Panchanga Calendar

July 1931

SamvatsaraPrajapati (5)MonthAdhika Ashadha → Nija Ashadha from 16.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1931 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Ashadha (until 15.07), Nija Ashadha (from 16.07). Adhika Ashadha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: 16–23.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 25.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 17.07 Ratha Yatra; 25.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 29.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UAsh2

2Shra2

3Shra3after 05:04

4Dhan4

5Shat5after 09:59

6PBh6

7UBh7until 13:12

8Rev8

9Ashw9after 17:59

10Bhar10

11Krit11Parama Ekadashi

12Roh12Pradosha

13Mrig13until 18:58

14Ard14

15Pun30Amavasya

16Push1Karka Sankranti

17Ashl2Ratha Yatra

18Mag3Vinayaka Chaturthi

19PPh4

20UPh6Skanda Shashti

21Has7

22Chit8Masik Durgashtami

23Swa9after 17:46

24Vish10after 08:38

25Anu11Devshayani

26Jye12Pradosha

27Mul13

28PAsh14

29UAsh15Guru Purnima

30Shra1until 12:41

31Dhan2

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (18)

SankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiTripushkar YogaPradoshaAmrita Siddhi YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiGuru Pushya YogaRatha YatraVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

7.07 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi until 13:12
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
9.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 17:59
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
13.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 18:58
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
23.07 Thu — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira after 17:46
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
24.07 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga after 08:38
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
30.07 Thu — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman until 12:41
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

3.07 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
7.07 Tue Kalashtami
11.07 Sat Parama Ekadashi
12.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
13.07 Mon Masik Shivaratri
15.07 Wed Adhika Amavasya
16.07 Thu Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
16.07 Thu Chandra Darshan
16.07 Thu Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
17.07 Fri Ratha Yatra
18.07 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.07 Mon Skanda Shashti
22.07 Wed Masik Durgashtami
25.07 Sat Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
26.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
29.07 Wed Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
29.07 Wed Ashadha Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

3.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–05:04
7.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:54–16:06
9.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–21:33
11.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 20:00–00:38 (12.07)
11.07 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:38–04:00 (12.07)
11.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:38–04:00 (12.07)
13.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:01–00:44 (14.07)
13.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–00:44 (14.07)
16.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:05–20:36
16.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:05–20:36
16.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–20:36
19.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:43–04:11 (20.07)
21.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 11:26–21:15
24.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:38–04:19 (25.07)
26.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–04:23 (27.07)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.07 Wed — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha, Anandadi: Vajra
6.07 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
8.07 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
10.07 Fri — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
12.07 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
14.07 Tue — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
15.07 Wed — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Gada
16.07 Thu — Sankranti day, Yoga Vajra, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
17.07 Fri — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
18.07 Sat — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.07 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.07 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Anandadi: Kaladanda
27.07 Mon — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
28.07 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

15.07 New moon (Amavasya) 15:19
16.07 Karka Sankranti 12:53 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
29.07 Full moon (Purnima) 15:47
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 15.07 Adhika Masa
16–23.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 25.07 Chaturmasya
3.07 18:07 – 8.07 19:02 Chora Panchaka
31.07 01:44 – 5.08 02:45 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Prajapati (No. 5, “lord of creatures, progenitor”) — A year of growth and fertility: offspring, livestock and harvests multiply. more

Northern samvatsara: Subhanu. Shaka Samvat 1853, Vikram Samvat 1988, Kali Yuga 5032.

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

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

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

Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:00 (02.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:26 (02.07) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:34 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:43 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:34	yoga Vaidhriti
from 15:43	karana Gara
from 03:26 (02.07)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	22:59
Moonset	04:17
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Vajra 03:48–21:07 Anandadi: Mudgara 21:07–03:49 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	20:45–22:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:43
Yamaganda	05:59–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Varjyam	10:43–12:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–10:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:48–10:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:48–10:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–08:12, 11:13–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:14, Simha 08:12, Kanya 11:13, Tula 14:13, Vrischika 17:14, Dhanu 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vaidhriti 10:34–21:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 03:48–10:34+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–03:26 (02.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:48–21:07−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vaidhriti 10:34–03:49 (02.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:00 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:04 (03.07) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:00	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 04:00	karana Vanija
from 10:02	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:25	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	23:15
Moonset	05:41
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:00

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, Shravana (03:49–21:16) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:25–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:07–03:50 (03.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:49–05:07

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:25–04:59 (03.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:37–01:52 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:52–03:57 (03.07)

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 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:58–19:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:54
Yamaganda	03:49–06:00
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	07:42–09:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:09–17:10

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	good 11:09–17:10
Cutting fingernails	average 10:02–21:16
Cutting toenails	good 11:09–17:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:49–08:08, 11:09–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 04:00, Krishna-tritya from 04:00; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:10, Simha 08:08, Kanya 11:09, Tula 14:09, Vrischika 17:10, Dhanu 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 03:49–10:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:07–03:50 (03.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–04:000 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:49–05:07−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:25–03:50 (03.07)−1 Vaidhriti 03:49–10:02

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 05:04 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:59 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:04 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:58 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:59	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 04:59	karana Bava
from 05:04	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 09:58	yoga Priti
from 17:43	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	23:24
Moonset	07:06
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:59	from 05:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:50–05:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:50–04:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–05:04

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:04–03:51 (04.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:50–05:04

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:25 (02.07)–04:59; Bhadra Puchha 00:37–01:52; Bhadra Mukha 01:52–03:57
Chora Panchaka: 18:07–19:02 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
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	19:56–21:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:05
Gulika Kalam	06:01–08:11
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	09:27–11:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–04:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:50–04:59
Cutting fingernails	average 03:50–04:59
Cutting toenails	good 03:50–04:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:50–04:59

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 05:04, Dhanishtha from 05:04; tithi Krishna-tritya until 04:59, Krishna-chaturti from 04:59; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:06, Simha 08:04, Kanya 11:05, Tula 14:05, Vrischika 17:06, Dhanu 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 05:04) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 05:04) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:59–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:04

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:04–03:51 (04.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–05:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–04:59+1 Yoga Priti 09:58–03:51 (04.07)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–05:040 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:50–05:040 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:50–04:590 Panchaka 18:07–03:51 (04.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:59–03:51 (04.07)

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 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:34 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:17 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:34	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 06:34	karana Kaulava
from 07:17	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 10:22	yoga Ayushman
from 19:34	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	23:31
Moonset	08:28
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:34	from 07:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:17–21:15) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–06:34

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–03:52 (05.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:51–07:17 Anandadi: Ananda 07:17–03:52 (05.07)

Chora Panchaka: 18:07 (03.07)–19:02 (08.07)

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	01:59–03:45 (05.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–10:22
Yamaganda	14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:51–06:01
Dur Muhurta	03:51–05:00, 05:00–06:10
Varjyam	15:18–17:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:34–21:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:34–21:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:34–21:15
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:17, Shatabhisha from 07:17; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 06:34, Krishna-panchami from 06:34; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:02, Simha 08:00, Kanya 11:01, Tula 14:01, Vrischika 17:02, Dhanu 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:17) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:17) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:51–06:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:17–03:52 (05.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–07:17+1 Yoga Priti 03:51–10:22+1 Auspicious tithi 06:34–03:52 (05.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–06:340 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–03:52 (05.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:51–06:34

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 09:59 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:40 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:59 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:07 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:40	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 08:40	karana Gara
from 09:59	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 11:07	yoga Saubhagya
from 21:51	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	23:37
Moonset	09:46
Day length	17 h 22 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 08:40	from 09:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:52–09:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:59–21:15) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:59–01:14 (06.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–03:53 (06.07)

Anandadi: Chara 09:59–03:53 (06.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:52–09:59

Chora Panchaka: 18:07 (03.07)–19:02 (08.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:13–09:06

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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:04–21:15
Yamaganda	12:33–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:04
Dur Muhurta	18:55–20:05
Varjyam	17:11–18:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–08:40

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 03:52–08:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–08:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–08:40

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:59, Purva-Bhadra from 09:59; tithi Krishna-panchami until 08:40, Krishna-shashti from 08:40; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:58, Simha 07:56, Kanya 10:57, Tula 13:57, Vrischika 16:59, Dhanu 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:59) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:59) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:59

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:59–01:14 (06.07)+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:59–03:53 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–09:59+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:52–11:07+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–08:400 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–03:53 (06.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:59–03:53 (06.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:52–09:59−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:05 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:00 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:07 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:05	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:05	karana Vishti
from 12:07	yoga Shobhana
from 13:00	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:21 (07.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	23:41
Moonset	11:02
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:05	from 13:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:53–13:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:00–21:14) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:05–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:00–03:54 (07.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:53–11:05 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–11:05 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:05–03:54 (07.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:53–13:00 Anandadi: Gada 13:00–03:54 (07.07)

Bhadra on earth: 11:05–00:21 (07.07); Bhadra Puchha 16:24–17:43; Bhadra Mukha 17:43–19:56
Chora Panchaka: 18:07 (03.07)–19:02 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:00–05:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:03–08:13
Yamaganda	10:23–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	23:50–01:39 (07.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–07:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:53–07:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:53–07:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:00–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:00, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:00; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:05, Krishna-saptami from 11:05; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:54, Simha 07:52, Kanya 10:53, Tula 13:53, Vrischika 16:55, Dhanu 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:00) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:00) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:53–12:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:00–03:54 (07.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:00–03:54 (07.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:53–13:00−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–13:00−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:53–11:05−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–11:05−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:05–03:54 (07.07)−3 Bhadra on earth 11:05–00:21 (07.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:12 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:37 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:06 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 13:12 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:12	yoga Atiganda
from 13:37	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 13:37	karana Balava
from 16:06	nakshatra Revati
from 02:51 (08.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	23:46
Moonset	12:17
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:37	from 16:06

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 (03:54–16:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:06–21:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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, 21:13–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:54–16:06 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:54–16:06 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:54–16:06 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:37–03:55 (08.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:54–13:37 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–13:37

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:54–16:06 Anandadi: Shubha 16:06–03:55 (08.07)

Chora Panchaka: 18:07 (03.07)–19:02 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:41–12:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:03
Yamaganda	08:14–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:31, 23:54–00:21 (08.07)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–13:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:54–13:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:54–13:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:06, Revati from 16:06; tithi Krishna-saptami until 13:37, Krishna-ashtami from 13:37; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:50, Simha 07:48, Kanya 10:49, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:51, Dhanu 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 16:06) — a good life; Revati (from 16:06) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 13:37–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:12

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:54–16:06+2 Ravi Yoga 03:54–16:06+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:54–16:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–16:06+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:54–13:12+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:54–16:06+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:37–03:55 (08.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 03:54–13:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–13:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 13:12–15:420 Ashtami 13:37–03:55 (08.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:37–03:55 (08.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:00 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:10 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:00 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:10	yoga Sukarma
from 16:00	tithi Krishna-navami
from 16:00	karana Taitila
from 19:02	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	23:51
Moonset	13:32
Day length	17 h 17 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 16:00	from 19:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:55–19:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 03:55–16:00 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–16:00 Krakacha Yoga 16:00–03:56 (09.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:55–19:02 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:02–03:56 (09.07)

Chora Panchaka: 18:07 (03.07)–19:02
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:20–01:43 (09.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:21–18:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:04–08:14
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:34
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	05:34–07:22

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 03:55–07:44, 10:45–16:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 19:02, Ashwini from 19:02; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 16:00, Krishna-navami from 16:00; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:46, Simha 07:44, Kanya 10:45, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:47, Dhanu 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 19:02) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 19:02) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:55–16:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 16:00–21:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–19:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 14:10–03:56 (09.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:00–03:56 (09.07)−1 Ashtami 03:55–16:00−1 Panchaka 03:55–19:02−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:55–16:00−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:55–16:00−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–16:00−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:55–19:02

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 17:59 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:59 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 21:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:04	karana Gara
from 14:51	yoga Dhriti
from 17:59	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:59	karana Vanija
from 21:33	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	23:58
Moonset	14:51
Day length	17 h 15 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 17:59

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–21:33 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:59–03:57 (10.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:56–17:59 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–17:59

Anandadi: Manasa 03:56–21:33 Anandadi: Padma 21:33–03:57 (10.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:36–15:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:53
Yamaganda	03:56–06:05
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:24
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:50, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	17:08–18:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:59–21:11

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 17:59–21:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:59–21:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:59–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:59, Krishna-dashami from 17:59; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:42, Simha 07:40, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:42, Vrischika 16:43, Dhanu 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 03:56–17:59: 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).

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 17:59

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–21:33+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:56–21:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–21:33+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:56–14:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:59–03:57 (10.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 03:56–17:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–17:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–17:59

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:22 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:28 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:46	karana Vishti
from 15:04	yoga Shula
from 19:22	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:22	karana Bava
from 23:28	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:13
Day length	17 h 13 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 19:22

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, Bharani (03:57–21:11) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:46–19:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:22–03:58 (11.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:57–19:22

Anandadi: Chhatra 23:28–03:58 (11.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:57–23:28

Bhadra in heaven: 06:46–19:22; Bhadra Puchha 08:35–09:51; Bhadra Mukha 09:51–11:58
Gandanta (tithi): 18:56–19:46

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	18:17–20:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:34
Yamaganda	16:52–19:01
Gulika Kalam	06:06–08:15
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	07:55–09:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–07:36, 10:37–16:39

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, 10:37–16:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:57–07:36, 10:37–16:39
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dashami until 19:22, Krishna-ekadashi from 19:22; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:38, Vrischika 16:39, Dhanu 19:24

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:57–15:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:22–03:58 (11.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Shula 15:04–17:02−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:57–23:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–23:28−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:57–19:22−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:46–19:22

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Parama Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:00 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 00:38 (12.07) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:43 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:47	karana Balava
from 14:43	yoga Ganda
from 20:00	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 20:00	karana Kaulava
from 00:38 (12.07)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	00:09
Moonset	17:39
Day length	17 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:00

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, Krittika (03:58–21:10) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:22 (10.07)–20:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:00–07:25 (12.07)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 20:00–00:38 (12.07) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:38–04:00 (12.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:38–04:00 (12.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:58–20:00

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:58–00:38 (12.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 00:38–04:00 (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	22:07–23:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–10:25
Yamaganda	14:43–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:58–06:07
Dur Muhurta	03:58–05:07, 05:07–06:16
Varjyam	12:03–13:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–07:32, 10:34–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 20:00, Krishna-dvadashi from 20:00; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:34, Tula 13:34, Vrischika 16:35, Dhanu 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:58–00:38 (12.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 20:00–00:38 (12.07)0 Yoga Ganda 14:43–17:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:58–20:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:51 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:03 (13.07) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:45 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:01 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:01	karana Taitila
from 13:45	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:51	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 19:51	karana Gara
from 01:03 (13.07)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	00:25
Moonset	19:05
Day length	17 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:51

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, Rohini (04:00–21:09) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 21:09–22:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–19:51 Hutashana Yoga 04:00–19:51 Krakacha Yoga 04:00–19:51

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:00–01:03 (13.07) Anandadi: Saumya 01:03–04:01 (13.07)

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	21:48–23:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:00–21:09
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:51–19:00
Dur Muhurta	18:51–20:00
Varjyam	16:55–18:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–07:29, 10:30–16:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:00–07:29, 10:30–16:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:00–07:29, 10:30–16:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:00–07:29, 10:30–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 19:51, Krishna-trayodashi from 19:51; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:29, Kanya 10:30, Tula 13:30, Vrischika 16:31, Dhanu 19:16

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:00–01:03 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–01:03 (13.07)0 Yoga Vriddhi 13:45–04:01 (13.07)0 Adhika Masa−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–19:51−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:00–19:51−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:00–19:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 18:58 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:58 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 00:44 (14.07) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 12:11 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:30	karana Vanija
from 12:11	yoga Dhruva
from 18:58	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:58	karana Vishti
from 00:44 (14.07)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	00:51
Moonset	20:21
Day length	17 h 06 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 18:58

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, Mrigashirsha (04:01–21:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:58–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 18:58–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:49 (14.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:01–00:44 (14.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–00:44 (14.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–00:44 (14.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:44–04:02 (14.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:58–06:16 (14.07); Bhadra Mukha 18:58–20:50; Bhadra Puchha 05:04–06:11 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:03–17:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:09–08:18
Yamaganda	10:26–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:51
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam	06:35–08:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–18:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–18:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:01–18:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–07:25, 10:26–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 18:58, Krishna-chaturdashi from 18:58; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:27, Simha 07:25, Kanya 10:26, Tula 13:26, Vrischika 16:27, Dhanu 19:12, Makara 21:07

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 18:58–21:07: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:58

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:01–00:44 (14.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–00:44 (14.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–00:44 (14.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:01–12:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:58–04:02 (14.07)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 18:58–04:02 (14.07)

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 04:01

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:25 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 23:48 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 10:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:16 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:16	karana Shakuni
from 10:04	yoga Vyaghata
from 17:25	tithi Amavasya
from 17:25	karana Chatushpada
from 23:48	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	01:37
Moonset	21:17
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:25

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:02–06:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 06:16–17:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 17:25–21:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:02–17:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:02–23:48

Anandadi: Chara 04:02–23:48 Anandadi: Sthira 23:48–04:04 (15.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:58 (13.07)–06:16; Bhadra Mukha 18:58–20:50 (13.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:04–06:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:12–15:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–18:58
Yamaganda	08:18–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:35, 23:53–00:21 (15.07)
Varjyam	08:49–10:21

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 04:02–07:21, 10:22–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 17:25, Amavasya from 17:25; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:23, Simha 07:21, Kanya 10:22, Tula 13:22, Vrischika 16:23, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 21:03

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:02–17:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 17:25–21:06: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:02–23:48+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:02–10:040 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vyaghata 10:04–13:170 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:02–06:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–23:48−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:02–17:25−3 Yamaghanta 04:02–23:48

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Adhika Amavasya

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 15:19 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 22:22 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 07:28 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 04:25 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:25	karana Naga
from 07:28	yoga Harshana
from 15:19	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 15:19	karana Kimstughna
from 22:22	nakshatra Pushya
from 02:08 (16.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	02:49
Moonset	21:52
Day length	17 h 01 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	15:19

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 15:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:04–21:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 04:04–04:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 04:25–15:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 15:19–21:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:25 (14.07)–15:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 15:19–04:05 (16.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 22:22–04:05 (16.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:04–22:22

Gandanta (tithi): 14:57–15:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	20:07–21:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:42
Yamaganda	06:11–08:19
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Varjyam	11:05–12:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:19–21:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:19–21:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:19–21:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–07:17, 10:18–19:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Amavasya until 15:19, Shukla-pratipat from 15:19; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:19, Simha 07:17, Kanya 10:18, Tula 13:18, Vrischika 16:19, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:59

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

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

Amavasya 04:04–15:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–22:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 07:28–04:05 (16.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:04–22:22−1 Samvartaka Yoga 15:19–04:05 (16.07)−3 Amavasya 04:04–15:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Yoga Vajra
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Chandra Darshan · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:51 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:36 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:31 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:31	yoga Vajra
from 12:51	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 12:51	karana Balava
from 20:36	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 23:31	karana Kaulava
from 01:18 (17.07)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	04:21
Moonset	22:13
Day length	16 h 58 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	12:53 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:51	from 20:36

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, Pushya (04:05–20:36) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 04:05–12:53
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:04–22:13
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:04–22:13

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 15:19 (15.07)–12:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 04:05–09:45
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:01–13:08

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:05–20:36 Guru Pushya Yoga 04:05–20:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–20:36

Anandadi: Shubha 04:05–20:36 Anandadi: Amrita 20:36–04:07 (17.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
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	14:41–16:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:49
Yamaganda	04:05–06:12
Gulika Kalam	08:20–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:53, 16:32–17:40
Varjyam	05:47–07:16

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 12:51–19:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 20:36, Ashlesha from 20:36; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:51, Shukla-dvitya from 12:51; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:15, Simha 07:13, Kanya 10:14, Tula 13:14, Vrischika 16:15, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 20:36) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 20:36) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

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

Sankranti at 12:53 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +8

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:05–20:36+2 Pushya 04:05–20:36+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:05–20:36+1 Yoga Harshana 04:05–04:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 12:51–04:07 (17.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:36–04:07 (17.07)0 Yoga Vajra 04:31–05:33−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:08 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:39 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:58 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:08 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:08	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 10:08	karana Taitila
from 18:39	nakshatra Magha
from 20:44	karana Gara
from 21:58	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	06:00
Moonset	22:26
Day length	16 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:08	from 18:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (18:39–21:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 12:51 (16.07)–10:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:39–04:08 (18.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–10:08

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–18:39 Anandadi: Kana 18:39–04:08 (18.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:09–00:09 (18.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	17:11–18:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:35
Yamaganda	16:49–18:56
Gulika Kalam	06:14–08:21
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 13:08–14:16
Varjyam	08:22–09:50

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 throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:07–07:09, 10:08–21:03
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 18:39, Magha from 18:39; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 10:08, Shukla-tritya from 10:08; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:11, Simha 07:09, Kanya 10:10, Tula 13:10, Vrischika 16:11, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 18:39) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 18:39) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Kana

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:07–21:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–10:080 Ravi Yoga 18:39–04:08 (18.07)0 Anandadi: Kana 18:39–04:08 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–18:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–10:08−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–18:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:20 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:37 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:20	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 07:20	karana Vanija
from 16:38	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:55	karana Vishti
from 18:37	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	07:40
Moonset	22:35
Day length	16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:20	from 16:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:08–16:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (16:38–21:01) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:55–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:53–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:08–16:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–04:10 (19.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:08–16:38 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:38–04:10 (19.07)

Bhadra on earth: 17:55–04:32 (19.07); Bhadra Mukha 17:56–19:42; Bhadra Puchha 03:29–04:32 (19.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:26–15:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:21–10:28
Yamaganda	14:41–16:48
Gulika Kalam	04:08–06:15
Dur Muhurta	04:08–05:16, 05:16–06:23
Varjyam	05:39–07:07, 00:00–01:28 (19.07)

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 04:08–07:05

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 16:38, Purva-Phalguni from 16:38; tithi Shukla-tritya until 07:20, Shukla-chaturti from 07:20; lagna Karka 04:08, Simha 07:05, Kanya 10:06, Tula 13:06, Vrischika 16:07, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 16:38) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 16:38) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:20–21:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 17:55–21:01: 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 04:08–18:37: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:08–16:38+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–04:10 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:08–16:38+1 Auspicious tithi 04:08–07:200 Yoga Variyana 18:37–04:10 (19.07)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:38–04:10 (19.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 17:55–04:10 (19.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–16:38−2 Rikta tithi 07:20–04:10 (19.07)−3 Vyatipata 04:08–18:37

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 04:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:32 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 14:43 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:20 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:32	tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:32	karana Bava
from 14:43	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 15:11	karana Balava
from 15:20	yoga Parigha
from 01:53 (20.07)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 01:53 (20.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	09:16
Moonset	22:42
Day length	16 h 50 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 04:32	from 14:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:10–14:43) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (14:43–21:00) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:10–04:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:43–00:42 (20.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:43–04:11 (20.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–04:32 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:53–04:11 (20.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:10–14:43 Anandadi: Mitra 14:43–04:11 (20.07)

Bhadra on earth: 17:55 (18.07)–04:32; Bhadra Mukha 17:56–19:42 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:29–04:32
Gandanta (tithi): 01:32–02:14 (20.07)

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	08:49–10:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:54–21:00
Yamaganda	12:35–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:47–18:54
Dur Muhurta	18:45–19:52
Varjyam	21:23–22:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:32–07:01, 10:02–21:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:32–07:01, 10:02–21:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:32–07:01, 10:02–21:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:32–07:01, 10:02–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 14:43, Uttara-Phalguni from 14:43; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 04:32, Shukla-panchami from 04:32; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 07:01, Kanya 10:02, Tula 13:02, Vrischika 16:03, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 14:43) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 14:43) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:10–04:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:10–04:32: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:43–04:11 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:10–14:43+1 Yoga Variyana 04:10–15:20+1 Auspicious tithi 04:32–01:53 (20.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 14:43–00:42 (20.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:43–04:11 (20.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–04:320 Bhadra on earth 04:10–04:320 Yoga Parigha 15:20–01:45 (20.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–14:43−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–04:32

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:26 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:57 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:11 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:11	yoga Shiva
from 12:38	karana Taitila
from 12:57	nakshatra Hasta
from 23:26	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 23:26	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	10:49
Moonset	22:49
Day length	16 h 47 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 12:57

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 (04:11–12:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:57–20:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:53–23:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:57–04:13 (21.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:11–23:26 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–23:26 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:26–04:13 (21.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:26–04:13 (21.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–12:57 Anandadi: Vajra 12:57–04:13 (21.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:42
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	06:17–07:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:17–08:23
Yamaganda	10:29–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:47
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:15, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam	20:49–22:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:11–06:57, 09:58–18:45, 20:39–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:57, Hasta from 12:57; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 06:57, Kanya 09:58, Tula 12:58, Vrischika 16:00, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:57) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:57) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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.

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–12:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–12:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 12:57–04:13 (21.07)+1 Yoga Shiva 12:11–04:13 (21.07)0 Anandadi: Vajra 12:57–04:13 (21.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:11–23:26−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:11–23:26−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–23:26

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	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; cons: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:15 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:26 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:14 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:14	yoga Siddha
from 10:18	karana Vanija
from 11:26	nakshatra Chitra
from 21:15	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 21:15	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	12:22
Moonset	22:56
Day length	16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:13–11:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:26–20:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:13–11:26 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:26–21:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:15–04:14 (22.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:13–11:26 Hutashana Yoga 04:13–21:15 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–21:15

Anandadi: Saumya 04:13–11:26 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:26–04:14 (22.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:15–08:16 (22.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:54–00:00 (22.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:00–01:51 (22.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:11
Pradosha	20:57–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:48–07:18, 04:07–05:38 (22.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:51
Yamaganda	08:24–10:29
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:41, 23:52–00:21 (22.07)
Varjyam	19:01–20:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:26, Chitra from 11:26; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:53, Kanya 09:54, Tula 12:54, Vrischika 15:56, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:26) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:26) — improvement of well-being; 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 Ravi Yoga 04:13–11:26+1 Yoga Siddha 09:14–04:14 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:13–11:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–11:26+1 Auspicious tithi 04:13–21:150 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:26–21:15−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:26–04:14 (22.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:13–21:15−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–21:15−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:13–11:26

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:21 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:11 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 06:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:16 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:31	yoga Sadhya
from 08:16	karana Bava
from 10:11	nakshatra Swati
from 19:21	tithi Shukla-navami
from 19:21	karana Balava
from 04:03 (23.07)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	13:55
Moonset	23:04
Day length	16 h 40 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 10:11	from 19:21

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 (04:14–10:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (10:11–20:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:14–08:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:15 (21.07)–19:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 04:14–19:21 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–19:21 Krakacha Yoga 19:21–04:16 (23.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:14–10:11 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:11–04:16 (23.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:46 (21.07)–08:16; Bhadra Puchha 22:54 (21.07)–00:00; Bhadra Mukha 00:00–01:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:55–21:10
Pradosha	20:55–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:07–05:38, 00:48–02:20 (23.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:40
Yamaganda	06:20–08:25
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Varjyam	15:34–17:06

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 04:14–06:49, 09:50–18:37

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 10:11, Swati from 10:11; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 19:21, Shukla-navami from 19:21; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:49, Kanya 09:50, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:52, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 10:11) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 10:11) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:14–19:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 19:21–20:55: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:14–06:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–10:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Krakacha Yoga 19:21–04:16 (23.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:14–08:16−1 Ashtami 04:14–19:21−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:14–10:11−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:14–19:21−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–19:21

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	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 17:46
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:46 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:15 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:50 (24.07) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:31 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:31	karana Kaulava
from 09:15	nakshatra Vishakha
from 17:46	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 17:46	karana Taitila
from 01:50 (24.07)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	15:29
Moonset	23:16
Day length	16 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:15	from 17:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:16–09:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (09:15–20:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:15–04:18 (24.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:46–04:18 (24.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:16–17:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–17:46

Anandadi: Sthira 04:16–09:15 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:15–04:18 (24.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:04–01:37 (24.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:44
Yamaganda	04:16–06:21
Gulika Kalam	08:25–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:55, 16:28–17:34
Varjyam	14:43–16:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:46–20:54

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 17:46–20:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:46–20:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:16–09:15, 09:46–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 09:15, Vishakha from 09:15; tithi Shukla-navami until 17:46, Shukla-dashami from 17:46; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:45, Kanya 09:46, Tula 12:46, Vrischika 15:48, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 09:15) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 09:15) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 04:16–17:46: 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

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:46

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:16–01:50 (24.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:15–04:18 (24.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:16–09:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:16–09:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:46–04:18 (24.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:46–04:18 (24.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:16–17:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–17:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:16–17:46

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 08:38
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:31 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 08:38 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:53 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:06	karana Gara
from 08:38	nakshatra Anuradha
from 16:31	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 16:31	karana Vanija
from 23:53	yoga Brahma
from 04:00 (25.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	17:03
Moonset	23:33
Day length	16 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:38	from 16:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:18–08:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:38–20:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:38–04:19 (25.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:31–04:19 (25.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:18–16:31

Anandadi: Matanga 04:18–08:38 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:38–04:19 (25.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:00–15:35 (25.07); Bhadra Puchha 08:40–09:49 (25.07); Bhadra Mukha 09:49–11:45 (25.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:08–16:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:48
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	22:04–23:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–12:35
Yamaganda	16:43–18:48
Gulika Kalam	06:22–08:26
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:43, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam	12:35–14:10

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 04:18–16:31, 20:24–20:52
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:42–18:29, 20:24–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 08:38, Anuradha from 08:38; tithi Shukla-dashami until 16:31, Shukla-ekadashi from 16:31; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:43, Vrischika 15:44, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 08:38) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 08:38) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:38

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:38–04:19 (25.07)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:18–08:38+1 Yoga Shukla 04:18–23:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–16:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:38–04:19 (25.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:31–04:19 (25.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:18–16:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:38–04:19 (25.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:35 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:21 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:12 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	nakshatra Jyestha
from 15:35	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 15:35	karana Bava
from 22:12	yoga Indra
from 03:15 (26.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	18:32
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:21	from 15:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:19–08:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:21–20:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:19–15:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:31 (24.07)–15:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:21–07:39 (26.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:19–08:21

Hutashana Yoga 04:19–15:35

Anandadi: Amrita 04:19–08:21 Anandadi: Musala 08:21–04:21 (26.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:00–15:35; Bhadra Puchha 08:40–09:49; Bhadra Mukha 09:49–11:45
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:21–14:29 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:50–21:05
Pradosha	20:50–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:35–01:11 (26.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:27–10:31
Yamaganda	14:39–16:43
Gulika Kalam	04:19–06:23
Dur Muhurta	04:19–05:25, 05:25–06:32
Varjyam	13:58–15:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–06:37, 09:38–15:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:19–06:37, 09:38–15:35
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:19–06:37, 09:38–15:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:19–08:21, 09:38–15:35

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:21, Jyestha from 08:21; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:35, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:35; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:38, Tula 12:39, Vrischika 15:40, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:21) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:21) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:19–22:12+2 Ravi Yoga 04:19–08:21+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:19–08:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–08:21+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–15:350 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:21–04:21 (26.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:21–04:21 (26.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:19–15:35−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:19–15:35

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 04:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:01 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:49 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:01 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	nakshatra Mula
from 15:01	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 15:01	karana Kaulava
from 20:49	yoga Vaidhriti
from 02:53 (27.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	19:44
Moonset	00:03
Day length	16 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:01

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, Jyestha (04:21–08:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:24–20:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–04:23 (27.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:24–04:23 (27.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–15:01 Hutashana Yoga 04:21–15:01 Krakacha Yoga 04:21–15:01

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:24–04:23 (27.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:21–08:24

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:21–14:29
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	02:19–03:57 (27.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:45–20:49
Yamaganda	12:35–14:38
Gulika Kalam	16:42–18:45
Dur Muhurta	18:37–19:43
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:01–15:36, 20:16–20:49

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 15:01–15:36, 20:16–20:49
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 15:01–15:36, 20:16–20:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:01–18:21, 20:16–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:24, Mula from 08:24; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:01, Shukla-triodashi from 15:01; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:35, Tula 12:35, Vrischika 15:36, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:24) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:24) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–04:23 (27.07)+2 Yoga Indra 04:21–20:49+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:24–04:23 (27.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:24–04:23 (27.07)0 Auspicious tithi 15:01–04:23 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–15:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:21–15:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 04:21–14:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:21–08:24−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:21–08:24−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:21–15:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:50 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 08:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 19:45 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:50 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:50	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 14:50	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:50	karana Gara
from 19:45	yoga Vishkambha
from 02:54 (28.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	20:33
Moonset	00:51
Day length	16 h 24 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 08:50	from 14:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:23–08:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:50–20:47) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 14:50–20:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:50–04:25 (28.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:23–08:50 Anandadi: Utpata 08:50–04:25 (28.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:53
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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:26–08:29
Yamaganda	10:32–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:41
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:13, 16:25–17:30
Varjyam	07:12–08:50, 18:46–20:25

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:31–14:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 08:50, Purva-Ashadha from 08:50; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:50, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:50; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:30, Kanya 09:31, Tula 12:31, Vrischika 15:32, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 08:50) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 08:50) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:50–20:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:23–19:45: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:50–04:25 (28.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–14:500 Anandadi: Utpata 08:50–04:25 (28.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 14:50–04:25 (28.07)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:23–08:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:23–08:50−3 Vaidhriti 04:23–19:45

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:05 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:40 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:01 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 15:05	tithi Purnima
from 15:05	karana Vishti
from 19:01	yoga Priti
from 03:22 (29.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	21:03
Moonset	01:59
Day length	16 h 20 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 09:40	from 15:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:25–09:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:40–20:45) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:05–20:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:25–15:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:25–09:40

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:40–04:26 (29.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:25–09:40 Anandadi: Manasa 09:40–04:26 (29.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:05–03:22 (29.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:06–00:21 (29.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:21–02:24 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:45–21:01
Pradosha	20:45–22:17
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:42–06:21, 04:12–05:53 (29.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:40–18:43
Yamaganda	08:30–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:37
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:46, 23:50–00:20 (29.07)
Varjyam	18:05–19:46

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 04:25–06:26, 09:27–18:14, 20:08–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:40, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:40; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 15:05, Purnima from 15:05; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:26, Kanya 09:27, Tula 12:27, Vrischika 15:28, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:40) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:40) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:25–15:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 15:05–20:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:25–09:40+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:25–09:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:40–04:26 (29.07)0 Yoga Priti 19:01–04:26 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:05–03:22 (29.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:25–09:40−2 Rikta tithi 04:25–15:05−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:40–04:26 (29.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 15:47 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 10:56 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 18:39 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:56	nakshatra Shravana
from 15:47	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 15:47	karana Balava
from 18:39	yoga Ayushman
from 04:19 (30.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	21:21
Moonset	03:21
Day length	16 h 16 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	15:47

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:56	from 15:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:26–10:56) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (10:56–20:43) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 04:26–15:47
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 15:05 (28.07)–15:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 15:47–04:28 (30.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 12:38–04:28 (30.07) Anandadi: Vajra 04:26–04:34 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:34–12:38

Gandanta (tithi): 15:22–16:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:43–20:59
Pradosha	20:43–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:12–05:53, 01:31–03:14 (30.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:37
Yamaganda	06:29–08:31
Gulika Kalam	10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Varjyam	15:14–16:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:47–20:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:47–20:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:47–20:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:26–06:22, 09:23–18:10, 20:04–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 10:56, Shravana from 10:56; tithi Purnima until 15:47, Krishna-pratipat from 15:47; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:22, Kanya 09:23, Tula 12:23, Vrischika 15:24, Dhanu 18:10, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 10:56) — improved health; Shravana (from 10:56) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 04:26–15:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–10:56+1 Yoga Priti 04:26–18:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 12:38–04:28 (30.07)0 Auspicious tithi 15:47–04:28 (30.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:34–12:38−1 Samvartaka Yoga 15:47–04:28 (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	Best day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 12:41
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:58 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:41 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:40 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:41	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:58	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 16:58	karana Taitila
from 18:40	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	21:32
Moonset	04:46
Day length	16 h 13 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 12:41	from 16:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:28–12:41) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:28–12:41 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:41–04:30 (31.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 01:44 (31.07)–02:45 (05.08)

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	03:32–05:17 (31.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:38
Yamaganda	04:28–06:30
Gulika Kalam	08:32–10:33
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:58, 16:22–17:27
Varjyam	17:03–18:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:28–06:18, 09:19–18:06, 20:00–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:41, Dhanishtha from 12:41; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 16:58, Krishna-dvitya from 16:58; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:18, Kanya 09:19, Tula 12:19, Vrischika 15:20, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:41) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:41) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:41

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:28–12:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–12:41+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:28–18:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–16:580 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1853 · Vikram 1988 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:38 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:54 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:03 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:45	karana Gara
from 14:54	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:38	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 18:38	karana Vanija
from 19:03	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	21:40
Moonset	06:10
Day length	16 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:54	from 18:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (14:54–20:40) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–18:38

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:30–14:54 Anandadi: Saumya 14:54–04:32 (01.08)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 01:44–02:45 (05.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:32–05:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–12:35
Yamaganda	16:37–18:38
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:32
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 13:07–14:12
Varjyam	22:53–00:40 (01.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:56–20:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 19:56–20:40
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 19:56–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:30–06:14, 09:15–18:02, 19:56–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:54, Shatabhisha from 14:54; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:38, Krishna-tritya from 18:38; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:14, Kanya 09:15, Tula 12:15, Vrischika 15:16, Dhanu 18:02, Makara 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:54) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:30–14:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–14:54+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:30–19:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:30–18:380 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–18:38

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

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

Amanta 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.

Prajapati (No. 5 of 60, “lord of creatures, progenitor”) — A year of growth and fertility: offspring, livestock and harvests multiply.
Northern samvatsara: Subhanu (No. 17)
Shaka Samvat 1853 · Vikram Samvat 1988 · Kali Yuga 5032
Next year — Angirasa, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 6.04.1932
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-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.

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

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.

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+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-dvitya
−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.

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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).

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

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

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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 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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable 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.

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

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

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable 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)

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

Rohini
+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)

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign 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.

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

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

Krishna-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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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.

Nija 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.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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

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 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.

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

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

Shukla-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

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

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.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Purva-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

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.

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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