Panchanga Calendar

July 1883

SamvatsaraSubhanu (17)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 5.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 16.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1883 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 4.07), Ashadha (from 5.07). Periods: 5–13.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 16.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 6.07 Ratha Yatra; 16.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 19.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Krit12Ekadashi Vaish.

2Roh13Soma Pradosha

3Mrig14

4Ard30Amavasya

5Pun1Gupta Navaratri

6Push2Ratha Yatra

7Ashl3Chandra Darshan

8Mag4Vinayaka Chaturthi

9PPh5Skanda Shashti

10UPh6until 12:44

11Has7

12Chit8Masik Durgashtami

13Chit9until 05:45

14Swa10until 08:45

15Vish10Karka Sankranti

16Anu11Devshayani

17Jye12after 15:02

18Mul13after 15:51

19PAsh14Guru Purnima

20UAsh15after 06:30

21Shra1

22Dhan3

23Shat4Sankashti

24PBh5

25UBh6

26Rev7after 13:35

27Ashw8

28Bhar9

29Roh10

30Mrig11after 08:35

31Ard12Bhauma Pradosha

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

Tripushkar YogaEkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Guru Pushya YogaGupta NavaratriRatha YatraChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiDevshayaniGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Dwipushkar YogaSankashtiShravana SomvarKalashtami

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 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
5.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
11.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
14.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi until 08:45
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
16.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:23 until 13:32
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
20.07 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:30 until 09:48
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
26.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra after 13:35 until 16:17
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
30.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 08:35
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.07 Sun Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
2.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
2.07 Mon Masik Shivaratri
4.07 Wed Jyeshtha Amavasya
5.07 Thu Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
6.07 Fri Ratha Yatra
7.07 Sat Chandra Darshan
8.07 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
9.07 Mon Skanda Shashti
12.07 Thu Masik Durgashtami
15.07 Sun Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
16.07 Mon Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
17.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
19.07 Thu Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
19.07 Thu Purnima Vrat
20.07 Fri Ashadha Purnima
23.07 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
23.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
26.07 Thu Kalashtami
30.07 Mon Kamika Ekadashi
30.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
31.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha

Special muhurta yogas

1.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:49–21:52
2.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
2.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:22–03:50 (03.07)
5.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
5.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:28–03:53 (06.07)
5.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 17:28–03:53 (06.07)
10.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 19:18–23:45
11.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–02:40 (12.07)
14.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–08:45
16.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–13:32
20.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:39–04:14 (21.07)
21.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–14:50
21.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 14:50–03:17 (22.07)
24.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:51–04:20 (25.07)
26.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
27.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:24–06:35
28.07 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:11–04:27 (29.07)
28.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–04:27 (29.07)
30.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–02:24 (31.07)
30.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:29–02:24 (31.07)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.07 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
3.07 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
4.07 Wed — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
8.07 Sun — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
12.07 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
15.07 Sun — Anandadi: Utpata, Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
19.07 Thu — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
21.07 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.07 Sat — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.07 Sun — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vishti (Bhadra)
31.07 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

4.07 New moon (Amavasya) 18:03
15.07 Karka Sankranti 05:38 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
20.07 Full moon (Purnima) 06:30
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

5–13.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 16.07 Chaturmasya
22.07 02:17 – 26.07 07:56 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Subhanu (No. 17, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families. more

Northern samvatsara: Jaya. Shaka Samvat 1805, Vikram Samvat 1940, Kali Yuga 4984.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:12 (02.07) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:52 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 05:07 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:07	yoga Shula
from 13:23	karana Taitila
from 21:52	nakshatra Rohini
from 00:12 (02.07)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 00:12 (02.07)	karana Gara
from 02:08 (02.07)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	01:21
Moonset	17:39
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:49–21:16) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 30.06
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:49–21:52

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–00:12 (02.07) Hutashana Yoga 03:49–00:12 (02.07) Krakacha Yoga 03:49–00:12 (02.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 21:52–03:49 (02.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:49–21:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:38–21:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:16
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:06
Varjyam	10:40–12:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–08:05, 11:06–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:05, Kanya 11:06, Tula 14:06, Vrischika 17:08, Dhanu 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:49–05:070 Tripushkar Yoga 03:49–21:520 Yoga Shula 05:07–06:52−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:49–21:52−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–00:12 (02.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:49–00:12 (02.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:49–00:12 (02.07)

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 03:49

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:55 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 20:22 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:15 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	karana Vanija
from 20:22	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 21:55	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 21:55	karana Vishti
from 23:15	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	02:03
Moonset	18:48
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:49–20:22) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (20:22–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 21:16–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:20–00:46 (03.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:22–03:50 (03.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:49–20:22 Anandadi: Ananda 20:22–03:50 (03.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:55–07:41 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 21:55–23:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:22–18:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:11
Yamaganda	10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	12:52–14:22, 01:40–03:11 (03.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:49–08:01, 11:02–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 20:22, Mrigashirsha from 20:22; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:01, Kanya 11:02, Tula 14:03, Vrischika 17:04, Dhanu 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 20:22) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 20:22) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:49–20:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–20:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 03:49–04:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:50 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:03 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 20:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:51 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:51	karana Shakuni
from 19:03	nakshatra Ardra
from 19:50	tithi Amavasya
from 19:50	karana Chatushpada
from 20:31	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	02:55
Moonset	19:45
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:03	from 19:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:50–19:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:50–08:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 08:51–19:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 19:50–21:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:50–19:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 19:03–03:51 (04.07)

Anandadi: Chara 19:03–03:51 (04.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:50–19:03

Bhadra in heaven: 21:55 (02.07)–08:51; Bhadra Mukha 21:55–23:45 (02.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:47–08:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:44–12:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (04.07)
Varjyam	03:06–04:38 (04.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–07:57, 10:58–19:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:03, Ardra from 19:03; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 19:50, Amavasya from 19:50; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:57, Kanya 10:58, Tula 13:59, Vrischika 17:00, Dhanu 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:03) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:03) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:50–19:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 19:50–21:15: 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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–19:03+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:50–20:310 Anandadi: Chara 19:03–03:51 (04.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:03–03:51 (04.07)0 Yamaghanta 19:03–03:51 (04.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:50–08:51−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:50–19:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:50–19:50

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:03 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:03 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 18:02 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	karana Naga
from 18:02	yoga Vyaghata
from 18:03	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:03	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 18:03	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	03:57
Moonset	20:31
Day length	17 h 23 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	18:03

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:03	from 18:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (18:03–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 03:51–06:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 06:54–18:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 18:03–21:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:50 (03.07)–18:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 18:03–03:52 (05.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:51–18:03 Anandadi: Gada 18:03–03:52 (05.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:41–18:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:28–10:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:43
Yamaganda	06:02–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Varjyam	03:06–04:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:03–21:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:03–21:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:03–21:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:51–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 18:03, Punarvasu from 18:03; tithi Amavasya until 18:03, Shukla-pratipat from 18:03; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:53, Kanya 10:55, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:56, Dhanu 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 18:03) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 18:03) — 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:

Amavasya 03:51–18:03: 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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:51–18:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:03–03:52 (05.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 18:02–21:19−1 Samvartaka Yoga 18:03–03:52 (05.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:51–18:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–18:03−3 Amavasya 03:51–18:03

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 03:51

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:42 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:28 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:55 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 05:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	karana Bava
from 15:55	yoga Harshana
from 16:42	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:42	karana Balava
from 17:28	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	05:07
Moonset	21:07
Day length	17 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

task	at sunrise	from 16:42	from 17:28

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, Punarvasu (03:52–17:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:28–21:14) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 03:52–05:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:03 (04.07)–16:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:52–09:39
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:58–13:08

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:52–17:28 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:28–03:53 (06.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 17:28–03:53 (06.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:52–17:28 Anandadi: Shubha 17:28–03:53 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:07–16:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:54
Yamaganda	03:52–06:02
Gulika Kalam	08:13–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:49, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	05:45–07:19, 01:27–03:03 (06.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–16:42, 16:52–21:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:52–16:42, 16:52–21:14
Cutting fingernails	average 03:52–16:42, 16:52–21:14
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:42–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:28, Pushya from 17:28; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:42, Shukla-dvitya from 16:42; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:50, Kanya 10:51, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:52, Dhanu 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:28) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:28) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:52–17:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–17:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:52–17:280 Yoga Harshana 15:55–03:53 (06.07)0 Auspicious tithi 16:42–03:53 (06.07)

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 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Yoga Harshana; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:53 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:25 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:14 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:13	karana Kaulava
from 14:14	yoga Vajra
from 15:53	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 15:53	karana Taitila
from 17:25	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 03:43 (07.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	06:20
Moonset	21:36
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:53	from 17:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:53–17:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:42 (05.07)–15:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

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

Anandadi: Utpata 03:53–17:25 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:25–03:54 (07.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:02–12:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:33
Yamaganda	16:53–19:03
Gulika Kalam	06:03–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:31, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–07:46, 10:47–16:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:53–07:46, 10:47–16:48
Cutting fingernails	good 03:53–07:46, 10:47–16:48
Cutting toenails	good 15:53–16:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–07:46, 10:47–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:25, Ashlesha from 17:25; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:53, Shukla-tritya from 15:53; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:47, Tula 13:47, Vrischika 16:48, Dhanu 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:25) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:25) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Pushya 03:53–17:25+1 Yoga Harshana 03:53–14:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–15:530 Yoga Vajra 14:14–15:220 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:25–03:54 (07.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–15:53−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:53–17:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:43 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:03	yoga Siddhi
from 15:43	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 15:43	karana Vanija
from 18:01	nakshatra Magha
from 03:54 (08.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	07:34
Moonset	21:59
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:43	from 18:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (18:01–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:13–21:59
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:13–21:59

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:43–03:55 (08.07) Ravi Yoga 18:01–03:55 (08.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:54–18:01 Anandadi: Padma 18:01–03:55 (08.07)

Bhadra on earth: 03:54–16:15 (08.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:59–06:02 (08.07); Bhadra Puchha 15:01–16:15 (08.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:48–00:16 (08.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:22–18:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:24
Yamaganda	14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:54–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:54–05:03, 05:03–06:13
Varjyam	06:32–08:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–07:42, 10:43–15:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:54–07:42, 10:43–15:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:54–07:42, 10:43–15:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–07:42, 10:43–15:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 18:01, Magha from 18:01; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:43, Shukla-chaturti from 15:43; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:42, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:43, Vrischika 16:44, Dhanu 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 18:01) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 18:01) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 15:43–21:13: 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 = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:54–18:01+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–15:43+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:03–03:55 (08.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:43–03:55 (08.07)0 Ravi Yoga 18:01–03:55 (08.07)−1 Rikta tithi 15:43–03:55 (08.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–18:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:15 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:17 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 12:25 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:25	yoga Vyatipata
from 16:15	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 16:15	karana Bava
from 19:17	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	08:47
Moonset	22:20
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:15	from 19:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:55–19:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (19:17–21:12) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–16:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:50–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:55–19:17

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–16:15 Yamaghanta 03:55–19:17 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:15–19:17

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:17–03:57 (09.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:55–19:17

Bhadra on earth: 03:54–16:15; Bhadra Mukha 03:59–06:02; Bhadra Puchha 15:01–16:15
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:46–18:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:02–21:12
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:02
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:03
Varjyam	06:39–08:20, 03:56–05:40 (09.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:15–19:27

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 19:17, Purva-Phalguni from 19:17; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 16:15, Shukla-panchami from 16:15; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:38, Kanya 10:39, Tula 13:39, Vrischika 16:40, Dhanu 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 19:17) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 19:17) — 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 03:55–16:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:55–16:15: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 12:25–21:12: 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 = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:55–12:25+2 Ravi Yoga 03:55–19:170 Auspicious tithi 16:15–03:57 (09.07)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 19:17–03:57 (09.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:15–19:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–16:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 03:55–19:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:55–19:17−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–19:17−2 Rikta tithi 03:55–16:15−3 Bhadra on earth 03:55–16:15−3 Vyatipata 12:25–03:57 (09.07)

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:28 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:14 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 12:19 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:46	karana Balava
from 12:19	yoga Variyana
from 17:28	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 17:28	karana Kaulava
from 21:14	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	09:58
Moonset	22:38
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:28

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, Purva-Phalguni (03:57–21:11) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 17:28–03:58 (10.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:14–03:58 (10.07)

Hutashana Yoga 17:28–03:58 (10.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:28–03:58 (10.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:57–21:14 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:14–03:58 (10.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:03–17:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:19–16:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:15
Yamaganda	10:24–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	03:56–05:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:19–17:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:19–17:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:19–17:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:57–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 17:28, Shukla-shashti from 17:28; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:36, Simha 07:34, Kanya 10:35, Tula 13:35, Vrischika 16:36, Dhanu 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 03:57–12:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:57–21:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–17:28+1 Yoga Variyana 12:19–03:58 (10.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:28–03:58 (10.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:28–03:58 (10.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–21:14−1 Vyatipata 03:57–12:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — until 12:44
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:18 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:45 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:44 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:19	karana Taitila
from 12:44	yoga Parigha
from 19:18	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 19:18	karana Gara
from 23:45	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	11:07
Moonset	22:56
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:58–21:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:58–23:45 Tripushkar Yoga 19:18–23:45

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–19:18 Hutashana Yoga 19:18–03:59 (11.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:18–03:59 (11.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:45–03:59 (11.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:58–23:45 Anandadi: Saumya 23:45–03:59 (11.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:48–17:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:01
Yamaganda	08:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 23:53–00:21 (11.07)
Varjyam	05:11–06:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–07:30, 10:31–16:32, 19:18–21:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:58–07:30, 10:31–16:32, 19:18–21:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:58–07:30, 10:31–16:32, 19:18–21:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–07:30, 10:31–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-shashti until 19:18, Shukla-saptami from 19:18; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:32, Simha 07:30, Kanya 10:31, Tula 13:31, Vrischika 16:32, Dhanu 19:19

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:44

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:58–23:45+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:58–23:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–23:45+1 Yoga Variyana 03:58–12:440 Auspicious tithi 19:18–03:59 (11.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 19:18–03:59 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–19:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 19:18–23:450 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:18–03:59 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 12:44–01:07 (11.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:34 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 02:40 (12.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:31 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:23 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:23	karana Vanija
from 13:31	yoga Shiva
from 21:34	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 21:34	karana Vishti
from 02:40 (12.07)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	12:15
Moonset	23:14
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–21:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–02:40 (12.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:59–21:34 Hutashana Yoga 21:34–04:00 (12.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:34–04:00 (12.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:59–02:40 (12.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:40–04:00 (12.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:34–10:49 (12.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:34–00:53 (12.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:53–03:06 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:56–21:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:08–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Varjyam	09:10–10:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:59–07:26, 10:27–16:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:59–07:26, 10:27–16:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:59–07:26, 10:27–16:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:59–07:26, 10:27–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:28, Simha 07:26, Kanya 10:27, Tula 13:27, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:15

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–02:40 (12.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–21:34+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:59–02:40 (12.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–02:40 (12.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–21:340 Yoga Shiva 13:31–04:00 (12.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:59–21:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:05 (13.07) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:45 (13.07) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 14:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:49 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:49	karana Bava
from 14:32	yoga Siddha
from 00:05 (13.07)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:05 (13.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	13:22
Moonset	23:35
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:00–21:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:00–10:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:34 (11.07)–00:05 (13.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:00–00:05 (13.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–00:05 (13.07) Hutashana Yoga 00:05–04:02 (13.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:05–04:02 (13.07)

Anandadi: Chara all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:34 (11.07)–10:49; Bhadra Puchha 23:34 (11.07)–00:53; Bhadra Mukha 00:53–03:06
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:32–00:20 (13.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:51
Yamaganda	04:00–06:09
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:51, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam	11:42–13:30

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:00–07:22, 10:23–19:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:24, Simha 07:22, Kanya 10:23, Tula 13:23, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:11, Makara 21:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — 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 04:00–21:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Chara all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shiva 04:00–14:32+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:00–10:49−1 Ashtami 04:00–00:05 (13.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:00–00:05 (13.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–00:05 (13.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:00–00:05 (13.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 05:45
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:33 (14.07) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:45 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:35 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:45	nakshatra Swati
from 13:20	karana Kaulava
from 15:35	yoga Sadhya
from 02:33 (14.07)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 02:33 (14.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	14:29
Moonset	23:58
Day length	17 h 05 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

task	at sunrise	from 05:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:02–05:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:45–21:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:45–04:03 (14.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–02:33 (14.07) Hutashana Yoga 02:33–04:03 (14.07)

Anandadi: Musala 04:02–05:45 Anandadi: Gada 05:45–04:03 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:51–00:39 (14.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:34
Yamaganda	16:50–18:59
Gulika Kalam	06:10–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:35, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	12:03–13:51

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 05:45, Swati from 05:45; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:18, Kanya 10:19, Tula 13:19, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:07, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 05:45) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 05:45) — 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 04:02–21:07: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:45

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:02–15:35+2 Ravi Yoga 05:45–04:03 (14.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–05:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–02:33 (14.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:45–04:03 (14.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–02:33 (14.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 08:45
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:43 (15.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:45 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 16:30 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:45	nakshatra Vishakha
from 15:41	karana Gara
from 16:30	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	15:34
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 02 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

task	at sunrise	from 08:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:03–08:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:45–21:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–08:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:03–08:45 Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:03–08:45 Anandadi: Shubha 08:45–04:04 (15.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:38–03:25 (15.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:19–10:26
Yamaganda	14:42–16:50
Gulika Kalam	04:03–06:11
Dur Muhurta	04:03–05:11, 05:11–06:19
Varjyam	14:58–16:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–08:45, 10:15–16:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:03–08:45, 10:15–16:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:03–08:45, 10:15–16:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–08:45, 10:15–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 08:45, Vishakha from 08:45; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:14, Kanya 10:15, Tula 13:15, Vrischika 16:17, Dhanu 19:03, Makara 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:45) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:45) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:45

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–08:45+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:03–08:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–08:45+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:03–16:30+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:03–08:450 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Sankranti day
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:43 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:24 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:43	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 04:43	karana Vanija
from 11:24	nakshatra Anuradha
from 17:06	yoga Shukla
from 17:37	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	16:38
Moonset	00:25
Day length	16 h 59 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	05:38 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:43	from 11:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:04–11:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:24–21:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:37–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 04:04–05:38
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:04–11:24

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–04:06 (16.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:04–11:24 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:24–04:06 (16.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:37–06:23 (16.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:41–23:58; Bhadra Mukha 23:58–02:06 (16.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:17–05:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:13–03:58 (16.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:57–21:04
Yamaganda	12:34–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:57
Dur Muhurta	18:48–19:56
Varjyam	15:46–17:30

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–07:10, 10:11–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:24, Anuradha from 11:24; tithi Shukla-dashami until 04:43, Shukla-ekadashi from 04:43; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:13, Simha 07:10, Kanya 10:11, Tula 13:11, Vrischika 16:13, Dhanu 18:59, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:24) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:24) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Sankranti at 05:38 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:04–17:06+2 Ravi Yoga 04:04–11:24+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–04:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:24–04:06 (16.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:04–11:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:37–04:06 (16.07)−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–04:06 (16.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:24–04:06 (16.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 06:23; auspicious time — until 13:32
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:23 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:32 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:15 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:23 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:23	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 06:23	karana Bava
from 13:32	nakshatra Jyestha
from 17:15	yoga Brahma
from 18:59	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	17:38
Moonset	00:59
Day length	16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:23	from 13:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:06–13:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:32–21:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:06–06:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 04:43 (15.07)–06:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:07–07:25 (17.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–13:32

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–06:23 Krakacha Yoga 04:06–06:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–04:07 (17.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:06–13:32 Anandadi: Padma 13:32–04:07 (17.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:37 (15.07)–06:23; Bhadra Puchha 22:41–23:58 (15.07); Bhadra Mukha 23:58 (15.07)–02:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:13–08:20
Yamaganda	10:27–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:16, 16:32–17:40
Varjyam	19:29–21:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–07:06, 10:07–16:09

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, shaving	average 04:06–07:06, 10:07–16:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:06–07:06, 10:07–16:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:06–07:06, 10:07–13:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:32, Jyestha from 13:32; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 06:23, Shukla-dvadashi from 06:23; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:09, Simha 07:06, Kanya 10:07, Tula 13:08, Vrischika 16:09, Dhanu 18:55, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:32) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:32) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:23

Auspicious time ends by 13:32

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–13:32+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:06–13:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–13:32+1 Yoga Shukla 04:06–17:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–06:230 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–06:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–04:07 (17.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:06–06:230 Krakacha Yoga 04:06–06:230 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:32–04:07 (17.07)

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 04:06

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 15:02; auspicious time — until 16:53
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:25 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:53 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:25 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 07:25	karana Kaulava
from 15:02	nakshatra Mula
from 16:53	yoga Indra
from 19:40	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	18:32
Moonset	01:41
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:07–15:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:02–21:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:02–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–04:09 (18.07) Ravi Yoga 15:02–04:09 (18.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 15:02–04:09 (18.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:07–15:02

Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:43–21:18
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:41–07:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:55
Yamaganda	08:21–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 23:53–00:21 (18.07)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:03–16:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:03–16:05
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 10:03–16:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:03–18:51

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:02, Mula from 15:02; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:25, Shukla-triodashi from 07:25; lagna Karka 04:07, Simha 07:02, Kanya 10:03, Tula 13:04, Vrischika 16:05, Dhanu 18:51, Makara 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:02) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:02) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:02

Auspicious time ends by 16:53

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:07–16:53+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–04:09 (18.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:25–04:09 (18.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 15:02–04:09 (18.07)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 15:02–04:09 (18.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:07–15:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–15:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:51
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:46 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 15:58 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:46	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 07:46	karana Gara
from 15:51	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 15:58	yoga Vaidhriti
from 19:41	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	19:18
Moonset	02:34
Day length	16 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:46	from 15:51

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, Mula (04:09–15:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:51–21:00) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:46–21:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:09–15:51 Ravi Yoga 17:30–04:10 (19.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–07:46 Yamaghanta 04:09–15:51

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:09–15:51 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:51–04:10 (19.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:00–21:15
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:14–10:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:41
Yamaganda	06:15–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Varjyam	14:12–15:51, 01:31–03:08 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:09–07:46

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, shaving	average 04:09–07:46
Cutting fingernails	average 04:09–06:58
Cutting toenails	average 04:09–07:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:09–07:46, 10:00–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 15:51, Purva-Ashadha from 15:51; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:46, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:46; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 06:58, Kanya 10:00, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:01, Dhanu 18:47, Makara 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:51) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:51) — 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 07:46–21:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 15:58–21:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 15:51

+2 Yoga Indra 04:09–15:58+2 Ravi Yoga 04:09–15:51+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:09–15:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–07:460 Ravi Yoga 17:30–04:10 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–07:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:09–15:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 15:58–04:10 (19.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–15:51−2 Rikta tithi 07:46–04:10 (19.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:26 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 16:02 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:26 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:26	tithi Purnima
from 07:26	karana Vishti
from 14:32	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:02	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 19:02	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	19:57
Moonset	03:36
Day length	16 h 48 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

task	at sunrise	from 07:26	from 16:02

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, Purva-Ashadha (04:10–16:02) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (16:02–20:59) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:26–19:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:10–07:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 07:26–04:12 (20.07)
after sunrise Purnima lasts less than 3 muhurtas — the previous day is chosen

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), 10:54–14:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 20.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:10–16:02 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–04:12 (20.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–07:26

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:10–16:02 Anandadi: Saumya 16:02–04:12 (20.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:26–19:02; Bhadra Puchha 14:56–16:05; Bhadra Mukha 16:05–18:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:12–12:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:47
Yamaganda	04:10–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:23–10:29
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:54, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam	23:54–01:29 (20.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:56–18:43, 20:39–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 16:02, Uttara-Ashadha from 16:02; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:26, Purnima from 07:26; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 06:54, Kanya 09:56, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:57, Dhanu 18:43, Makara 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 16:02) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 16:02) — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:10–07:26: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 07:26–20:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 04:10–14:32: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:10–16:02+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–04:12 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:10–16:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:02–04:12 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–07:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–16:02−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–07:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:26–19:02−3 Vaidhriti 04:10–14:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 06:30; auspicious time — until 09:48
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:30 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 15:39 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:39 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:30	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 06:30	karana Balava
from 12:39	yoga Priti
from 15:39	nakshatra Shravana
from 17:51	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	20:29
Moonset	04:46
Day length	16 h 45 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	06:30

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:30	from 15:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:12–15:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (15:39–20:57) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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 07:26 (19.07)–06:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 19.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:30–04:14 (21.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:39–04:14 (21.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:30–15:39

Anandadi: Ananda 04:12–09:48 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:48–17:13 Anandadi: Dhumra 17:13–04:14 (21.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:07–06:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:12
Pradosha	20:57–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:21–10:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:35
Yamaganda	16:46–18:52
Gulika Kalam	06:18–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:40, 13:08–14:15
Varjyam	19:31–21:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:30–20:57

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, shaving	average 06:30–20:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:30–20:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:12–06:51, 09:52–18:39, 20:35–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 15:39, Shravana from 15:39; tithi Purnima until 06:30, Krishna-pratipat from 06:30; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:52, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:53, Dhanu 18:39, Makara 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 15:39) — improved health; Shravana (from 15:39) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 04:12–06:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:30

Auspicious time ends by 09:48

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:30–04:14 (21.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:12–09:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–15:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:39–04:14 (21.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:30–04:14 (21.07)+1 Yoga Priti 12:39–04:14 (21.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:30–15:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:48–17:13

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 04:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:05 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:50 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:22 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:05	tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:05	karana Taitila
from 10:22	yoga Ayushman
from 14:50	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:13	karana Gara
from 03:17 (22.07)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 03:17 (22.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:05	from 14:50

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 (04:14–14:50) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–14:50 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:50–03:17 (22.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:14–14:50 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:50–04:15 (22.07)

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:17 (22.07)–07:56 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:47–06:20, 03:46–05:18 (22.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:29
Yamaganda	14:40–16:45
Gulika Kalam	04:14–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:14–05:20, 05:20–06:27
Varjyam	18:38–20:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–06:47, 09:48–15:49, 20:31–20:56

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, shaving	average 04:14–06:47, 09:48–15:49, 20:31–20:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:14–06:47, 09:48–15:49, 20:31–20:56
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:50, Dhanishtha from 14:50; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 05:05, Krishna-dvitya from 05:05; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:48, Vrischika 15:49, Dhanu 18:35, Makara 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 14:50) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:50) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–14:50+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:14–14:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–14:50+1 Yoga Priti 04:14–10:22+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–05:050 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:50–03:17 (22.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:13 (23.07) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:40 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 07:49 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:49	yoga Saubhagya
from 13:40	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 14:17	karana Vishti
from 01:13 (23.07)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 01:13 (23.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	21:20
Moonset	07:22
Day length	16 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (13:40–20:54) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:17–20:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:13–04:17 (23.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:15–13:40 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:40–04:17 (23.07)

Bhadra on earth: 14:17–01:13 (23.07); Bhadra Puchha 21:23–22:29; Bhadra Mukha 22:29–00:19 (23.07)
Mrityu Panchaka: 02:17–07:56 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:46–05:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:49–20:54
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:45–18:49
Dur Muhurta	18:41–19:48
Varjyam	20:28–21:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:15–14:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:15–14:17
Cutting fingernails	average 04:15–06:43, 09:44–14:17
Cutting toenails	average 04:15–14:17
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:40, Shatabhisha from 13:40; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:43, Kanya 09:44, Tula 12:44, Vrischika 15:45, Dhanu 18:31, Makara 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:40) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:40) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 14:17–20:54: 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 = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:15–13:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–13:40+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:15–07:49+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–01:13 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:40–04:17 (23.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 14:17–01:13 (23.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:01 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:19 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:04 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:08 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:04	yoga Shobhana
from 12:08	karana Balava
from 12:19	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:01	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:01	karana Kaulava
from 02:13 (24.07)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	21:42
Moonset	08:43
Day length	16 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:17–12:19) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:19–20:53) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:42
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

Anandadi: Amrita 04:17–12:19 Anandadi: Musala 12:19–04:19 (24.07)

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:17 (22.07)–07:56 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:53–21:08
Pradosha	20:53–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:31–07:02, 03:21–04:51 (24.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:21–08:26
Yamaganda	10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:44
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:14, 16:27–17:34
Varjyam	18:20–19:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:17–18:28, 20:23–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:19, Purva-Bhadra from 12:19; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:39, Kanya 09:40, Tula 12:40, Vrischika 15:41, Dhanu 18:28, Makara 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:19) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:19) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:17–20:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:17–12:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–12:19+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:17–05:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:19–04:19 (24.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 12:19–04:19 (24.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:17–23:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:45 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:51 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 23:19 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:53 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:53	karana Taitila
from 10:51	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 20:45	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:45	karana Gara
from 23:19	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	22:04
Moonset	10:05
Day length	16 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:51	from 20:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:19–10:51) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:51–20:51) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:51–04:20 (25.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:51–04:20 (25.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–20:45 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:45–04:20 (25.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 10:51–04:20 (25.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:19–10:51

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:17 (22.07)–07:56 (26.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 20:23–21:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:21–04:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:43–18:47
Yamaganda	08:27–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:43, 23:51–00:21 (25.07)
Varjyam	19:52–21:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–06:35, 09:36–20:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:19–06:35, 09:36–20:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:19–06:35, 09:36–20:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:19–06:35, 09:36–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:51, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:51; tithi Krishna-panchami until 20:45, Krishna-shashti from 20:45; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:35, Kanya 09:36, Tula 12:36, Vrischika 15:37, Dhanu 18:24, Makara 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:51) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:51) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:51–04:20 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:51–04:20 (25.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–20:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:51–04:20 (25.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:51–04:20 (25.07)0 Yoga Atiganda 04:19–04:190 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–20:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:45–04:20 (25.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 20:45–04:20 (25.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–10:51−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:19–10:51

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:29 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:23 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:26 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:37 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:37	karana Vanija
from 09:23	nakshatra Revati
from 18:29	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 18:29	karana Vishti
from 20:26	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	22:27
Moonset	11:27
Day length	16 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:23	from 18:29

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:20–09:23) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:23–20:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:29–20:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:23–04:22 (26.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:29–04:22 (26.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:20–09:23 Anandadi: Utpata 09:23–04:22 (26.07)

Bhadra on earth: 18:29–05:22 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:51–23:56; Bhadra Mukha 23:56–01:45 (26.07)
Mrityu Panchaka: 02:17 (22.07)–07:56 (26.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:17–13:35 (26.07)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:52–06:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:38
Yamaganda	06:24–08:28
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	20:39–22:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:20–18:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:20–18:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:20–18:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:20–06:31, 09:32–18:20, 20:15–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:23, Revati from 09:23; tithi Krishna-shashti until 18:29, Krishna-saptami from 18:29; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:31, Kanya 09:32, Tula 12:32, Vrischika 15:33, Dhanu 18:20, Makara 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:23) — a good life; Revati (from 09:23) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 18:29–20:49: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 09:23–04:22 (26.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–09:23+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:20–20:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Utpata 09:23–04:22 (26.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:29–04:22 (26.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 18:29–04:22 (26.07)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:20–09:23−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:20–18:29

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:35; auspicious time — until 16:17
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:17 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 07:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:22	karana Bava
from 07:56	nakshatra Ashwini
from 16:17	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 16:17	karana Balava
from 17:35	yoga Shula
from 03:13 (27.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	22:54
Moonset	12:49
Day length	16 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:56	from 16:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:22–07:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:22–05:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:48–22:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:22–07:56 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 16:17–04:24 (27.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:17–04:24 (27.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:22–07:56 Anandadi: Manasa 07:56–04:24 (27.07)

Bhadra on earth: 18:29 (25.07)–05:22; Bhadra Puchha 22:51–23:56 (25.07); Bhadra Mukha 23:56 (25.07)–01:45
Mrityu Panchaka: 02:17 (22.07)–07:56
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:17–13:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:19
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:41–07:11, 23:47–01:18 (27.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–16:41
Yamaganda	04:22–06:25
Gulika Kalam	08:28–10:32
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:56, 16:25–17:30
Varjyam	02:48–04:19 (27.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:22–06:27, 09:28–15:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:22–06:27, 09:28–15:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:22–06:27, 09:28–15:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:22–06:27, 09:28–18:16, 20:11–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 07:56, Ashwini from 07:56; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:17, Krishna-ashtami from 16:17; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:27, Kanya 09:28, Tula 12:28, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:16, Makara 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 07:56) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 07:56) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 16:17–20:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:22–05:22: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:35

Auspicious time ends by 16:17

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 04:22–07:56+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:22–07:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–07:56+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:22–17:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:17–04:24 (27.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 17:35–19:220 Bhadra on earth 04:22–05:220 Ashtami 16:17–04:24 (27.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:17–04:24 (27.07)−1 Gandanta 04:22–13:35−1 Panchaka 04:22–07:56

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 04:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Mudgara, Ashtami
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:10 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:50 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:35	nakshatra Bharani
from 14:10	tithi Krishna-navami
from 14:10	karana Taitila
from 14:50	yoga Ganda
from 01:09 (28.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	23:24
Moonset	14:09
Day length	16 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:35	from 14:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:35–20:46) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:24–06:35

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–14:10 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:10–04:26 (28.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:24–06:35 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:35–04:26 (28.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:46–02:17 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:35
Yamaganda	16:40–18:43
Gulika Kalam	06:27–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:46, 13:08–14:13
Varjyam	15:40–17:11

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:24–06:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 06:35, Bharani from 06:35; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:10, Krishna-navami from 14:10; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:23, Kanya 09:24, Tula 12:24, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:12, Makara 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 06:35) — joy; Bharani (from 06:35) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:24–14:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 14:10–20:46: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–06:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:24–06:350 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–14:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 14:50–16:58−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:10–04:26 (28.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:35–04:26 (28.07)−1 Ashtami 04:24–14:10−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:35–04:26 (28.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:10 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:19 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:10 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	nakshatra Krittika
from 12:10	yoga Vriddhi
from 12:10	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 12:10	karana Vanija
from 23:13	karana Vishti
from 04:11 (29.07)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:26
Day length	16 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:19	from 12:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:26–05:19) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:19–20:44) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–12:10 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:11–04:27 (29.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–04:27 (29.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:19–12:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:10–04:27 (29.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:19–04:11 (29.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–04:27 (29.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:26–05:19

Bhadra in heaven: 23:13–10:18 (29.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:54–02:00 (29.07); Bhadra Mukha 02:00–03:51 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:54–03:25 (29.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:30–10:32
Yamaganda	14:37–16:39
Gulika Kalam	04:26–06:28
Dur Muhurta	04:26–05:31, 05:31–06:36
Varjyam	16:45–18:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:10–18:08, 20:04–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 05:19, Krittika from 05:19; tithi Krishna-navami until 12:10, Krishna-dashami from 12:10; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:19, Kanya 09:20, Tula 12:20, Vrischika 15:22, Dhanu 18:08, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 05:19) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 05:19) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 04:26–12:10: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–12:10+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:19–04:11 (29.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:10–04:27 (29.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:19–12:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:26–05:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–05:19−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:10–04:27 (29.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–12:10

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:18 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 03:12 (30.07) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 09:36 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:36	yoga Dhruva
from 10:18	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 10:18	karana Bava
from 21:25	karana Balava
from 03:12 (30.07)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	00:02
Moonset	16:36
Day length	16 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:27–20:42) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:27–10:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:18–03:12 (30.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:18–04:29 (30.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:27–03:12 (30.07) Anandadi: Saumya 03:12–04:29 (30.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:13 (28.07)–10:18; Bhadra Puchha 00:54–02:00; Bhadra Mukha 02:00–03:51
Gandanta (tithi): 09:56–10:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:58
Pradosha	20:42–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:08–01:40 (30.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:40–20:42
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:40
Dur Muhurta	18:32–19:37
Varjyam	19:32–21:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:27–06:15, 09:16–15:18, 20:00–20:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:27–06:15, 09:16–15:18, 20:00–20:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:27–06:15, 09:16–15:18, 20:00–20:42
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dashami until 10:18, Krishna-ekadashi from 10:18; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:15, Kanya 09:16, Tula 12:16, Vrischika 15:18, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:27–03:12 (30.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–03:12 (30.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:27–09:360 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:27–10:18−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:18–03:12 (30.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:18–04:29 (30.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 08:35
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:35 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 02:24 (31.07) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:10 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:35 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:10	yoga Vyaghata
from 08:35	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 08:35	karana Kaulava
from 19:48	karana Taitila
from 02:24 (31.07)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	00:49
Moonset	17:37
Day length	16 h 11 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

task	at sunrise	from 08:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:29–20:40) 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 10:18 (29.07)–08:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:31–07:05 (31.07)

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–02:24 (31.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:29–02:24 (31.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–08:35 Krakacha Yoga 04:29–08:35 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–04:31 (31.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:29–02:24 (31.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:24–04:31 (31.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:56
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:54–19:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:31–08:32
Yamaganda	10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:38
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:12, 16:21–17:26
Varjyam	08:37–10:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:29–06:11, 09:12–15:14, 19:56–20:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:29–06:11, 09:12–15:14, 19:56–20:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:29–06:11, 09:12–15:14, 19:56–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:29–06:11, 09:12–18:00, 19:56–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:35, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:35; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:14, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:56

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

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:35

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–02:24 (31.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:29–02:24 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–02:24 (31.07)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:29–07:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–08:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–04:31 (31.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:10–10:25−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:29–08:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1805 · Vikram 1940 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:05 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 01:51 (01.08) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:53 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:53	yoga Harshana
from 07:05	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 07:05	karana Gara
from 18:25	karana Vanija
from 01:51 (01.08)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 02:49 (01.08)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	01:46
Moonset	18:26
Day length	16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:05

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:38–22:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–04:33 (01.08)

Yamaghanta 04:31–01:51 (01.08)

Anandadi: Chara 04:31–01:51 (01.08) Anandadi: Sthira 01:51–04:33 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:05–17:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:37–18:37
Yamaganda	08:33–10:34
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 23:48–00:20 (01.08)
Varjyam	10:37–12:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:31–06:07, 09:08–17:56, 19:52–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 07:05, Krishna-trayodashi from 07:05; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:09, Vrischika 15:10, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:52

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:31–01:51 (01.08)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:53–02:49 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–04:33 (01.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:31–01:51 (01.08)−3 Yamaghanta 04:31–01:51 (01.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

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

Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.

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

Subhanu (No. 17 of 60, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families.
Northern samvatsara: Jaya (No. 28)
Shaka Samvat 1805 · Vikram Samvat 1940 · Kali Yuga 4984
Next year — Tarana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 27.03.1884
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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.

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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 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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−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.

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

Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.

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

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

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Anandadi: 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.

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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-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.

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.

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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-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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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).

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-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

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.

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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

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-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable 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.

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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

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

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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

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-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Revati
+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)

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling