Panchanga Calendar

July 1884

SamvatsaraTarana (18)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 23.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 23.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 15.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1884 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 22.07), Shravana (from 23.07). Periods: until 1.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 3.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 3.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 8.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Chit9

2Swa10

3Swa11Devshayani

4Vish11after 07:10

5Anu12Shani Pradosha

6Jye13

7Mul14Purnima Vrat

8PAsh15Guru Purnima

9UAsh1

10Shra2

11Dhan3Sankashti

12Shat4

13PBh5

14UBh6Karka Sankranti

15Rev7Kalashtami

16Ashw8

17Bhar9

18Krit10Kamika Ekadashi

19Roh11Ekadashi Vaish.

20Mrig13Pradosha

21Ard14Shravana Somvar

22Pun30Amavasya

23Push1

24Ashl2

25Mag3until 09:50

26UPh4Naga Panchami

27UPh5after 09:22

28Has6Shravana Somvar

29Chit7

30Swa8after 14:08

31Vish9after 16:34

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

DevshayaniPradoshaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Guru PurnimaSankashtiSankrantiShravana SomvarKalashtamiEkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaDwipushkar YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Hariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiChandra DarshanNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

2.07 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
4.07 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Auspicious weekday after 07:10
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
10.07 Thu — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
27.07 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa after 09:22
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
31.07 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana after 16:34
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

3.07 Thu Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
4.07 Fri Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast
5.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
7.07 Mon Purnima Vrat
8.07 Tue Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
8.07 Tue Ashadha Purnima
11.07 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
14.07 Mon Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
14.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
15.07 Tue Kalashtami
18.07 Fri Kamika Ekadashi
19.07 Sat Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
20.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
20.07 Sun Masik Shivaratri
21.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
22.07 Tue Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
22.07 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
22.07 Tue Karkidaka Vavu
25.07 Fri Hariyali Teej
25.07 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
25.07 Fri Chandra Darshan
26.07 Sat Naga Panchami
27.07 Sun Skanda Shashti
28.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
30.07 Wed Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

4.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–03:53 (05.07)
6.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:02–03:55 (07.07)
13.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:53–04:04 (14.07)
15.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:07–04:07 (16.07)
15.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:07–04:07 (16.07)
19.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–15:30
19.07 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:17–15:30
19.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 15:30–01:12 (20.07)
27.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
27.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:22–04:27 (28.07)
29.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:29–08:41
31.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:21–04:34 (01.08)

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

8.07 Tue — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
9.07 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Vajra
14.07 Mon — Sankranti day, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
16.07 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
17.07 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
19.07 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
21.07 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
22.07 Tue — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
24.07 Thu — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
26.07 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
28.07 Mon — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

8.07 Full moon (Purnima) 13:10
14.07 Karka Sankranti 11:58 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
22.07 New moon (Amavasya) 15:54
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 1.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 3.07 Chaturmasya
11.07 09:30 – 15.07 22:07 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Tarana (No. 18, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune. more

Northern samvatsara: Manmatha. Shaka Samvat 1806, Vikram Samvat 1941, Kali Yuga 4985.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:57 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:08 (02.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:55 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:55 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 03:55	yoga Shiva
from 10:55	karana Kaulava
from 23:57	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:57	karana Taitila
from 01:08 (02.07)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	14:10
Moonset	00:11
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

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 (03:49–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 23:57–03:50 (02.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 01:08–03:50 (02.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:49–01:08 (02.07)

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 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:02–19:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:28, 23:54–00:20 (02.07)
Varjyam	07:25–09:11

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	average 03:49–08:02, 11:03–19:51

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:02, Kanya 11:03, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 03:49–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–01:08 (02.07)+1 Yoga Shiva 03:55–03:50 (02.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:49–01:08 (02.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–23:57

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:18 (03.07) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 04:04 (03.07) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:36	yoga Siddha
from 13:06	karana Gara
from 02:18 (03.07)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 02:18 (03.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	15:16
Moonset	00:33
Day length	17 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:50–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Gandanta (tithi): 01:52–02:45 (03.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:29
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:11–19:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:43
Yamaganda	06:01–08:11
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Varjyam	07:25–09:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–07:58, 11:00–17:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:50–07:58, 11:00–17:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:50–07:58, 11:00–17:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:50–07:58, 11:00–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:01, Simha 07:58, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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.

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddha 04:36–03:51 (03.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–02:18 (03.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 05:34
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:49 (04.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 04:04 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:34 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:33 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:04	nakshatra Vishakha
from 05:34	yoga Sadhya
from 15:33	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	16:20
Moonset	00:57
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:51–04:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:04–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:33–21:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:18–04:49 (04.07)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:17–17:46 (04.07)
Vaishnava date: 4.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:51–04:04 Ravi Yoga 00:11–03:52 (04.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:51–04:04 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:04–03:52 (04.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:33–00:23 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 20:52–22:12; Bhadra Mukha 22:12–00:24 (04.07)
Bhadra in heaven: 00:23–04:49 (04.07); Bhadra Mukha 22:12–00:24 (04.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:14–23:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:54
Yamaganda	03:51–06:01
Gulika Kalam	08:12–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:48, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	10:23–12:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–21:15

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 04:04–21:15
Cutting fingernails	average 03:51–07:54, 10:56–16:57
Cutting toenails	average 04:04–21:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–21:15

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 04:04, Vishakha from 04:04; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:54, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:43

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:34

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:51–05:34+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:04–03:52 (04.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–04:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Ravi Yoga 03:51–04:040 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:33–00:23 (04.07)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 07:10
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:49 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:10 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 06:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:49 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:49	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 04:49	karana Bava
from 06:38	yoga Shubha
from 07:10	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:05	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	17:22
Moonset	01:25
Day length	17 h 22 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 04:49	from 07:10

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, Vishakha (03:52–07:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:10–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–04:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 3.07
Ekadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises: Smarta householders fast on the first day, while Vaishnavas, sannyasis and widows fast on the second (“Gauna Ekadashi”).

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–04:49 Ravi Yoga 03:52–07:10 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–03:53 (05.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–03:53 (05.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:52–07:10 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:10–03:53 (05.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:23–04:49; Bhadra Mukha 22:12 (03.07)–00:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:29–00:17 (05.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:04
Gulika Kalam	06:02–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:30, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	11:40–13:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–07:51, 10:52–16:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:52–07:51, 10:52–16:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–07:51, 10:52–16:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:10–07:51, 10:52–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:10, Anuradha from 07:10; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 04:49, Shukla-dvadashi from 04:49; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:53, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:10) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:10) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

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.
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 07:10

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–03:53 (05.07)+2 Yoga Shubha 06:38–03:53 (05.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–04:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–03:53 (05.07)0 Ravi Yoga 03:52–07:100 Anandadi: Matanga 03:52–07:100 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–04:490 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–03:53 (05.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:52–04:49−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:10–03:53 (05.07)

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: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Musala
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:18 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:12 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:40 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:18	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 07:18	karana Kaulava
from 07:40	yoga Shukla
from 10:12	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:29	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	18:19
Moonset	01:58
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:18	from 10:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:53–10:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:12–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:13–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita 03:53–10:12 Anandadi: Musala 10:12–03:54 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:12–04:59 (06.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–10:23
Yamaganda	14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:53–06:03
Dur Muhurta	03:53–05:02, 05:02–06:12
Varjyam	16:28–18:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:18–07:47, 10:48–16:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:18–07:47, 10:48–16:49
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:18–07:47, 10:48–16:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:53–10:12, 10:48–19:35

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:12, Jyestha from 10:12; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:18, Shukla-triodashi from 07:18; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:49, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:12) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:53–07:40+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:53–10:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–10:12+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–03:54 (06.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:12–03:54 (06.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:12–03:54 (06.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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: Yoga Brahma, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:35 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:35 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:33	yoga Brahma
from 09:35	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 09:35	karana Gara
from 13:02	nakshatra Mula
from 22:37	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	19:10
Moonset	02:38
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:35

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, Jyestha (03:54–13:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:02–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 09:35–21:13: 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 13:02–03:55 (07.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:02–03:55 (07.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:02–03:55 (07.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 13:02–03:55 (07.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:54–13:02

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:21–19:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	00:20–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:12–04:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:03–21:13
Yamaganda	12:33–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:03
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:03
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–07:43

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 03:54–07:43
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:54–07:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–07:43

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:02, Mula from 13:02; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 09:35, Shukla-chaturdashi from 09:35; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:45, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:02) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:02) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 09:35–21:13: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Brahma 08:33–03:55 (07.07)+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:02–03:55 (07.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–09:35+1 Ravi Yoga 13:02–03:55 (07.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:02–03:55 (07.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:02–03:55 (07.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–13:02−1 Rikta tithi 09:35–03:55 (07.07)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:54–13:02

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:34 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 09:11 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:11	yoga Indra
from 11:33	tithi Purnima
from 11:33	karana Vishti
from 15:34	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 00:25 (08.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	19:55
Moonset	03:25
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:33	from 15:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:55–15:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:34–21:12) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:33–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:55–11:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:33–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 8.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:55–15:34

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–15:34 Anandadi: Utpata 15:34–03:56 (08.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:33–00:25 (08.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:53–21:10; Bhadra Mukha 21:10–23:18
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:29–10:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:05–08:14
Yamaganda	10:24–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	13:47–15:34, 02:02–03:46 (08.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:34–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 15:34, Purva-Ashadha from 15:34; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 11:33, Purnima from 11:33; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:34) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:34) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:55–11:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 11:33–21:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:55–09:11+2 Ravi Yoga 03:55–15:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–15:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–15:34−2 Rikta tithi 03:55–11:33−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:33–00:25 (08.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:10 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:44 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:33 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:10 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:33	yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:10	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 13:10	karana Balava
from 17:44	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 01:49 (09.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	20:33
Moonset	04:20
Day length	17 h 14 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	13:10

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:10	from 17:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:56–17:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (17:44–21:11) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 03:56–13:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:33 (07.07)–13:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 7.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:10–03:57 (09.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:44–03:57 (09.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:44–03:57 (09.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–17:44 Anandadi: Manasa 17:44–03:57 (09.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:44–13:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:30–14:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:02
Yamaganda	08:15–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:32, 23:54–00:21 (09.07)
Varjyam	02:20–04:03 (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 03:56–07:35, 10:36–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 17:44, Uttara-Ashadha from 17:44; tithi Purnima until 13:10, Krishna-pratipat from 13:10; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 17:44) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 17:44) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 03:56–13:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 09:33–21:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 03:56–09:33+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–17:440 Auspicious tithi 13:10–03:57 (09.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:44–03:57 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:44–03:57 (09.07)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:44–03:57 (09.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:10–03:57 (09.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–17:44−3 Vaidhriti 09:33–03:57 (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 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 19:31 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:37 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:37	yoga Vishkambha
from 14:23	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 14:23	karana Taitila
from 19:31	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:51 (10.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	21:06
Moonset	05:21
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:23	from 19:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:57–19:31) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (19:31–21:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:23–03:59 (10.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–14:23 Samvartaka Yoga 03:57–14:23

Anandadi: Chhatra 21:14–03:59 (10.07) Anandadi: Vajra 03:57–13:07 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:07–21:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:24
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:39–14:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:07–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	02:20–04:03, 23:45–01:27 (10.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:37–21:10

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 09:37–21:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:37–21:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–07:31, 10:32–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 19:31, Shravana from 19:31; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 14:23, Krishna-dvitya from 14:23; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:33, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 19:31) — improved health; Shravana (from 19:31) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vaidhriti 03:57–09:37: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–19:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–14:23+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:23–03:59 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 03:57–09:37−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:57–13:07−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–14:23−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:57–14:23

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:13 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 20:56 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:23 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:23	yoga Priti
from 15:13	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 15:13	karana Vanija
from 20:56	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 03:29 (11.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	21:33
Moonset	06:27
Day length	17 h 10 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 15:13	from 20:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:59–20:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:59–20:56 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:56–04:00 (11.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:29–09:30 (11.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:55–11:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:51
Yamaganda	03:59–06:07
Gulika Kalam	08:16–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:51, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam	01:07–02:47 (11.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:13–16:30

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 15:13–16:30
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 15:13–16:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:59–07:27, 10:28–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 20:56, Dhanishtha from 20:56; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:13, Krishna-tritya from 15:13; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 20:56) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 20:56) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:59–20:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–20:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–15:13+1 Yoga Priti 09:23–04:00 (11.07)0 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:40 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 21:59 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 08:51 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:40 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:51	yoga Ayushman
from 15:40	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 15:40	karana Bava
from 21:59	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 03:45 (12.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	21:58
Moonset	07:37
Day length	17 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:40

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:00–15:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:00–21:59 Anandadi: Saumya 21:59–04:01 (12.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:29–09:30
Bhadra on earth: 09:30–15:40; Bhadra Puchha 11:23–12:36; Bhadra Mukha 12:36–14:39
Chora Panchaka: 09:30–22:07 (15.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:08–12:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:34
Yamaganda	16:51–19:00
Gulika Kalam	06:08–08:17
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:34, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:00–07:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:00–07:23
Cutting fingernails	average 04:00–09:30
Cutting toenails	good 04:00–07:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:00–07:23, 10:24–15:40

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:40, Krishna-chaturti from 15:40; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:12, Makara 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 15:40–21:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 09:30–15:40: 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).
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 = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:00–21:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–21:59+1 Yoga Priti 04:00–08:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–15:400 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 15:40–04:01 (12.07)−1 Panchaka 09:30–04:01 (12.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 09:30–15:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:43 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 22:38 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:00	yoga Saubhagya
from 15:43	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 15:43	karana Kaulava
from 22:38	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 03:36 (13.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	22:20
Moonset	08:49
Day length	17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:01–21:07) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–15:43

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:43–04:03 (13.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–22:38 Anandadi: Kaladanda 22:38–04:03 (13.07)

Chora Panchaka: 09:30 (11.07)–22:07 (15.07)

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 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:14–16:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–10:26
Yamaganda	14:42–16:51
Gulika Kalam	04:01–06:09
Dur Muhurta	04:01–05:10, 05:10–06:18
Varjyam	05:22–07:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:43–21:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:43–21:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:43–21:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:01–07:19, 10:20–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:43, Krishna-panchami from 15:43; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:22, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:08, Makara 21:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:01–15:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–15:43+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–22:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–22:38+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:01–08:000 Auspicious tithi 15:43–04:03 (13.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:43–04:03 (13.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:01–15:43

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:23 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:53 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:51	yoga Shobhana
from 15:23	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 15:23	karana Gara
from 22:53	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 03:03 (14.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	22:42
Moonset	10:02
Day length	17 h 03 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 15:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:03–21:06) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:53–04:04 (14.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:53–04:04 (14.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:23–04:04 (14.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:03–22:53 Anandadi: Sthira 22:53–04:04 (14.07)

Chora Panchaka: 09:30 (11.07)–22:07 (15.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:59–15:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:48–16:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:58–21:06
Yamaganda	12:34–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:50–18:58
Dur Muhurta	18:49–19:58
Varjyam	05:06–06:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–07:15, 10:16–15:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:03–07:15, 10:16–15:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:03–07:15, 10:16–15:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–07:15, 10:16–15:23

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:23, Krishna-shashti from 15:23; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:18, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:16, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:04, Makara 21:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:03–22:53+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:03–06:51+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–15:230 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:23–04:04 (14.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–22:53

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:37 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:43 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:22	yoga Atiganda
from 14:37	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:37	karana Vishti
from 22:43	nakshatra Revati
from 02:04 (15.07)	karana Bava
from 03:31 (15.07)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	23:05
Moonset	11:18
Day length	17 h 00 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	11:58 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:04–21:05) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:37–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 04:04–11:58
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:04–22:43

Hutashana Yoga 04:04–14:37 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–14:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:37–04:06 (15.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 22:43–04:06 (15.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:04–22:43

Bhadra on earth: 14:37–02:04 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:11–20:19; Bhadra Mukha 20:19–22:13
Chora Panchaka: 09:30 (11.07)–22:07 (15.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:57–19:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:12–08:19
Yamaganda	10:27–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:16, 16:32–17:40
Varjyam	08:25–10:01

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:04–07:11, 10:12–19:00

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:37, Krishna-saptami from 14:37; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:11, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:12, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 19:00, Makara 20:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Sankranti at 11:58 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 14:37–21:05: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:04–22:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–22:43+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:04–05:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 04:04–14:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:37–04:06 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–14:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 05:22–07:35−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:04–22:43−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−1 Bhadra on earth 14:37–02:04 (15.07)

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	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:25 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:19 (16.07) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:25 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:25	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 13:25	karana Balava
from 22:07	nakshatra Ashwini
from 00:38 (16.07)	karana Kaulava
from 01:19 (16.07)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	23:29
Moonset	12:35
Day length	16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:25

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, Revati (04:06–21:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:03–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:25–04:07 (16.07) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:07–04:07 (16.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:07–04:07 (16.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:06–13:25 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–13:25

Anandadi: Shubha 04:06–22:07 Anandadi: Amrita 22:07–04:07 (16.07)

Chora Panchaka: 09:30 (11.07)–22:07
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:18–03:53 (16.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:46–21:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:56
Yamaganda	08:20–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:29–08:37, 23:53–00:21 (16.07)
Varjyam	10:25–11:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–13:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:06–13:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:06–13:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:06–18:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 13:25, Krishna-ashtami from 13:25; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:10, Simha 07:07, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:56, Makara 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 13:25–21:03: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:06–22:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–22:07+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:06–01:19 (16.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:25–04:07 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 13:25–04:07 (16.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:06–22:07−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:06–13:25−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–13:25

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 04:06

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:45 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 21:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:45 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:45	tithi Krishna-navami
from 11:45	karana Taitila
from 21:03	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:45	yoga Shula
from 22:45	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	23:57
Moonset	13:53
Day length	16 h 54 min

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 11:45

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 04:07–11:45 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–11:45 Krakacha Yoga 11:45–04:09 (17.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–21:03 Anandadi: Kana 21:03–04:09 (17.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:10–15:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:41
Yamaganda	06:14–08:21
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Varjyam	17:13–18:45

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 04:07–07:03, 10:04–11:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:45, Krishna-navami from 11:45; lagna Karka 04:07, Simha 07:03, Kanya 10:04, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:52, Makara 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:07–11:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 11:45–21:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–21:03+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:07–22:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 11:45–04:09 (17.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:07–11:45−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–11:45−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–21:03−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:45–04:09 (17.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:39 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:33 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:39 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:39	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 09:39	karana Vanija
from 19:33	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:49	yoga Ganda
from 20:27	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:12
Day length	16 h 52 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 09:39	from 19:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:09–19:33) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (19:33–21:01) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:27–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:39–04:10 (18.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:09–09:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–09:39 Yamaghanta 19:33–04:10 (18.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:09–19:33 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:33–04:10 (18.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:27–07:08 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:00–23:05; Bhadra Mukha 23:05–00:52 (18.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:03–16:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:48
Yamaganda	04:09–06:15
Gulika Kalam	08:22–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:53, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam	06:03–07:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:01–16:02, 20:44–21:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:01–16:02, 20:44–21:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:01–16:02, 20:44–21:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 20:44–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 19:33, Krittika from 19:33; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:39, Krishna-dashami from 09:39; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 06:59, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:48, Makara 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 19:33) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 19:33) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 04:09–09:39: 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 = −5

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:09–19:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:39–04:10 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 19:49–21:540 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:27–04:10 (18.07)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:33–04:10 (18.07)0 Yamaghanta 19:33–04:10 (18.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–19:33−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:09–09:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–09:39−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–09:39

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Yamaghanta
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:08 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:40 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:08 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:08	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 07:08	karana Bava
from 16:35	yoga Vriddhi
from 17:40	nakshatra Rohini
from 17:45	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	00:31
Moonset	16:29
Day length	16 h 49 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 07:08	from 17:40

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, Krittika (04:10–17:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:40–20:59) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:10–07:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 07:08–04:17 (19.07)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:15–17:36 (19.07)
Vaishnava date: 19.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–04:12 (19.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:10–07:08 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:40–04:12 (19.07) Yamaghanta 17:40–04:12 (19.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:10–17:40 Anandadi: Mitra 17:40–04:12 (19.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:07–07:08
Gandanta (tithi): 06:47–07:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:14
Pradosha	20:59–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:28–16:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:35
Yamaganda	16:47–18:53
Gulika Kalam	06:16–08:22
Dur Muhurta	07:32–08:39, 13:08–14:16
Varjyam	06:37–08:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 20:40–20:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 20:40–20:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 20:40–20:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:10–06:56, 09:57–18:44, 20:40–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:40, Rohini from 17:40; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:08, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:08; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 17:40) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:40) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:10–17:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:35–04:12 (19.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:40–04:12 (19.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:40–04:12 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–04:12 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:10–07:080 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:10–07:08−1 Yamaghanta 17:40–04:12 (19.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:17 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:30 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:17 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:17	tithi Krishna-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:17	karana Kaulava
from 13:05	yoga Dhruva
from 14:46	karana Taitila
from 15:30	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 01:12 (20.07)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 01:12 (20.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	01:13
Moonset	17:39
Day length	16 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:17	from 15:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:12–15:30) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:30–20:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 18.07
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–15:30 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:17–15:30 Dwipushkar Yoga 15:30–01:12 (20.07)

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 04:12–04:17 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:12–04:17 Hutashana Yoga 04:12–04:17

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:12–15:30 Anandadi: Vajra 15:30–04:13 (20.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:58–21:12
Pradosha	20:58–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:36–14:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:23–10:29
Yamaganda	14:40–16:46
Gulika Kalam	04:12–06:17
Dur Muhurta	04:12–05:19, 05:19–06:26
Varjyam	08:14–09:41, 20:33–22:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:36–20:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:12–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:36–20:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:12–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:36–20:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:12–06:52, 09:53–18:40, 20:36–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:30, Mrigashirsha from 15:30; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 04:17, Krishna-dvadashi from 04:17; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:30) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:30) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:17–15:30+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:12–15:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–15:30+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:12–13:050 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:12–04:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 15:30–01:12 (20.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:12–04:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–15:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 04:12–04:170 Anandadi: Vajra 15:30–04:13 (20.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:01 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:10 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 09:27 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:27	yoga Vyaghata
from 11:37	karana Vanija
from 13:10	nakshatra Ardra
from 22:01	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 22:01	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	02:06
Moonset	18:41
Day length	16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:10

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, Mrigashirsha (04:13–13:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:56–22:01
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, 00:21–00:50 (21.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 04:13–13:10 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:10–04:15 (21.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:01–08:25 (21.07); Bhadra Mukha 22:01–23:45; Bhadra Puchha 07:23–08:26 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:56–21:11
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:13–06:40, 01:47–03:13 (21.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:51–20:56
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:45–18:51
Dur Muhurta	18:42–19:49
Varjyam	20:44–22:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–06:48, 09:49–13:10

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 04:13–06:48, 09:49–13:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:13–06:48, 09:49–13:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:13–06:48, 09:49–18:36, 20:32–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:10, Ardra from 13:10; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:36, Makara 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:10) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:10) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:13–13:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–13:10+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:13–09:270 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 09:27–12:290 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:10–04:15 (21.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:10–04:15 (21.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:51 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:47 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:45 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:25 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:45	yoga Harshana
from 08:25	karana Shakuni
from 10:47	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:51	tithi Amavasya
from 18:51	karana Chatushpada
from 02:08 (22.07)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	03:09
Moonset	19:31
Day length	16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:47	from 18:51

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, Punarvasu (10:47–20:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:15–08:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 08:25–18:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 18:51–20:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:15–18:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:15–10:47 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:47–04:17 (22.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:01 (20.07)–08:25; Bhadra Mukha 22:01–23:45 (20.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:23–08:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:20–08:25
Yamaganda	10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:45
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:15, 16:28–17:35
Varjyam	21:40–23:07

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:15–18:32, 20:28–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:47, Punarvasu from 10:47; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 18:51, Amavasya from 18:51; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:32, Makara 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:47) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:47) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:15–18:51: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 18:51–20:55: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 05:45–02:08 (22.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:47–04:17 (22.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:15–08:25−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:15–10:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:15–10:47−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:15–18:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 15:54 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:33 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:45 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:20	karana Naga
from 08:33	nakshatra Pushya
from 15:54	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 15:54	karana Kimstughna
from 22:45	yoga Siddhi
from 02:32 (23.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	04:22
Moonset	20:11
Day length	16 h 36 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	15:54

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 08:33	from 15:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:17–08:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:33–20:53) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 04:17–05:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 05:20–15:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 15:54–20:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:51 (21.07)–15:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:51 (21.07)–15:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:51 (21.07)–15:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:54–04:18 (23.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:17–08:33 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:33–04:18 (23.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 15:33–16:15

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	00:21–00:50 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	06:23–07:50, 00:44–02:13 (23.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:44–18:48
Yamaganda	08:26–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:36–08:42, 23:51–00:21 (23.07)
Varjyam	15:55–17:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:24–20:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 20:24–20:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 20:24–20:53
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:33, Pushya from 08:33; tithi Amavasya until 15:54, Shukla-pratipat from 15:54; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:33) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:33) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 04:17–15:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Pushya 08:33–04:18 (23.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:17–08:330 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:54–04:18 (23.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 04:17–15:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Pushya; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:18 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 06:38 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:18 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 13:18	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 13:18	karana Balava
from 19:42	yoga Vyatipata
from 00:11 (24.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	20:44
Day length	16 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:38	from 13:18

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, Pushya (04:18–06:38) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:18–04:20 (24.07)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:18–13:18

Anandadi: Matanga 04:18–06:38 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:38–04:20 (24.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:29–10:55 (24.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:27
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:41–05:11 (24.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:39
Yamaganda	06:22–08:27
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	18:39–20:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:18–06:38, 09:37–19:42

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 04:18–06:38, 09:37–19:42
Cutting fingernails	average 04:18–06:38, 09:37–19:42
Cutting toenails	average 04:18–06:38, 09:37–15:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:18–06:36, 09:37–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 06:38, Ashlesha from 06:38; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 13:18, Shukla-dvitya from 13:18; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 06:38) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 06:38) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 19:42–20:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:18–19:42+2 Pushya 04:18–06:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:18–04:20 (24.07)0 Auspicious tithi 13:18–04:20 (24.07)0 Anandadi: Matanga 04:18–06:380 Chaturmasya0 Vyatipata 19:42–04:20 (24.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:38–04:20 (24.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:38–04:20 (24.07)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:18–13:18

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:14 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:11 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:07 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:14 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:11	nakshatra Magha
from 11:14	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 11:14	karana Taitila
from 17:07	yoga Variyana
from 22:26	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	06:59
Moonset	21:11
Day length	16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:11	from 11:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:11–20:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita 04:20–05:11 Anandadi: Musala 05:11–04:22 (25.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:29 (23.07)–10:55
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:50–21:05
Pradosha	20:50–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:41–05:11, 02:03–03:35 (25.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:42
Yamaganda	04:20–06:24
Gulika Kalam	08:27–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:50–10:56, 16:26–17:32
Varjyam	16:46–18:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:07–20:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:07–20:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:07–20:50
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 05:11, Magha from 05:11; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 11:14, Shukla-tritya from 11:14; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:35, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 05:11) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 05:11) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 04:20–17:07: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:20–11:140 Yoga Variyana 17:07–04:22 (25.07)0 Anandadi: Amrita 04:20–05:110 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:11–04:22 (25.07)−1 Gandanta 04:20–10:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–05:11−3 Vyatipata 04:20–17:07

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 09:50
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:50 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 04:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:50 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:22	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 09:50	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 09:50	karana Vanija
from 15:06	yoga Parigha
from 21:25	karana Vishti
from 04:17 (26.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	08:16
Moonset	21:34
Day length	16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:22	from 09:50

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, Magha (04:22–04:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:22–20:48) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:14 (24.07)–09:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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), 10:56–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:48–21:34
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:48–21:34

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:22–04:17 (26.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:22–04:17 (26.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:22–04:17 (26.07) Anandadi: Shubha 04:17–04:23 (26.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:22–04:22

Bhadra on earth: 21:25–09:12 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 21:31–23:27; Bhadra Puchha 08:01–09:12 (26.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:54–23:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:35
Yamaganda	16:41–18:45
Gulika Kalam	06:25–08:28
Dur Muhurta	07:39–08:45, 13:08–14:13
Varjyam	12:20–13:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:22–09:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:22–09:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:22–09:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:22–18:17, 20:12–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 04:22, Purva-Phalguni from 04:22; tithi Shukla-tritya until 09:50, Shukla-chaturti from 09:50; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 04:22) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 04:22) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 09:50–20:48: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:50

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:22–04:17 (26.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:22–04:17 (26.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:22–15:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–09:50+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:22–04:17 (26.07)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:22–04:220 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 15:06–02:24 (26.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–04:22−1 Rikta tithi 09:50–04:23 (26.07)

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 04:22

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:12 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:00 (27.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:12	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 09:12	karana Bava
from 13:43	yoga Shiva
from 21:11	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	09:31
Moonset	21:56
Day length	16 h 22 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 09:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:23–20:46) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:23–09:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 09:12–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–09:12

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:12–04:25 (27.07)

Anandadi: Utpata all day

Bhadra on earth: 21:25 (25.07)–09:12; Bhadra Mukha 21:31–23:27 (25.07); Bhadra Puchha 08:01–09:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:02
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:35–23:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:29–10:32
Yamaganda	14:38–16:41
Gulika Kalam	04:23–06:26
Dur Muhurta	04:23–05:29, 05:29–06:34
Varjyam	11:42–13:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:12–20:46

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 09:12–20:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:12–20:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:23–06:24, 09:12–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:12, Shukla-panchami from 09:12; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:13, Makara 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:23–09:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:23–09:12: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 09:12–04:25 (27.07)0 Yoga Shiva 13:43–04:25 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–09:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:23–09:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:12–04:25 (27.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:23–09:12−3 Anandadi: Utpata all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:22
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:22 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:00 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:58 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:22 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	nakshatra Hasta
from 09:22	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 09:22	karana Kaulava
from 12:58	yoga Siddha
from 21:46	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	10:44
Moonset	22:17
Day length	16 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:00	from 09:22

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, Uttara-Phalguni (04:25–05:00) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:00–20:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 09:22–04:27 (28.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 05:00–04:27 (28.07) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:22–04:27 (28.07)

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 05:00–09:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–04:27 (28.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:25–05:00 Anandadi: Manasa 05:00–04:27 (28.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:58–09:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–21:00
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:08–01:50 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:42–20:44
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:40–18:42
Dur Muhurta	18:34–19:39
Varjyam	13:56–15:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–15:23, 20:05–20:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:25–15:23, 20:05–20:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:25–15:23, 20:05–20:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:25–18:09, 20:05–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 05:00, Hasta from 05:00; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:22, Shukla-shashti from 09:22; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:21, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:09, Makara 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 05:00) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 05:00) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:22

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:22–04:27 (28.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:00–04:27 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:00–04:27 (28.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–05:00+1 Yoga Shiva 04:25–12:58+1 Auspicious tithi 04:25–09:220 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–04:27 (28.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:22–04:27 (28.07)−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 05:00–09:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:20 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:30 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:20 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:30	nakshatra Chitra
from 10:20	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 10:20	karana Gara
from 12:51	yoga Sadhya
from 23:05	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	11:54
Moonset	22:38
Day length	16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:30	from 10:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:27–06:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:30–20:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:27–06:30

Hutashana Yoga 04:27–10:20 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–10:20 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:30–04:29 (29.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:20–04:29 (29.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:27–06:30 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:30–04:29 (29.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:43–20:58
Pradosha	20:43–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:42–03:27 (29.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:29–08:31
Yamaganda	10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:37–16:39
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:12, 16:22–17:27
Varjyam	15:14–16:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:20–15:19, 20:01–20:43

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	good 10:20–15:19, 20:01–20:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:20–15:19, 20:01–20:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:27–06:16, 09:17–18:05, 20:01–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:30, Chitra from 06:30; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:20, Shukla-saptami from 10:20; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:16, Kanya 09:17, Tula 12:17, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:05, Makara 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:30) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:30) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:27–12:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–06:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:20–04:29 (29.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:27–06:300 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:30–04:29 (29.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:27–10:20−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:27–10:20−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–10:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:20–04:29 (29.07)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:30–04:29 (29.07)

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 04:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:59 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:41 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 13:14 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:41	nakshatra Swati
from 11:59	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 11:59	karana Vishti
from 13:14	yoga Shubha
from 01:01 (30.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	13:02
Moonset	23:02
Day length	16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:41	from 11:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:29–08:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:41–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:59–20:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:29–08:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:59–04:31 (30.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:29–11:59 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–11:59

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:41–04:31 (30.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:29–08:41

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:59–01:01 (30.07); Bhadra Puchha 13:57–15:15; Bhadra Mukha 15:15–17:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:35–03:22 (30.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–18:39
Yamaganda	08:32–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:43–08:48, 23:49–00:20 (30.07)
Varjyam	14:55–16:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:29–11:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:29–11:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:29–11:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:29–18:01, 19:57–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:41, Swati from 08:41; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:59, Shukla-ashtami from 11:59; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:12, Kanya 09:13, Tula 12:13, Vrischika 15:15, Dhanu 18:01, Makara 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:41) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:41) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 11:59–20:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:59–04:31 (30.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:41–04:31 (30.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–08:41+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:29–13:14+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–11:590 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:29–08:41−1 Ashtami 11:59–04:31 (30.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:29–08:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:29–11:59−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–11:59−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:59–01:01 (30.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:08
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:08 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:22 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:08 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:22	nakshatra Vishakha
from 14:00	yoga Shukla
from 14:08	tithi Shukla-navami
from 14:08	karana Balava
from 03:20 (31.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	14:08
Moonset	23:28
Day length	16 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:22	from 14:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:31–11:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:22–20:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 11:59 (29.07)–14:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:22–04:32 (31.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:31–14:08 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–14:08 Krakacha Yoga 14:08–04:32 (31.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:22–04:32 (31.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:31–11:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:39–20:55
Pradosha	20:39–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:27–06:15 (31.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:36
Yamaganda	06:32–08:33
Gulika Kalam	10:34–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Varjyam	17:40–19:28

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:31–06:08, 09:09–11:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 11:22, Vishakha from 11:22; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:08, Shukla-navami from 14:08; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:08, Kanya 09:09, Tula 12:10, Vrischika 15:11, Dhanu 17:57, Makara 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:22) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:22) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:31–14:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 14:08–20:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:08

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:31–14:00+2 Ravi Yoga 11:22–04:32 (31.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:22–04:32 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–11:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 04:31–14:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–14:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 04:31–14:08−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:31–11:22−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:08–04:32 (31.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; auspicious time — after 16:34
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1806 · Vikram 1941 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:34 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:21 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:58 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:34 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:21	nakshatra Anuradha
from 14:58	yoga Brahma
from 16:34	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 16:34	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	15:10
Moonset	23:59
Day length	16 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:21	from 16:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:32–14:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:21–20:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:21–04:34 (01.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:34–04:34 (01.08)

Hutashana Yoga 04:32–16:34 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–16:34

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:32–14:21 Anandadi: Ananda 14:21–04:34 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:27–06:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:36
Yamaganda	04:32–06:33
Gulika Kalam	08:34–10:34
Dur Muhurta	09:54–10:58, 16:20–17:24
Varjyam	18:51–20:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:34–20:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:34–20:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:34–20:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:34–17:53, 19:49–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:21, Anuradha from 14:21; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:34, Shukla-dashami from 16:34; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:04, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:06, Vrischika 15:07, Dhanu 17:53, Makara 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:21) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:21) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 04:32–16:34: 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 Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:34

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:21–04:34 (01.08)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:32–14:21+1 Yoga Shukla 04:32–14:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:34–04:34 (01.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:21–04:34 (01.08)0 Auspicious tithi 16:34–04:34 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 04:32–16:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–16:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:32–16:34

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

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

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

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

Tarana (No. 18 of 60, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune.
Northern samvatsara: Manmatha (No. 29)
Shaka Samvat 1806 · Vikram Samvat 1941 · Kali Yuga 4985
Next year — Parthiva, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 16.03.1885
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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-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.

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.

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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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-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

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 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

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

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: 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.

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

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases 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.

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable 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)

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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.

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

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

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

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.

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings