Panchanga Calendar

July 2030

SamvatsaraSadharana (44)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 31.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 31.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2030 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 30.07), Shravana (from 31.07). Periods: 1–9.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 11.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 2.07 Ratha Yatra; 11.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 14.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ard1Gupta Navaratri

2Pun2Ratha Yatra

3Push3Chandra Darshan

4Ashl3Vinayaka Chaturthi

5Mag4

6PPh5Skanda Shashti

7UPh7until 14:51

8Has8Masik Durgashtami

9Chit9

10Swa10after 13:33

11Vish11Devshayani

12Anu12after 09:27

13Jye13

14Mul14Guru Purnima

15UAsh15Purnima

16Shra2Karka Sankranti

17Dhan3

18Shat4Sankashti

19PBh5

20UBh6

21Rev7

22Ashw8Kalashtami

23Bhar9

24Bhar10

25Krit10

26Roh11Kamika Ekadashi

27Mrig12Shani Pradosha

28Ard13Masik Shivaratri

29Pun14Shravana Somvar

30Push30Amavasya

31Ashl1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Gupta Navaratrimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Ratha YatraTripushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiAmrita Siddhi YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniPradoshaGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankrantiSankashtiKalashtamiShravana SomvarEkadashiDwipushkar YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

7.07 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra until 14:51
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
10.07 Wed — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 13:33
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
11.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha after 11:39
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.07 Mon Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
2.07 Tue Ratha Yatra
3.07 Wed Chandra Darshan
4.07 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
6.07 Sat Skanda Shashti
8.07 Mon Masik Durgashtami
11.07 Thu Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
12.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat
14.07 Sun Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
14.07 Sun Purnima Vrat
15.07 Mon Ashadha Purnima
16.07 Tue Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
18.07 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
22.07 Mon Kalashtami
22.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
26.07 Fri Kamika Ekadashi
27.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
28.07 Sun Masik Shivaratri
29.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
30.07 Tue Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
30.07 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
30.07 Tue Karkidaka Vavu

Special muhurta yogas

2.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–12:55
6.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:55–03:55 (07.07)
7.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
7.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:55–16:53
7.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:53–03:56 (08.07)
11.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:39–04:01 (12.07)
12.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–09:27
14.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–04:41
14.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:23–04:06 (15.07)
15.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:20–04:07 (16.07)
16.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 22:41–23:58
21.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:38–04:17 (22.07)
24.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:06–04:22 (25.07)
27.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 04:25–09:52
29.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:33–04:30 (30.07)
30.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:00–04:32 (31.07)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

5.07 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
6.07 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
8.07 Mon — Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
14.07 Sun — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Vaidhriti
15.07 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
16.07 Tue — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Lumbaka
17.07 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
18.07 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
20.07 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
23.07 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
25.07 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Utpata
28.07 Sun — Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.07 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Dhumra
30.07 Tue — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
31.07 Wed — Vyatipata, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

1.07 New moon (Amavasya) 00:34
15.07 Full moon (Purnima) 05:12
16.07 Karka Sankranti 21:45 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
30.07 New moon (Amavasya) 14:11
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

1–9.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 11.07 Chaturmasya
17.07 10:04 – 22.07 00:38 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sadharana (No. 44, “ordinary”) — An ordinary year: average harvests and moderate changes, without extremes. more

Northern samvatsara: Rudhirodgari. Shaka Samvat 1952, Vikram Samvat 2087, Kali Yuga 5131.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhruva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:16 (02.07) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:46 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:26 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:46	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 13:28	karana Bava
from 19:26	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:16 (02.07)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 02:16 (02.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	04:25
Moonset	21:15
Day length	17 h 26 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	00:34

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 10:46

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, Punarvasu (10:46–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:49–13:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 00:34–02:16 (02.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:49–09:38
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:58–13:08

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:16–03:50 (02.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:49–10:46 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:46–03:50 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:11
Yamaganda	10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	23:51–01:35 (02.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:16, 10:46–21:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:49–08:16, 10:46–21:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:49–08:16, 10:46–21:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–10:46, 11:17–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:46, Punarvasu from 10:46; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:18, Simha 08:16, Kanya 11:17, Tula 14:17, Vrischika 17:18, Dhanu 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:46) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:46) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:49–19:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:46–03:50 (02.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 19:26–23:03−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:49–10:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–10:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:33 (03.07) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 12:55 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:35 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:58 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:55	nakshatra Pushya
from 14:58	karana Kaulava
from 19:35	yoga Harshana
from 03:33 (03.07)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 03:33 (03.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	05:35
Moonset	21:39
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:50–12:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (12:55–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:16–03:33 (03.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–12:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:33–03:51 (03.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–12:55 Anandadi: Vardhamana 12:55–03:51 (03.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:18–12:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:12–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (03.07)
Varjyam	21:30–23:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:50–08:12, 11:13–17:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–08:12, 11:13–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 12:55, Pushya from 12:55; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:14, Simha 08:12, Kanya 11:13, Tula 14:13, Vrischika 17:14, Dhanu 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 12:55) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 12:55) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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: Sthira 03:50–12:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–12:55+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–03:33 (03.07)0 Yoga Harshana 19:35–03:51 (03.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–12:55−1 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 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:22 (04.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:39 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 19:24 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:01 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:39	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 16:01	karana Gara
from 19:24	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	06:48
Moonset	21:58
Day length	17 h 24 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 14:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:51–14:39) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:15–21:58
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:15–21:58

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:39–03:52 (04.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–14:39 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:39–03:52 (04.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:47–09:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:44
Yamaganda	06:02–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:51–08:08, 11:09–14:39

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 03:51–08:08, 11:09–14:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:51–08:08, 11:09–14:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:51–08:08, 11:09–14:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:39, Ashlesha from 14:39; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:10, Simha 08:08, Kanya 11:09, Tula 14:09, Vrischika 17:11, Dhanu 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:39) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:39) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Pushya 03:51–14:39+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–14:39+1 Yoga Harshana 03:51–19:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Ravi Yoga 14:39–03:52 (04.07)0 Yoga Vajra 19:24–20:340 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:39–03:52 (04.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:39–03:52 (04.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:22 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:51 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:22	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 04:22	karana Vanija
from 15:56	nakshatra Magha
from 16:36	karana Vishti
from 18:51	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	08:03
Moonset	22:15
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:22	from 15:56

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, Magha (15:56–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:36–21:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:49–14:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:52–15:56

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–03:53 (05.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–15:56 Anandadi: Musala 15:56–03:53 (05.07)

Bhadra on earth: 16:36–04:42 (05.07); Bhadra Mukha 16:32–18:34; Bhadra Puchha 03:29–04:42 (05.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:39–22:10
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:15–15:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:54
Yamaganda	03:52–06:02
Gulika Kalam	08:13–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:49, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam	04:08–05:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–04:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:52–04:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–04:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–08:04, 11:05–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:56, Magha from 15:56; tithi Shukla-tritya until 04:22, Shukla-chaturti from 04:22; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:06, Simha 08:04, Kanya 11:05, Tula 14:05, Vrischika 17:07, Dhanu 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:56) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:56) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:22–21:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 16:36–21:15: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:52–15:56+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–15:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–04:220 Yoga Siddhi 18:51–03:53 (05.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–03:53 (05.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 15:56–03:53 (05.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:36–03:53 (05.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–15:56−2 Rikta tithi 04:22–03:53 (05.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:42 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:54 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:42	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 04:42	karana Bava
from 16:41	karana Balava
from 16:44	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:54	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	09:20
Moonset	22:30
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:42	from 16:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:53–16:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (16:44–21:14) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:53–04:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:44–03:54 (06.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:44–03:54 (06.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:42–16:44

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:44–03:54 (06.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:53–16:44

Bhadra on earth: 16:36 (04.07)–04:42; Bhadra Mukha 16:32–18:34 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:29–04:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:15–15:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:04
Gulika Kalam	06:03–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:31, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam	04:20–05:59, 00:50–02:27 (06.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–17:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:42–17:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:42–17:54
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 16:44, Purva-Phalguni from 16:44; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 04:42, Shukla-panchami from 04:42; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:02, Simha 08:00, Kanya 11:01, Tula 14:02, Vrischika 17:03, Dhanu 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 16:44) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 16:44) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:53–04:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:53–04:42: 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).
Vyatipata 17:54–21:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:53–17:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–03:54 (06.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 16:44–03:54 (06.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:44–03:54 (06.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:44–03:54 (06.07)0 Bhadra on earth 03:53–04:42−1 Vyatipata 17:54–03:54 (06.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–16:44−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:42–16:44−2 Rikta tithi 03:53–04:42−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:53–16:44

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:03 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:35 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:33 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:33	tithi Shukla-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:33	karana Kaulava
from 16:18	karana Taitila
from 16:35	yoga Variyana
from 17:03	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 03:55 (07.07)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 03:55 (07.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	10:37
Moonset	22:45
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:33	from 17:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:54–17:03) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:03–21:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 04:33–03:55 (07.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:54–10:01 Ravi Yoga 17:03–03:55 (07.07) Tripushkar Yoga 03:55–03:55 (07.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–04:33 Krakacha Yoga 04:33–03:55 (07.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–03:55 (07.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–17:03 Anandadi: Utpata 17:03–03:55 (07.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:09–04:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:34–12:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:24
Yamaganda	14:44–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:54–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:54–05:03, 05:03–06:13
Varjyam	00:12–01:47 (07.07)

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 03:54–04:33, 17:03–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 17:03, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:03; tithi Shukla-panchami until 04:33, Shukla-shashti from 04:33; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:58, Simha 07:57, Kanya 10:57, Tula 13:58, Vrischika 16:59, Dhanu 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:03) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:03) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 03:54–16:35: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:54–10:01+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–04:330 Ravi Yoga 17:03–03:55 (07.07)0 Yoga Variyana 16:35–03:55 (07.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:03–03:55 (07.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 17:03–03:55 (07.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:55–03:55 (07.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–04:33−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–17:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–17:03−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:33–03:55 (07.07)−3 Vyatipata 03:54–16:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:51
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:46 (08.07) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 16:53 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:51 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:51	yoga Parigha
from 15:24	karana Vanija
from 16:53	nakshatra Hasta
from 02:46 (08.07)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 02:46 (08.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	11:57
Moonset	23:01
Day length	17 h 17 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 16:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:55–16:53) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (16:53–21:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:55–16:53 Tripushkar Yoga 03:55–16:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:53–03:56 (08.07)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:55–02:46 (08.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:53–02:46 (08.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 03:55–16:53 Anandadi: Manasa 16:53–03:56 (08.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:46–14:01 (08.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:27–05:34 (08.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:34–07:26 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:44–11:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:03–21:12
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:03
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:03
Varjyam	01:03–02:36 (08.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 16:53, Hasta from 16:53; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:54, Simha 07:53, Kanya 10:54, Tula 13:54, Vrischika 16:55, Dhanu 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 16:53) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 16:53) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:51

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 03:55–16:53+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:55–16:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–16:53+1 Yoga Variyana 03:55–14:51+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–02:46 (08.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:53–02:46 (08.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:55–16:530 Yoga Parigha 14:51–01:47 (08.07)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:55–02:46 (08.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:09 (09.07) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 16:13 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:01 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:44	yoga Shiva
from 14:01	karana Bava
from 16:13	nakshatra Chitra
from 01:09 (09.07)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:09 (09.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	13:19
Moonset	23:19
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:56–16:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (16:13–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:56–14:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:46–01:09 (09.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:13–03:58 (09.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–16:13 Anandadi: Mudgara 16:13–03:58 (09.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:46–14:01; Bhadra Puchha 04:27–05:34; Bhadra Mukha 05:34–07:26
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:23–11:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:15
Yamaganda	10:25–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	23:51–01:23 (09.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:56–07:49, 10:50–19:35

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 16:13, Chitra from 16:13; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:50, Simha 07:49, Kanya 10:50, Tula 13:50, Vrischika 16:51, Dhanu 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 16:13) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 16:13) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:56–21:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–16:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 12:44–03:58 (09.07)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:13–03:58 (09.07)−1 Ashtami 03:56–01:09 (09.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–16:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:56–01:09 (09.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:56–14:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:05 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 15:06 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:13 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:11 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:13	yoga Siddha
from 12:11	karana Kaulava
from 15:06	nakshatra Swati
from 23:05	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:05	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	14:44
Moonset	23:42
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:58–15:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (15:06–21:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:06–03:59 (10.07)

Krakacha Yoga 23:05–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:06–03:59 (10.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:58–15:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:00–10:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:01
Yamaganda	08:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 23:54–00:21 (10.07)
Varjyam	20:21–21:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–07:45, 10:46–19:31

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 15:06, Swati from 15:06; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:46, Simha 07:45, Kanya 10:46, Tula 13:46, Vrischika 16:47, Dhanu 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 15:06) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 15:06) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 03:58–21:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Siddha 10:13–03:59 (10.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–15:06+1 Ravi Yoga 15:06–03:59 (10.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:06–03:59 (10.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:58–15:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:58–23:05

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:33
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:37 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:33 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:21 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	yoga Sadhya
from 09:54	karana Gara
from 13:33	nakshatra Vishakha
from 20:37	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 20:37	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	16:09
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 10 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 13:33	from 20:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:59–13:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:33–21:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Prajapati 13:33–04:00 (11.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:59–13:33

Gandanta (tithi): 20:15–20:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:19–06:49, 03:33–05:01 (11.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:08–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Varjyam	18:43–20:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:59–07:41, 10:42–13:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:59–07:41, 10:42–13:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:59–07:41, 10:42–13:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:59–07:41, 10:42–13:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 13:33, Vishakha from 13:33; tithi Shukla-dashami until 20:37, Shukla-ekadashi from 20:37; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:42, Simha 07:41, Kanya 10:42, Tula 13:42, Vrischika 16:43, Dhanu 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:33) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:33) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:33

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:59–07:21+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–13:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–20:370 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:33–04:00 (11.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:59–13:33

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:39
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:47 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:39 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 04:10 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:14 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:10	yoga Shubha
from 07:14	karana Vishti
from 11:39	nakshatra Anuradha
from 17:47	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 17:47	karana Bava
from 00:44 (12.07)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	17:31
Moonset	00:13
Day length	17 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:39	from 17:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:00–11:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:39–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:14–17:47: 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 20:37 (10.07)–17:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:01–07:27 (12.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:00–11:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:39–04:01 (12.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:00–11:39 Anandadi: Ananda 11:39–04:01 (12.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:14–17:47; Bhadra Puchha 11:26–12:30; Bhadra Mukha 12:30–14:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:33–05:01, 00:00–01:27 (12.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:51
Yamaganda	04:00–06:09
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:51, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam	15:17–16:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–17:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:00–17:47
Cutting fingernails	average 04:00–07:37, 10:38–16:39
Cutting toenails	average 04:00–17:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:39–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:39, Anuradha from 11:39; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 17:47, Shukla-dvadashi from 17:47; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:38, Simha 07:37, Kanya 10:38, Tula 13:38, Vrischika 16:39, Dhanu 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:39) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:39) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:39

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:39–04:01 (12.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:00–11:39+2 Yoga Shubha 04:10–00:44 (12.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:00–11:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–17:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:39–04:01 (12.07)0 Chaturmasya−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:14–17:47

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 — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 09:27
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:43 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:27 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:17 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:17	karana Balava
from 09:27	nakshatra Jyestha
from 14:43	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 14:43	karana Kaulava
from 21:06	yoga Brahma
from 01:08 (13.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	18:42
Moonset	00:56
Day length	17 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:27	from 14:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:01–09:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:27–21:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:07–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–09:27

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:43 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:27–04:03 (13.07)

Anandadi: Chara 09:27–04:03 (13.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:01–09:27

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:41–12:29 (13.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:34
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 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:09–00:36 (13.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:34
Yamaganda	16:51–18:59
Gulika Kalam	06:10–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:35, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam	14:30–15:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–07:33, 10:34–21:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–07:33, 10:34–21:07
Cutting fingernails	average 04:01–07:33, 10:34–16:35
Cutting toenails	average 04:01–07:33, 10:34–21:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–07:33

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:27, Jyestha from 09:27; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 14:43, Shukla-triodashi from 14:43; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:33, Kanya 10:34, Tula 13:34, Vrischika 16:35, Dhanu 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:27) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:27) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:27

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–09:27+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:27–04:03 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–09:27+1 Yoga Shukla 04:01–21:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:43–04:03 (13.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:27–04:03 (13.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:01–09:27−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:27–04:03 (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 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:31 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 17:24 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:31 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:05	nakshatra Mula
from 11:31	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 11:31	karana Gara
from 17:24	yoga Indra
from 21:54	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	19:39
Moonset	01:54
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:31

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, Jyestha (04:03–07:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:05–21:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 11:31–21:06: 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 07:05–04:04 (14.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:31–04:04 (14.07)

Anandadi: Musala 04:03–07:05 Anandadi: Gada 07:05–04:04 (14.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:41–12:29
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
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 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:55–00:22 (14.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:19–10:27
Yamaganda	14:42–16:50
Gulika Kalam	04:03–06:11
Dur Muhurta	04:03–05:11, 05:11–06:19
Varjyam	03:15–04:41 (14.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–07:29, 10:30–11:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:03–07:29, 10:30–11:31
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:03–07:29, 10:30–11:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–07:29, 10:30–11:31

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 07:05, Mula from 07:05; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:31, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:31; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:29, Kanya 10:30, Tula 13:30, Vrischika 16:31, Dhanu 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 07:05) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 07:05) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 11:31–21:06: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:03–17:24+2 Ravi Yoga 07:05–04:04 (14.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:31–04:04 (14.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–11:310 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:05–04:04 (14.07)−1 Gandanta 04:03–12:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–07:05−1 Rikta tithi 11:31–04:04 (14.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:17 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 04:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:42 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:41	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 08:17	tithi Purnima
from 08:17	karana Vishti
from 13:42	yoga Vaidhriti
from 18:43	karana Bava
from 02:23 (15.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	20:20
Moonset	03:08
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:41	from 08:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:04–04:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:41–21:05) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:17–18:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:04–08:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 08:17–04:06 (15.07)
after sunrise Purnima lasts less than 3 muhurtas — the previous day is chosen

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:53–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 15.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:04–04:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–04:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:04–04:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:23–04:06 (15.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:04–04:41 Anandadi: Shubha 04:41–02:23 (15.07) Anandadi: Amrita 02:23–04:06 (15.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:17–18:43; Bhadra Puchha 15:05–16:08; Bhadra Mukha 16:08–17:52
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
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 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:02–23:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:57–21:05
Yamaganda	12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:50–18:57
Dur Muhurta	18:49–19:57
Varjyam	03:15–04:41, 13:22–14:48

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 04:41–07:25, 10:26–19:11

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 04:41, Purva-Ashadha from 04:41; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 08:17, Purnima from 08:17; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:27, Simha 07:25, Kanya 10:26, Tula 13:26, Vrischika 16:27, Dhanu 19:11, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 04:41) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 04:41) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:04–08:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 08:17–21:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 13:42–21:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Indra 04:04–13:42+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:41–02:23 (15.07)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–04:410 Ravi Yoga 04:04–04:410 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:04–04:410 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–04:41−1 Vaidhriti 13:42–04:06 (15.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:04–08:17−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:17–18:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 05:12 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 00:20 (16.07) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:12 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:12	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:12	karana Balava
from 10:09	yoga Vishkambha
from 15:44	karana Kaulava
from 00:20 (16.07)	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:22 (16.07)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 02:22 (16.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	20:50
Moonset	04:32
Day length	16 h 58 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	05:12

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:12

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:17 (14.07)–05:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 14.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:20–04:07 (16.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:12–00:20 (16.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:22–04:07 (16.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 01:48–04:07 (16.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:06–18:48 Anandadi: Kana 18:48–01:48 (16.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:51–05:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:28–19:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:13–08:20
Yamaganda	10:27–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:32–17:40
Varjyam	09:42–11:09, 04:03–05:33 (16.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:09–21:04

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	average 10:09–21:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:09–21:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:06–07:21, 10:22–19:07

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Purnima until 05:12, Krishna-pratipat from 05:12; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:23, Simha 07:21, Kanya 10:22, Tula 13:22, Vrischika 16:23, Dhanu 19:07, Makara 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:06–05:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 04:06–10:09: 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 = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–00:20 (16.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:12–02:22 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 04:06–10:09−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:12–00:20 (16.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:06–18:48

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 04:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:58 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 22:41 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:06 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:51	yoga Priti
from 13:06	karana Gara
from 22:41	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:58	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 23:58	karana Vanija
from 03:56 (17.07)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	21:13
Moonset	05:59
Day length	16 h 55 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	21:45 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:07–21:03) 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, 09:45–21:03
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 22:41–23:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:58–04:09 (17.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:07–22:41 Anandadi: Utpata 22:41–04:09 (17.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
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	13:00–14:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:56
Yamaganda	08:21–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 23:53–00:21 (17.07)
Varjyam	04:03–05:33, 02:30–04:02 (17.07)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:19, Simha 07:17, Kanya 10:18, Tula 13:18, Vrischika 16:19, Dhanu 19:03, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Sankranti at 21:45 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–22:41+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–23:58+1 Yoga Priti 06:51–03:56 (17.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 22:41–23:58−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:07–22:41−1 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 04:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:08 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 21:36 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 01:30 (18.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:58 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:58	karana Vishti
from 21:36	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 22:08	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 22:08	karana Bava
from 01:30 (18.07)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	21:31
Moonset	07:26
Day length	16 h 52 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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:58–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:09–21:36 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–22:08 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–22:08

Anandadi: Mitra 04:09–21:36 Anandadi: Manasa 21:36–04:10 (18.07)

Bhadra on earth: 10:58–22:08; Bhadra Puchha 18:15–19:22; Bhadra Mukha 19:22–21:13
Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:04–00:38 (22.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:40–13:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:41
Yamaganda	06:15–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:09–07:13, 10:14–10:58

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	good 04:09–07:13, 10:14–10:58
Cutting fingernails	average 04:09–10:58
Cutting toenails	good 04:09–07:13, 10:14–10:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:09–07:13, 10:14–18:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:15, Simha 07:13, Kanya 10:14, Tula 13:14, Vrischika 16:16, Dhanu 18:59, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); 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 10:58–21:01: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:09–21:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–21:36+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:09–01:30 (18.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–22:080 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 10:04–04:10 (18.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–22:08−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–22:08−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:09–21:36−3 Bhadra on earth 10:58–22:08

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:59 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:13 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:39 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:28	karana Balava
from 20:59	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 20:59	karana Kaulava
from 21:13	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:39	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	21:46
Moonset	08:48
Day length	16 h 49 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 20:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:10–21:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:46
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:59–04:12 (19.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–20:59

Anandadi: Vajra 04:10–21:13 Anandadi: Mudgara 21:13–04:12 (19.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:04 (17.07)–00:38 (22.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:08–15:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:47
Yamaganda	04:10–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:23–10:29
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:54, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam	04:41–06:16, 03:43–05:20 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 20:59, Krishna-panchami from 20:59; lagna Mithuna 04:10, Karka 04:11, Simha 07:09, Kanya 10:10, Tula 13:10, Vrischika 16:12, Dhanu 18:55, Makara 20:47

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:10–20:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–21:13+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:10–23:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Auspicious tithi 20:59–04:12 (19.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:59–04:12 (19.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:10–21:13−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–20:59−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–20:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:37 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:35 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:42	karana Taitila
from 20:37	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:37	karana Gara
from 21:35	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:25	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	22:01
Moonset	10:08
Day length	16 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:12–20:58) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:37–04:13 (20.07) Ravi Yoga 21:35–04:13 (20.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:35–04:13 (20.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:12–21:35

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:04 (17.07)–00:38 (22.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 20:14–21:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:58–21:13
Pradosha	20:58–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:27–15:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:35
Yamaganda	16:47–18:52
Gulika Kalam	06:17–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:40, 13:09–14:16
Varjyam	03:43–05:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–20:37, 20:43–20:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:12–20:37, 20:43–20:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:12–20:37, 20:43–20:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:12–20:37, 20:43–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 20:37, Krishna-shashti from 20:37; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 07:05, Kanya 10:06, Tula 13:07, Vrischika 16:08, Dhanu 18:51, Makara 20:43

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:12–22:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–20:370 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:37–04:13 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 20:37–04:13 (20.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:12–21:35−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:12–21:35

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:03 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:44 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	karana Vanija
from 21:03	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:03	karana Vishti
from 21:49	yoga Sukarma
from 22:44	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	22:16
Moonset	11:25
Day length	16 h 43 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:13–20:57) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:13–09:38 Ravi Yoga 22:44–04:15 (21.07)

Krakacha Yoga 04:13–21:03 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:03–04:15 (21.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:44–04:15 (21.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:44–04:15 (21.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:13–22:44

Bhadra on earth: 21:03–09:34 (21.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:06–03:22 (21.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:22–05:28 (21.07)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:04 (17.07)–00:38 (22.07)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:11
Pradosha	20:57–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:42–19:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:30
Yamaganda	14:40–16:46
Gulika Kalam	04:13–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:13–05:20, 05:20–06:27
Varjyam	07:39–09:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–07:02, 10:02–16:04, 20:39–20:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:13–07:02, 10:02–16:04, 20:39–20:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:13–07:02, 10:02–16:04, 20:39–20:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:13–07:02, 10:02–18:47, 20:39–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 07:02, Kanya 10:02, Tula 13:03, Vrischika 16:04, Dhanu 18:47, Makara 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:13–09:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–22:440 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:13–22:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:13–21:03−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:13–21:03

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:16 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 00:38 (22.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:34 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:34	karana Bava
from 21:49	yoga Dhriti
from 22:16	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 22:16	karana Balava
from 00:38 (22.07)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	22:33
Moonset	12:39
Day length	16 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:15–20:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:15–09:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:15–00:38 (22.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:38–04:17 (22.07)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:15–22:16

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:15–00:38 (22.07) Anandadi: Ananda 00:38–04:17 (22.07)

Bhadra on earth: 21:03 (20.07)–09:34; Bhadra Puchha 02:06–03:22; Bhadra Mukha 03:22–05:28
Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:04 (17.07)–00:38 (22.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:06–07:13 (22.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:55–21:10
Pradosha	20:55–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:03–23:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:50–20:55
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:45–18:50
Dur Muhurta	18:42–19:49
Varjyam	11:41–13:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:34–20:55

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 09:34–20:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:34–20:55
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:58, Kanya 09:58, Tula 12:59, Vrischika 16:00, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:15–09:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:15–00:38 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:15–00:38 (22.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–00:38 (22.07)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:15–21:490 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 04:15–09:34−1 Panchaka 04:15–00:38 (22.07)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:15–22:16

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Gandanta, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:07 (23.07) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:09 (23.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:19 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:07	karana Kaulava
from 22:19	yoga Shula
from 00:07 (23.07)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 00:07 (23.07)	karana Taitila
from 03:09 (23.07)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	22:53
Moonset	13:52
Day length	16 h 37 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

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:54–22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

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: Chara 03:09–04:18 (23.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:17–03:09 (23.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:06 (21.07)–07:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:08
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:12–20:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:21–08:26
Yamaganda	10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:44
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:15, 16:28–17:34
Varjyam	22:44–00:30 (23.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:17–06:54, 09:55–18:40, 20:31–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:54, Kanya 09:55, Tula 12:55, Vrischika 15:56, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:17–20:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–03:09 (23.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:17–22:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:17–00:07 (23.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:17–03:09 (23.07)−1 Gandanta 04:17–07:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:26 (24.07) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 06:06 (24.07) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 23:11 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:14	karana Gara
from 23:11	yoga Ganda
from 02:26 (24.07)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 02:26 (24.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	23:17
Moonset	15:02
Day length	16 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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, Bharani (04:18–20:52) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 02:26–04:20 (24.07)

Anandadi: Musala all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:52–21:07
Pradosha	20:52–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:42–02:30 (24.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:44–18:48
Yamaganda	08:27–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:43, 23:51–00:21 (24.07)
Varjyam	13:56–15:44

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:50, Kanya 09:51, Tula 12:51, Vrischika 15:52, Dhanu 18:36, Makara 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — 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-navami 04:18–20:52: 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 = −5

0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:18–02:26 (24.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:00 (25.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 06:06 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:16 (25.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:42 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:06	nakshatra Krittika
from 15:42	karana Vishti
from 00:16 (25.07)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	23:47
Moonset	16:08
Day length	16 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:20–06:06) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:06–20:50) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:42–20:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:06–04:22 (25.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:06–04:22 (25.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:06–04:22 (25.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:20–06:06

Bhadra in heaven: 15:42–05:00 (25.07); Bhadra Puchha 17:42–19:02; Bhadra Mukha 19:02–21:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:50–21:05
Pradosha	20:50–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:39
Yamaganda	06:24–08:28
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	19:39–21:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:20–06:46, 09:47–15:48, 20:23–20:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:20–06:46, 09:47–15:48, 20:23–20:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:20–06:46, 09:47–15:48, 20:23–20:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:06–06:46, 09:47–18:32, 20:23–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 06:06, Krittika from 06:06; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:46, Kanya 09:47, Tula 12:47, Vrischika 15:48, Dhanu 18:32, Makara 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 06:06) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 06:06) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 06:06–04:22 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:06–04:22 (25.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:06–04:22 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kana 04:20–06:06−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:42–04:22 (25.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–06:06−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yamaghanta
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:00 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:13 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:21 (26.07) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 05:00	karana Bava
from 09:13	nakshatra Rohini
from 18:17	karana Balava
from 01:21 (26.07)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:09
Day length	16 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:00	from 09:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:22–09:13) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:13–20:49) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:22–05:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–05:00

Yamaghanta 04:22–09:13 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:13–04:23 (26.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:22–09:13 Anandadi: Utpata 09:13–04:23 (26.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:42 (24.07)–05:00; Bhadra Puchha 17:42–19:02 (24.07); Bhadra Mukha 19:02–21:15 (24.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:33–05:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:25
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	06:31–08:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:42
Yamaganda	04:22–06:25
Gulika Kalam	08:28–10:32
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:56, 16:25–17:31
Varjyam	03:17–05:05 (26.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:43–15:44, 20:19–20:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:43–15:44, 20:19–20:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:43–15:44, 20:19–20:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:22–06:42, 09:43–18:28, 20:19–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:13, Rohini from 09:13; tithi Krishna-dashami until 05:00, Krishna-ekadashi from 05:00; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:42, Kanya 09:43, Tula 12:43, Vrischika 15:44, Dhanu 18:28, Makara 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:13) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:13) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:22–01:21 (26.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:13–04:23 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–05:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:22–05:00−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:13–04:23 (26.07)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:13–04:23 (26.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:22–09:13

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:32 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:18 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 02:19 (27.07) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:32 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:32	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 07:32	karana Kaulava
from 12:18	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 20:44	karana Taitila
from 02:19 (27.07)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	00:26
Moonset	18:01
Day length	16 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 07:32	from 12:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:23–12:18) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:18–20:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashadha (Shravana in North India), the first within Chaturmasya. Vishnu is worshipped with tulasi leaves, and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:00 (25.07)–07:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:25–07:41 (27.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–07:32

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:23–07:32 Yamaghanta 04:23–12:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–04:25 (27.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:23–12:18 Anandadi: Manasa 12:18–04:25 (27.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:47–21:02
Pradosha	20:47–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:42–10:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:35
Yamaganda	16:41–18:44
Gulika Kalam	06:26–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:46, 13:08–14:13
Varjyam	03:17–05:05, 18:34–20:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:23–06:38, 09:39–15:40, 20:16–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:23–06:38, 09:39–15:40, 20:16–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:23–06:38, 09:39–15:40, 20:16–20:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:23–06:38, 09:39–18:24, 20:16–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:18, Mrigashirsha from 12:18; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 07:32, Krishna-dvadashi from 07:32; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:38, Kanya 09:39, Tula 12:39, Vrischika 15:40, Dhanu 18:24, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:18) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:18) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:23–12:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–12:18+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:23–02:19 (27.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:23–07:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–07:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–04:25 (27.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:23–12:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:52 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:09 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 03:01 (28.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 09:52	karana Gara
from 15:09	nakshatra Ardra
from 22:53	karana Vanija
from 03:01 (28.07)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	01:15
Moonset	18:43
Day length	16 h 20 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 09:52	from 15:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:25–15:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:45–22:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:25–09:52

Anandadi: Vajra 04:25–15:09 Anandadi: Mudgara 15:09–04:27 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:45–21:01
Pradosha	20:45–22:17
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:18–07:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:30–10:33
Yamaganda	14:38–16:40
Gulika Kalam	04:25–06:28
Dur Muhurta	04:25–05:30, 05:30–06:36
Varjyam	00:24–02:10 (28.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–06:34, 09:35–15:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:25–06:34, 09:35–15:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:25–06:34, 09:35–15:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:25–06:34, 09:35–18:20, 20:12–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:09, Ardra from 15:09; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 09:52, Krishna-trayodashi from 09:52; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:34, Kanya 09:35, Tula 12:35, Vrischika 15:36, Dhanu 18:20, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:09) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:09) — sadness; 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–15:090 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:25–09:520 Yoga Vyaghata 04:25–06:010 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:09–04:27 (28.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:25–15:09−1 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 04:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:48 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:35 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 03:21 (29.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:48	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 11:48	karana Vishti
from 17:35	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 00:35 (29.07)	karana Shakuni
from 03:21 (29.07)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	02:15
Moonset	19:17
Day length	16 h 16 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 11:48	from 17:35

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, Punarvasu (17:35–20:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:48–20:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 11:48–20:43: 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, 00:20–00:52 (29.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 17:35–04:29 (29.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:27–17:35

Bhadra in heaven: 11:48–00:35 (29.07); Bhadra Mukha 11:48–13:55; Bhadra Puchha 23:15–00:31 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:43–20:59
Pradosha	20:43–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	06:34–08:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:41–20:43
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:39–18:41
Dur Muhurta	18:33–19:38
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:27–06:30, 09:31–17:35

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:35, Punarvasu from 17:35; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 11:48, Krishna-chaturdashi from 11:48; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:30, Kanya 09:31, Tula 12:31, Vrischika 15:32, Dhanu 18:16, Makara 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:35) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:35) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 11:48–20:43: 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 = −4

+1 Yoga Harshana 04:27–03:21 (29.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 17:35–04:29 (29.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:35–04:29 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:27–17:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:27–17:35−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 11:48–04:29 (29.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:48–00:35 (29.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:15 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 19:33 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:18 (30.07) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:15	tithi Amavasya
from 13:15	karana Chatushpada
from 19:33	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:47 (30.07)	karana Naga
from 03:18 (30.07)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	03:22
Moonset	19:43
Day length	16 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:15	from 19:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:29–19:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (19:33–20:41) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 04:29–13:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 13:15–20:41: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:29–13:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:33–04:30 (30.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 19:33–04:30 (30.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:29–19:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:41–20:57
Pradosha	20:41–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:57–18:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:30–08:32
Yamaganda	10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:37–16:38
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:12, 16:22–17:27
Varjyam	06:34–08:18, 04:02–05:44 (30.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:29–06:26, 09:27–18:12, 20:04–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 19:33, Pushya from 19:33; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:15, Amavasya from 13:15; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:26, Kanya 09:27, Tula 12:27, Vrischika 15:28, Dhanu 18:12, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 19:33) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 19:33) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:29–13:15: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 13:15–20:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–19:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:33–04:30 (30.07)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 19:33–04:30 (30.07)0 Yoga Vajra 04:29–04:330 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:29–19:33−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:29–13:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:11 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 21:00 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 02:50 (31.07) more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:11 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:11	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 14:11	karana Kimstughna
from 21:00	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:27 (31.07)	karana Bava
from 02:50 (31.07)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	04:34
Moonset	20:05
Day length	16 h 09 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	14:11

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:11

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 (04:30–20:40) is good for sowing.
Naga 04:30–14:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 14:11–20:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:15 (29.07)–14:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:15 (29.07)–14:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:15 (29.07)–14:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:00–04:32 (31.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:11–04:32 (31.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:30–21:00 Anandadi: Ananda 21:00–04:32 (31.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:46–14:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:13–15:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:37–18:38
Yamaganda	08:33–10:34
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 23:49–00:20 (31.07)
Varjyam	04:02–05:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:11–15:24, 20:00–20:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:11–15:24, 20:00–20:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:11–15:24, 20:00–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Amavasya until 14:11, Shukla-pratipat from 14:11; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:22, Kanya 09:23, Tula 12:23, Vrischika 15:24, Dhanu 18:08, Makara 20:00

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

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

Amavasya 04:30–14:11: 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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:30–02:50 (31.07)+2 Pushya 04:30–21:00+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:30–21:000 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:11–04:32 (31.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 04:30–14:11

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 04:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sadharana (No. 44) · Shaka 1952 · Vikram 2087 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:35 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:58 (01.08) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:35 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:35	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 14:35	karana Balava
from 21:57	nakshatra Magha
from 01:58 (01.08)	yoga Variyana
from 02:37 (01.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	05:50
Moonset	20:23
Day length	16 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:35

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–04:34 (01.08)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:32–14:35

Anandadi: Chara 21:57–04:34 (01.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:32–21:57

Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:45–04:07 (01.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:17–21:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:36
Yamaganda	06:33–08:34
Gulika Kalam	10:34–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	10:18–11:58

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	average 04:32–06:18, 09:19–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:35, Shukla-dvitya from 14:35; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:18, Kanya 09:19, Tula 12:19, Vrischika 15:20, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 04:32–20:38: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–04:34 (01.08)0 Auspicious tithi 14:35–04:34 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:32–21:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:32–21:57−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:32–14:35−3 Vyatipata 04:32–01:58 (01.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

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

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

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

Sadharana (No. 44 of 60, “ordinary”) — An ordinary year: average harvests and moderate changes, without extremes.
Northern samvatsara: Rudhirodgari (No. 57)
Shaka Samvat 1952 · Vikram Samvat 2087 · Kali Yuga 5131
Next year — Virodhikrit, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 23.03.2031
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

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 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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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.

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

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.

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-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.

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign 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.

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

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