Panchanga Calendar

July 1991

SamvatsaraPrajapati (5)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 12.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1991 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 11.07), Ashadha (from 12.07). Periods: 12–19.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 22.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 13.07 Ratha Yatra; 22.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 26.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 11.07 — solar eclipse, total (not visible here); 26.07 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (visible after rising).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Dhan4

2Shat5

3PBh6until 17:42

4UBh7Kalashtami

5Rev8after 17:31

6Ashw9

7Bhar10

8Krit11Yogini Ekadashi

9Roh12after 08:54

10Mrig13Masik Shivaratri

11Ard30Amavasya

12Pun1Gupta Navaratri

13Push2Ratha Yatra

14Ashl3Vinayaka Chaturthi

15PPh4

16UPh5Karka Sankranti

17Has6after 06:25

18Chit7

19Swa8until 05:35

20Swa9after 07:35

21Vish10until 05:51

22Anu11Devshayani

23Jye12Bhauma Pradosha

24Mul13

25PAsh14

26UAsh15Guru Purnima

27Shra1

28Dhan2until 14:15

29Shat3until 14:00

30Shat4Angaraki Chaturthi

31PBh5

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

KalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta NavaratriRatha YatraVinayaka ChaturthiChandra DarshanSankrantiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniLunar eclipse, penumbralGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Dwipushkar YogaShravana SomvarSankashti

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

5.07 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra after 17:31
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
17.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda after 06:25
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
20.07 Sat — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shubha after 07:35
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
21.07 Sun — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious tithi until 05:51
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
27.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

4.07 Thu Kalashtami
8.07 Mon Yogini Ekadashi
9.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
10.07 Wed Masik Shivaratri
11.07 Thu Jyeshtha Amavasya
12.07 Fri Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
13.07 Sat Ratha Yatra
14.07 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
14.07 Sun Chandra Darshan
16.07 Tue Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
16.07 Tue Skanda Shashti
19.07 Fri Masik Durgashtami
22.07 Mon Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
23.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
26.07 Fri Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
26.07 Fri Ashadha Purnima
29.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
30.07 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)

Special muhurta yogas

4.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:48–03:52 (05.07)
5.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–01:50 (06.07)
5.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
8.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:50–03:57 (09.07)
10.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–16:41
11.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:48–04:00 (12.07)
12.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–10:56
17.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–02:27 (18.07)
20.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–05:09
22.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–10:11
26.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:21–04:24 (27.07)
27.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:24–01:02 (28.07)
27.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 01:02–04:26 (28.07)
28.07 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 04:26–01:16 (29.07)

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.07 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka (unfavourable day)
7.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
8.07 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
10.07 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
11.07 Thu — Amavasya, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
16.07 Tue — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Parigha
24.07 Wed — Yamaghanta, Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
30.07 Tue — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Panchaka

Sky this month

11.07 New moon (Amavasya) 22:06
11.07 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 22:06, magnitude 1.080
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
16.07 Karka Sankranti 21:51 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
26.07 Full moon (Purnima) 21:24
26.07 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 21:07, magnitude 0.254
visible after rising: 20:30–22:24, maximum eclipse here 21:07, magnitude 0.254

Periods

12–19.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 22.07 Chaturmasya
1.07 08:28 – 6.07 01:50 Raja Panchaka
28.07 14:15 – 2.08 08:14 Roga 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 1913, Vikram Samvat 2048, Kali Yuga 5092.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:16 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 21:39 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:06 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:06	yoga Priti
from 15:16	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 15:16	karana Kaulava
from 21:39	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	22:46
Moonset	08:29
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:16

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–21:39

Anandadi: Shubha 03:49–21:39 Anandadi: Amrita 21:39–03:50 (02.07)

Raja Panchaka: 08:28–01:50 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:30
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:11–11:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:11
Yamaganda	10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:16–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:16–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:16–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:16–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:16, Krishna-panchami from 15:16; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:17, Simha 08:15, Kanya 11:16, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:49–15:16: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:49–21:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–21:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–21:39+1 Yoga Priti 05:06–03:50 (02.07)0 Auspicious tithi 15:16–03:50 (02.07)−1 Panchaka 08:28–03:50 (02.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–15:16

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:46 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 23:39 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:30 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:05	karana Taitila
from 05:30	yoga Ayushman
from 16:46	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:46	karana Gara
from 23:39	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	22:56
Moonset	09:44
Day length	17 h 26 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 16:46

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, Shatabhisha (03:50–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:39–03:50 (03.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–16:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:46–03:50 (03.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:50–23:39 Anandadi: Kana 23:39–03:50 (03.07)

Raja Panchaka: 08:28 (01.07)–01:50 (06.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:21–17:11

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	15:51–17:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (03.07)
Varjyam	05:27–07:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–17:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:50–17:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:50–17:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:46, Krishna-shashti from 16:46; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:13, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:12, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–23:39+1 Yoga Priti 03:50–05:30+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–16:46−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:46–03:50 (03.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–16:46−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:50–23:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; auspicious time — until 17:42
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:42 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 01:04 (04.07) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:31 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:19 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	karana Vanija
from 05:31	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:42	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 17:42	karana Vishti
from 01:04 (04.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	23:05
Moonset	11:01
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:50–21:15) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:42–21:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:50–01:04 (04.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:42–03:51 (04.07)

Anandadi: Padma 03:50–01:04 (04.07) Anandadi: Lumbaka 01:04–03:51 (04.07)

Bhadra on earth: 17:42–05:55 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:33–23:46; Bhadra Mukha 23:46–01:47 (04.07)
Raja Panchaka: 08:28 (01.07)–01:50 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:29
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:36–18:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:44
Yamaganda	06:01–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Varjyam	06:26–08:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–08:07, 11:08–17:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:50–08:07, 11:08–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:50–08:07, 11:08–17:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–08:07, 11:08–21:15

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 17:42, Krishna-saptami from 17:42; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:09, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:10, Dhanu 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 17:42–21:15: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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 ends by 17:42

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:50–01:04 (04.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:50–01:04 (04.07)+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:50–05:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:42–03:51 (04.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 17:42–03:51 (04.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–01:04 (04.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:58 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:48 (05.07) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:02 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:02	yoga Shobhana
from 05:55	karana Bava
from 17:58	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 17:58	karana Balava
from 01:48 (05.07)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	23:16
Moonset	12:19
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:51–21:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–05:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:15–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:48–03:52 (05.07)

Krakacha Yoga 17:58–03:52 (05.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–03:52 (05.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:51–01:48 (05.07) Anandadi: Mitra 01:48–03:52 (05.07)

Bhadra on earth: 18:46 (03.07)–05:55; Bhadra Puchha 22:33–23:46 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 23:46 (03.07)–01:47
Raja Panchaka: 08:28 (01.07)–01:50 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
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	20:52–22:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:54
Yamaganda	03:51–06:02
Gulika Kalam	08:12–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:49, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam	10:58–12:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:55–08:03, 11:04–17:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:55–08:03, 11:04–17:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:55–08:03, 11:04–17:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:51–08:03, 11:04–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-saptami until 17:58, Krishna-ashtami from 17:58; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:06, Dhanu 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 17:58–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 03:51–05:55: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:51–01:48 (05.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–01:48 (05.07)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:51–05:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashtami 17:58–03:52 (05.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:58–03:52 (05.07)0 Bhadra on earth 03:51–05:550 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–03:52 (05.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 17:58–03:52 (05.07)−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 03:51

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 17:31
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:31 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:50 (06.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 04:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:50 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:00	yoga Atiganda
from 05:50	karana Kaulava
from 17:31	tithi Krishna-navami
from 17:31	karana Taitila
from 01:50 (06.07)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 02:23 (06.07)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	23:28
Moonset	13:40
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:31

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, Revati (03:52–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–01:50 (06.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–17:31 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:31–03:53 (06.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:52–01:50 (06.07) Anandadi: Vajra 01:50–03:53 (06.07)

Raja Panchaka: 08:28 (01.07)–01:50 (06.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:54–07:43 (06.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:28
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:26–01:02 (06.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:04
Gulika Kalam	06:03–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:30, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	13:49–15:25

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 03:52–07:59, 11:00–17:31

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:31, Krishna-navami from 17:31; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:01, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:02, Dhanu 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:52–17:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 17:31–21:14: 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

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 17:31

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–01:50 (06.07)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:52–01:50 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–01:50 (06.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:52–04:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–17:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:31–03:53 (06.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 04:00–06:15−1 Ashtami 03:52–17:31−1 Panchaka 03:52–01:50 (06.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:52–17:31

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:19 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:08 (07.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:11 (07.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	karana Gara
from 16:19	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 16:19	karana Vanija
from 00:11 (07.07)	yoga Dhriti
from 01:08 (07.07)	nakshatra Bharani
from 03:28 (07.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	23:45
Moonset	15:06
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:19

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–16:19

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:19–03:54 (07.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:53–01:08 (07.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:08–03:54 (07.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:28–14:26 (07.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:02–06:08 (07.07); Bhadra Mukha 06:08–07:59 (07.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:54 (05.07)–07:43
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:09–19:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–10:23
Yamaganda	14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:53–06:03
Dur Muhurta	03:53–05:03, 05:03–06:12
Varjyam	21:15–22:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:19–16:58

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 16:19–16:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:19–16:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:53–07:55, 10:56–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:19, Krishna-dashami from 16:19; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:57, Vrischika 16:58, Dhanu 19:42

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

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

Krishna-navami 03:53–16:19: 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 = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–16:19+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:53–01:08 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–01:08 (07.07)+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:53–00:11 (07.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:19–03:54 (07.07)−1 Gandanta 03:53–07:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:53–16:19

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:26 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:46 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 21:26 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:26	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 14:26	karana Bava
from 21:26	yoga Shula
from 23:46	nakshatra Krittika
from 01:15 (08.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:35
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:26

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, Bharani (03:54–21:13) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:54–14:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:54–23:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:26–03:56 (08.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:54–23:46 Anandadi: Dhumra 23:46–03:56 (08.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:28–14:26; Bhadra Puchha 05:02–06:08; Bhadra Mukha 06:08–07:59
Gandanta (tithi): 14:04–14:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:15–20:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:03–21:13
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:03
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:04
Varjyam	10:12–11:42

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 03:54–07:51, 10:52–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:26, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:26; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:53, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:53, Vrischika 16:54, Dhanu 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:54–21:26−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:26–03:56 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:54–23:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–23:46−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:54–14:26−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:54–23:46

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:55 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:50 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:11 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:55	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 11:55	karana Kaulava
from 18:11	yoga Ganda
from 21:50	nakshatra Rohini
from 22:28	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	00:09
Moonset	18:03
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:55

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:26 (07.07)–11:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:57–07:24 (09.07)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:50–03:57 (09.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–11:55 Krakacha Yoga 03:56–11:55 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:55–03:57 (09.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:56–21:50 Anandadi: Vardhamana 21:50–03:57 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:37–21:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:05–08:15
Yamaganda	10:24–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam	10:48–12:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–07:48, 10:49–16:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:56–07:48, 10:49–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–07:48, 10:49–16:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:56–07:48, 10:49–11:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 11:55, Krishna-dvadashi from 11:55; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:49, Simha 07:48, Kanya 10:49, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:50, Dhanu 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:56–21:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 18:11–20:13−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–11:55−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:55–03:57 (09.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:56–11:55

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 08:54; auspicious time — until 19:25
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:54 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 19:25 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:54 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:54	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 08:54	karana Gara
from 14:33	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:14	karana Vanija
from 19:25	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	00:46
Moonset	19:20
Day length	17 h 14 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 08:54	from 19:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:57–19:25) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (19:25–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:11–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–03:58 (10.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:57–19:25 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:25–03:58 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:32–17:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:02
Yamaganda	08:15–10:25
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 23:54–00:21 (10.07)
Varjyam	12:13–13:40, 00:23–01:48 (10.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–07:44, 10:45–16:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:57–07:44, 10:45–16:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:57–07:44, 10:45–16:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:57–07:44, 10:45–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 19:25, Mrigashirsha from 19:25; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:54, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:54; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:45, Simha 07:44, Kanya 10:45, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:46, Dhanu 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 19:25) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 19:25) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:54

Auspicious time ends by 19:25

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–03:58 (10.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:57–19:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–19:250 Yoga Vriddhi 14:33–03:58 (10.07)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:25–03:58 (10.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:29 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:41 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 10:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:29	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:29	karana Vishti
from 10:36	yoga Dhruva
from 15:41	karana Shakuni
from 16:41	nakshatra Ardra
from 01:50 (11.07)	tithi Amavasya
from 01:50 (11.07)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	01:43
Moonset	20:19
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:29	from 16:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:58–16:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:29–15:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 15:41–21:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:29–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–16:41

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–05:29

Anandadi: Amrita 03:58–16:41 Anandadi: Musala 16:41–03:59 (11.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:29–15:41; Bhadra Mukha 05:29–07:11; Bhadra Puchha 14:38–15:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:24
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:53–10:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:07–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Varjyam	00:05–01:29 (11.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–05:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:58–05:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:58–05:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:58–05:29

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:41, Ardra from 16:41; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 05:29, Krishna-chaturdashi from 05:29; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:42, Simha 07:40, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:41, Vrischika 16:42, Dhanu 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:41) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:41) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:29–21:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–16:41+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:58–16:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–16:41+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:58–10:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–05:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 16:41–03:59 (11.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:41–03:59 (11.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:29–15:41−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:29–01:50 (11.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:06 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:48 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:30 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:58 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:30	yoga Vyaghata
from 11:58	karana Naga
from 13:48	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 22:06	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 22:06	karana Kimstughna
from 02:21 (12.07)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	03:01
Moonset	20:58
Day length	17 h 09 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	22:06
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 22:06, magnitude 1.080
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:48

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 (13:48–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 03:59–11:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 11:58–21:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:50–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:48–04:00 (12.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:48–04:00 (12.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 13:48–04:00 (12.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:59–13:48

Gandanta (tithi): 21:45–22:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:00–06:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:52
Yamaganda	03:59–06:08
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:51, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam	00:22–01:46 (12.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:48, Punarvasu from 13:48; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:38, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:37, Vrischika 16:38, Dhanu 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:48) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:48) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 03:59–21:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:48–04:00 (12.07)+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:59–06:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:48–04:00 (12.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:48–04:00 (12.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:48–04:00 (12.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:30–09:28−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–13:48−3 Amavasya 03:59–22:06−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:59–13:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Eclipse nearby
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:26 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:56 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 22:17 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:14 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	karana Bava
from 10:56	nakshatra Pushya
from 18:26	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 18:26	karana Balava
from 22:17	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	04:34
Moonset	21:24
Day length	17 h 07 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 10:56	from 18:26

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, Punarvasu (04:00–10:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:56–21:08) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:00–08:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:06 (11.07)–18:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 04:00–09:43
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:00–13:09

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–10:56 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–18:26

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:26–04:02 (13.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:00–10:56 Anandadi: Utpata 10:56–04:02 (13.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:49–10:13, 02:33–03:58 (13.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:34
Yamaganda	16:51–19:00
Gulika Kalam	06:09–08:17
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:34, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam	18:02–19:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:26–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:56, Pushya from 10:56; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 18:26, Shukla-dvitya from 18:26; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:34, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:33, Tula 13:33, Vrischika 16:34, Dhanu 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:56) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:56) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–10:56+1 Pushya 10:56–04:02 (13.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:00–22:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:26–04:02 (13.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–18:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:26–04:02 (13.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Anandadi: Utpata 10:56–04:02 (13.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 08:14
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:00 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:14 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:27 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:40 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:40	karana Kaulava
from 08:14	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 15:00	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 15:00	karana Taitila
from 18:27	yoga Siddhi
from 01:25 (14.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	06:12
Moonset	21:42
Day length	17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:14	from 15:00

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, Pushya (04:02–08:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:26 (12.07)–15:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mitra 04:02–08:14 Anandadi: Manasa 08:14–04:03 (14.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:25–11:21 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–10:26
Yamaganda	14:42–16:51
Gulika Kalam	04:02–06:10
Dur Muhurta	04:02–05:10, 05:10–06:19
Varjyam	19:46–21:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–08:14, 10:29–16:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:02–08:14, 10:29–16:30
Cutting fingernails	average 04:02–08:14, 10:29–16:30
Cutting toenails	average 04:02–07:28, 15:00–16:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:02–07:28, 10:29–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:14, Ashlesha from 08:14; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:00, Shukla-tritya from 15:00; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:30, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:29, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:14) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:14) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:14

+2 Pushya 04:02–08:14+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:02–08:14+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–15:000 Yoga Siddhi 18:27–04:03 (14.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–04:03 (14.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:57 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:52 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:57 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:52	nakshatra Magha
from 11:57	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 11:57	karana Vanija
from 14:57	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:37	karana Vishti
from 04:00 (15.07)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	07:47
Moonset	21:56
Day length	17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:52	from 11:57

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, Magha (05:52–21:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:57–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:06–21:56
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:06–21:56

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:52–04:00 (15.07)

Yamaghanta 05:52–04:00 (15.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:57–04:05 (15.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:00–04:05 (15.07) Anandadi: Vajra 04:03–05:52 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:52–04:00 (15.07)

Bhadra on earth: 22:37–09:26 (15.07); Bhadra Mukha 22:42–00:29 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 08:22–09:26 (15.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:25–11:21
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
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	04:26–05:52, 01:47–03:16 (15.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:58–21:06
Yamaganda	12:34–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:50–18:58
Dur Muhurta	18:49–19:58
Varjyam	16:56–18:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–07:24, 10:25–11:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:03–07:24, 10:25–11:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:03–07:24, 10:25–11:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–07:24, 10:25–11:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 05:52, Magha from 05:52; tithi Shukla-tritya until 11:57, Shukla-chaturti from 11:57; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:26, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:25, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:11, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 05:52) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 05:52) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 11:57–21:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 14:57–21:06: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:03–14:57+2 Ravi Yoga 05:52–04:00 (15.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–11:570 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:57–04:05 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:52–04:00 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:52–04:00 (15.07)−1 Gandanta 04:03–11:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–05:52−1 Rikta tithi 11:57–04:05 (15.07)−1 Vyatipata 14:57–04:05 (15.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:26 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:45 (16.07) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:26 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:26	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 09:26	karana Bava
from 11:55	yoga Variyana
from 20:25	karana Balava
from 02:45 (16.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	09:17
Moonset	22:07
Day length	16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:26

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:05–21:05) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:05–09:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:45–04:06 (16.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:05–02:45 (16.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:45–04:06 (16.07)

Bhadra on earth: 22:37 (14.07)–09:26; Bhadra Mukha 22:42 (14.07)–00:29; Bhadra Puchha 08:22–09:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
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	20:41–22:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:12–08:20
Yamaganda	10:27–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:50
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam	11:35–13:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:55–21:05

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 11:55–21:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:55–21:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:05–07:20, 09:26–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:26, Shukla-panchami from 09:26; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:22, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:21, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:07, Makara 20:59

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:05–09:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:05–09:26: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 04:05–11:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:05–02:45 (16.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:26–04:06 (16.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 11:55–04:06 (16.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:05–09:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–02:45 (16.07)−1 Vyatipata 04:05–11:55−2 Rikta tithi 04:05–09:26

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:34 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:13 (17.07) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 09:25 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:34 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:34	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 07:34	karana Kaulava
from 09:25	yoga Parigha
from 18:54	karana Taitila
from 02:13 (17.07)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	10:44
Moonset	22:18
Day length	16 h 57 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	21:51 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

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 07:34

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 09:51–21:03
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 07:34–04:08 (17.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:06–02:13 (17.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–07:34 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–04:08 (17.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:06–02:13 (17.07) Anandadi: Saumya 02:13–04:08 (17.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:12–07:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:11–20:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:56
Yamaganda	08:20–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:37, 23:53–00:21 (17.07)
Varjyam	09:48–11:22

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	average 04:06–07:34, 10:17–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 07:34, Shukla-shashti from 07:34; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:18, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:03, Makara 20:56

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

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

Sankranti at 21:51 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:06–02:13 (17.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:06–02:13 (17.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–02:13 (17.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:06–09:25+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–07:340 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–07:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–04:08 (17.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 09:25–20:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−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 04:06

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 06:25
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:25 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 02:27 (18.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 07:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:25 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:25	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 06:25	karana Gara
from 07:31	yoga Shiva
from 18:09	karana Vanija
from 02:27 (18.07)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	12:07
Moonset	22:30
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:08–21:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–02:27 (18.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–04:09 (18.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:25–02:27 (18.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:08–02:27 (18.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:27–04:09 (18.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:24–22:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:42
Yamaganda	06:14–08:21
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	10:42–12:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:25–07:12, 10:13–16:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:25–07:12, 10:13–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:25–07:12, 10:13–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:08–07:12, 10:13–18:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-shashti until 06:25, Shukla-saptami from 06:25; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:59, Makara 20:52

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:25

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–02:27 (18.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–04:09 (18.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:08–02:27 (18.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–02:27 (18.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:25–04:09 (18.07)+1 Yoga Shiva 07:31–04:09 (18.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:25–02:27 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–06:25

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:04 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 03:27 (19.07) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:15 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 06:04	karana Vishti
from 06:15	yoga Siddha
from 18:10	karana Bava
from 03:27 (19.07)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	13:29
Moonset	22:43
Day length	16 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:04

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, Chitra (04:09–21:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:04–18:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:27–04:11 (19.07)

Krakacha Yoga 06:04–04:11 (19.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–04:11 (19.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:09–03:27 (19.07) Anandadi: Sthira 03:27–04:11 (19.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:04–18:10; Bhadra Puchha 07:53–09:07; Bhadra Mukha 09:07–11:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
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	20:47–22:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:48
Yamaganda	04:09–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:22–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:54, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam	10:47–12:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:09–06:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:09–06:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:09–06:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:09–07:08, 10:09–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-saptami until 06:04, Shukla-ashtami from 06:04; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:10, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:11, Dhanu 18:55, Makara 20:48

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:04–21:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:15–04:11 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:09–03:27 (19.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–03:27 (19.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–06:04−1 Ashtami 06:04–04:11 (19.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–04:11 (19.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:04–18:10−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:04–04:11 (19.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 05:35
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:28 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 05:09 (20.07) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:28 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:35	yoga Sadhya
from 06:28	tithi Shukla-navami
from 06:28	karana Balava
from 18:57	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	14:49
Moonset	22:59
Day length	16 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:11–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:04 (18.07)–06:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–06:28 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–04:12 (20.07)

Anandadi: Gada all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:14
Pradosha	20:59–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:44–21:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:35
Yamaganda	16:47–18:53
Gulika Kalam	06:17–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:32–08:40, 13:08–14:16
Varjyam	09:27–11:10

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 04:11–06:28

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 06:28, Shukla-navami from 06:28; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:07, Dhanu 18:51, Makara 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:11–06:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 06:28–20:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:35

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:11–05:35+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–06:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–04:12 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:28–04:12 (20.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:35
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:35 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 05:09 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:09	nakshatra Vishakha
from 05:29	yoga Shubha
from 07:35	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 07:35	karana Taitila
from 20:23	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	16:06
Moonset	23:21
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:09	from 07:35

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, Swati (04:12–05:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:09–20:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–05:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:12–05:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–07:35 Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–04:14 (21.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:12–05:09 Anandadi: Shubha 05:09–04:14 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:30
Godhuli	20:58–21:12
Pradosha	20:58–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:48–23:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:29
Yamaganda	14:41–16:46
Gulika Kalam	04:12–06:18
Dur Muhurta	04:12–05:19, 05:19–06:26
Varjyam	11:17–13:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:01–16:03, 20:40–20:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:01–16:03, 20:40–20:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:01–16:03, 20:40–20:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:12–05:09, 10:01–18:47, 20:40–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 05:09, Vishakha from 05:09; tithi Shukla-navami until 07:35, Shukla-dashami from 07:35; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:03, Dhanu 18:47, Makara 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 05:09) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 05:09) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 04:12–07:35: 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 07:35

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–07:35+2 Yoga Shubha 05:29–04:14 (21.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:09–04:14 (21.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–05:09+1 Auspicious tithi 07:35–04:14 (21.07)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–05:090 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:12–05:090 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–04:14 (21.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:12–07:35

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 05:51
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:19 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:26 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:51 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:51	yoga Shukla
from 07:26	nakshatra Anuradha
from 09:19	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 09:19	karana Vanija
from 22:21	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	17:18
Moonset	23:51
Day length	16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:26	from 09:19

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, Vishakha (04:14–07:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:26–20:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:19–04:15 (22.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:14–07:26 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:26–04:15 (22.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:21–11:29 (22.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:38–04:56 (22.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:56–07:07 (22.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:53–09:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:56–21:11
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:35–00:22 (22.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:51–20:56
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:46–18:51
Dur Muhurta	18:42–19:49
Varjyam	11:54–13:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–06:56, 09:57–15:59, 20:36–20:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:14–06:56, 09:57–15:59, 20:36–20:56
Cutting fingernails	average 04:14–06:56
Cutting toenails	average 04:14–06:56, 09:57–15:59, 20:36–20:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:14–06:56, 07:26–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:26, Anuradha from 07:26; tithi Shukla-dashami until 09:19, Shukla-ekadashi from 09:19; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:58, Vrischika 15:59, Dhanu 18:43, Makara 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:26) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:26) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:51

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:14–05:51+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–09:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:26–04:15 (22.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:14–07:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:26–04:15 (22.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:19–04:15 (22.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:29
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:29 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:11 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 06:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:35	yoga Brahma
from 10:11	nakshatra Jyestha
from 11:29	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 11:29	karana Bava
from 00:41 (23.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	18:20
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:11	from 11:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:15–10:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:11–20:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:15–11:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:19 (21.07)–11:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:17–07:36 (23.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:15–10:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–10:11

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–11:29 Krakacha Yoga 04:15–11:29 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:29–04:17 (23.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:15–10:11 Anandadi: Padma 10:11–04:17 (23.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:21 (21.07)–11:29; Bhadra Puchha 03:38–04:56; Bhadra Mukha 04:56–07:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:17–05:05 (23.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:20–08:25
Yamaganda	10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:45
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:15, 16:28–17:35
Varjyam	16:29–18:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:15–15:55, 20:32–20:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:15–15:55, 20:32–20:55
Cutting fingernails	average 04:15–06:53, 09:53–15:55, 20:32–20:55
Cutting toenails	average 04:15–15:55, 20:32–20:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:15–06:53, 09:53–10:11

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:11, Jyestha from 10:11; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:29, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:29; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:53, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:54, Vrischika 15:55, Dhanu 18:39, Makara 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:11) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:11) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:29

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–10:11+2 Ravi Yoga 04:15–10:11+2 Yoga Brahma 06:35–04:17 (23.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:15–10:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–10:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–11:290 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–11:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:11–04:17 (23.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:15–11:29−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:29–04:17 (23.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:15–11:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:56 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:11 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 07:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:56 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	yoga Indra
from 13:11	nakshatra Mula
from 13:56	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 13:56	karana Kaulava
from 03:13 (24.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	19:09
Moonset	00:33
Day length	16 h 35 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 13:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:17–13:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:11–20:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:53–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:56–04:19 (24.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 13:11–04:19 (24.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:17–13:11

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:25–19:58
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:53–21:08
Pradosha	20:53–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:17–05:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:44–18:48
Yamaganda	08:26–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:36–08:43, 23:51–00:21 (24.07)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:56–15:51, 20:28–20:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:56–15:51, 20:28–20:53
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 13:56–15:51, 20:28–20:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:56–18:35, 20:28–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:11, Mula from 13:11; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:56, Shukla-triodashi from 13:56; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:49, Kanya 09:50, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:51, Dhanu 18:35, Makara 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:11) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:11) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:17–07:33+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:56–04:19 (24.07)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 13:11–04:19 (24.07)0 Auspicious tithi 13:56–04:19 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:17–13:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–13:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vaidhriti
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:30 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 16:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:38 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	yoga Vaidhriti
from 16:19	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 16:30	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 16:30	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	19:45
Moonset	01:28
Day length	16 h 32 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 16:19	from 16:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:19–16:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (16:19–20:51) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 16:30–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:19–04:20 (25.07)

Yamaghanta 04:19–16:19 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–16:30

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:19–16:19 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 16:19–04:20 (25.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:27
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:05–10:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:39
Yamaganda	06:23–08:27
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	14:31–16:19, 03:09–04:58 (25.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–08:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:19–08:38
Cutting fingernails	average 04:19–06:45
Cutting toenails	average 04:19–08:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:19–16:19, 16:30–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 16:19, Purva-Ashadha from 16:19; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:30, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:30; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:45, Kanya 09:46, Tula 12:46, Vrischika 15:47, Dhanu 18:31, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 16:19) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 16:19) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 16:30–20:51: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 08:38–20:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:19–08:38+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:19–16:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–16:30+1 Ravi Yoga 16:19–04:20 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 16:30–04:20 (25.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–16:19−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–16:30−3 Vaidhriti 08:38–04:20 (25.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:19–16:19

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:02 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 19:25 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:47	karana Vanija
from 09:44	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:02	tithi Purnima
from 19:02	karana Vishti
from 19:25	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	20:11
Moonset	02:34
Day length	16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:02	from 19:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:20–19:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (19:25–20:50) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:02–20:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:20–19:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:20–19:25 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:02–04:22 (26.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–19:02

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:20–19:25 Anandadi: Saumya 19:25–04:22 (26.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:02–08:14 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:36–04:55 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:55–07:07 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:50–21:05
Pradosha	20:50–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:00–15:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:42
Yamaganda	04:20–06:24
Gulika Kalam	08:28–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:50–10:56, 16:26–17:32
Varjyam	03:09–04:58

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 20:20–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 19:25, Uttara-Ashadha from 19:25; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 19:02, Purnima from 19:02; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:42, Vrischika 15:43, Dhanu 18:27, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 19:25) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 19:25) — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:20–19:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 19:02–20:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 04:20–09:44: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:20–19:25+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:20–19:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:02–04:22 (26.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:25–04:22 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–19:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:02–04:22 (26.07)−1 Vaidhriti 04:20–09:44−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–19:25−2 Rikta tithi 04:20–19:02

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (visible after rising)

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:24 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:21 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:14 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	karana Bava
from 10:43	yoga Priti
from 21:24	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 21:24	karana Balava
from 22:21	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	20:30
Moonset	03:46
Day length	16 h 25 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	21:24
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 21:07, magnitude 0.254
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 19:51 Penumbral eclipse ends 22:24
Visibility	visible after rising: 20:30–22:24, maximum eclipse here 21:07, magnitude 0.254

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:22–20:48) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:22–08:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:22–21:24
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 19:02 (25.07)–21:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:24–04:24 (27.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:21–04:24 (27.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:24–22:21

Anandadi: Ananda 04:22–15:38 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:38–00:08 (27.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:08–04:24 (27.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:10–08:14; Bhadra Puchha 03:36–04:55; Bhadra Mukha 04:55–07:07
Gandanta (tithi): 20:58–21:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:10–16:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:35
Yamaganda	16:41–18:45
Gulika Kalam	06:25–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:39–08:45, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam	04:24–06:11, 02:48–04:35 (27.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:22–06:37, 09:38–18:24, 20:16–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Purnima; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:38, Tula 12:38, Vrischika 15:39, Dhanu 18:24, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 04:22–20:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 04:22–15:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–22:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 10:43–04:24 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:38–00:08 (27.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:22–08:14−1 Eclipse (not visible here)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:30 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 01:02 (28.07) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:29	karana Kaulava
from 11:33	yoga Ayushman
from 23:30	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 23:30	karana Taitila
from 01:02 (28.07)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	20:44
Moonset	05:01
Day length	16 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:24–20:46) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:24–01:02 (28.07) Dwipushkar Yoga 01:02–04:26 (28.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:24–01:02 (28.07) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:02–04:26 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:28–15:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:30–10:32
Yamaganda	14:38–16:41
Gulika Kalam	04:24–06:27
Dur Muhurta	04:24–05:29, 05:29–06:35
Varjyam	02:48–04:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:24–06:33, 09:34–15:35, 20:12–20:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:24–06:33, 09:34–15:35, 20:12–20:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:24–06:33, 09:34–15:35, 20:12–20:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:24–06:33, 09:34–18:20, 20:12–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:34, Tula 12:34, Vrischika 15:35, Dhanu 18:20, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:24–01:02 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:24–01:02 (28.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–01:02 (28.07)+1 Yoga Priti 04:24–11:33+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–23:300 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 01:02–04:26 (28.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 14:15
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:16 (29.07) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 03:23 (29.07) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:08 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:08	yoga Saubhagya
from 12:26	karana Gara
from 01:16 (29.07)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:16 (29.07)	karana Vanija
from 03:23 (29.07)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	20:55
Moonset	06:17
Day length	16 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:26–01:16 (29.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:26–03:23 (29.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:23–04:28 (29.07)

Roga Panchaka: 14:15–08:14 (02.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–21:00
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:58–17:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:42–20:44
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:40–18:42
Dur Muhurta	18:34–19:39
Varjyam	05:25–07:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:08–20:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:26–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:08–20:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:26–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:08–20:44
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:30, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:16, Makara 20:08

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:15

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:26–03:23 (29.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–03:23 (29.07)+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:26–12:08+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–01:16 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:26–01:16 (29.07)0 Panchaka 14:15–04:28 (29.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 14:00
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:37 (30.07) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:19 (30.07) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:26 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:26	yoga Shobhana
from 14:00	karana Vishti
from 02:37 (30.07)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:37 (30.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	21:05
Moonset	07:33
Day length	16 h 14 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:28–20:42) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:00–20:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita all day

Bhadra on earth: 14:00–02:37 (30.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:11–23:27; Bhadra Mukha 23:27–01:34 (30.07)
Roga Panchaka: 14:15 (28.07)–08:14 (02.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:58
Pradosha	20:42–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:32–23:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:29–08:31
Yamaganda	10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:37–16:39
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:12, 16:22–17:27
Varjyam	11:10–12:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:28–06:25, 09:26–14:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:28–06:25, 09:26–14:00
Cutting fingernails	average 04:28–14:00
Cutting toenails	good 04:28–06:25, 09:26–14:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:28–06:25, 09:26–18:12, 20:04–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:12, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 14:00–20:42: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:00

+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:28–12:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–02:37 (30.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 14:00–02:37 (30.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:30 (31.07) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:19 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:07 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 12:24	yoga Atiganda
from 15:07	karana Balava
from 03:30 (31.07)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 03:30 (31.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	21:15
Moonset	08:49
Day length	16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:29–05:19) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:19–20:41) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 21:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:30–04:31 (31.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:29–05:19 Anandadi: Kana 05:19–04:31 (31.07)

Roga Panchaka: 14:15 (28.07)–08:14 (02.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:19–00:01 (31.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–18:39
Yamaganda	08:32–10:34
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:48, 23:49–00:20 (31.07)
Varjyam	12:07–13:49

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 04:29–05:19

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 05:19, Purva-Bhadra from 05:19; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:21, Kanya 09:22, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:08, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 05:19) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 05:19) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:29–20:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–05:19+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:29–12:240 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 12:24–14:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:19–04:31 (31.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:29–03:30 (31.07)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:19–04:31 (31.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:53 (01.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:48 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 11:59 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:48	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 11:59	yoga Sukarma
from 15:46	karana Taitila
from 03:53 (01.08)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 03:53 (01.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	21:25
Moonset	10:07
Day length	16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:31–06:48) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:48–20:39) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 04:31–06:48 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:48–04:33 (01.08)

Roga Panchaka: 14:15 (28.07)–08:14 (02.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:29–04:17 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:39–20:55
Pradosha	20:39–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:48–04:28 (01.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:36
Yamaganda	06:32–08:33
Gulika Kalam	10:34–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	16:48–18:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:18–15:19, 19:57–20:39

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	good 09:18–15:19, 19:57–20:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:18–15:19, 19:57–20:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:18–18:04, 19:57–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 06:48, Uttara-Bhadra from 06:48; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:17, Kanya 09:18, Tula 12:18, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 06:48) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 06:48) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:31–03:53 (01.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:48–04:33 (01.08)+1 Yoga Sukarma 11:59–04:33 (01.08)0 Anandadi: Padma 04:31–06:480 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:48–04:33 (01.08)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:31–06:48

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

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

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

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

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 1913 · Vikram Samvat 2048 · Kali Yuga 5092
Next year — Angirasa, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.1992
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-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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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

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.

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: 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.

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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.

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 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.

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.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+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-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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 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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Anandadi: 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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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)

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

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.

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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)

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Solar eclipse, total
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

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

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

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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable 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.

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

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

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−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).

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Anandadi: 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.

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-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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)

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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)

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

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)

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The eclipse is already under way when the luminary rises: the beginning is not visible, only the part after rising is.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.