Panchanga Calendar

July 1817

SamvatsaraIshvara (11)MonthAshadha → Adhika Shravana from 15.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 15.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 15.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1817 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 14.07), Adhika Shravana (from 15.07). Adhika Shravana — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shra3Angaraki Chaturthi

2Dhan4

3Shat5after 20:43

4PBh6

5UBh7

6Rev8Kalashtami

7Ashw9Shravana Somvar

8Ashw9

9Bhar10

10Krit11Kamika Ekadashi

11Roh12Pradosha

12Mrig13Masik Shivaratri

13Ard14

14Pun30Somvati Amavasya

15Push1Chandra Darshan

16Ashl2

17Mag3Vinayaka Chaturthi

18PPh4after 17:58

19UPh5Skanda Shashti

20Has6

21Chit8Masik Durgashtami

22Swa9

23Vish10after 11:40

24Anu11until 08:20

25Jye12Pradosha

26Mul13

27PAsh14Purnima Vrat

28UAsh15after 06:52

29Shra1

30Dhan2

31Shat3Sankashti

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (15)

SankashtiKalashtamiShravana SomvarAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

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

23.07 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati after 11:40
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
24.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga until 08:20
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
28.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:52
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

1.07 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)
6.07 Sun Kalashtami
7.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
10.07 Thu Kamika Ekadashi
11.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat
12.07 Sat Masik Shivaratri
14.07 Mon Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
14.07 Mon Somvati Amavasya
14.07 Mon Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
14.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
15.07 Tue Chandra Darshan
17.07 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
19.07 Sat Skanda Shashti
21.07 Mon Masik Durgashtami
21.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
24.07 Thu Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
25.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat
27.07 Sun Purnima Vrat
28.07 Mon Adhika Purnima
28.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
31.07 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

Special muhurta yogas

6.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:30–03:54 (07.07)
8.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:55–06:34
8.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–06:34
9.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:39–03:57 (10.07)
14.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:04 (15.07)
15.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:25–04:06 (16.07)
20.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–15:48
20.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–15:48
20.07 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 15:48–04:04 (21.07)
23.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:40–04:18 (24.07)
23.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:40–04:18 (24.07)
24.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–10:11
27.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:11–04:25 (28.07)
28.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–04:27 (29.07)
29.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 10:22–04:29 (30.07)

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

7.07 Mon — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi, Gandanta
8.07 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.07 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Utpata
11.07 Fri — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
13.07 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
14.07 Mon — Amavasya, Sankranti day, Anandadi: Dhumra
17.07 Thu — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.07 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
20.07 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Samvartaka Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
21.07 Mon — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Mudgara
25.07 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
26.07 Sat — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
29.07 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
31.07 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth

Sky this month

14.07 New moon (Amavasya) 13:22
14.07 Karka Sankranti 07:53 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
28.07 Full moon (Purnima) 11:28
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
from 15.07 Adhika Masa
2.07 07:36 – 7.07 03:30 Dosha-free Panchaka
29.07 16:48 – 3.08 11:31 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Ishvara (No. 11, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance. more

Northern samvatsara: Sarvajit. Shaka Samvat 1739, Vikram Samvat 1874, Kali Yuga 4918.

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

Adhika Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:01 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:36 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:49 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:32	karana Vishti
from 19:36	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 21:01	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 21:01	karana Bava
from 22:49	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	23:30
Moonset	05:59
Day length	17 h 28 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 19:36	from 21:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:48–19:36) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:32–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–21:01

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:48–19:36 Anandadi: Utpata 19:36–03:49 (02.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:32–21:01; Bhadra Puchha 17:02–18:10; Bhadra Mukha 18:10–20:04

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	09:25–10:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:10–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:28, 23:53–00:20 (02.07)
Varjyam	23:38–01:14 (02.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–21:01

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 03:48–21:01
Cutting fingernails	average 03:48–08:00, 11:01–17:02
Cutting toenails	average 03:48–21:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 19:36, Dhanishtha from 19:36; tithi Krishna-tritya until 21:01, Krishna-chaturti from 21:01; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:03, Simha 08:00, Kanya 11:01, Tula 14:01, Vrischika 17:02, Dhanu 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 19:36) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 19:36) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 21:01–21:16: 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

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 03:48–19:36+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–21:010 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–21:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 21:01–03:49 (02.07)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:48–19:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:32–21:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:30 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:47 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:40 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:40	karana Balava
from 19:47	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 20:30	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 20:30	karana Kaulava
from 21:27	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	23:46
Moonset	07:26
Day length	17 h 26 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 19:47	from 20:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (19:47–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–19:47

Anandadi: Mitra 03:49–19:47 Anandadi: Manasa 19:47–03:50 (03.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:36–03:30 (07.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:18–10:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:43
Yamaganda	06:00–08:11
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Varjyam	03:16–04:56 (03.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:30–21:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 20:30–21:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 20:30–21:16
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 19:47, Shatabhisha from 19:47; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 20:30, Krishna-panchami from 20:30; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 04:59, Simha 07:56, Kanya 10:57, Tula 13:57, Vrischika 16:58, Dhanu 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 19:47) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 19:47) — 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 03:49–20:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:49–19:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–19:47+1 Yoga Priti 03:49–21:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 20:30–03:50 (03.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 07:36–03:50 (03.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–20:30−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–19:47

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 20:43
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:46 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:43 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:41 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	karana Taitila
from 20:41	yoga Saubhagya
from 20:43	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 20:46	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:46	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	23:57
Moonset	08:51
Day length	17 h 25 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 20:43	from 20:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:50–20:43) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (20:43–21:15) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–20:46

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:46–03:51 (04.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:50–20:43 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:43–03:51 (04.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:36 (02.07)–03:30 (07.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 20:21–21:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:14–14:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:54
Yamaganda	03:50–06:01
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam	03:16–04:56, 03:34–05:16 (04.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–07:52, 10:53–16:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:50–07:52, 10:53–16:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:50–07:52, 10:53–16:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:50–07:52, 10:53–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 20:43, Purva-Bhadra from 20:43; tithi Krishna-panchami until 20:46, Krishna-shashti from 20:46; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 04:55, Simha 07:52, Kanya 10:53, Tula 13:53, Vrischika 16:55, Dhanu 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 20:43) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 20:43) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 20:43

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–20:43+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:50–20:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–20:460 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:43–03:51 (04.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:46–03:51 (04.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:50–20:43−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:23 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:30 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:10	karana Vanija
from 20:30	yoga Shobhana
from 21:46	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:46	karana Vishti
from 22:23	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	none
Moonset	10:12
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:51–21:15) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–21:46 Ravi Yoga 22:23–03:52 (05.07)

Krakacha Yoga 21:46–03:52 (05.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:46–03:52 (05.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:23–03:52 (05.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:51–22:23

Bhadra on earth: 21:46–10:32 (05.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:54–04:11 (05.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:11–06:19 (05.07)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:36 (02.07)–03:30 (07.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
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	13:50–15:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:04
Gulika Kalam	06:01–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:29, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	03:34–05:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–07:48, 10:49–16:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:51–07:48, 10:49–16:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:51–07:48, 10:49–16:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:51–07:48, 10:49–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:51, Simha 07:48, Kanya 10:49, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:51, Dhanu 19:38

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–21:46+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:51–20:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:51–22:23−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–22:23

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:26 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 00:42 (06.07) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:51 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:32 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:32	karana Bava
from 20:51	yoga Atiganda
from 23:26	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 23:26	karana Balava
from 00:42 (06.07)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	00:05
Moonset	11:28
Day length	17 h 22 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:52–21:14) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–10:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:52–00:42 (06.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–23:26 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:42–03:53 (06.07) Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 00:42–03:53 (06.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 00:42–03:53 (06.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:52–00:42 (06.07)

Bhadra on earth: 21:46 (04.07)–10:32; Bhadra Puchha 02:54–04:11; Bhadra Mukha 04:11–06:19
Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:36 (02.07)–03:30 (07.07)

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	19:26–21:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–10:23
Yamaganda	14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:52–06:02
Dur Muhurta	03:52–05:01, 05:01–06:11
Varjyam	08:55–10:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:32–21:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:32–21:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:32–21:14
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:47, Simha 07:44, Kanya 10:45, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:47, Dhanu 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; 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 03:52–10:32: 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 = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:52–00:42 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–00:42 (06.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:52–20:510 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–23:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 20:51–23:20−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:52–00:42 (06.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 03:52–10:32

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:38 (07.07) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 03:30 (07.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:36 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:29	karana Kaulava
from 21:36	yoga Sukarma
from 01:38 (07.07)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 01:38 (07.07)	karana Taitila
from 03:30 (07.07)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	00:13
Moonset	12:43
Day length	17 h 20 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:53–21:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:13–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:30–03:54 (07.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:53–03:30 (07.07) Anandadi: Ananda 03:30–03:54 (07.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:36 (02.07)–03:30 (07.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:46–10:15 (07.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

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	00:49–02:36 (07.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:03–21:13
Yamaganda	12:33–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:03
Dur Muhurta	18:55–20:04
Varjyam	14:06–15:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:53–07:40, 10:41–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:43, Simha 07:40, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:41, Vrischika 16:43, Dhanu 19:30

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:53–21:13: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:53–03:30 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–03:30 (07.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 03:53–01:38 (07.07)−1 Panchaka 03:53–03:30 (07.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:53–01:38 (07.07)

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 03:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:06 (08.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:34 (08.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 22:37 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:51	karana Gara
from 22:37	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	00:20
Moonset	13:57
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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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

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:46 (06.07)–10:15
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:26–00:15 (08.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:04–08:14
Yamaganda	10:23–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam	02:03–03:51 (08.07)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:37, Vrischika 16:39, Dhanu 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 03:54–21:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:54–22:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day−1 Gandanta 03:54–10:15−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:06 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:34 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 23:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:06 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:06	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:06	karana Vanija
from 06:34	nakshatra Bharani
from 17:23	karana Vishti
from 23:42	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	00:28
Moonset	15:12
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:06	from 06:34

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, Bharani (06:34–21:12) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:23–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:55–06:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–06:34

Krakacha Yoga 04:06–03:56 (09.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:55–06:34 Anandadi: Musala 06:34–03:56 (09.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:23–06:38 (09.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:21–20:41; Bhadra Mukha 20:41–22:54
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:02
Yamaganda	08:14–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:31, 23:53–00:20 (09.07)
Varjyam	17:24–19:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–06:34

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 04:06–06:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:06–06:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:55–07:32, 10:33–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 06:34, Bharani from 06:34; tithi Krishna-navami until 04:06, Krishna-dashami from 04:06; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:33, Tula 13:33, Vrischika 16:35, Dhanu 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 06:34) — joy; Bharani (from 06:34) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 03:55–04:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–06:34+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:55–23:42+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:55–06:340 Anandadi: Amrita 03:55–06:340 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:23–03:56 (09.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:34–03:56 (09.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:34–03:56 (09.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:55–04:06−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:06–03:56 (09.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:38 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:39 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:40 (10.07) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 06:38	karana Bava
from 09:39	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:50	karana Balava
from 00:40 (10.07)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	00:38
Moonset	16:28
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:38	from 09:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:56–09:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:39–21:11) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:56–06:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:39–03:57 (10.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:39–03:57 (10.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 09:39–03:57 (10.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:56–09:39

Bhadra in heaven: 17:23 (08.07)–06:38; Bhadra Puchha 19:21–20:41 (08.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:41–22:54 (08.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:11–07:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	04:14–06:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:43
Yamaganda	06:06–08:15
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	23:05–00:52 (10.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–07:28, 10:29–16:31

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 03:56–07:28, 10:29–16:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–07:28, 10:29–16:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:29–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:39, Krittika from 09:39; tithi Krishna-dashami until 06:38, Krishna-ekadashi from 06:38; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:29, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:31, Dhanu 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:39) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:39) — consumption (a wasting disease); 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.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:39–03:57 (10.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:39–03:57 (10.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:39–03:57 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:56–06:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–09:39−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:56–09:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:57 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:31 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:23 (11.07) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:57	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 08:57	karana Kaulava
from 12:31	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:59	karana Taitila
from 01:23 (11.07)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	00:50
Moonset	17:45
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:57	from 12:31

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, Krittika (03:57–12:31) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:31–21:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashadha (Shravana in North India), the first within Chaturmasya. Vishnu is worshipped with tulasi leaves, and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:38 (09.07)–08:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:59–07:25 (11.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 03:57–12:31

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:57–12:31 Anandadi: Utpata 12:31–03:59 (11.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:49–11:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:52
Yamaganda	03:57–06:06
Gulika Kalam	08:16–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:50, 16:35–17:43
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:31–16:27

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 12:31–16:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:31–16:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–07:24, 12:31–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:31, Rohini from 12:31; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:57, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:57; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:27, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:25, Tula 13:26, Vrischika 16:27, Dhanu 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:31) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:31) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

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.
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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:31–03:59 (11.07)0 Chaturmasya−3 Anandadi: Utpata 12:31–03:59 (11.07)−3 Yamaghanta 03:57–12:31

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 03:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:53 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:59 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:43 (12.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:53 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:53	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 10:53	karana Gara
from 14:59	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:40	karana Vanija
from 01:43 (12.07)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	01:08
Moonset	19:02
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:53	from 14:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:59–14:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:59–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:09–22:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–10:53 Yamaghanta 03:59–14:59

Anandadi: Mitra 03:59–14:59 Anandadi: Manasa 14:59–04:00 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:27–13:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:34
Yamaganda	16:51–19:00
Gulika Kalam	06:07–08:16
Dur Muhurta	07:25–08:33, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	06:09–07:55, 21:02–22:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:59–07:20, 10:22–10:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:59–07:20, 10:22–10:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:59–07:20, 10:22–10:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:59–07:20, 10:22–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:59, Mrigashirsha from 14:59; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 10:53, Krishna-trayodashi from 10:53; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:23, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:22, Tula 13:22, Vrischika 16:23, Dhanu 19:10, Makara 21:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.

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).
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

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:59–14:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–14:59+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:59–01:43 (12.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–10:53−3 Yamaghanta 03:59–14:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:18 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:56 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 01:37 (13.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:18	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 12:18	karana Vishti
from 16:56	nakshatra Ardra
from 00:47 (13.07)	karana Shakuni
from 01:37 (13.07)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	01:34
Moonset	20:12
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:18	from 16:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:00–16:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:18–21:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 12:18–21:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 00:21–00:48 (13.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:18–04:01 (13.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:00–16:56 Anandadi: Mudgara 16:56–04:01 (13.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:18–00:47 (13.07); Bhadra Mukha 12:18–14:22; Bhadra Puchha 23:28–00:43 (13.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:25–09:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:17–10:25
Yamaganda	14:42–16:51
Gulika Kalam	04:00–06:08
Dur Muhurta	04:00–05:08, 05:08–06:17
Varjyam	01:48–03:30 (13.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–07:16, 10:18–12:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:00–07:16, 10:18–12:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:00–07:16, 10:18–12:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:00–07:16, 10:18–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:56, Ardra from 16:56; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:18, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:18; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:19, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:18, Tula 13:18, Vrischika 16:19, Dhanu 19:06, Makara 21:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:56) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:56) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 12:18–21:08: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:18–04:01 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–16:56+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:00–01:37 (13.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:56–04:01 (13.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:00–16:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:18–04:01 (13.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:18–00:47 (13.07)

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 04:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:07 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:18 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:04 (14.07) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:07	tithi Amavasya
from 13:07	karana Chatushpada
from 18:18	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 01:04 (14.07)	yoga Harshana
from 01:19 (14.07)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	02:13
Moonset	21:09
Day length	17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:07	from 18:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (18:18–21:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 04:01–13:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 13:07–21:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:01–13:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:18–04:03 (14.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:01–18:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:44–09:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:58–21:07
Yamaganda	12:34–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:50–18:58
Dur Muhurta	18:50–19:58
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:01–07:12, 10:14–18:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 18:18, Punarvasu from 18:18; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:07, Amavasya from 13:07; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:15, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:14, Tula 13:14, Vrischika 16:15, Dhanu 19:02, Makara 21:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 18:18) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 18:18) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:01–13:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 13:07–21:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:18–04:03 (14.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:18–04:03 (14.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 04:01–05:08−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:01–18:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–18:18−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:01–13:07

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Sankranti day
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:22 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 19:07 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:03 (15.07) more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:22	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 13:22	karana Kimstughna
from 19:07	nakshatra Pushya
from 00:03 (15.07)	yoga Vajra
from 01:17 (15.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	03:09
Moonset	21:51
Day length	17 h 02 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	13:22
Karka Sankranti	07:53 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

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 13:22	from 19:07

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, Punarvasu (04:03–19:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (19:07–21:05) is good for sowing.
Naga 04:03–13:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 13:22–21:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:07 (13.07)–13:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 04:03–07:53
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Ashadha — Deep Amavasya in Maharashtra: oil lamps are cleaned and lit; in North India it is Hariyali Amavasya, when trees are planted.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:07 (13.07)–13:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 19:07–04:04 (15.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 19:07–04:04 (15.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:03–19:07

Gandanta (tithi): 12:58–13:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:38–18:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:11–08:18
Yamaganda	10:26–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:50
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:16, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam	06:42–08:22, 03:13–04:50 (15.07)

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 04:03–07:09, 10:10–18:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 19:07, Pushya from 19:07; tithi Amavasya until 13:22, Shukla-pratipat from 13:22; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:11, Simha 07:09, Kanya 10:10, Tula 13:10, Vrischika 16:11, Dhanu 18:59, Makara 20:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 19:07) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 19:07) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 04:03–13:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 07:53 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–19:07+1 Yoga Harshana 04:03–00:03 (15.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:04 (15.07)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 19:07–04:04 (15.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:03–19:07−1 Sankranti day−3 Amavasya 04:03–13:22

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 04:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:04 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:25 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:38 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:04	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 13:04	karana Balava
from 19:25	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 22:38	yoga Siddhi
from 00:44 (16.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	04:22
Moonset	22:19
Day length	17 h 00 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 13:04	from 19:25

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, Pushya (04:04–19:25) 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, 21:04–22:19
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:04–22:19

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:25–04:06 (16.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–13:04

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:04–19:25 Anandadi: Ananda 19:25–04:06 (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	21:04–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:56–14:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:57
Yamaganda	08:19–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:28–08:36, 23:53–00:21 (16.07)
Varjyam	03:13–04:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–07:05, 10:06–19:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:04–07:05, 10:06–19:25
Cutting fingernails	average 04:04–07:05, 10:06–19:25
Cutting toenails	average 04:04–07:05, 10:06–16:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:04–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:25, Ashlesha from 19:25; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 13:04, Shukla-dvitya from 13:04; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:07, Simha 07:05, Kanya 10:06, Tula 13:06, Vrischika 16:07, Dhanu 18:55, Makara 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:25) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:25) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Pushya 04:04–19:25+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:04–19:250 Auspicious tithi 13:04–04:06 (16.07)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:25–04:06 (16.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:25–04:06 (16.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–13:04

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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:18 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:16 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:18 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:18	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 12:18	karana Taitila
from 19:16	nakshatra Magha
from 20:52	yoga Vyatipata
from 23:46	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	05:46
Moonset	22:38
Day length	16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:18	from 19:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (19:16–21:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–12:18 Ravi Yoga 19:16–04:07 (17.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:18–04:07 (17.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:18–04:07 (17.07)

Anandadi: Chara 19:16–04:07 (17.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:06–19:16

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:20–01:10 (17.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	17:40–19:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:41
Yamaganda	06:13–08:20
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Varjyam	08:08–09:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–20:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:06–20:52
Cutting fingernails	average 04:06–20:52
Cutting toenails	average 04:06–07:01, 10:02–20:52
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:16, Magha from 19:16; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 12:18, Shukla-tritya from 12:18; lagna Karka 04:06, Simha 07:01, Kanya 10:02, Tula 13:02, Vrischika 16:03, Dhanu 18:51, Makara 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:16) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:16) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 20:52–21:03: 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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:06–20:52+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–12:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–12:180 Ravi Yoga 19:16–04:07 (17.07)0 Anandadi: Chara 19:16–04:07 (17.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Vyatipata 20:52–04:07 (17.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:06–19:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–19:16−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:18–04:07 (17.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:18–04:07 (17.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:09 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 18:45 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:09 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:09	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 11:09	karana Vanija
from 18:45	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 18:49	yoga Variyana
from 22:27	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	07:14
Moonset	22:52
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:09	from 18:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:07–18:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (18:45–21:02) is good for root crops.

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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), 11:09–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:07–18:45 Ravi Yoga 19:42–04:09 (18.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:09–04:09 (18.07)

Anandadi: Musala 04:07–18:45 Anandadi: Gada 18:45–04:09 (18.07)

Bhadra on earth: 22:27–09:41 (18.07); Bhadra Mukha 22:25–00:17 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 08:33–09:41 (18.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:24–17:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:48
Yamaganda	04:07–06:14
Gulika Kalam	08:21–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:53, 16:31–17:39
Varjyam	07:01–08:35, 02:30–04:02 (18.07)

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 04:07–18:47, 20:44–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 18:45, Purva-Phalguni from 18:45; tithi Shukla-tritya until 11:09, Shukla-chaturti from 11:09; lagna Karka 04:07, Simha 06:57, Kanya 09:58, Tula 12:58, Vrischika 15:59, Dhanu 18:47, Makara 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 18:45) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 18:45) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 11:09–21:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 04:07–18:49: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:07–18:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–11:090 Ravi Yoga 19:42–04:09 (18.07)0 Yoga Variyana 18:49–04:09 (18.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:09–04:09 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:07–18:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–18:45−1 Rikta tithi 11:09–04:09 (18.07)−3 Vyatipata 04:07–18:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 17:58 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:41 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:58 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 09:41	karana Bava
from 16:32	yoga Parigha
from 17:58	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 20:51	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	08:43
Moonset	23:03
Day length	16 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:41	from 17:58

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 (04:09–17:58) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:58–21:00) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:09–09:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:09–17:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:09–17:58

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:09–17:58 Anandadi: Shubha 17:58–04:10 (19.07)

Bhadra on earth: 22:27 (17.07)–09:41; Bhadra Mukha 22:25 (17.07)–00:17; Bhadra Puchha 08:33–09:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	21:00–21:15
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:47–13:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:34
Yamaganda	16:47–18:54
Gulika Kalam	06:15–08:21
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:38, 13:08–14:16
Varjyam	00:52–02:24 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 20:40–21:00

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	good 20:40–21:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 20:40–21:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:58–18:43, 20:40–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 17:58, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:58; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:41, Shukla-panchami from 09:41; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 06:53, Kanya 09:54, Tula 12:54, Vrischika 15:56, Dhanu 18:43, Makara 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:58) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:58) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:09–09:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:09–09:41: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:58

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:09–17:58+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:09–17:58+1 Yoga Variyana 04:09–16:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:09–17:58+1 Auspicious tithi 09:41–04:10 (19.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:58–04:10 (19.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 16:32–03:18 (19.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:09–09:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–17:58−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–09:41

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 16:58 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:04 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:59 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:59	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 07:59	karana Kaulava
from 14:04	yoga Shiva
from 16:58	nakshatra Hasta
from 19:03	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	10:11
Moonset	23:13
Day length	16 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:59	from 16:58

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 (04:10–16:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (16:58–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 07:59–04:12 (20.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:58–04:12 (20.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–07:59 Krakacha Yoga 07:59–04:12 (20.07) Yamaghanta 16:58–04:12 (20.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:10–16:58 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:58–04:12 (20.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:36–08:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:41
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	10:04–11:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–10:28
Yamaganda	14:41–16:47
Gulika Kalam	04:10–06:16
Dur Muhurta	04:10–05:17, 05:17–06:25
Varjyam	00:58–02:29 (20.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:10–07:59, 09:50–15:52, 20:36–20:59

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 04:10–07:59, 09:50–15:52, 20:36–20:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:10–07:59, 09:50–15:52, 20:36–20:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–07:59, 09:50–18:39, 20:36–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 16:58, Hasta from 16:58; tithi Shukla-panchami until 07:59, Shukla-shashti from 07:59; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 06:49, Kanya 09:50, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:52, Dhanu 18:39, Makara 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 16:58) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 16:58) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–16:58+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–07:590 Ravi Yoga 16:58–04:12 (20.07)0 Yoga Shiva 14:04–04:12 (20.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:58–04:12 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 16:58–04:12 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:59–04:12 (20.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–07:59−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:10–16:58−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:59–04:12 (20.07)

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 04:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Samvartaka Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:06 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:48 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:28 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:06	tithi Shukla-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:06	karana Gara
from 11:28	yoga Siddha
from 15:48	nakshatra Chitra
from 17:06	karana Vanija
from 04:04 (21.07)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 04:04 (21.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	11:39
Moonset	23:22
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:06	from 15:48

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, Hasta (04:12–15:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:48–20:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–15:48 Ravi Yoga 04:12–15:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–15:48 Dwipushkar Yoga 15:48–04:04 (21.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–06:06 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:06–15:48 Samvartaka Yoga 06:06–04:04 (21.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:12–15:48 Anandadi: Padma 15:48–04:13 (21.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:04–15:01 (21.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:43–06:49 (21.07); Bhadra Mukha 06:49–08:38 (21.07)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

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	20:57–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:06–11:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:52–20:57
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:46–18:52
Dur Muhurta	18:43–19:50
Varjyam	23:22–00:53 (21.07)

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	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:48, Chitra from 15:48; tithi Shukla-shashti until 06:06, Shukla-saptami from 06:06; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:45, Kanya 09:46, Tula 12:46, Vrischika 15:48, Dhanu 18:35, Makara 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:48) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:48) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–15:48+2 Ravi Yoga 04:12–15:48+1 Yoga Siddha 11:28–04:13 (21.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:12–15:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–15:48+1 Auspicious tithi 06:06–04:04 (21.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:06–15:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 15:48–04:04 (21.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–06:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:12–06:06−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:06–04:04 (21.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:57 (22.07) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:31 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:01 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	yoga Sadhya
from 14:31	nakshatra Swati
from 15:01	karana Bava
from 01:57 (22.07)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:57 (22.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	13:09
Moonset	23:32
Day length	16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:13–14:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:31–20:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:13–15:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:04–01:57 (22.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:13–14:31

Anandadi: Chhatra 14:31–04:15 (22.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:13–14:31

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:04–15:01; Bhadra Puchha 05:43–06:49; Bhadra Mukha 06:49–08:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:27–09:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:19–08:24
Yamaganda	10:29–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:45
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:15, 16:29–17:35
Varjyam	19:47–21:18

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 04:13–06:41, 09:42–18:31, 20:29–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:31, Swati from 14:31; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:42, Vrischika 15:44, Dhanu 18:31, Makara 20:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:31) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:31) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:13–20:56: 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 = −3

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:13–08:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–14:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:31–04:15 (22.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:13–01:57 (22.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:13–14:31−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:13–15:01−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:13–14:31

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 04:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:44 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:08 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:58 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:51 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:58	yoga Shubha
from 12:51	karana Kaulava
from 13:08	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:44	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:44	karana Taitila
from 03:06 (23.07)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	14:40
Moonset	23:45
Day length	16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:08

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, Swati (04:15–13:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:08–20:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:08–04:17 (23.07)

Krakacha Yoga 23:44–04:17 (23.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:15–13:08 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:08–04:17 (23.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:46
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	04:50–06:21, 03:24–04:55 (23.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:44–18:49
Yamaganda	08:25–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:35–08:41, 23:51–00:21 (23.07)
Varjyam	18:23–19:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:15–06:37, 09:38–13:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 13:08, Vishakha from 13:08; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:38, Tula 12:38, Vrischika 15:40, Dhanu 18:27, Makara 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:08) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:08) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 04:15–20:54: 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

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 05:58–03:06 (23.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:15–13:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–13:08+1 Ravi Yoga 13:08–04:17 (23.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:15–23:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:40 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:28 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:40 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:13 (24.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:36	karana Gara
from 11:40	nakshatra Anuradha
from 21:28	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:28	karana Vanija
from 00:13 (24.07)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	16:15
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:17–11:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:40–20:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:40–04:18 (24.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:40–04:18 (24.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:17–11:40 Anandadi: Saumya 11:40–04:18 (24.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:06–21:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:53–21:08
Pradosha	20:53–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:24–04:55, 00:26–01:56 (24.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:39
Yamaganda	06:21–08:26
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Varjyam	15:25–16:56

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 11:40–18:23, 20:21–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:40, Anuradha from 11:40; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:34, Tula 12:34, Vrischika 15:36, Dhanu 18:23, Makara 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:40) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:40) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:40

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:40–04:18 (24.07)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:17–11:40+1 Yoga Shukla 04:17–00:13 (24.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–21:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:40–04:18 (24.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 08:20 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:11 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:11 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:19 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:20 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:20	karana Vishti
from 10:11	nakshatra Jyestha
from 19:11	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 19:11	karana Bava
from 21:19	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	17:48
Moonset	00:03
Day length	16 h 32 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 10:11	from 19:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:18–10:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:11–20:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:20–19:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:28 (23.07)–19:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:20–07:38 (25.07)

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:18–10:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–10:11

Anandadi: Ananda 04:18–10:11 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:11–04:20 (25.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:20–19:11; Bhadra Puchha 12:40–13:46; Bhadra Mukha 13:46–15:34
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:05–14:22 (25.07)

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	00:28–01:58 (25.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:43
Yamaganda	04:18–06:22
Gulika Kalam	08:26–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:55, 16:26–17:32
Varjyam	15:27–16:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:18–19:11, 20:17–20:51

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 04:18–19:11, 20:17–20:51
Cutting fingernails	average 04:18–06:29, 09:30–15:32, 20:17–20:51
Cutting toenails	average 04:18–19:11, 20:17–20:51
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:18–06:29, 09:30–10:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:11, Jyestha from 10:11; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:11, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:11; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:30, Tula 12:31, Vrischika 15:32, Dhanu 18:19, Makara 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:11) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:11) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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 = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–10:11+2 Yoga Brahma 04:18–21:19+2 Ravi Yoga 04:18–10:11+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:18–10:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–10:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–19:110 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:11–04:20 (25.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:11–04:20 (25.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:20–19:11

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 04:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:58 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:04 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	karana Balava
from 08:44	nakshatra Mula
from 16:58	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 16:58	karana Kaulava
from 18:28	yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:54 (26.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	19:13
Moonset	00:30
Day length	16 h 29 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 16:58

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 (04:20–08:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:44–20:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:49–22:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:20–08:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–16:58

Anandadi: Chara 04:20–08:44 Anandadi: Sthira 08:44–04:22 (26.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:05–14:22
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:19–02:50 (26.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–12:35
Yamaganda	16:42–18:46
Gulika Kalam	06:24–08:27
Dur Muhurta	07:38–08:44, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:20–06:25, 09:26–15:28, 16:58–18:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:20–06:25, 09:26–15:28, 16:58–18:28
Cutting fingernails	average 04:20–06:25, 09:26–15:28
Cutting toenails	average 04:20–06:25, 09:26–15:28, 16:58–18:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:20–06:25, 09:26–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:44, Mula from 08:44; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 16:58, Shukla-triodashi from 16:58; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:27, Vrischika 15:28, Dhanu 18:15, Makara 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:44) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:44) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 18:28–20:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

+2 Yoga Indra 04:20–18:28+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:20–08:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:58–04:22 (26.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Vaidhriti 18:28–04:22 (26.07)−1 Gandanta 04:20–14:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–08:44−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–16:58−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:20–08:44

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 — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:52 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:22	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 14:52	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:52	karana Gara
from 15:43	yoga Vishkambha
from 01:54 (27.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	20:19
Moonset	01:11
Day length	16 h 25 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 07:22	from 14:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:22–07:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:22–20:48) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 14:52–20:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:22–04:24 (27.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:52–04:24 (27.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:22–04:24 (27.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:22–07:22

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:19
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:37–03:08 (27.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:28–10:31
Yamaganda	14:38–16:41
Gulika Kalam	04:22–06:25
Dur Muhurta	04:22–05:27, 05:27–06:33
Varjyam	05:51–07:22, 16:29–18:01

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 04:22–06:21, 07:22–18:11, 20:09–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 07:22, Purva-Ashadha from 07:22; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:52, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:52; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:21, Kanya 09:23, Tula 12:23, Vrischika 15:24, Dhanu 18:11, Makara 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:22) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:22) — 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 14:52–20:48: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:22–15:43: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:22–04:24 (27.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:22–04:24 (27.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–14:52+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:52–04:24 (27.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 04:22–07:22−1 Rikta tithi 14:52–04:24 (27.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–07:22−3 Vaidhriti 04:22–15:43

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:00 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 06:11 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:10 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:00 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:11	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 13:00	tithi Purnima
from 13:00	karana Vishti
from 13:10	yoga Priti
from 00:11 (28.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	21:04
Moonset	02:13
Day length	16 h 22 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 06:11	from 13:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:24–06:11) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:11–20:46) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:00–20:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:24–13:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 13:00–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 28.07

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:24–06:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:11–04:25 (28.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:24–06:11 Anandadi: Amrita 06:11–23:29 Anandadi: Musala 23:29–04:25 (28.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:00–00:11 (28.07); Bhadra Puchha 20:18–21:25; Bhadra Mukha 21:25–23:18

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	23:08–00:41 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:43–20:46
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:40–18:43
Dur Muhurta	18:35–19:40
Varjyam	13:53–15:26

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 04:24–06:17, 09:19–18:07, 20:05–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 06:11, Uttara-Ashadha from 06:11; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 13:00, Purnima from 13:00; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:17, Kanya 09:19, Tula 12:19, Vrischika 15:20, Dhanu 18:07, Makara 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 06:11) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 06:11) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:24–13:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 13:00–20:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:11–04:25 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:11–23:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–04:25 (28.07)0 Yoga Priti 13:10–04:25 (28.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:24–06:110 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:00–00:11 (28.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–06:11−2 Rikta tithi 04:24–13:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 06:52 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Purnima · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 11:28 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:18 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:53 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:18	nakshatra Shravana
from 10:53	yoga Ayushman
from 11:28	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 11:28	karana Balava
from 22:51	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	21:32
Moonset	03:32
Day length	16 h 18 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	11:28

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 05:18	from 11:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:25–05:18) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:18–20:44) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:00 (27.07)–11:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 27.07

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

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–04:27 (29.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:52–04:27 (29.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:25–06:52

Gandanta (tithi): 11:05–11:50

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	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:39–20:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:28–08:30
Yamaganda	10:32–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:37–16:39
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:13, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam	09:14–10:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:28–20:44

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 11:28–20:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:28–20:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:25–06:14, 09:15–18:03, 20:01–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 05:18, Shravana from 05:18; tithi Purnima until 11:28, Krishna-pratipat from 11:28; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:14, Kanya 09:15, Tula 12:15, Vrischika 15:16, Dhanu 18:03, Makara 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 05:18) — improved health; Shravana (from 05:18) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:25–11:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:52

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–04:27 (29.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:52–04:27 (29.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–05:18+1 Yoga Priti 04:25–10:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:28–04:27 (29.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kana 04:25–06:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:22 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:51 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:57 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:22 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:51	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 08:57	yoga Saubhagya
from 10:22	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 10:22	karana Taitila
from 22:02	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	21:50
Moonset	04:59
Day length	16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:51	from 10:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:27–04:51) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 10:22–04:29 (30.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–10:22

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:27–04:51 Anandadi: Utpata 04:51–04:29 (30.07)

Agni Panchaka: 16:48–11:31 (03.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:58
Pradosha	20:42–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:29–20:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–18:40
Yamaganda	08:31–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:37
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:47, 23:49–00:20 (30.07)
Varjyam	08:51–10:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:27–06:10, 09:11–15:12, 19:57–20:42

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 04:27–06:10, 09:11–15:12, 19:57–20:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:27–06:10, 09:11–15:12, 19:57–20:42
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:27–06:10, 09:11–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 04:51, Dhanishtha from 04:51; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 10:22, Krishna-dvitya from 10:22; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:10, Kanya 09:11, Tula 12:11, Vrischika 15:12, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 04:51) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 04:51) — 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–04:51+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:27–08:57+1 Auspicious tithi 04:27–10:220 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 10:22–04:29 (30.07)0 Panchaka 16:48–04:29 (30.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–10:22−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:51–04:29 (30.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:51 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 04:55 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:29 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:55	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 07:29	yoga Shobhana
from 09:51	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:51	karana Vanija
from 21:49	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	22:03
Moonset	06:26
Day length	16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:55	from 09:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:55–20:40) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–09:51

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:29–04:55 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:51–04:31 (31.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:51–04:31 (31.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:29–04:55 Anandadi: Manasa 04:55–04:31 (31.07)

Bhadra on earth: 21:49–09:58 (31.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:45–06:57 (31.07); Bhadra Mukha 06:57–08:57 (31.07)
Agni Panchaka: 16:48 (29.07)–11:31 (03.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:56
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:12–23:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:36
Yamaganda	06:30–08:32
Gulika Kalam	10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Varjyam	12:19–13:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:51–15:08, 19:53–20:40

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	good 09:51–15:08, 19:53–20:40
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 09:51–15:08, 19:53–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:29–06:06, 09:07–17:56, 19:53–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 04:55, Shatabhisha from 04:55; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:51, Krishna-tritya from 09:51; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:06, Kanya 09:07, Tula 12:07, Vrischika 15:08, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 04:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 04:55) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:55–04:31 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–04:55+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:29–07:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–09:510 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–09:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:29–04:55−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:51–04:31 (31.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:51–04:31 (31.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1739 · Vikram 1874 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:58 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:36 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:58 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:36	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 06:31	yoga Atiganda
from 09:58	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 09:58	karana Bava
from 22:17	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	22:13
Moonset	07:49
Day length	16 h 07 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 05:36	from 09:58

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 (04:31–05:36) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:36–20:38) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:31–09:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:58–04:33 (01.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:31–05:36 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:36–04:33 (01.08)

Bhadra on earth: 21:49 (30.07)–09:58; Bhadra Puchha 05:45–06:57; Bhadra Mukha 06:57–08:57
Agni Panchaka: 16:48 (29.07)–11:31 (03.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–03:59
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	22:30–00:11 (01.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–16:36
Yamaganda	04:31–06:32
Gulika Kalam	08:33–10:34
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:58, 16:20–17:25
Varjyam	12:22–14:03

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 04:31–05:36

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 05:36, Purva-Bhadra from 05:36; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:58, Krishna-chaturti from 09:58; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:02, Kanya 09:03, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:04, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 05:36) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 05:36) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 09:58–20:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:31–09:58: 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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–05:36+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:31–06:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:31–09:580 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 06:31–08:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:36–04:33 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:36–04:33 (01.08)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 04:31–09:58−1 Rikta tithi 09:58–04:33 (01.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:58–04:33 (01.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 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

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.

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.

Ishvara (No. 11 of 60, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance.
Northern samvatsara: Sarvajit (No. 21)
Shaka Samvat 1739 · Vikram Samvat 1874 · Kali Yuga 4918
Next year — Bahudhanya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 5.04.1818
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-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.

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

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

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.

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

Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.

Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.

Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.

Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).

End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.

Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.

Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.

Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).

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

nakshatra 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-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.

Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+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-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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: 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.

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

Krishna-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)

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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

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.

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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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.

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 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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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).

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable 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).

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

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

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

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
any undertakings

nakshatra Magha
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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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

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.

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

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

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-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).

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−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.

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

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

Shukla-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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+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)

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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)

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings