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:54 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 10:13 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 12:06 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:13	nakshatra Vishakha
from 10:54	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 10:54	karana Taitila
from 12:06	yoga Shubha
from 00:05 (17.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	15:50
Moonset	23:19
Day length	16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:13	from 10:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:06–10:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (10:13–21:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Yamaghanta 10:13–04:07 (17.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:06–10:13 Anandadi: Mitra 10:13–04:07 (17.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:16–05:03 (17.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:13–08:20
Yamaganda	10:27–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:16, 16:32–17:39
Varjyam	16:30–18:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:54–21:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:54–21:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:54–21:03
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 10:13, Vishakha from 10:13; tithi Shukla-navami until 10:54, Shukla-dashami from 10:54; lagna Karka 04:06, Simha 06:59, Kanya 10:00, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 10:13) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 10:13) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 04:06–10:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:54

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Shubha 12:06–04:07 (17.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:06–10:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–10:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:54–04:07 (17.07)0 Yamaghanta 10:13–04:07 (17.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:06–10:54

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:15 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 13:08 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:02	yoga Shukla
from 13:08	nakshatra Anuradha
from 13:15	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 13:15	karana Vanija
from 02:24 (18.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	17:05
Moonset	23:41
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:08	from 13:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:07–13:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (13:08–21:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:07–13:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:15–04:09 (18.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:07–13:08 Anandadi: Vajra 13:08–04:09 (18.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:24–15:29 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:37–08:55 (18.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:55–11:07 (18.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:49–13:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:16
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:16–05:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:55
Yamaganda	08:21–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 23:52–00:21 (18.07)
Varjyam	17:36–19:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–06:55, 09:56–15:58, 20:43–21:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:07–06:55, 09:56–15:58, 20:43–21:01
Cutting fingernails	average 04:07–06:55, 09:56–13:15
Cutting toenails	average 04:07–06:55, 09:56–15:58, 20:43–21:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:07–06:55, 09:56–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 13:08, Anuradha from 13:08; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:15, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:15; lagna Karka 04:07, Simha 06:55, Kanya 09:56, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 13:08) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 13:08) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:07–13:02+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:07–13:08+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–13:150 Auspicious nakshatra 13:08–04:09 (18.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:15–04:09 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 13:08–04:09 (18.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:07–13:15

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:29; auspicious time — until 15:56
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:29 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 15:56 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 13:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:52	yoga Brahma
from 15:29	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 15:29	karana Bava
from 15:56	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	18:16
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:29	from 15:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:09–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (15:56–21:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:09–15:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

Vishnu enters his four-month sleep on the serpent Shesha — Chaturmasya begins. Weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras are not held until Devutthana Ekadashi; vows are taken and sadhana is intensified.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:15 (17.07)–15:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:10–07:32 (19.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–15:56 Ravi Yoga 04:09–15:56 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–15:56 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:29–04:10 (19.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:09–15:56 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:56–04:10 (19.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:24–15:29; Bhadra Puchha 07:37–08:55; Bhadra Mukha 08:55–11:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:20–06:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:41
Yamaganda	06:15–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Varjyam	22:08–23:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:09–15:54, 20:39–21:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:09–15:54, 20:39–21:00
Cutting fingernails	average 04:09–06:51, 09:52–15:54, 20:39–21:00
Cutting toenails	average 04:09–15:54, 20:39–21:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:09–06:51, 09:52–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 15:56, Jyestha from 15:56; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:29, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:29; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:52, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 15:56) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 15:56) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:29

Auspicious time ends by 15:56

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–15:56+2 Ravi Yoga 04:09–15:56+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:09–15:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–15:56+1 Yoga Shukla 04:09–13:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–15:29+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:29–04:10 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:56–04:10 (19.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:56–04:10 (19.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:09–15:29

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 04:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:24 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 18:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 14:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:29 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:29	karana Balava
from 14:28	yoga Indra
from 17:24	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:24	karana Kaulava
from 18:28	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	19:15
Moonset	00:14
Day length	16 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:24

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, Jyestha (04:10–18:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (18:28–20:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:59–22:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:10–18:28 Anandadi: Dhumra 18:28–04:12 (20.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:52–01:02 (20.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:44–10:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:47
Yamaganda	04:10–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:22–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:54, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:10–06:47, 09:48–15:50, 17:24–20:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:10–06:47, 09:48–15:50, 17:24–20:59
Cutting fingernails	average 04:10–06:47, 09:48–15:50, 20:35–20:59
Cutting toenails	average 04:10–06:47, 09:48–15:50, 17:24–20:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–06:47, 09:48–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 18:28, Mula from 18:28; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 17:24, Shukla-triodashi from 17:24; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 18:28) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 18:28) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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 = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:10–14:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:24–04:12 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:10–18:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–18:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 14:47
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:56 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 14:47 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:13	karana Taitila
from 14:47	yoga Vaidhriti
from 18:56	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 18:56	karana Gara
from 20:35	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	20:00
Moonset	01:02
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:56	from 20:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:12–20:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (20:35–20:57) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 18:56–20:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:35–04:14 (21.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:12–20:35 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:35–04:14 (21.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:12
Pradosha	20:57–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:37–15:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:35
Yamaganda	16:46–18:51
Gulika Kalam	06:18–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:40, 13:08–14:15
Varjyam	18:51–20:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–14:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:12–14:47
Cutting fingernails	average 04:12–06:43, 09:45–14:47
Cutting toenails	average 04:12–14:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:12–18:56, 20:31–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 20:35, Purva-Ashadha from 20:35; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 18:56, Shukla-chaturdashi from 18:56; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:43, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:34, Makara 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 20:35) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 20:35) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 18:56–20:57: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 14:47–20:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:47

+2 Yoga Indra 04:12–14:47+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:12–20:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–18:560 Ravi Yoga 20:35–04:14 (21.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 18:56–04:14 (21.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:12–20:35−1 Vaidhriti 14:47–04:14 (21.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 22:15 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:43 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:31 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:31	karana Vanija
from 14:43	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:59	tithi Purnima
from 19:59	karana Vishti
from 22:15	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	20:31
Moonset	02:06
Day length	16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:59

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, Purva-Ashadha (04:14–20:56) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:59–20:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:14–19:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–19:59 Ravi Yoga 04:14–22:15

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:59–04:15 (22.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:14–22:15 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:15–04:15 (22.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:59–04:35 (22.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:57–05:11 (22.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:07–18:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:29
Yamaganda	14:40–16:45
Gulika Kalam	04:14–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:14–05:20, 05:20–06:27
Varjyam	06:51–08:33

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:14–06:39, 09:41–18:30, 20:27–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 19:59, Purnima from 19:59; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:39, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:30, Makara 20:27

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:14–19:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 19:59–20:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 04:14–14:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:14–22:15+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–19:59+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:14–22:150 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:59–04:15 (22.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:59–04:15 (22.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–22:15−2 Rikta tithi 04:14–19:59−3 Vaidhriti 04:14–14:43

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, partial (visible after rising)

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:31 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:25 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:16 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:19	karana Bava
from 14:16	yoga Priti
from 20:31	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 20:31	karana Balava
from 23:25	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	20:52
Moonset	03:23
Day length	16 h 38 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	20:31
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 20:37, magnitude 0.901
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 17:50 Partial eclipse begins 18:59 Partial eclipse ends 22:15 Penumbral eclipse ends 23:25
Visibility	visible after rising: 20:52–22:15, maximum eclipse here 20:52, magnitude 0.871
Sutak	09:59–22:15

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:15–20:54) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:15–08:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Veda Vyasa and spiritual teachers

The day of honouring spiritual teachers and Veda Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas, the Puranas and the Mahabharata. Guru Puja is performed, gifts are offered to teachers and the study of sacred texts is begun.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:15–20:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Ashadha — Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima), the day of honouring teachers.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:59 (21.07)–20:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–23:25

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:31–23:25 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:31–04:17 (23.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:15–17:10 Anandadi: Musala 17:10–01:05 (23.07) Anandadi: Gada 01:05–04:17 (23.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:59 (21.07)–08:19; Bhadra Puchha 03:57–05:11; Bhadra Mukha 05:11–07:14
Gandanta (tithi): 20:07–20:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:42–18:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:49–20:54
Yamaganda	12:35–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:49
Dur Muhurta	18:41–19:47
Varjyam	06:38–08:19, 03:32–05:11 (23.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:15–06:35, 09:37–18:26, 20:24–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Purnima until 20:31, Krishna-pratipat from 20:31; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:35, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (09:59–20:54).
Purnima 04:15–20:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +2

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–23:25+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:15–17:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–23:250 Yoga Priti 14:16–04:17 (23.07)0 Auspicious tithi 20:31–04:17 (23.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:31–23:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:31–04:17 (23.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 17:10–01:05 (23.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:15–08:19−3 Eclipse

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 04:15

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:35 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 00:07 (24.07) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 13:26 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	karana Kaulava
from 13:26	yoga Ayushman
from 20:35	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 20:35	karana Taitila
from 00:07 (24.07)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	21:07
Moonset	04:47
Day length	16 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:17–20:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:17–00:07 (24.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:07–04:19 (24.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:35–04:19 (24.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:17–00:07 (24.07) Anandadi: Shubha 00:07–04:19 (24.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:52–21:07
Pradosha	20:52–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:25–15:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:21–08:26
Yamaganda	10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:44
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:14, 16:27–17:33
Varjyam	03:32–05:11, 04:09–05:46 (24.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:17–06:32, 09:33–18:22, 20:20–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 20:35, Krishna-dvitya from 20:35; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:17–00:07 (24.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:17–00:07 (24.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–00:07 (24.07)+1 Yoga Priti 04:17–13:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–20:350 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:35–04:19 (24.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse nearby

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 04:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:10 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:21 (25.07) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:13 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	karana Gara
from 12:13	yoga Saubhagya
from 20:10	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 20:10	karana Vanija
from 00:21 (25.07)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	21:18
Moonset	06:13
Day length	16 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:10

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:19–20:10 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:10–04:20 (25.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:19–00:21 (25.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:21–04:20 (25.07)

Agni Panchaka: 12:17–21:38 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:51–15:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:43–18:47
Yamaganda	08:27–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:43, 23:51–00:21 (25.07)
Varjyam	04:09–05:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–06:28, 09:29–15:30, 20:10–20:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:19–06:28, 09:29–15:30, 20:10–20:51
Cutting fingernails	average 04:19–06:28, 09:29–15:30, 20:16–20:51
Cutting toenails	average 04:19–06:28, 09:29–15:30, 20:10–20:51
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 20:10, Krishna-tritya from 20:10; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–00:21 (25.07)+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:19–12:13+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–20:100 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:19–20:100 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:10–04:20 (25.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 12:17–04:20 (25.07)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:19–00:21 (25.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:20 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:11 (26.07) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:39 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:48 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:48	karana Vishti
from 10:39	yoga Shobhana
from 19:20	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 19:20	karana Bava
from 00:11 (26.07)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	21:28
Moonset	07:38
Day length	16 h 28 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

task	at sunrise	from 19:20

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 (04:20–20:49) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:48–19:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · 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, 21:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–19:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–19:20

Anandadi: Manasa 04:20–00:11 (26.07) Anandadi: Padma 00:11–04:22 (26.07)

Bhadra on earth: 07:48–19:20; Bhadra Puchha 15:17–16:26; Bhadra Mukha 16:26–18:22
Agni Panchaka: 12:17 (24.07)–21:38 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:02–18:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:38
Yamaganda	06:24–08:27
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	07:30–09:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:20–06:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:20–06:24
Cutting fingernails	average 04:20–07:48
Cutting toenails	good 04:20–06:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:20–06:24, 09:25–18:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 19:20, Krishna-chaturti from 19:20; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 19:20–20:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 07:48–19:20: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:20–00:11 (26.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–00:11 (26.07)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:20–10:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:20–19:200 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 19:20–04:22 (26.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–19:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–19:20−3 Bhadra on earth 07:48–19:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:07 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:38 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:46 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:46 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:46	karana Balava
from 08:46	yoga Atiganda
from 18:07	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 18:07	karana Kaulava
from 23:38	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	21:37
Moonset	09:04
Day length	16 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:22–20:47) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:07–04:24 (27.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–18:07

Anandadi: Chhatra 23:38–04:24 (27.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:22–23:38

Agni Panchaka: 12:17 (24.07)–21:38 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:47–21:03
Pradosha	20:47–22:19
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:49–17:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–16:41
Yamaganda	04:22–06:25
Gulika Kalam	08:28–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:50–10:56, 16:25–17:30
Varjyam	06:26–08:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:07–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:07–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:07–20:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:22–06:20, 09:21–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 18:07, Krishna-panchami from 18:07; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:21, Vrischika 15:22, Dhanu 18:10, Makara 20:08

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:22–18:07: 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 = −5

+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:22–08:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:07–04:24 (27.07)0 Auspicious tithi 18:07–04:24 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 08:46–10:57−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:22–23:38−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–23:38−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–18:07−2 Rikta tithi 04:22–18:07

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:34
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:34 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:47 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 06:36 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:23 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:23	karana Taitila
from 06:36	yoga Sukarma
from 16:34	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:34	karana Gara
from 22:47	nakshatra Revati
from 03:41 (28.07)	karana Vanija
from 04:10 (28.07)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	21:46
Moonset	10:30
Day length	16 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:24–20:46) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:34–04:26 (28.07) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:47–04:26 (28.07) Ravi Yoga 22:47–04:26 (28.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:47–04:26 (28.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:24–22:47 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 22:47–04:26 (28.07)

Agni Panchaka: 12:17 (24.07)–21:38 (28.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:12–16:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:09–19:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:35
Yamaganda	16:40–18:43
Gulika Kalam	06:26–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:46, 13:07–14:13
Varjyam	08:54–10:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:24–06:16, 09:17–15:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:24–06:16, 09:17–15:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:24–06:16, 09:17–15:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:24–06:16, 09:17–18:06, 20:04–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:34, Krishna-shashti from 16:34; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:16, Kanya 09:17, Tula 12:17, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:34

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:24–22:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–22:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–16:34+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:36–04:10 (28.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:34–04:26 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:34–04:26 (28.07)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:44 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 01:32 (29.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:44	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:44	karana Vishti
from 21:38	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:32 (29.07)	yoga Shula
from 01:43 (29.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	21:56
Moonset	11:58
Day length	16 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:44

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 (04:26–20:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:44–20:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:26–21:38

Krakacha Yoga 04:26–14:44 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–21:38 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:44–04:27 (29.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:26–21:38 Anandadi: Saumya 21:38–04:27 (29.07)

Bhadra on earth: 14:44–21:38; Bhadra Puchha 19:07–20:13; Bhadra Mukha 20:13–22:02
Bhadra in heaven: 21:38–01:43 (29.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:13–22:02
Agni Panchaka: 12:17 (24.07)–21:38
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:57–03:19 (29.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:21–20:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:30–10:32
Yamaganda	14:37–16:39
Gulika Kalam	04:26–06:28
Dur Muhurta	04:26–05:31, 05:31–06:36
Varjyam	10:12–11:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–06:12, 09:13–14:44

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, shaving	average 04:26–06:12, 09:13–14:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:26–06:12, 09:13–14:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:26–06:12, 09:13–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:44, Krishna-saptami from 14:44; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:12, Kanya 09:13, Tula 12:13, Vrischika 15:15, Dhanu 18:02, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 14:44–20:44: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:26–21:38+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:26–21:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–21:38+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:26–01:32 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–21:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:44–04:27 (29.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:26–21:38−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:26–14:44−1 Bhadra on earth 14:44–21:38−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:26–14:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:40 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:17 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:43 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:40	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:40	karana Balava
from 20:17	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:43	yoga Ganda
from 23:33	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	22:11
Moonset	13:30
Day length	16 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:40	from 20:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (20:17–20:42) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:42–22:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–20:17

Samvartaka Yoga 04:27–12:40 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:17–04:29 (30.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:27–20:17 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:17–04:29 (30.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:30–15:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:40–20:42
Yamaganda	12:35–14:36
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:40
Dur Muhurta	18:32–19:37
Varjyam	16:31–18:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:27–12:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:27–12:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:27–12:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:27–17:58, 19:56–20:17

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 20:17, Bharani from 20:17; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:40, Krishna-ashtami from 12:40; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:08, Kanya 09:09, Tula 12:09, Vrischika 15:11, Dhanu 17:58, Makara 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 20:17) — joy; Bharani (from 20:17) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 12:40–20:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–20:17+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:27–20:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–20:170 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:17–04:29 (30.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:17–04:29 (30.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:17–04:29 (30.07)0 Ashtami 12:40–04:29 (30.07)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:27–12:40

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 04:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:24 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:46 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:46 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:24	tithi Krishna-navami
from 10:24	karana Taitila
from 18:46	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:46	yoga Vriddhi
from 21:13	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	22:31
Moonset	15:03
Day length	16 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:24	from 18:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:29–18:46) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (18:46–20:40) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:46–04:31 (31.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:29–18:46 Anandadi: Sthira 18:46–04:31 (31.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:56
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:16–15:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:30–08:32
Yamaganda	10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:37
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:12, 16:21–17:26
Varjyam	05:17–06:46

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:29–06:04, 09:05–17:54, 19:52–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 18:46, Krittika from 18:46; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 10:24, Krishna-navami from 10:24; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:04, Kanya 09:05, Tula 12:05, Vrischika 15:07, Dhanu 17:54, Makara 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 18:46) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 18:46) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:29–10:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 10:24–20:40: 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 Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:29–18:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 19:46–04:31 (31.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:46–04:31 (31.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–18:46−1 Rikta tithi 10:24–04:31 (31.07)

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 04:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1726 · Vikram 1861 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:01 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:08 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:44 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:01	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 08:01	karana Vanija
from 16:44	yoga Dhruva
from 17:08	nakshatra Rohini
from 18:47	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	23:02
Moonset	16:35
Day length	16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:01	from 17:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:31–17:08) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:08–20:38) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:47–20:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–17:08

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:31–08:01 Krakacha Yoga 08:01–04:33 (01.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 17:08–04:33 (01.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:31–17:08

Bhadra in heaven: 18:47–05:33 (01.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:24–21:28; Bhadra Mukha 21:28–23:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:54–16:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–18:37
Yamaganda	08:33–10:34
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 23:48–00:20 (01.08)
Varjyam	05:57–07:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:48–20:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 19:48–20:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:48–20:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:01–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:08, Rohini from 17:08; tithi Krishna-navami until 08:01, Krishna-dashami from 08:01; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:00, Kanya 09:01, Tula 12:01, Vrischika 15:03, Dhanu 17:50, Makara 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 17:08) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:08) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 04:31–08:01: 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 Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–17:08+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:31–16:440 Anandadi: Matanga 17:08–04:33 (01.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:08–04:33 (01.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:31–08:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:47–04:33 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:31–17:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:31–08:01−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:01–04:33 (01.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

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.

Raktakshi (No. 58 of 60, “red-eyed”) — A year of fury: enmity, disease and losses.
Northern samvatsara: Bhava (No. 8)
Shaka Samvat 1726 · Vikram Samvat 1861 · Kali Yuga 4905
Next year — Krodhana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.1805
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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.

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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.

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable 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).

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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

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.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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: 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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi
−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-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.

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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

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

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−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.

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

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

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)

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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-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.

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

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.

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign 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.

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

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

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.

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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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-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.

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

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

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.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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.

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Anandadi: 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 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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−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.

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

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

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)

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.

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.

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)

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

Lunar eclipse, partial
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.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s 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 completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The eclipse is already under way when the luminary rises: the beginning is not visible, only the part after rising is.

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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.

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)

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-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.

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

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 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-tritya
any undertakings

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings