Panchanga Calendar

July 1915

SamvatsaraRakshasa (49)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 13.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1915 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 12.07), Ashadha (from 13.07). Periods: 13–20.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 22.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 14.07 Ratha Yatra; 22.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 26.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 26.07 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shat5until 19:55

2PBh6

3PBh7Kalashtami

4UBh8

5Rev9

6Ashw10

7Bhar11Yogini Ekadashi

8Krit11Ekadashi Vaish.

9Roh12Pradosha

10Mrig13Masik Shivaratri

11Ard14

12Pun30Somvati Amavasya

13Push1Chandra Darshan

14Push2Ratha Yatra

15Ashl3

16Mag4Karka Sankranti

17PPh5Skanda Shashti

18UPh6after 14:22

19Has7

20Chit8after 05:43

21Swa9after 08:51

22Anu10Devshayani

23Jye12Ekadashi Vaish.

24Mul13Shani Pradosha

25PAsh14

26UAsh15Guru Purnima

27Shra1

28Dhan2

29Shat3Sankashti

30PBh4

31UBh5

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

Tripushkar YogaKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanGupta NavaratriRatha YatraSankrantiVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniLunar eclipse, penumbralGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Dwipushkar YogaSankashti

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

18.07 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 14:22
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

3.07 Sat Kalashtami
7.07 Wed Yogini Ekadashi
8.07 Thu Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
9.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat
10.07 Sat Masik Shivaratri
12.07 Mon Jyeshtha Amavasya
12.07 Mon Somvati Amavasya
13.07 Tue Chandra Darshan
13.07 Tue Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
14.07 Wed Ratha Yatra
16.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
16.07 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
17.07 Sat Skanda Shashti
20.07 Tue Masik Durgashtami
22.07 Thu Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
23.07 Fri Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast
24.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
26.07 Mon Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
26.07 Mon Ashadha Purnima
29.07 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

Special muhurta yogas

3.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–03:50
4.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–05:20
6.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–10:03
6.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–10:03
7.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:56–03:55 (08.07)
12.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:20–04:01 (13.07)
18.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
18.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:08–04:09 (19.07)
21.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:31–04:14 (22.07)
21.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:31–04:14 (22.07)
22.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–00:26 (23.07)
25.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:36–04:21 (26.07)
26.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:37–04:23 (27.07)
27.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 14:01–04:24 (28.07)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

3.07 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
8.07 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka, Yoga Ganda (unfavourable day)
9.07 Fri — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
11.07 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
12.07 Mon — Amavasya, Anandadi: Dhumra
16.07 Fri — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
19.07 Mon — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Mudgara
22.07 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
28.07 Wed — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
29.07 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Panchaka
31.07 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka

Sky this month

12.07 New moon (Amavasya) 12:30
16.07 Karka Sankranti 10:24 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
26.07 Full moon (Purnima) 15:10
26.07 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 15:24, magnitude 0.355
not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

13–20.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 22.07 Chaturmasya
30.06 15:22 – 5.07 07:28 Dosha-free Panchaka
28.07 01:24 – 1.08 15:19 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Rakshasa (No. 49, “demonic”) — A cruel year: violence, disease and fear; a time for caution. more

Northern samvatsara: Prabhava. Shaka Samvat 1837, Vikram Samvat 1972, Kali Yuga 5016.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 19:55
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:55 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:04 (02.07) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:42 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:18	karana Taitila
from 10:42	yoga Ayushman
from 19:55	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 19:55	karana Gara
from 03:04 (02.07)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	23:14
Moonset	09:17
Day length	17 h 28 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 19:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:48–21:17) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–19:55 Ravi Yoga 03:04–03:49 (02.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:55–03:49 (02.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:48–03:04 (02.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:04–03:49 (02.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 15:22 (30.06)–07:28 (05.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 19:32–20:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:52–21:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:48–05:59
Gulika Kalam	08:10–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	10:16–11:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:48–08:11, 11:12–17:13

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 03:48–08:11, 11:12–17:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:48–08:11, 11:12–17:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–08:11, 11:12–19:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 19:55, Krishna-shashti from 19:55; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:13, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:12, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:55

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–19:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–03:04 (02.07)+1 Yoga Priti 03:48–10:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–19:550 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:55–03:49 (02.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:48–03:04 (02.07)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:44 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:50 (03.07) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:44 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:44	karana Vanija
from 09:18	yoga Saubhagya
from 19:44	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 19:44	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	23:21
Moonset	10:42
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:44

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-Bhadra (03:49–21:16) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:44–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–19:44 Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 19:44–03:50 (03.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:44–03:50 (03.07)

Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day

Bhadra on earth: 19:44–07:56 (03.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:39–01:53 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:53–03:56 (03.07)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 15:22 (30.06)–07:28 (05.07)

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 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:35–21:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:05
Gulika Kalam	06:00–08:11
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:28, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	09:40–11:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:07, 11:08–17:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:49–08:07, 11:08–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:49–08:07, 11:08–17:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–08:07, 11:08–21:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 19:44, Krishna-saptami from 19:44; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:09, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:10, Dhanu 19:55

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

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

Bhadra on earth 19:44–21:16: 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.

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–19:44+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:49–09:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:44–03:50 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 19:44–03:50 (03.07)0 Bhadra on earth 19:44–03:50 (03.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:20 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:50 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:56 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 03:50	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 07:56	karana Bava
from 08:31	yoga Shobhana
from 20:20	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 20:20	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	23:28
Moonset	12:03
Day length	17 h 26 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 03:50	from 20:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:50–03:50) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:50–21:16) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:50–07:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:50–03:50 Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–03:50

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–20:20

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:50–03:50 Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Bhadra on earth: 21:34 (02.07)–07:56; Bhadra Puchha 00:39–01:53; Bhadra Mukha 01:53–03:56
Dosha-free Panchaka: 15:22 (30.06)–07:28 (05.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:14–01:56 (04.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:11–10:22
Yamaganda	14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:50–06:00
Dur Muhurta	03:50–04:59, 04:59–06:09
Varjyam	14:02–15:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:56–20:20

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 07:56–20:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:56–20:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 03:50, Uttara-Bhadra from 03:50; tithi Krishna-saptami until 20:20, Krishna-ashtami from 20:20; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:06, Dhanu 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 03:50) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 03:50) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 20:20–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 03:50–07:56: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:50–08:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Ravi Yoga 03:50–03:500 Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–03:500 Ashtami 20:20–03:51 (04.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 20:20–03:51 (04.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 03:50–07:56−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–03:50−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–20:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:36 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 05:20 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:18 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:20	nakshatra Revati
from 08:18	yoga Atiganda
from 08:53	karana Kaulava
from 21:36	tithi Krishna-navami
from 21:36	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	23:35
Moonset	13:21
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:20

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, Uttara-Bhadra (03:51–05:20) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:20–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–05:20

Anandadi: Sthira 03:51–05:20 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:20–03:51 (05.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 15:22 (30.06)–07:28 (05.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:53–14:05 (05.07)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:15
Yamaganda	12:33–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:56–20:06
Varjyam	18:24–20:09

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:51–07:59, 11:00–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 05:20, Revati from 05:20; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:01, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:02, Dhanu 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 05:20) — a good life; Revati (from 05:20) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:51–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Vardhamana 05:20–03:51 (05.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–05:20+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:51–08:180 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–05:200 Yoga Atiganda 08:18–10:44−1 Ashtami 03:51–21:36−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:51–21:36

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:26 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 07:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 08:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:28	nakshatra Ashwini
from 08:35	yoga Sukarma
from 10:28	karana Gara
from 23:26	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 23:26	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	23:44
Moonset	14:40
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:51–07:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–07:28 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:28–03:52 (06.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 15:22 (30.06)–07:28
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:53–14:05
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:51–06:36, 02:05–03:51 (06.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:02–08:12
Yamaganda	10:23–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 07:28, Ashwini from 07:28; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:58, Dhanu 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 07:28) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 07:28) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 03:51–21:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–07:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–07:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:35–03:52 (06.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:28–03:52 (06.07)−1 Gandanta 03:51–14:05−1 Panchaka 03:51–07:28−2 Rikta tithi 03:51–23:26

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:37 (07.07) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 10:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 09:13 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:13	yoga Dhriti
from 10:03	nakshatra Bharani
from 12:29	karana Vishti
from 01:37 (07.07)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 01:37 (07.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	23:56
Moonset	15:58
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (10:03–21:14) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:29–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–10:03 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–10:03

Krakacha Yoga 03:52–01:37 (07.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:37–03:53 (07.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–10:03 Anandadi: Musala 10:03–03:53 (07.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:29–01:37 (07.07); Bhadra Puchha 14:29–15:48; Bhadra Mukha 15:48–17:59
Gandanta (tithi): 01:11–02:04 (07.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:04
Yamaganda	08:13–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:30, 23:54–00:20 (07.07)
Varjyam	05:37–07:24, 20:48–22:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–07:51

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 10:03, Bharani from 10:03; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:54, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:54, Dhanu 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 10:03) — joy; Bharani (from 10:03) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–10:03+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–10:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–10:03+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:52–09:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:03–03:53 (07.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:03–03:53 (07.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:29–01:37 (07.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:52–01:37 (07.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Tryahasparsha
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:00 (08.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:56 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 10:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:48 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	yoga Shula
from 12:56	nakshatra Krittika
from 14:48	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:16
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:56

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, Bharani (03:53–12:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:56–21:13) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Jyeshtha (Ashadha in North India). According to the Puranas, the fast heals diseases and lifts curses; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:37–04:00 (08.07)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:17–17:45 (08.07)
Vaishnava date: 8.07

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:56–03:55 (08.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:56–03:55 (08.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 12:56–03:55 (08.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:53–12:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:33–09:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:43
Yamaganda	06:03–08:13
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	02:26–04:14 (08.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–07:47, 10:48–16:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:53–07:47, 10:48–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:53–07:47, 10:48–16:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:56–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:56, Krittika from 12:56; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:50, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:50, Dhanu 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:56) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:56) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:56–03:55 (08.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:53–10:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 12:56–03:55 (08.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:56–03:55 (08.07)0 Yoga Shula 10:06–12:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–12:56−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:53–12:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:00 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:55 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:04 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:00	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 04:00	karana Kaulava
from 11:04	yoga Ganda
from 15:55	nakshatra Rohini
from 17:13	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	00:13
Moonset	18:31
Day length	17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:00	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:55–15:55) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:55–21:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 7.07
Ekadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises: Smarta householders fast on the first day, while Vaishnavas, sannyasis and widows fast on the second (“Gauna Ekadashi”).

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 03:55–15:55

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–15:55 Anandadi: Utpata 15:55–03:56 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:13–15:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:53
Yamaganda	03:55–06:04
Gulika Kalam	08:14–10:24
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:50, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam	02:26–04:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:55–16:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:55–16:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:55–16:46
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:55–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:55, Rohini from 15:55; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 04:00, Krishna-dvadashi from 04:00; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:46, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:46, Dhanu 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:55) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:55) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:55–03:56 (09.07)0 Yoga Ganda 11:04–13:34−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–15:55−3 Yamaghanta 03:55–15:55

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	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:25 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:52 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:02 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:25 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:25	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 06:25	karana Gara
from 12:02	yoga Vriddhi
from 18:52	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:34	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	00:38
Moonset	19:38
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:25	from 18:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:56–18:52) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (18:52–21:12) 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, 21:12–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–06:25 Yamaghanta 03:56–18:52

Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–18:52 Anandadi: Manasa 18:52–03:57 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:16–17:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–12:34
Yamaganda	16:53–19:02
Gulika Kalam	06:05–08:15
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:32, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	09:53–11:41, 01:06–02:53 (10.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:56–06:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:56–06:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:56–06:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:56–07:39, 10:41–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 18:52, Mrigashirsha from 18:52; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 06:25, Krishna-trayodashi from 06:25; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:42, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:41, Vrischika 16:42, Dhanu 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 18:52) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 18:52) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–18:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–18:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:02–03:57 (10.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–06:25−3 Yamaghanta 03:56–18:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:42 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 21:38 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 12:52 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:42 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:42	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 08:42	karana Vishti
from 12:52	yoga Dhruva
from 21:38	nakshatra Ardra
from 21:45	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	01:16
Moonset	20:30
Day length	17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:57–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:42–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:42–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:48 (11.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–03:58 (11.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:57–21:38 Anandadi: Mudgara 21:38–03:58 (11.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:42–21:45; Bhadra Mukha 08:42–10:52; Bhadra Puchha 20:25–21:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:49–13:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:15–10:25
Yamaganda	14:43–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:57–06:06
Dur Muhurta	03:57–05:06, 05:06–06:15
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–07:36

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 03:57–07:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:57–07:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:57–07:36, 10:37–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 08:42, Krishna-chaturdashi from 08:42; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:38, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:37, Vrischika 16:38, Dhanu 19:24

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:42–21:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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) 08:42–03:58 (11.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–21:38+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:57–12:52−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:57–21:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:42–21:45−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:42–03:58 (11.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:45 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 00:09 (12.07) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 13:32 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:45	tithi Amavasya
from 10:45	karana Chatushpada
from 13:32	yoga Vyaghata
from 23:40	karana Naga
from 00:09 (12.07)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	02:11
Moonset	21:07
Day length	17 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:45

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

Shakuni 03:58–10:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 10:45–21:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:58–10:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:09–03:59 (12.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:58–00:09 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:06–14:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:01–21:10
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:52–19:01
Dur Muhurta	18:52–20:01
Varjyam	06:55–08:41

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 03:58–07:32, 10:33–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:45, Amavasya from 10:45; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:34, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:33, Tula 13:33, Vrischika 16:34, Dhanu 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:58–10:45: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 10:45–21:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:58–13:320 Yoga Vyaghata 13:32–17:12−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:58–00:09 (12.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–00:09 (12.07)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:58–10:45

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Jyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:30 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 02:20 (13.07) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:57 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:30	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 12:30	karana Kimstughna
from 13:57	yoga Harshana
from 01:15 (13.07)	karana Bava
from 02:20 (13.07)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	03:20
Moonset	21:32
Day length	17 h 09 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	12:30

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 12:30

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, Punarvasu (03:59–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 03:59–12:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 12:30–21:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:45 (11.07)–12:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:45 (11.07)–12:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:20–04:01 (13.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 02:20–04:01 (13.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:59–02:20 (13.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:04–12:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:43–01:28 (13.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:08–08:17
Yamaganda	10:25–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:51
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam	13:14–14:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:30–21:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:30–21:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:30–21:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–07:28, 10:29–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Amavasya until 12:30, Shukla-pratipat from 12:30; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:30, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:29, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — 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:

Amavasya 03:59–12:30: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–02:20 (13.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 13:57–04:01 (13.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:59–02:20 (13.07)−3 Amavasya 03:59–12:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and 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	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Chandra Darshan · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:54 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 04:10 (14.07) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:54 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:54	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 13:54	karana Balava
from 14:06	yoga Vajra
from 02:27 (14.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	04:39
Moonset	21:48
Day length	17 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:54

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, Pushya (04:01–21:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:08–21:48
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:08–21:48

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:30 (12.07)–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 04:01–09:43
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:00–13:08

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–13:54

Anandadi: Vardhamana all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

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

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:51–18:59
Yamaganda	08:17–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:35, 23:53–00:21 (14.07)
Varjyam	10:57–12:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–07:24, 10:25–21:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–07:24, 10:25–21:08
Cutting fingernails	average 04:01–07:24, 10:25–21:08
Cutting toenails	average 04:01–07:24, 10:25–16:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:54–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 13:54, Shukla-dvitya from 13:54; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:26, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:25, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:12, Makara 21:07

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Pushya all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Yoga Harshana 04:01–14:060 Auspicious tithi 13:54–04:02 (14.07)0 Yoga Vajra 14:06–15:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–13:54

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 04:01

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 04:10
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:54 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 04:10 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:56 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:10	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 13:56	yoga Siddhi
from 14:54	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 14:54	karana Taitila
from 03:15 (15.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	06:02
Moonset	22:00
Day length	17 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:10	from 14:54

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, Pushya (04:02–04:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:54 (13.07)–14:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–14:54

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:54–04:03 (15.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:54–04:03 (15.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:02–04:10 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:10–04:03 (15.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:16–11:53 (15.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:35 (15.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:42
Yamaganda	06:10–08:18
Gulika Kalam	10:26–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Varjyam	17:43–19:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:10–21:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:10–21:06
Cutting fingernails	average 04:10–21:06
Cutting toenails	average 04:02–07:20, 10:21–21:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 04:10, Ashlesha from 04:10; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:54, Shukla-tritya from 14:54; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:22, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:21, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:08, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 04:10) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 04:10) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 04:10

+2 Pushya 04:02–04:10+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–14:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–14:54+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:56–04:03 (15.07)0 Anandadi: Matanga 04:02–04:10−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:54–04:03 (15.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:54–04:03 (15.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–04:03 (15.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:10–04:03 (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 04:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:29 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:27 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:29 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:35	nakshatra Magha
from 13:27	yoga Vyatipata
from 15:29	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 15:29	karana Vanija
from 03:36 (16.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	07:25
Moonset	22:09
Day length	17 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:35	from 15:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:35–21:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:35–04:05 (16.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:29–04:05 (16.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:03–05:35 Anandadi: Musala 05:35–04:05 (16.07)

Bhadra on earth: 03:36–15:36 (16.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:32–05:33 (16.07); Bhadra Puchha 14:23–15:36 (16.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:16 (14.07)–11:53
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:35, 04:05–05:45 (16.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:50
Yamaganda	04:03–06:11
Gulika Kalam	08:19–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:44–10:52, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam	18:05–19:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–13:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:03–13:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:03–13:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–19:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 05:35, Magha from 05:35; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:29, Shukla-chaturti from 15:29; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:18, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:04, Makara 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 05:35) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 05:35) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 15:29–21:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 13:27–21:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:03–13:27+2 Ravi Yoga 05:35–04:05 (16.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–15:290 Anandadi: Amrita 04:03–05:350 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:29–04:05 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 15:29–04:05 (16.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:35–04:05 (16.07)−1 Gandanta 04:03–11:53−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–05:35−1 Vyatipata 13:27–04:05 (16.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:36 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 12:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:36 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:35	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 12:35	yoga Variyana
from 15:36	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:36	karana Bava
from 03:28 (17.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	08:48
Moonset	22:16
Day length	16 h 59 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	10:24 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:35	from 15:36

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 (04:05–06:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:35–21:04) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:05–15:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:05–10:24
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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), 10:53–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:05–06:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:35–04:06 (17.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:35–04:06 (17.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:05–06:35

Bhadra on earth: 03:36–15:36; Bhadra Mukha 03:32–05:33; Bhadra Puchha 14:23–15:36
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:05–05:45, 00:34–02:12 (17.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:27–12:34
Yamaganda	16:49–18:57
Gulika Kalam	06:12–08:20
Dur Muhurta	07:29–08:37, 13:08–14:16
Varjyam	14:45–16:23

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 04:05–07:12, 10:13–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 06:35, Purva-Phalguni from 06:35; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:36, Shukla-panchami from 15:36; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 19:00, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 06:35) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 06:35) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:05–15:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 10:24 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:05–15:36: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 04:05–12:35: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:35–04:06 (17.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:35–04:06 (17.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 12:35–04:06 (17.07)0 Auspicious tithi 15:36–04:06 (17.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:05–06:350 Anandadi: Kana 04:05–06:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–06:35−2 Rikta tithi 04:05–15:36−3 Bhadra on earth 04:05–15:36−3 Vyatipata 04:05–12:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Variyana; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:14 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:06 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:21 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 11:21	yoga Parigha
from 15:14	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 15:14	karana Kaulava
from 02:52 (18.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	10:11
Moonset	22:23
Day length	16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:06	from 15:14

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:06–07:06) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:06–21:03) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 15:14–04:08 (18.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:06–04:08 (18.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–15:14 Krakacha Yoga 15:14–04:08 (18.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:06–07:06 Anandadi: Utpata 07:06–04:08 (18.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:50–15:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:55–01:32 (18.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:20–10:27
Yamaganda	14:42–16:49
Gulika Kalam	04:06–06:13
Dur Muhurta	04:06–05:14, 05:14–06:22
Varjyam	14:19–15:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–16:11

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 04:06–16:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:06–16:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:06–18:56

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:06, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:06; tithi Shukla-panchami until 15:14, Shukla-shashti from 15:14; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:10, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:11, Dhanu 18:56, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:06) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:06) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 07:06–04:08 (18.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:06–11:21+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–15:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–04:08 (18.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 07:06–04:08 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–15:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:06–07:060 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:14–04:08 (18.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 11:21–22:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–07:06−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:14–04:08 (18.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 14:22
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:22 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 07:08 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:22 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:08	nakshatra Hasta
from 09:43	yoga Shiva
from 14:22	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 14:22	karana Gara
from 01:45 (19.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	11:36
Moonset	22:31
Day length	16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:08	from 14:22

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

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:08–07:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:08–04:09 (19.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–14:22 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:22–04:09 (19.07) Samvartaka Yoga 14:22–04:09 (19.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:08–07:08 Anandadi: Manasa 07:08–04:09 (19.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:16
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:47–02:21 (19.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:55–21:01
Yamaganda	12:35–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:48–18:55
Dur Muhurta	18:46–19:54
Varjyam	15:22–16:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:08–07:04, 10:05–21:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:08–07:04, 10:05–21:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:08–07:04, 10:05–21:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:08–07:04, 10:05–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 07:08, Hasta from 07:08; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:22, Shukla-saptami from 14:22; lagna Karka 04:08, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:07, Dhanu 18:52, Makara 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 07:08) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 07:08) — 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 = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:22

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:08–04:09 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:08–04:09 (19.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–07:08+1 Yoga Shiva 09:43–04:09 (19.07)0 Auspicious tithi 14:22–04:09 (19.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:08–07:080 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:22–04:09 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–14:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–14:22−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:22–04:09 (19.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:00 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:40 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 07:41 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:40	nakshatra Chitra
from 07:41	yoga Siddha
from 13:00	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 13:00	karana Vishti
from 00:08 (20.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	13:04
Moonset	22:40
Day length	16 h 50 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 06:40	from 13:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:09–06:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:40–21:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:00–21:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:09–06:40 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–13:00 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:40–04:11 (20.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:09–06:40 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:40–04:11 (20.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:00–00:08 (20.07); Bhadra Puchha 14:40–15:46; Bhadra Mukha 15:46–17:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:34–01:07 (20.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:16–08:22
Yamaganda	10:28–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:47
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:16, 16:30–17:38
Varjyam	14:21–15:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:09–07:00, 10:01–13:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:09–07:00, 10:01–13:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:09–07:00, 10:01–13:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:09–07:00, 10:01–18:48, 20:43–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:40, Chitra from 06:40; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:00, Shukla-ashtami from 13:00; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:03, Dhanu 18:48, Makara 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:40) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:40) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 13:00–21:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:41–04:11 (20.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–06:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–13:000 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:09–06:400 Ashtami 13:00–04:11 (20.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:00–00:08 (20.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:40–04:11 (20.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–13:00−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:40–04:11 (20.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 05:43
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:09 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:43 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:15	yoga Sadhya
from 05:43	nakshatra Swati
from 11:09	tithi Shukla-navami
from 11:09	karana Balava
from 22:03	karana Kaulava
from 02:26 (21.07)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	14:37
Moonset	22:53
Day length	16 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:43	from 11:09

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 (04:11–05:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:43–20:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:00 (19.07)–11:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–11:09

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:43–04:13 (21.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:11–05:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:58–21:13
Pradosha	20:58–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:02–21:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:47–18:53
Yamaganda	08:23–10:29
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:32–08:40, 23:52–00:21 (21.07)
Varjyam	10:59–12:30

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:11–06:56, 09:57–18:44, 20:39–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 05:43, Swati from 05:43; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 11:09, Shukla-navami from 11:09; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:59, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 05:43) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 05:43) — 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 04:11–11:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 11:09–20:58: 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 05:43

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:11–05:15+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–11:09+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:43–04:13 (21.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–05:430 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:11–05:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 11:09–04:13 (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 04:11

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 08:51
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:51 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 04:19 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:19	nakshatra Vishakha
from 08:51	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 08:51	karana Taitila
from 19:34	karana Gara
from 23:18	yoga Shukla
from 02:31 (22.07)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	16:13
Moonset	23:13
Day length	16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:19	from 08:51

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, Swati (04:13–04:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:19–20:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:19–04:14 (22.07) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:31–04:14 (22.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:31–04:14 (22.07)

Krakacha Yoga 04:13–08:51

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:19–02:31 (22.07) Anandadi: Saumya 02:31–04:14 (22.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:13–04:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:12
Pradosha	20:57–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:23–19:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:40
Yamaganda	06:18–08:24
Gulika Kalam	10:29–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Varjyam	09:30–10:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:51–20:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:51–20:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:51–20:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:13–06:52, 08:51–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 04:19, Vishakha from 04:19; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:51, Shukla-dashami from 08:51; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:55, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 04:19) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 04:19) — 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-navami 04:13–08:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:51

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:13–23:18+2 Ravi Yoga 04:19–04:14 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:19–02:31 (22.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–04:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:51–04:14 (22.07)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:13–04:19−2 Rikta tithi 04:13–08:51−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:13–08:51

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:12 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:26 (23.07) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:12	tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:12	karana Vanija
from 16:45	karana Vishti
from 19:54	yoga Brahma
from 00:26 (23.07)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 03:15 (23.07)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 03:15 (23.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	17:48
Moonset	23:45
Day length	16 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:12

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 (04:14–20:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:45–20:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:12–03:15 (23.07)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:15–17:34 (23.07)
Vaishnava date: 23.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–06:12 Ravi Yoga 04:14–00:26 (23.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–00:26 (23.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:14–00:26 (23.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:26–04:16 (23.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:45–03:15 (23.07); Bhadra Puchha 20:56–21:59; Bhadra Mukha 21:59–23:45
Gandanta (tithi): 05:50–06:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:55–21:10
Pradosha	20:55–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:56–16:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:45
Yamaganda	04:14–06:19
Gulika Kalam	08:24–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:48–10:55, 16:28–17:35
Varjyam	06:10–07:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:14–06:48, 09:49–15:51, 20:31–20:55
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:14–06:48, 09:49–18:37, 20:31–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 06:12, Shukla-ekadashi from 06:12; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:51, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:31

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

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +8

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–00:26 (23.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:14–00:26 (23.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:14–00:26 (23.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–00:26 (23.07)+1 Yoga Shukla 04:14–19:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–06:120 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–06:120 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:45–03:15 (23.07)−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 04:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:09 (24.07) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:20 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:43 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:43	karana Balava
from 16:20	yoga Indra
from 22:09	nakshatra Mula
from 00:09 (24.07)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 00:09 (24.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	19:08
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:16–20:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Smarta date: 22.07
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:16–22:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–00:09 (24.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:16–22:09 Anandadi: Sthira 22:09–04:17 (24.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:44–03:34 (24.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:11–15:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–12:35
Yamaganda	16:44–18:49
Gulika Kalam	06:21–08:25
Dur Muhurta	07:35–08:42, 13:08–14:15
Varjyam	05:30–06:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:16–06:44, 09:45–15:47, 20:27–20:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:16–06:44, 09:45–15:47, 20:27–20:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:16–06:44, 09:45–15:47, 20:27–20:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:16–06:44, 09:45–18:33, 20:27–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:46, Vrischika 15:47, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Brahma 04:16–16:20+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:16–22:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–22:09−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–00:09 (24.07)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:16–22:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:01 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 19:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:41 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:35	karana Taitila
from 12:41	yoga Vaidhriti
from 19:50	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 21:01	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 21:01	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	20:05
Moonset	00:39
Day length	16 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:50

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, Mula (04:17–19:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (19:50–20:52) is good for root crops.

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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, 20:52–21:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:50–04:19 (25.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:01–04:19 (25.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 19:50–04:19 (25.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:17–19:50

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:52–21:07
Pradosha	20:52–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:03–15:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:26–10:31
Yamaganda	14:39–16:44
Gulika Kalam	04:17–06:22
Dur Muhurta	04:17–05:24, 05:24–06:30
Varjyam	18:23–19:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:17–06:41, 09:42–12:41

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 04:17–06:41, 09:42–12:41
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:17–06:41, 09:42–12:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:17–06:41, 09:42–18:29, 19:50–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 19:50, Purva-Ashadha from 19:50; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:42, Vrischika 15:43, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 19:50) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 19:50) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 12:41–20:52: 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 Indra 04:17–12:41+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–21:010 Ravi Yoga 19:50–04:19 (25.07)0 Anandadi: Matanga 19:50–04:19 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:17–19:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–19:50−1 Vaidhriti 12:41–04:19 (25.07)

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 04:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:58 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:36 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:28	karana Vanija
from 09:05	yoga Vishkambha
from 17:36	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 17:58	tithi Purnima
from 17:58	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	20:39
Moonset	01:59
Day length	16 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:36	from 17:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:19–17:36) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (17:36–20:51) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:58–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:19–17:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:19–17:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:36–04:21 (26.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:19–17:36 Anandadi: Amrita 17:36–04:21 (26.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:58–04:32 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:52–01:55 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:55–03:41 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:15–14:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:47–20:51
Yamaganda	12:35–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:43–18:47
Dur Muhurta	18:38–19:45
Varjyam	04:32–05:59, 00:56–02:24 (26.07)

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 04:19–06:37, 09:38–18:25, 20:20–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 17:36, Uttara-Ashadha from 17:36; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:58, Purnima from 17:58; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:38, Tula 12:38, Vrischika 15:39, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 17:36) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 17:36) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:19–17:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 17:58–20:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 04:19–09:05: 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 Ravi Yoga 04:19–17:36+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:19–17:36+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:36–04:21 (26.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:36–04:21 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:58–04:21 (26.07)−1 Vaidhriti 04:19–09:05−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–17:36−2 Rikta tithi 04:19–17:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here)

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 15:10 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 15:37 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:32 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:32	karana Bava
from 05:38	yoga Priti
from 15:10	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 15:10	karana Balava
from 15:37	nakshatra Shravana
from 01:54 (27.07)	karana Kaulava
from 02:27 (27.07)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	20:59
Moonset	03:34
Day length	16 h 28 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	15:10
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 15:24, magnitude 0.355
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 14:04 Penumbral eclipse ends 16:43
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

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 15:10	from 15:37

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-Ashadha (04:21–15:37) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (15:37–20:49) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:21–04:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:21–15:10
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 17:58 (25.07)–15:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:37–04:23 (27.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:10–15:37

Anandadi: Siddhi 17:05–04:23 (27.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:21–10:05 Anandadi: Kana 10:05–17:05

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:05 (25.07)–04:32; Bhadra Puchha 00:52–01:55; Bhadra Mukha 01:55–03:41
Gandanta (tithi): 14:49–15:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:25
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:45–11:13, 04:18–05:48 (27.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:24–08:28
Yamaganda	10:31–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:42
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:14, 16:25–17:31
Varjyam	19:21–20:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:10–20:49

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 15:10–20:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:10–20:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:21–06:33, 09:34–18:21, 20:16–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 15:37, Shravana from 15:37; tithi Purnima until 15:10, Krishna-pratipat from 15:10; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:34, Tula 12:34, Vrischika 15:35, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 15:37) — improved health; Shravana (from 15:37) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:21–15:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–15:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:37–04:23 (27.07)+1 Yoga Priti 05:38–02:27 (27.07)0 Auspicious tithi 15:10–04:23 (27.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 17:05–04:23 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:21–04:320 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:10–15:37−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:21–10:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:45 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:01 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:38 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:45	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 12:45	karana Taitila
from 14:01	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:38	yoga Saubhagya
from 23:44	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	21:12
Moonset	05:12
Day length	16 h 24 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 12:45	from 14:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:23–14:01) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 14:01–04:24 (28.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–12:45

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:23–14:01 Anandadi: Utpata 14:01–04:24 (28.07)

Agni Panchaka: 01:24 (28.07)–15:19 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:47–21:02
Pradosha	20:47–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:18–05:48, 03:00–04:31 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:41–18:44
Yamaganda	08:29–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:38
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:45, 23:50–00:21 (28.07)
Varjyam	17:50–19:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:23–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:12–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:23–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:12–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:23–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:12–20:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:23–06:29, 09:30–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:01, Dhanishtha from 14:01; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:45, Krishna-dvitya from 12:45; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:30, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 14:01) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:01) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–14:01+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:23–23:38+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–12:450 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:01–04:24 (28.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 14:01–04:24 (28.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–12:45

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:51 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:55 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:17 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:51	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 10:51	karana Vanija
from 12:55	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:17	yoga Shobhana
from 22:07	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	21:22
Moonset	06:46
Day length	16 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:51	from 12:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (12:55–20:45) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–10:51

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:24–12:55 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–04:26 (29.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–04:26 (29.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:24–12:55 Anandadi: Manasa 12:55–04:26 (29.07)

Bhadra on earth: 22:07–09:34 (29.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:35–06:43 (29.07); Bhadra Mukha 06:43–08:37 (29.07)
Agni Panchaka: 01:24–15:19 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:45–21:01
Pradosha	20:45–22:18
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:00–04:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:38
Yamaganda	06:27–08:30
Gulika Kalam	10:32–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	19:59–21:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:51–15:27, 20:08–20:45

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 10:51–15:27, 20:08–20:45
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 10:51–15:27, 20:08–20:45
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:24–06:25, 09:26–18:13, 20:08–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:55, Shatabhisha from 12:55; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 10:51, Krishna-tritya from 10:51; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:13, Makara 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:55) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:24–12:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–12:55+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:24–21:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–10:510 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–10:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–04:26 (29.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–04:26 (29.07)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:24–12:55

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:34 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:28 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:28 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:34 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:34	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 09:34	karana Bava
from 12:28	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 19:28	yoga Atiganda
from 21:11	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	21:30
Moonset	08:15
Day length	16 h 17 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 09:34	from 12:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:26–12:28) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:28–20:44) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:26–09:34: 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, 21:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:34–04:28 (30.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:26–12:28 Anandadi: Mudgara 12:28–04:28 (30.07)

Bhadra on earth: 22:07 (28.07)–09:34; Bhadra Puchha 05:35–06:43; Bhadra Mukha 06:43–08:37
Agni Panchaka: 01:24 (28.07)–15:19 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:24–06:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:39
Yamaganda	04:26–06:28
Gulika Kalam	08:31–10:33
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:57, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam	18:56–20:33

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:26–06:21

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:28, Purva-Bhadra from 12:28; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:34, Krishna-chaturti from 09:34; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:21, Kanya 09:22, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:09, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:28) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:28) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 09:34–20:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:26–09:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–12:28+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:26–19:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–09:340 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 19:28–21:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:28–04:28 (30.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:26–09:34−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:26–12:28−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 09:34–04:28 (30.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:34–04:28 (30.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:42 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:14 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 08:59	karana Kaulava
from 12:42	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 18:14	yoga Sukarma
from 20:58	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	21:36
Moonset	09:39
Day length	16 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:59	from 12:42

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 (04:28–12:42) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:42–20:42) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:42–04:30 (31.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:28–12:42

Agni Panchaka: 01:24 (28.07)–15:19 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:37–06:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:33–12:35
Yamaganda	16:38–18:40
Gulika Kalam	06:30–08:31
Dur Muhurta	07:43–08:48, 13:07–14:12
Varjyam	22:41–00:21 (31.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:42–15:19, 20:00–20:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:42–15:19, 20:00–20:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:42–15:19, 20:00–20:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:42–18:05, 20:00–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:42, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:42; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 08:59, Krishna-panchami from 08:59; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:17, Kanya 09:18, Tula 12:18, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:05, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:42) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:42) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:28–08:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–04:30 (31.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:42–04:30 (31.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:42–04:30 (31.07)0 Yoga Sukarma 18:14–04:30 (31.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:28–12:42−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:28–12:42−2 Rikta tithi 04:28–08:59

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:08 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 13:40 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:08 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:08	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 09:08	karana Gara
from 13:40	nakshatra Revati
from 17:35	yoga Dhriti
from 21:29	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	21:44
Moonset	11:01
Day length	16 h 10 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 09:08	from 13:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:30–13:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (13:40–20:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:40–04:32 (01.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–09:08 Krakacha Yoga 09:08–04:32 (01.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:40–04:32 (01.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 13:40–04:32 (01.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:30–13:40

Agni Panchaka: 01:24 (28.07)–15:19 (01.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:44–09:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:56
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:40–10:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:32–10:34
Yamaganda	14:36–16:37
Gulika Kalam	04:30–06:31
Dur Muhurta	04:30–05:34, 05:34–06:39
Varjyam	02:29–04:12 (01.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:30–09:08, 09:14–15:15, 19:56–20:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:30–09:08, 09:14–15:15, 19:56–20:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:30–09:08, 09:14–15:15, 19:56–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:30–09:08, 09:14–18:01, 19:56–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 13:40, Revati from 13:40; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:08, Krishna-shashti from 09:08; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:13, Kanya 09:14, Tula 12:14, Vrischika 15:15, Dhanu 18:01, Makara 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 13:40) — a good life; Revati (from 13:40) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–13:40+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:30–17:35+1 Auspicious tithi 04:30–09:08+1 Ravi Yoga 13:40–04:32 (01.08)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:40–04:32 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:40–04:32 (01.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:08–04:32 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:30–13:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–09:08−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:08–04:32 (01.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

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

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

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

Rakshasa (No. 49 of 60, “demonic”) — A cruel year: violence, disease and fear; a time for caution.
Northern samvatsara: Prabhava (No. 1)
Shaka Samvat 1837 · Vikram Samvat 1972 · Kali Yuga 5016
Next year — Nala, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.1916
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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.

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

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

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).

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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: 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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auspicious 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.

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

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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.

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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)

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Amavasya (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

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

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-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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: 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.

Anuradha
−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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

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

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

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

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings