Panchanga Calendar

July 1873

Today
SamvatsaraShrimukha (7)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 25.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 25.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 15.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1873 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 24.07), Shravana (from 25.07). Periods: until 3.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 6.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 6.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 10.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1PPh6
2UPh7after 08:15
3Has8Masik Durgashtami
4Chit9
5Swa10until 14:28
6Vish11Devshayani
7Anu12until 15:05
8Jye13
9Mul14Purnima Vrat
10PAsh15Guru Purnima
11UAsh1
12Shra3
13Shat4Sankashti
14PBh5Karka Sankranti
15UBh6after 14:56
16Rev7Kalashtami
17Ashw8after 11:14
18Bhar9
19Krit10
20Roh11Kamika Ekadashi
21Mrig12until 15:35
22Ard13Masik Shivaratri
23Pun14
24Push30Amavasya
25Ashl1Chandra Darshan
26Ashl2
27Mag3Hariyali Teej
28PPh4Vinayaka Chaturthi
29UPh5Naga Panchami
30Has6until 18:16
31Chit7
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (21)
Tripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniPradoshaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Guru PurnimaSankashtiSankrantiShravana SomvarKalashtamiDwipushkar YogaEkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaShivaratriGuru Pushya Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda Shashti
How to read the calendar

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

Best days

  • 2.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana after 08:15 until 11:32
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 5.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga until 14:28
    Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 7.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Manasa until 15:05
    Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 21.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:35
    Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 30.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga until 18:16
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

  • 3.07 Thu Masik Durgashtami
  • 6.07 Sun Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
  • 7.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
  • 9.07 Wed Purnima Vrat
  • 10.07 Thu Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
  • 10.07 Thu Ashadha Purnima
  • 13.07 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
  • 14.07 Mon Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
  • 14.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 16.07 Wed Kalashtami
  • 20.07 Sun Kamika Ekadashi
  • 21.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
  • 21.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 22.07 Tue Masik Shivaratri
  • 24.07 Thu Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
  • 24.07 Thu Karkidaka Vavu
  • 25.07 Fri Chandra Darshan
  • 27.07 Sun Hariyali Teej
  • 28.07 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 28.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 29.07 Tue Naga Panchami
  • 30.07 Wed Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

  • 1.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 10:51–03:50 (02.07)
  • 2.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–03:51 (03.07)
  • 5.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–14:28
  • 7.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–15:05
  • 11.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:26–04:01 (12.07)
  • 12.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–05:55
  • 15.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–21:18
  • 17.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–19:29
  • 19.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:47–04:13 (20.07)
  • 20.07 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 20:38–04:14 (21.07)
  • 21.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:14–21:54
  • 21.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–21:54
  • 24.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:19–03:52 (25.07)
  • 24.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:19–03:52 (25.07)
  • 24.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:19–03:52 (25.07)
  • 30.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–18:16

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 1.07 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
  • 10.07 Thu — Vaidhriti, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 11.07 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kaladanda
  • 13.07 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Panchaka
  • 14.07 Mon — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
  • 16.07 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 18.07 Fri — Rikta tithi, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
  • 19.07 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Vishti (Bhadra)
  • 20.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
  • 22.07 Tue — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
  • 23.07 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Gada, Yoga Vajra
  • 24.07 Thu — Amavasya
  • 25.07 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
  • 26.07 Sat — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 28.07 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

  • 10.07 Full moon (Purnima) 09:33
  • 14.07 Karka Sankranti 16:23 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
  • 24.07 New moon (Amavasya) 13:33
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • until 3.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • from 6.07 Chaturmasya
  • 12.07 16:38 – 16.07 20:08 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Shrimukha (No. 7, “fair-faced, face of wealth”) — A year of wealth and well-being: success in affairs, honour and plenty. more

Northern samvatsara: Tarana. Shaka Samvat 1795, Vikram Samvat 1930, Kali Yuga 4974.

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

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

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

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:51 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:21 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:39 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 10:51 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:21nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 10:39yoga Variyana
from 10:51tithi Shukla-saptami
from 10:51karana Gara
from 00:01 (02.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise10:43
Moonset00:08
Day length17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:21from 10:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:49–05:21) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:21–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:49–05:21 Tripushkar Yoga 10:51–03:50 (02.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–10:51 Hutashana Yoga 10:51–03:50 (02.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–03:50 (02.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:21–03:50 (02.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:49–05:21

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam00:11–01:58 (02.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:05
Yamaganda08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam12:32–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:18–08:28, 23:54–00:20 (02.07)
Varjyam13:25–15:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:51–21:16

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, shavingaverage 10:51–21:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 10:51–21:16
Bathing, washing hairaverage 05:21–08:03, 10:51–21:16

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 05:21, Uttara-Phalguni from 05:21; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:51, Shukla-saptami from 10:51; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 05:21) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 05:21) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Vyatipata 03:49–10:39: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:21–03:50 (02.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–03:50 (02.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 10:39–03:50 (02.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:51–03:50 (02.07)0 Ravi Yoga 03:49–05:210 Tripushkar Yoga 10:51–03:50 (02.07)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:49–05:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–05:21−1 Vyatipata 03:49–10:39−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:51–03:50 (02.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–03:50 (02.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–10:51

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:15; auspicious time — until 11:32
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:08 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:15 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:32 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 13:08 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:15nakshatra Hasta
from 11:32yoga Parigha
from 13:08tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 13:08karana Vishti
from 02:10 (03.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise11:57
Moonset00:16
Day length17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:15from 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, Uttara-Phalguni (03:50–08:15) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:15–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:08–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–13:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–03:51 (03.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:15–13:08 Hutashana Yoga 13:08–03:51 (03.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:08–03:51 (03.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:50–08:15 Anandadi: Ananda 08:15–03:51 (03.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:08–02:10 (03.07); Bhadra Puchha 15:05–16:23; Bhadra Mukha 16:23–18:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (03.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:33–14:43
Yamaganda06:00–08:11
Gulika Kalam10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta11:58–13:08
Varjyam17:34–19:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–07:59, 11:00–13:08

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:50–07:59, 11:00–13:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:50–07:59, 11:00–13:08
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:50–07:59, 11:00–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:15, Hasta from 08:15; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:08, Shukla-ashtami from 13:08; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:01, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:15) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:15) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 13:08–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 08:15

Auspicious time ends by 11:32

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–03:51 (03.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–13:08+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:50–08:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–08:15+1 Yoga Variyana 03:50–11:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–13:080 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:15–13:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 13:08–03:51 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:08–03:51 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 13:08–03:51 (03.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:08–03:51 (03.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:08–02:10 (03.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 11:32–23:51

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:05 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 10:52 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:10 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 15:05 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:52nakshatra Chitra
from 12:10yoga Shiva
from 15:05tithi Shukla-navami
from 15:05karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:33
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise13:12
Moonset00:23
Day length17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:52from 15:05

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:51–10:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (10:52–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:08 (02.07)–15:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:52–03:51 (04.07)

Krakacha Yoga 03:51–15:05 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–15:05 Hutashana Yoga 15:05–03:51 (04.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:05–03:51 (04.07)

Anandadi: Chara 10:52–03:51 (04.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:51–10:52

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:34
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam04:13–05:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:54
Yamaganda03:51–06:01
Gulika Kalam08:12–10:22
Dur Muhurta09:39–10:48, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam19:35–21:19

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:51–07:55, 10:56–15:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 10:52, Chitra from 10:52; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 15:05, Shukla-navami from 15:05; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 10:52) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 10:52) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 03:51–15:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 15:05–21:15: 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 = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:52–03:51 (04.07)+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:52–03:51 (04.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–10:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 12:10–03:51 (04.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:05–03:51 (04.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:05–03:51 (04.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–15:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 03:51–15:05−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:51–10:52−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:51–15:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:51–15:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:29 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:00 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 03:52 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 03:52karana Kaulava
from 12:24yoga Siddha
from 13:00nakshatra Swati
from 16:29tithi Shukla-dashami
from 16:29karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:52
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:33
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise14:29
Moonset00:30
Day length17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:00from 16:29

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:51–13:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:00–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:51–04:36 Ravi Yoga 13:00–03:52 (05.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–16:29 Hutashana Yoga 16:29–03:52 (05.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:51–13:00 Anandadi: Gada 13:00–03:52 (05.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:14–21:28
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam06:02–07:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:23–12:33
Yamaganda16:54–19:04
Gulika Kalam06:02–08:12
Dur Muhurta07:20–08:30, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam18:56–20:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:29–16:54

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 16:29–16:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 16:29–16:54
Bathing, washing hairgood 16:29–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:00, Swati from 13:00; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:29, Shukla-dashami from 16:29; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:53, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:54, Dhanu 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:00) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:00) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-navami 03:51–16:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Siddha 12:24–03:52 (05.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–13:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:00–03:52 (05.07)0 Auspicious tithi 16:29–03:52 (05.07)0 Ravi Yoga 03:51–04:36−1 Hutashana Yoga 16:29–03:52 (05.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:51–13:00−2 Rikta tithi 03:51–16:29−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–16:29

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 14:28
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:12 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:28 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:06 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 04:56 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:56karana Gara
from 12:06yoga Sadhya
from 14:28nakshatra Vishakha
from 17:12tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 17:12karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:33
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise15:50
Moonset00:38
Day length17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:28from 17:12

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:52–14:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:28–21:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–14:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:52–14:28 Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–17:12 Hutashana Yoga 17:12–03:54 (06.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:52–14:28 Anandadi: Shubha 14:28–03:54 (06.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 16:47–17:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam05:08–06:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:13–10:23
Yamaganda14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam03:52–06:03
Dur Muhurta03:52–05:02, 05:02–06:11
Varjyam20:14–21:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–16:50

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:52–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:52–16:50
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:52–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 14:28, Vishakha from 14:28; tithi Shukla-dashami until 17:12, Shukla-ekadashi from 17:12; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:49, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:50, Dhanu 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:28) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:28) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:28

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–14:28+2 Yoga Siddha 03:52–12:06+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:52–14:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–14:28+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–17:12+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:52–14:280 Hutashana Yoga 17:12–03:54 (06.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–17:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:07 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:10 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:12 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 05:15 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:15karana Vishti
from 11:12yoga Shubha
from 15:10nakshatra Anuradha
from 17:07tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 17:07karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:54
Noon12:34
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise17:16
Moonset00:49
Day length17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:10from 17:07

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, Vishakha (03:54–15:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:10–21:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:15–17:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:12 (05.07)–17:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:55–07:22 (07.07)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:54–15:10

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–17:07 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–03:55 (07.07) Hutashana Yoga 17:07–03:55 (07.07) Krakacha Yoga 17:07–03:55 (07.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:54–15:10 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:10–03:55 (07.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:15–09:04
  • Bhadra in heaven: 09:04–17:07; Bhadra Puchha 09:56–11:08; Bhadra Mukha 11:08–13:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:33
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam06:07–07:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:03–21:13
Yamaganda12:33–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:53–19:03
Dur Muhurta18:54–20:04
Varjyam19:09–20:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–07:43, 10:44–16:46

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:54–07:43, 10:44–16:46
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:54–07:43, 10:44–16:46
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:54–07:43, 10:44–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:10, Anuradha from 15:10; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 17:07, Shukla-dvadashi from 17:07; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:46, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:46, Dhanu 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:10) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:10) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:54–15:10+1 Yoga Shubha 11:12–03:55 (07.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–17:070 Auspicious nakshatra 15:10–03:55 (07.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 03:54–15:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–03:55 (07.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:07–03:55 (07.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–17:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 17:07–03:55 (07.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:04–17:07−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:10–03:55 (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 03:54

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 15:05
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSoma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:14 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 15:05 more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:40 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 04:47 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:47karana Balava
from 09:40yoga Shukla
from 15:05nakshatra Jyestha
from 16:14tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 16:14karana Kaulava
from 03:31 (08.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:56
Sunrise03:55
Noon12:34
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise18:44
Moonset01:05
Day length17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:05from 16:14

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:55–15:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (15:05–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:12–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–15:05

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–16:14

Anandadi: Manasa 03:55–15:05 Anandadi: Padma 15:05–03:56 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:12–21:26
Pradosha21:12–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam04:43–06:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:04–08:14
Yamaganda10:24–12:33
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:53
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:17, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam20:30–22:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–07:39, 10:40–21:12

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:55–07:39, 10:40–21:12
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:55–07:39, 10:40–16:42
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:55–07:39, 10:40–21:12
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:55–07:39, 10:40–15:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 15:05, Jyestha from 15:05; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 16:14, Shukla-triodashi from 16:14; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:42, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:42, Dhanu 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 15:05) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 15:05) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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.
  • 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 = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:05

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–15:05+2 Yoga Shubha 03:55–09:40+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:55–15:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–15:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:14–03:56 (08.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–16:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:05–03:56 (08.07)

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 03:55

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Brahma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:37 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:15 more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:30 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 14:37 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:30yoga Brahma
from 14:15nakshatra Mula
from 14:37tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:37karana Gara
from 01:33 (09.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:58
Sunrise03:56
Noon12:34
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise20:09
Moonset01:29
Day length17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:37

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:56–14:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:15–21:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 14:37–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–14:37 Ravi Yoga 14:15–03:57 (09.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 14:15–03:57 (09.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:56–14:15

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:32–19:57
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:11–21:25
Pradosha21:11–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam05:46–07:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:52–19:02
Yamaganda08:15–10:24
Gulika Kalam12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:23–08:32, 23:54–00:21 (09.07)
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–07:35, 10:36–14:37

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:56–07:35, 10:36–14:37
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:56–07:35, 10:36–14:37
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:56–07:35, 10:36–14:37

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:15, Mula from 14:15; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:37, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:37; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:38, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:38, Dhanu 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:15) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:15) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 14:37–21:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–14:37+2 Yoga Brahma 07:30–03:57 (09.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–14:37+1 Ravi Yoga 14:15–03:57 (09.07)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:15–03:57 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 14:37–03:57 (09.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:56–14:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–14:15

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsPurnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:20 more
NakshatraMula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 12:47 more
Gandamula
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 04:47 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 12:20 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:47yoga Indra
from 12:20tithi Purnima
from 12:20karana Vishti
from 12:47nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 23:00karana Bava
from 01:36 (10.07)yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:59
Sunrise03:57
Noon12:34
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:08
Moonrise21:19
Moonset02:07
Day length17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:20from 12:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:57–12:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (12:47–21:10) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:20–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:57–12:20: 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), 12:20–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 10.07

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–12:47

Yamaghanta 03:57–12:47

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:57–12:47 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:47–03:58 (10.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:20–23:00; Bhadra Puchha 19:14–20:18; Bhadra Mukha 20:18–22:04
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:10–21:24
Pradosha21:10–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam06:46–08:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:43
Yamaganda06:06–08:15
Gulika Kalam10:24–12:34
Dur Muhurta11:59–13:08
Varjyam11:16–12:47, 21:35–23:03

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 12:47–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 12:47, Purva-Ashadha from 12:47; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:20, Purnima from 12:20; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:34, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:34, Dhanu 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 12:47) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 12:47) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:57–12:20: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 12:20–21:10: 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 = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:57–04:47+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–12:47+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:57–12:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 03:57–12:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–12:47−2 Rikta tithi 03:57–12:20−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:20–23:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsGuru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:33 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:47 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:03 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:33 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:33tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 09:33karana Balava
from 10:47nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 20:01karana Kaulava
from 22:03yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:01
Sunrise03:58
Noon12:34
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise22:08
Moonset03:08
Day length17 h 11 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)09:33

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:33from 10:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:58–10:47) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:47–21:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 03:58–09:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:20 (09.07)–09:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 9.07

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–09:33

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:47–03:59 (11.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:58–10:47 Anandadi: Saumya 10:47–03:03 (11.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:03–03:59 (11.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:12–09:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:09–21:23
Pradosha21:09–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam06:23–07:51, 02:40–04:06 (11.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:52
Yamaganda03:58–06:07
Gulika Kalam08:16–10:25
Dur Muhurta09:42–10:51, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam18:00–19:26

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:58–07:27, 10:28–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:47, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:47; tithi Purnima until 09:33, Krishna-pratipat from 09:33; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:30, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:47) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:47) — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

  • Purnima 03:58–09:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vaidhriti 03:58–21:09: 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

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

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–09:33+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:58–10:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:33–03:59 (11.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:47–03:59 (11.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–10:47−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:47–03:59 (11.07)−3 Vaidhriti 03:58–22:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kaladanda
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:24 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 08:26 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:18 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 06:24 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:24tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:24karana Taitila
from 08:26nakshatra Shravana
from 16:45karana Gara
from 18:18yoga Priti
from 03:04 (12.07)tithi Krishna-tritya
from 03:04 (12.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:02
Sunrise03:59
Noon12:34
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise22:39
Moonset04:32
Day length17 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:24from 08:26

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:59–08:26) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:26–21:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–06:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:26–04:01 (12.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:59–06:24 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–03:04 (12.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:59–09:52 Anandadi: Dhumra 09:52–04:01 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:34
Godhuli21:08–21:22
Pradosha21:08–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam02:40–04:06, 20:36–22:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:25–12:34
Yamaganda16:51–19:00
Gulika Kalam06:08–08:17
Dur Muhurta07:25–08:34, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam12:01–13:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:59–07:23, 10:25–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 08:26, Shravana from 08:26; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 06:24, Krishna-dvitya from 06:24; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:26, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:25, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 08:26) — improved health; Shravana (from 08:26) — bodily development (physical growth); 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:26–04:01 (12.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–08:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–06:240 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–06:240 Yoga Priti 18:18–04:01 (12.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:59–06:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–03:04 (12.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:59–09:52−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Bhadra on earth
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:42 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:55 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:28 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 13:23 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:55nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 13:23karana Vishti
from 14:28yoga Ayushman
from 23:42tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 23:42karana Bava
from 03:23 (13.07)nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:04
Sunrise04:01
Noon12:34
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:04
Moonrise22:59
Moonset06:09
Day length17 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:55

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:01–05:55) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:23–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–05:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:42–04:02 (13.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:01–05:55 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:55–03:23 (13.07) Anandadi: Ananda 03:23–04:02 (13.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:23–16:38
  • Bhadra on earth: 16:38–23:42; Bhadra Puchha 20:05–21:07; Bhadra Mukha 21:07–22:50
  • Mrityu Panchaka: 16:38–20:08 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:34
Godhuli21:07–21:21
Pradosha21:07–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam18:05–19:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:17–10:26
Yamaganda14:42–16:51
Gulika Kalam04:01–06:09
Dur Muhurta04:01–05:09, 05:09–06:18
Varjyam09:29–10:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–16:38

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:01–16:38
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:01–07:19, 10:21–16:22
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:01–16:38
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 05:55, Dhanishtha from 05:55; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:22, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:21, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:08, Makara 21:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 05:55) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 05:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 16:38–21:07: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:55–03:23 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–05:55+1 Yoga Priti 04:01–14:28+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–23:420 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–05:550 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 16:38–04:02 (13.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:38–23:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:28 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 01:01 (14.07) more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:41 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 10:03 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:03karana Balava
from 10:41yoga Saubhagya
from 20:28tithi Krishna-panchami
from 20:28karana Kaulava
from 01:01 (14.07)nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:06
Sunrise04:02
Noon12:35
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:02
Moonrise23:13
Moonset07:48
Day length17 h 04 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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:28

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, Shatabhisha (04:02–21:06) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:13
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–20:28

Anandadi: Chara 01:01–04:04 (14.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:02–01:01 (14.07)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 16:38 (12.07)–20:08 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:06–21:20
Pradosha21:06–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam18:32–19:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:58–21:06
Yamaganda12:34–14:42
Gulika Kalam16:50–18:58
Dur Muhurta18:50–19:58
Varjyam09:52–11:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:28–21:06

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 20:28–21:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 20:28–21:06
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:02–07:16, 10:17–19:05, 20:28–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 20:28, Krishna-panchami from 20:28; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:18, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 21:00

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

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 04:02–20:28: 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 = −4

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–01:01 (14.07)+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:02–10:410 Auspicious tithi 20:28–04:04 (14.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:02–01:01 (14.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–20:28−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–20:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKarka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:30 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:57 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:04 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 06:57 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:57karana Taitila
from 07:04yoga Shobhana
from 17:30tithi Krishna-shashti
from 17:30karana Gara
from 22:57nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 03:44 (15.07)yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:08
Sunrise04:04
Noon12:35
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise23:23
Moonset09:24
Day length17 h 01 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti16:23 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:30

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:04–21:05) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:23–16:23
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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

Ravi Yoga 22:57–04:05 (15.07)

Hutashana Yoga 17:30–04:05 (15.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:30–04:05 (15.07)

Anandadi: Musala 04:04–22:57 Anandadi: Gada 22:57–04:05 (15.07)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 16:38 (12.07)–20:08 (16.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 17:09–17:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:33
Godhuli21:05–21:19
Pradosha21:05–22:29
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam15:38–17:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:11–08:19
Yamaganda10:27–12:34
Gulika Kalam14:42–16:50
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:16, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam06:52–08:20

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:04–19:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 17:30, Krishna-shashti from 17:30; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Sankranti at 16:23 — 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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:04–07:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–17:300 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 17:30–04:05 (15.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:30–04:05 (15.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:04–22:57−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–22:57

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

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:56
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:56 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:18 more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:46 (16.07) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 04:10 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:10karana Vanija
from 14:56tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:56karana Vishti
from 21:18nakshatra Revati
from 00:46 (16.07)yoga Sukarma
from 01:49 (16.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:10
Sunrise04:05
Noon12:35
Sunset21:04
End of twilight21:59
Moonrise23:33
Moonset10:56
Day length16 h 58 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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:56

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:05–21:04) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:56–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:05–21:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–21:18 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–21:18

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–14:56 Hutashana Yoga 14:56–04:06 (16.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:56–04:06 (16.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:05–21:18 Anandadi: Shubha 21:18–04:06 (16.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 14:56–01:49 (16.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:18–20:24; Bhadra Mukha 20:24–22:13
  • Mrityu Panchaka: 16:38 (12.07)–20:08 (16.07)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:04–21:18
Pradosha21:04–22:28
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam16:49–18:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:49–18:56
Yamaganda08:20–10:27
Gulika Kalam12:34–14:42
Dur Muhurta07:29–08:37, 23:53–00:21 (16.07)
Varjyam07:53–09:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–07:08, 10:09–14:56

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:05–07:08, 10:09–14:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:05–07:08, 10:09–14:56
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:05–07:08, 10:09–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:56, Krishna-saptami from 14:56; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:10, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 14:56–21:04: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:56

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–21:18+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–21:18+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:05–21:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–21:18+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–21:180 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 14:56–04:06 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–14:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:56–04:06 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 04:05–05:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:05–14:56−1 Bhadra on earth 14:56–01:49 (16.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:49 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:08 more
Gandamula
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 22:12 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 12:49 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:49tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:49karana Balava
from 20:08nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:12yoga Dhriti
from 23:58karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:12
Sunrise04:06
Noon12:35
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:57
Moonrise23:42
Moonset12:25
Day length16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:49from 20:08

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, Revati (04:06–20:08) 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, 21:02–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–12:49

Hutashana Yoga 12:49–04:08 (17.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:49–04:08 (17.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:06–20:08 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:08–04:08 (17.07)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 16:38 (12.07)–20:08
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:22–01:55 (17.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:31
Godhuli21:02–21:17
Pradosha21:02–22:28
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam17:51–19:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:41
Yamaganda06:13–08:20
Gulika Kalam10:27–12:34
Dur Muhurta12:01–13:08
Varjyam08:43–10:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:06–07:04, 10:05–12:49

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:06–07:04, 10:05–12:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:06–07:04, 10:05–12:49
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:06–07:04, 10:05–18:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 20:08, Ashwini from 20:08; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:49, Krishna-ashtami from 12:49; lagna Karka 04:06, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 20:08) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 20:08) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 12:49–21:02: 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 = −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 04:06–20:08+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:06–22:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–12:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 12:49–04:08 (17.07)−1 Hutashana Yoga 12:49–04:08 (17.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:49–04:08 (17.07)−1 Panchaka 04:06–20:08−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:06–20:08

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 04:06

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 11:14
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:14 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:29 more
Gandamula
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:04 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 11:14 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:14tithi Krishna-navami
from 11:14karana Taitila
from 19:29nakshatra Bharani
from 20:04yoga Shula
from 22:39karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:13
Sunrise04:08
Noon12:35
Sunset21:01
End of twilight21:55
Moonrise23:52
Moonset13:54
Day length16 h 53 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:14from 19:29

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (19:29–21:01) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–19:29

Krakacha Yoga 04:08–11:14 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–11:14 Hutashana Yoga 11:14–04:09 (18.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:14–04:09 (18.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:08–19:29 Anandadi: Padma 19:29–04:09 (18.07)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:11–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:31
Godhuli21:01–21:15
Pradosha21:01–22:27
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam12:29–14:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:41–16:48
Yamaganda04:08–06:15
Gulika Kalam08:21–10:28
Dur Muhurta09:46–10:53, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam15:36–17:09

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:08–07:00, 10:01–11:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 19:29, Bharani from 19:29; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:14, Krishna-navami from 11:14; lagna Karka 04:08, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 19:29) — joy; Bharani (from 19:29) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 04:08–11:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 11:14–21:01: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:14

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–19:29+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:08–19:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–19:29+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:08–20:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 11:14–04:09 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:14–04:09 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–11:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 20:04–21:550 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:29–04:09 (18.07)−1 Rikta tithi 11:14–04:09 (18.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:08–11:14

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:11 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:23 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:22 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 10:11 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:11tithi Krishna-dashami
from 10:11karana Vanija
from 18:22yoga Ganda
from 19:23nakshatra Krittika
from 21:52karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:15
Sunrise04:09
Noon12:35
Sunset21:00
End of twilight21:53
Moonrisenone
Moonset15:21
Day length16 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:11from 19:23

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:09–19:23) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (19:23–21:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–10:11 Hutashana Yoga 10:11–04:11 (19.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:23–04:11 (19.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:09–19:23

  • Bhadra in heaven: 21:52–09:40 (19.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:41–00:51 (19.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:51–02:49 (19.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli21:00–21:14
Pradosha21:00–22:26
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam14:36–16:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:28–12:35
Yamaganda16:47–18:53
Gulika Kalam06:16–08:22
Dur Muhurta07:32–08:39, 13:08–14:16
Varjyam05:03–06:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:11–15:58, 20:41–21:00

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, shavingaverage 10:11–15:58, 20:41–21:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 10:11–15:58, 20:41–21:00
Bathing, washing hairgood 20:41–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 19:23, Krittika from 19:23; tithi Krishna-navami until 10:11, Krishna-dashami from 10:11; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 19:23) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 19:23) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-navami 04:09–10:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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 weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 19:23–04:11 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 18:22–20:38−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:09–19:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–19:23−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:11–04:11 (19.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–10:11−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–10:11

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:40 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:47 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 17:04 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:40 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:40tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 09:40karana Bava
from 17:04yoga Vriddhi
from 19:47nakshatra Rohini
from 21:35karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:17
Sunrise04:11
Noon12:35
Sunset20:58
End of twilight21:51
Moonrise00:05
Moonset16:48
Day length16 h 47 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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:40from 19:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:11–19:47) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (19:47–20:58) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:11–09:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:47–04:13 (20.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–09:40 Hutashana Yoga 09:40–04:13 (20.07) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 19:47–04:13 (20.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:47–04:13 (20.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:11–19:47 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:47–04:13 (20.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 01:26–09:40; Bhadra Mukha 00:51–02:49
  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:16–10:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:14–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:30
Godhuli20:58–21:13
Pradosha20:58–22:25
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam17:20–18:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:23–10:29
Yamaganda14:41–16:46
Gulika Kalam04:11–06:17
Dur Muhurta04:11–05:18, 05:18–06:25
Varjyam07:35–09:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:37–20:58

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 20:37–20:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 20:37–20:58
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:11–06:52, 09:53–18:41, 19:47–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 19:47, Rohini from 19:47; tithi Krishna-dashami until 09:40, Krishna-ekadashi from 09:40; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:55, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 19:47) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 19:47) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:11–19:470 Yoga Vriddhi 17:04–04:13 (20.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:47–04:13 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 09:40–04:13 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:47–04:13 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:47–04:13 (20.07)0 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 19:47–04:13 (20.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:11–09:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–09:40

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:37 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 20:38 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:09 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 09:37 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:37tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 09:37karana Kaulava
from 16:09yoga Dhruva
from 20:38nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 21:47karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:19
Sunrise04:13
Noon12:35
Sunset20:57
End of twilight21:49
Moonrise00:22
Moonset18:11
Day length16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:37from 20:38

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:13–20:38) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (20:38–20:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 09:40 (19.07)–09:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:14–07:34 (21.07)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 20:38–04:14 (21.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:13–09:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–09:37 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:37–04:14 (21.07) Hutashana Yoga 09:37–04:14 (21.07) Krakacha Yoga 09:37–04:14 (21.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:13–20:38 Anandadi: Saumya 20:38–04:14 (21.07)

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.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:29
Godhuli20:57–21:11
Pradosha20:57–22:24
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam17:19–18:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:51–20:57
Yamaganda12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam16:46–18:51
Dur Muhurta18:43–19:50
Varjyam12:21–14:00, 02:32–04:13 (21.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–06:48, 09:49–15:51, 20:33–20:57

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:13–06:48, 09:49–15:51, 20:33–20:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:13–06:48, 09:49–15:51, 20:33–20:57
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:13–09:37, 09:49–18:37, 20:33–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 20:38, Mrigashirsha from 20:38; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 09:37, Krishna-dvadashi from 09:37; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:51, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 20:38) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 20:38) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

  • Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:13–20:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–20:38+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:13–16:090 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:38–04:14 (21.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:37–04:14 (21.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 09:37–04:14 (21.07)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:13–09:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–09:37−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:37–04:14 (21.07)

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 04:13

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 15:35
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSoma Pradosha · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:02 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 21:54 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 15:35 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 10:02 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:02tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 10:02karana Gara
from 15:35yoga Vyaghata
from 21:54nakshatra Ardra
from 22:23karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:22
Sunrise04:14
Noon12:35
Sunset20:55
End of twilight21:47
Moonrise00:47
Moonset19:25
Day length16 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:02

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:14–20:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:55–22:23
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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:14–21:54 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–21:54

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–10:02

Anandadi: Ananda 04:14–21:54 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:54–04:16 (22.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:28
Godhuli20:55–21:10
Pradosha20:55–22:23
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam12:38–14:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:19–08:24
Yamaganda10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:40–16:45
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:15, 16:28–17:35
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–06:44, 09:45–10:02

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:14–06:44, 09:45–10:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:14–06:44, 09:45–10:02
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:14–06:44, 09:45–18:33, 20:29–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 10:02, Krishna-trayodashi from 10:02; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:47, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:35

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:14–21:54+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:14–21:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–21:54+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:14–15:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–10:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 15:35–19:09

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 04:14

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:51 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 23:33 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:19 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 10:51 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:51tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 10:51karana Vishti
from 15:19yoga Harshana
from 23:23karana Shakuni
from 23:33nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:24
Sunrise04:16
Noon12:35
Sunset20:54
End of twilight21:45
Moonrise01:25
Moonset20:24
Day length16 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:51

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:

  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:51–20:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 10:51–20:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:50 (23.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–10:51

Yamaghanta 04:16–23:33

Anandadi: Chara 04:16–23:33 Anandadi: Sthira 23:33–04:18 (23.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 10:51–23:23; Bhadra Mukha 10:51–12:57; Bhadra Puchha 22:11–23:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:17–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:28
Godhuli20:54–21:08
Pradosha20:54–22:22
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam12:52–14:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:44–18:49
Yamaganda08:25–10:30
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta07:35–08:42, 23:51–00:21 (23.07)
Varjyam06:53–08:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:16–06:40, 09:41–18:29, 20:25–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:51, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:51; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:43, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 10:51–20:54: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:16–23:330 Yoga Harshana 15:19–04:18 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–10:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–23:33−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:51–04:18 (23.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:51–23:23−3 Yamaghanta 04:16–23:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Gada
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:02 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:33 (24.07) more
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 15:20 more
KaranaShakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:02 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:02tithi Amavasya
from 12:02karana Chatushpada
from 15:20yoga Vajra
from 00:45 (24.07)karana Naga
from 01:33 (24.07)nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:26
Sunrise04:18
Noon12:35
Sunset20:52
End of twilight21:43
Moonrise02:17
Moonset21:06
Day length16 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:02

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:18–20:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shakuni 04:18–12:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 12:02–20:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 04:18–12:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 01:33–04:19 (24.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:18–01:33 (24.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:27
Godhuli20:52–21:07
Pradosha20:52–22:21
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam22:57–00:41 (24.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:39
Yamaganda06:22–08:26
Gulika Kalam10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:02–13:08
Varjyam12:33–14:17

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:18–06:36, 09:37–18:25, 20:21–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:02, Amavasya from 12:02; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:39, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:21

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

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 04:18–12:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 12:02–20:52: 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 = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–01:33 (24.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:18–15:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 15:20–16:33−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:18–01:33 (24.07)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:18–12:02

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsAshadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:33 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:52 (25.07) more
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:38 more
KaranaNaga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:33 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:33tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 13:33karana Kimstughna
from 15:38yoga Siddhi
from 02:27 (25.07)karana Bava
from 03:52 (25.07)nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:28
Sunrise04:19
Noon12:35
Sunset20:50
End of twilight21:41
Moonrise03:24
Moonset21:34
Day length16 h 31 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)13:33

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:33

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:19–20:50) is good for sowing.
  • Naga 04:19–13:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 13:33–20:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 12:02 (23.07)–13:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of the month of Karkidakam (Sun in Karka): in Kerala, the main day of ancestor rites (Vavu Bali), with rituals on riverbanks and the seashore.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:02 (23.07)–13:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:19–03:52 (25.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 04:19–03:52 (25.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:19–03:52 (25.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:19–03:52 (25.07) Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–04:21 (25.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 13:08–13:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:20–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:26
Godhuli20:50–21:05
Pradosha20:50–22:20
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam20:51–22:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:39–16:43
Yamaganda04:19–06:23
Gulika Kalam08:27–10:31
Dur Muhurta09:50–10:56, 16:26–17:32
Varjyam10:20–12:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:33–20:50

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 13:33–20:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 13:33–20:50
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:19–06:32, 09:33–18:21, 20:17–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Amavasya until 13:33, Shukla-pratipat from 13:33; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:34, Vrischika 15:35, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

  • Amavasya 04:19–13:33: 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 = +6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:19–03:52 (25.07)+2 Pushya 04:19–03:52 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:19–03:52 (25.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Siddhi 15:38–04:21 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya−3 Amavasya 04:19–13:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:25 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:29 (26.07) more
Gandamula
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:09 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 15:25 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:25tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 15:25karana Balava
from 16:09yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:30
Sunrise04:21
Noon12:35
Sunset20:49
End of twilight21:39
Moonrise04:39
Moonset21:53
Day length16 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:25

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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, 20:49–21:53
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:49–21:53

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–15:25

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:25–04:23 (26.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu all day

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:48–13:10 (26.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:25
Godhuli20:49–21:04
Pradosha20:49–22:19
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:31–12:35
Yamaganda16:42–18:45
Gulika Kalam06:24–08:28
Dur Muhurta07:39–08:44, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam18:04–19:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–06:28, 09:29–16:09

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:21–06:28, 09:29–16:09
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:21–06:28, 09:29–16:09
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:21–06:28, 09:29–15:31
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:21–06:28, 09:29–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 15:25, Shukla-dvitya from 15:25; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Vyatipata 16:09–20:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:21–16:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:25–04:23 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–15:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:25–04:23 (26.07)−1 Vyatipata 16:09–04:23 (26.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:33 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:29 more
Gandamula
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:54 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 04:27 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:27karana Kaulava
from 06:29nakshatra Magha
from 16:54yoga Variyana
from 17:33tithi Shukla-tritya
from 17:33karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:32
Sunrise04:23
Noon12:35
Sunset20:47
End of twilight21:37
Moonrise05:57
Moonset22:06
Day length16 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:29from 17:33

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:29–20:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 04:23–06:29 Anandadi: Padma 06:29–04:24 (27.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:48 (25.07)–13:10
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:24
Godhuli20:47–21:02
Pradosha20:47–22:18
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam04:42–06:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:29–10:32
Yamaganda14:38–16:41
Gulika Kalam04:23–06:26
Dur Muhurta04:23–05:28, 05:28–06:34
Varjyam19:54–21:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:09–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 20:09–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 20:09–20:47
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:23–06:24, 09:26–18:13, 20:09–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:29, Magha from 06:29; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:33, Shukla-tritya from 17:33; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:13, Makara 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:29) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:29) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Vyatipata 04:23–16:54: 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 = −4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:29–04:24 (27.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–17:330 Yoga Variyana 16:54–04:24 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:23–13:10−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:23–06:29−3 Vyatipata 04:23–16:54

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsHariyali Teej

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:54 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:20 more
Gandamula
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:49 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 06:42 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:42karana Gara
from 09:20nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:49yoga Parigha
from 19:54tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 19:54karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:34
Sunrise04:24
Noon12:35
Sunset20:45
End of twilight21:35
Moonrise07:14
Moonset22:16
Day length16 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:20from 19:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:24–09:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:20–20:45) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

The festival of the reunion of Shiva and Parvati in the rainy season: women in green clothes fast for marital happiness, swing on swings and sing songs.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:33 (26.07)–19:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:20–04:26 (28.07)

Yamaghanta 04:24–09:20 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:54–04:26 (28.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:20–04:26 (28.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:24–09:20

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:24
Godhuli20:45–21:00
Pradosha20:45–22:17
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam06:39–08:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:43–20:45
Yamaganda12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam16:40–18:43
Dur Muhurta18:34–19:40
Varjyam18:20–20:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:24–06:20, 09:22–15:23

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:24–06:20, 09:22–15:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:24–06:20, 09:22–15:23
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:24–06:20, 09:22–18:09

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 09:20, Purva-Phalguni from 09:20; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:54, Shukla-chaturti from 19:54; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:22, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:09, Makara 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:20) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:20) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 19:54–20:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 Ravi Yoga 09:20–04:26 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:20–04:26 (28.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:24–17:49+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–19:540 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:54–04:26 (28.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 19:54–04:26 (28.07)0 Yoga Parigha 17:49–04:26 (28.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:24–09:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–09:20−3 Yamaghanta 04:24–09:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:22 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:20 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:50 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 09:08 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:08karana Vishti
from 12:20nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 18:50yoga Shiva
from 22:22tithi Shukla-panchami
from 22:22karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:37
Sunrise04:26
Noon12:35
Sunset20:43
End of twilight21:33
Moonrise08:29
Moonset22:24
Day length16 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:20

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:26–12:20) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:20–20:43) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:08–20:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:57–14:12
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

Ravi Yoga 04:26–12:20

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:26–12:20 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:20–04:28 (29.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 09:08–19:06; Bhadra Mukha 09:08–11:20
  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:06–22:22; Bhadra Puchha 21:03–22:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:23
Godhuli20:43–20:59
Pradosha20:43–22:16
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam05:08–06:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:28–08:31
Yamaganda10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:37–16:39
Dur Muhurta13:07–14:12, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam20:27–22:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:26–06:17, 09:18–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:20, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:20; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:17, Kanya 09:18, Tula 12:18, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:20) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:20) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 04:26–20:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 09:08–19:06: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:26–12:20+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:26–12:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:20–04:28 (29.07)0 Yoga Shiva 18:50–04:28 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 04:26–06:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–12:20−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–22:22−3 Bhadra on earth 09:08–19:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsNaga Panchami

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:48 (30.07) more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 15:23 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 19:50 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 11:36 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:36karana Balava
from 15:23nakshatra Hasta
from 19:50yoga Siddha
from 00:48 (30.07)tithi Shukla-shashti
from 00:48 (30.07)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:39
Sunrise04:28
Noon12:35
Sunset20:41
End of twilight21:30
Moonrise09:43
Moonset22:31
Day length16 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:23

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:28–15:23) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (15:23–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

Worship of the Nagas, the serpent deities: milk is offered to their images, and the earth is neither ploughed nor dug. According to the Mahabharata, on this day the snake sacrifice of King Janamejaya was stopped.

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:28–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:23–04:30 (30.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–00:48 (30.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:48–04:30 (30.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:28–15:23 Anandadi: Saumya 15:23–04:30 (30.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 00:22–01:15 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:17–16:22
Godhuli20:41–20:57
Pradosha20:41–22:15
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam07:16–09:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:38–18:40
Yamaganda08:31–10:33
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta07:43–08:48, 23:49–00:20 (30.07)
Varjyam00:47–02:35 (30.07)

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 15:23, Hasta from 15:23; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:13, Kanya 09:14, Tula 12:14, Vrischika 15:15, Dhanu 18:02, Makara 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 15:23) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 15:23) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

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: Prajapati 04:28–15:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–15:23+1 Yoga Shiva 04:28–19:50+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–00:48 (30.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 15:23–04:30 (30.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–00:48 (30.07)

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 04:28

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 18:16
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:01 (31.07) more
NakshatraHasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:16 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 20:41 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 13:57 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:57karana Taitila
from 18:16nakshatra Chitra
from 20:41yoga Sadhya
from 03:01 (31.07)tithi Shukla-saptami
from 03:01 (31.07)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:41
Sunrise04:30
Noon12:35
Sunset20:40
End of twilight21:28
Moonrise10:56
Moonset22:38
Day length16 h 09 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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:16

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:30–18:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (18:16–20:40) is good 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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:48–03:01 (31.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:30–18:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–18:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:01–04:32 (31.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:30–18:16 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:16–04:32 (31.07)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:27–03:59
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:16–16:21
Godhuli20:40–20:55
Pradosha20:40–22:14
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam11:32–13:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:36
Yamaganda06:31–08:32
Gulika Kalam10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:02–13:07
Varjyam03:07–04:53 (31.07)

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:30–06:09, 09:10–17:58, 19:54–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 18:16, Chitra from 18:16; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:09, Kanya 09:10, Tula 12:10, Vrischika 15:11, Dhanu 17:58, Makara 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 18:16) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 18:16) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:16

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–18:16+2 Yoga Siddha 04:30–20:41+2 Ravi Yoga 04:30–18:16+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:30–18:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–18:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:16–04:32 (31.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:30–03:01 (31.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

SummaryFavourable day — Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraShrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1795 · Vikram 1930 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:49 (01.08) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraChitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:48 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:16 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 15:59 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:59karana Vanija
from 20:48nakshatra Swati
from 21:16yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:43
Sunrise04:32
Noon12:35
Sunset20:38
End of twilight21:26
Moonrise12:11
Moonset22:45
Day length16 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:32–20:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 04:32–20:48 Anandadi: Sthira 20:48–04:34 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:16–16:20
Godhuli20:38–20:53
Pradosha20:38–22:13
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam13:44–15:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:35–16:36
Yamaganda04:32–06:32
Gulika Kalam08:33–10:34
Dur Muhurta09:54–10:58, 16:20–17:24
Varjyam03:07–04:53, 02:52–04:36 (01.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:32–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:50–20:38

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:32–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:50–20:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:32–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:50–20:38
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:32–06:05, 09:06–17:54, 19:50–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:05, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:06, Vrischika 15:07, Dhanu 17:54, Makara 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:32–20:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–20:48+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:32–21:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

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.
Shrimukha (No. 7 of 60, “fair-faced, face of wealth”) — A year of wealth and well-being: success in affairs, honour and plenty.
Northern samvatsara: Tarana (No. 18)
Shaka Samvat 1795 · Vikram Samvat 1930 · Kali Yuga 4974
Next year — Bhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.1874
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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: 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.
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
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
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
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.
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.
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.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
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.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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: 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.
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.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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.
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-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.
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
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.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−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-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.
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)
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.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

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


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+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.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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
Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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)
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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.
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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)
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
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)
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing 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.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Krishna-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.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Anandadi: 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.
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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)
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 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).
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.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Krishna-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.
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
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.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Krishna-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.
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)
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.
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.
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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
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)
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.
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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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-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.
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
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-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.
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
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-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.
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)
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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.
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.
Mrigashirsha
+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.
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.
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 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-dvadashi
neutral
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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
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.
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 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).

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
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.
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
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.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
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.
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
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
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
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
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-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.