July 2032 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 7.07), Ashadha (from 8.07). Periods: 8–16.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 19.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 9.07 Ratha Yatra; 19.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 22.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).
Icons this month (21)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 5.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:44 until 15:17
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 8.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 14.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda after 06:59
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 17.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 10:38 until 12:32
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 23.07 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra until 05:17
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 3.07 Sat Yogini Ekadashi
- 4.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 5.07 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 7.07 Wed Jyeshtha Amavasya
- 8.07 Thu Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- 9.07 Fri Ratha Yatra
- 10.07 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 11.07 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 13.07 Tue Skanda Shashti
- 16.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
- 16.07 Fri Masik Durgashtami
- 19.07 Mon Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
- 20.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 22.07 Thu Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
- 22.07 Thu Ashadha Purnima
- 25.07 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
- 26.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 29.07 Thu Kalashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 2.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–08:14
- 3.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 14:24–03:53 (04.07)
- 4.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:53–09:29
- 5.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 5.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:44–03:55 (06.07)
- 8.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 8.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:37–03:58 (09.07)
- 8.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 16:37–03:58 (09.07)
- 14.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:59–04:06 (15.07)
- 17.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–12:32
- 19.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–12:23
- 23.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:19–00:56 (24.07)
- 24.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 04:21–14:20
- 27.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–15:26
- 29.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–13:54
- 31.07 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:57–00:11 (01.08)
- 31.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:57–04:35 (01.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 3.07 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 4.07 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 6.07 Tue — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 7.07 Wed — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
- 11.07 Sun — Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata
- 12.07 Mon — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 15.07 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 16.07 Fri — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 21.07 Wed — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi, Yamaghanta
- 25.07 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth
- 27.07 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 28.07 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka
- 30.07 Fri — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 7.07 New moon (Amavasya) 17:41
- 16.07 Karka Sankranti 10:04 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
- 22.07 Full moon (Purnima) 21:51
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 8–16.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- from 19.07 Chaturmasya
- 27.06 02:32 – 1.07 08:18 Mrityu Panchaka
- 24.07 11:29 – 28.07 14:20 Mrityu Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Paridhavi (No. 46, “running about, restless”) — A restless year: bustle, fears, flight from danger; little stability. more
Northern samvatsara: Krodhana. Shaka Samvat 1954, Vikram Samvat 2089, Kali Yuga 5133.
Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more
Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 15:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:18 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:35 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:15 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:18 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 15:15 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 15:15 | karana Vanija |
| from 15:35 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 02:52 (02.07) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 00:08 |
| Moonset | 14:40 |
| Day length | 17 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:18 | from 15:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:50–08:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:15–03:51 (02.07)
Hutashana Yoga 03:50–15:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–15:15
Anandadi: Mitra 03:50–08:18 Anandadi: Manasa 08:18–03:51 (02.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:52–14:35 (02.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:40–05:50 (02.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:50–07:47 (02.07)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 02:32 (27.06)–08:18
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:24–14:14
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (02.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:58–07:31, 01:03–02:39 (02.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:44–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:50–06:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:11–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:39–10:48, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:15–17:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 15:15–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:15–17:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:15–20:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 08:18, Ashwini from 08:18; tithi Krishna-navami until 15:15, Krishna-dashami from 15:15; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:15, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:18) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:18) — joy; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 03:50–15:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 15:15
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:50–08:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–08:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:15–03:51 (02.07)0 Yoga Sukarma 15:35–03:51 (02.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–15:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–15:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 03:50–14:14−1 Panchaka 03:50–08:18−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–15:15
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 14:35 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:14 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:03 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:35 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:14 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 14:03 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 14:35 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 14:35 | karana Bava |
| from 02:26 (03.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 00:33 |
| Moonset | 15:55 |
| Day length | 17 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:14 | from 14:35 |
|---|
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, Bharani (08:14–21:15) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–14:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–08:14 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–03:52 (03.07)
Hutashana Yoga 03:51–14:35
Anandadi: Vajra 03:51–08:14 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:14–03:52 (03.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:52–14:35; Bhadra Puchha 04:40–05:50; Bhadra Mukha 05:50–07:47
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:12–14:59
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (03.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:46–05:23 (03.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:23–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:54–19:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:01–08:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:20–08:29, 13:08–14:18 |
| Varjyam | 04:15–05:51, 18:00–19:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:51–08:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:51–08:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 03:51–08:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:51–08:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:14, Bharani from 08:14; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:35, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:35; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:11, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:14) — joy; Bharani (from 08:14) — 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:35
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–08:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–08:14+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:51–14:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–03:52 (03.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:51–14:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–03:52 (03.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:51–08:14−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:51–14:35
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Festivals | Yogini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:39 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 12:53 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:24 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:39 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 12:53 | yoga Shula |
| from 14:24 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 14:24 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:28 (04.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 01:02 |
| Moonset | 17:05 |
| Day length | 17 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 2, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:39 | from 14:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:52–08:39) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:39–21:15) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Jyeshtha (Ashadha in North India). According to the Puranas, the fast heals diseases and lifts curses; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:35 (02.07)–14:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:53–07:21 (04.07)
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 14:24–03:53 (04.07)
Hutashana Yoga 03:52–14:24
Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:39–03:53 (04.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–08:39
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (04.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:46–05:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:12–10:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:44–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:52–06:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:52–05:01, 05:01–06:11 |
| Varjyam | 21:04–22:43 |
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 03:52–08:06, 11:07–19:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 08:39, Krittika from 08:39; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:24, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:24; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:06, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 08:39) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 08:39) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:39–03:53 (04.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:52–12:530 Tripushkar Yoga 14:24–03:53 (04.07)0 Yoga Shula 12:53–14:48−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–08:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–08:39−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:52–14:24
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:29 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 12:03 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:38 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:29 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 12:03 | yoga Ganda |
| from 14:38 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 14:38 | karana Gara |
| from 02:55 (05.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 01:38 |
| Moonset | 18:09 |
| Day length | 17 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 0, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:29 | from 14:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:53–09:29) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:29–21:14) is good for sowing.
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, 21:14–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 03:53–09:29
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–14:38 Hutashana Yoga 03:53–14:38 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–14:38
Anandadi: Prajapati 09:29–03:54 (05.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–09:29
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (05.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:00–08:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:04–21:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:54–19:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:55–20:05 |
| Varjyam | 02:19–04:00 (05.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:03–17:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:03–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:03–17:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:53–08:03, 11:03–19:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:29, Rohini from 09:29; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:38, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:38; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:03, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:29) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:29) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.
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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:29–03:54 (05.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:29–03:54 (05.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:53–09:290 Yoga Ganda 12:03–14:24−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–09:29−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–14:38−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:53–14:38−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–14:38
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 10:44; auspicious time — until 15:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:44 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:33 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:17 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:44 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 11:33 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 15:17 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 15:17 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:45 (06.07) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 02:20 |
| Moonset | 19:04 |
| Day length | 17 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:44 | from 15:17 |
|---|
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, Rohini (03:54–10:44) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:44–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:17–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 15:17–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:47 (06.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:44–03:55 (06.07)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:54–10:44 Anandadi: Ananda 10:44–03:55 (06.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 15:17–03:45 (06.07); Bhadra Mukha 15:17–17:22; Bhadra Puchha 02:32–03:48 (06.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (06.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:22–09:03, 02:57–04:40 (06.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:04–08:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:24–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:44–16:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:18, 16:36–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 02:19–04:00, 16:42–18:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–15:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:54–15:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:54–15:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:54–07:59, 11:00–15:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:44, Mrigashirsha from 10:44; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:17, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:17; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:44) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:44) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 15:17–21:13: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:44
Auspicious time ends by 15:17
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:44–03:55 (06.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:54–10:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–10:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:33–03:55 (06.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:17–03:45 (06.07)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:17–03:55 (06.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 12:21 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:21 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:18 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:21 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 12:21 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 16:18 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 16:18 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 03:10 |
| Moonset | 19:50 |
| Day length | 17 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:21 | from 16:18 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (03:55–12:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 03:55–16:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 16:18–21:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:55–16:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 12:21–03:56 (07.07)
Anandadi: Chara 12:21–03:56 (07.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:55–12:21
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (07.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:57–04:40, 03:30–05:13 (07.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:53–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:14–10:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:22–08:32, 23:54–00:21 (07.07) |
| Varjyam | 21:26–23:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:55–07:55, 10:56–19:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 12:21, Ardra from 12:21; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 16:18, Amavasya from 16:18; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 12:21) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 12:21) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:55–16:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 16:18–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −6
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Chara 12:21–03:56 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–12:21+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:55–11:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:21–03:56 (07.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:55–12:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:55–16:18−3 Yamaghanta 12:21–03:56 (07.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Festivals | Jyeshtha Amavasya |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:19 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 11:26 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 04:57 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:57 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 11:26 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 14:19 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 17:41 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 17:41 | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 04:07 |
| Moonset | 20:28 |
| Day length | 17 h 16 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 17:41 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:19 | from 17:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (14:19–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 03:56–04:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 04:57–17:41: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 17:41–21:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:18 (06.07)–17:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 17:41–03:57 (08.07)
Anandadi: Musala 03:56–14:19 Anandadi: Gada 14:19–03:57 (08.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:16–18:07
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (08.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:30–05:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:05–08:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:24–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 03:28–05:13 (08.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:41–21:12
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:41–21:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:41–21:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:56–19:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:19, Punarvasu from 14:19; tithi Amavasya until 17:41, Shukla-pratipat from 17:41; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:19) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:19) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 03:56–17:41: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:56–11:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:19–03:57 (08.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 11:26–15:05−1 Samvartaka Yoga 17:41–03:57 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:56–14:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–14:19−3 Amavasya 03:56–17:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:37 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 11:47 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:30 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 11:47 | yoga Harshana |
| from 16:37 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 19:25 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 19:25 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | 05:09 |
| Moonset | 20:58 |
| Day length | 17 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:37 | from 19:25 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:57–16:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:37–21:11) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 03:57–06:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 17:41 (07.07)–19:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:57–09:42
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:00–13:08
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–16:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:37–03:58 (09.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 16:37–03:58 (09.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:57–16:37 Anandadi: Shubha 16:37–03:58 (09.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:11–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:11–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (09.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:59–15:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:57–06:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:15–10:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:42–10:51, 16:35–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 03:28–05:13, 01:29–03:16 (09.07) |
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 03:57–07:47, 10:48–19:25, 19:33–21:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:37, Pushya from 16:37; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:25, Shukla-dvitya from 19:25; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:37) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:37) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:57–16:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–16:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–16:37+1 Yoga Harshana 11:47–03:58 (09.07)0 Auspicious tithi 19:25–03:58 (09.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Yoga Harshana; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
| Festivals | Ratha Yatra |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:13 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 12:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:24 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:24 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 12:23 | yoga Vajra |
| from 19:13 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 21:27 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 21:27 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:07 |
| Moonrise | 06:14 |
| Moonset | 21:23 |
| Day length | 17 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:13 |
|---|
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, Pushya (03:58–19:13) is good for sowing.
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 19:25 (08.07)–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–21:27
Anandadi: Utpata 03:58–19:13 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:13–03:59 (10.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:10–21:24 |
| Pradosha | 21:10–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (10.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:08–13:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:25–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:52–19:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:07–08:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:25–08:33, 13:09–14:17 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:58–07:43, 10:44–16:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:58–07:43, 10:44–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 03:58–07:43, 10:44–16:45 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:58–19:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:58–07:43, 10:44–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:13, Ashlesha from 19:13; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:13) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:13) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Pushya 03:58–19:13+1 Yoga Harshana 03:58–12:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–21:270 Yoga Vajra 12:23–13:370 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:13–03:59 (10.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–21:27−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:58–19:13
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 03:59
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:12 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:34 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:34 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 13:12 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 22:05 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 23:45 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 23:45 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:06 |
| Moonrise | 07:21 |
| Moonset | 21:44 |
| Day length | 17 h 09 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 |
|---|
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, 21:09–21:44
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:09–21:44
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 22:05–04:01 (11.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:45–04:01 (11.07)
Anandadi: Manasa 03:59–22:05 Anandadi: Padma 22:05–04:01 (11.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:21–04:50 (11.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (11.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:18–22:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:17–10:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:59–06:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:59–05:08, 05:08–06:17 |
| Varjyam | 09:33–11:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–07:39, 10:40–16:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:59–07:39, 10:40–16:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:59–07:39, 10:40–16:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:59–07:39, 10:40–19:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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: Manasa 03:59–22:05+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–23:45+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:12–04:01 (11.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–22:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:11 (12.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 01:06 (12.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:10 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:57 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:57 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:10 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 01:06 (12.07) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 02:11 (12.07) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 02:11 (12.07) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:04 |
| Moonrise | 08:27 |
| Moonset | 22:03 |
| Day length | 17 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:01–21:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:57–21:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 10:52–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:01–01:06 (12.07)
Yamaghanta 04:01–01:06 (12.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–02:11 (12.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 01:06–04:02 (12.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:01–01:06 (12.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 12:57–02:11 (12.07); Bhadra Mukha 12:58–15:10; Bhadra Puchha 00:52–02:11 (12.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:21 (10.07)–04:50
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (12.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:24–00:12 (12.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:00–21:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:51–19:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:51–19:59 |
| Varjyam | 11:35–13:24 |
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 Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:01–21:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 12:57–21:08: 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 14:10–21:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
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.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:01–14:10+2 Ravi Yoga 04:01–01:06 (12.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–02:11 (12.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:01–01:06 (12.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:01–01:06 (12.07)−1 Gandanta 04:01–04:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–01:06 (12.07)−1 Vyatipata 14:10–04:02 (12.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 12:57–02:11 (12.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:01–02:11 (12.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:39 (13.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 04:08 (13.07) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:26 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:11 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 15:26 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:03 |
| Moonrise | 09:34 |
| Moonset | 22:21 |
| Day length | 17 h 04 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:02–21:07) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:35 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 20:55–22:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:10–08:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:26–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:17, 16:34–17:42 |
| Varjyam | 10:06–11:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:11–21:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:11–21:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:11–21:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:33, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 04:02–15:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Yoga Variyana 15:11–04:03 (13.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vyatipata 04:02–15:11
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — until 16:09 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:03
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:39 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 04:08 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:09 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 04:39 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:08 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 04:39 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 04:39 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:09 | yoga Parigha |
| from 17:49 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:03 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| End of twilight | 22:01 |
| Moonrise | 10:41 |
| Moonset | 22:39 |
| Day length | 17 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:08 | from 04:39 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (04:03–04:08) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:08–21:06) is good for sowing.
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, 04:39–04:05 (14.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:08–04:05 (14.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–04:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–04:05 (14.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:08–04:05 (14.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:03–04:08
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:12–05:05
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:06–21:20 |
| Pradosha | 21:06–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (14.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:56–00:43 (14.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:50–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:19–10:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:28–08:36, 23:53–00:21 (14.07) |
| Varjyam | 12:11–13:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–07:27, 10:28–16:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:03–07:27, 10:28–16:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:03–07:27, 10:28–16:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:03–07:27, 10:28–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 04:08, Uttara-Phalguni from 04:08; tithi Shukla-panchami until 04:39, Shukla-shashti from 04:39; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:13, Makara 21:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 04:08) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 04:08) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 16:09
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:08–04:05 (14.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:08–04:05 (14.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:03–16:09+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–04:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–04:05 (14.07)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:03–04:080 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–04:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–04:05 (14.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 16:09–04:05 (14.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–04:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 06:59 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:59 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 16:54 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:55 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:55 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 06:55 | karana Gara |
| from 06:59 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 16:54 | yoga Shiva |
| from 19:55 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:04 |
| End of twilight | 21:59 |
| Moonrise | 11:49 |
| Moonset | 22:58 |
| Day length | 16 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:55 | from 06:59 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (04:05–06:59) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:59–21:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:05–06:59 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–04:06 (15.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:59–04:06 (15.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:59–04:06 (15.07)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:05–06:59 Anandadi: Ananda 06:59–04:06 (15.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:04–21:18 |
| Pradosha | 21:04–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (15.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:51–04:36 (15.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:12–08:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Varjyam | 16:15–18:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:55–07:23, 10:24–16:25
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:55–07:23, 10:24–16:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:55–07:23, 10:24–16:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:05–07:23, 10:24–19:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:59, Hasta from 06:59; tithi Shukla-shashti until 06:55, Shukla-saptami from 06:55; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 21:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 06:59) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:59) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 06:59
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:59–04:06 (15.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–04:06 (15.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:59–04:06 (15.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–06:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:55–04:06 (15.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:05–06:590 Yoga Shiva 16:54–04:06 (15.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:59–04:06 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 04:05–04:32
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
At sunrise 04:06
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:28 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:18 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:48 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:48 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 08:48 | karana Vishti |
| from 09:28 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 17:18 | yoga Siddha |
| from 21:32 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:06 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 21:58 |
| Moonrise | 12:58 |
| Moonset | 23:18 |
| Day length | 16 h 56 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 08:48 | from 09:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:06–09:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:28–21:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:48–21:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:06–08:48 Krakacha Yoga 08:48–04:08 (16.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–04:08 (16.07)
Anandadi: Chara 09:28–04:08 (16.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:06–09:28
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:48–21:32; Bhadra Puchha 10:42–11:58; Bhadra Mukha 11:58–14:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:03–21:17 |
| Pradosha | 21:03–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (16.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:51–04:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:06–06:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:21–10:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:45–10:53, 16:32–17:40 |
| Varjyam | 18:06–19:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:06–07:19
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 04:06–07:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:06–07:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:06–07:19, 10:20–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:28, Chitra from 09:28; tithi Shukla-saptami until 08:48, Shukla-ashtami from 08:48; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:28) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:28) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:48–21:03: 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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:28–04:08 (16.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–09:28+1 Yoga Shiva 04:06–17:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–08:48−1 Ashtami 08:48–04:08 (16.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:48–04:08 (16.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:06–09:28−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:06–08:48−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–04:08 (16.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:48–21:32−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:48–04:08 (16.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9 |
| Festivals | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:22 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:12 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:05 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 10:05 | karana Balava |
| from 11:22 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 17:12 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 22:28 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:56 |
| Moonrise | 14:08 |
| Moonset | 23:43 |
| Day length | 16 h 53 min |
Sky
| Karka Sankranti | 10:04 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:05 | from 11:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:08–11:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:22–21:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Cancer — the beginning of Dakshinayana, the Sun’s southward course and the “night of the gods”. Holy bath, charity and ancestor rites are favourable.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:08–10:04
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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 08:48 (15.07)–10:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:22–04:09 (17.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–10:05 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:05–04:09 (17.07)
Anandadi: Musala 04:08–11:22 Anandadi: Gada 11:22–04:09 (17.07)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (17.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:27–06:11, 03:18–04:59 (17.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:28–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:48–18:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:15–08:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:31–08:38, 13:09–14:16 |
| Varjyam | 17:14–18:55 |
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 04:08–07:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:22, Swati from 11:22; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:05, Shukla-navami from 10:05; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:16, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:22) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:22) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:08–10:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 10:05–21:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 10:04 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
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: Sankranti day
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:08–17:12+2 Ravi Yoga 11:22–04:09 (17.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–11:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–10:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:05–04:09 (17.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:08–11:22−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–10:05−1 Rikta tithi 10:05–04:09 (17.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:38; auspicious time — until 12:32 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
At sunrise 04:09
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:32 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 16:28 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:38 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:38 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 10:38 | karana Taitila |
| from 12:32 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 16:28 | yoga Shubha |
| from 22:36 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:09 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:54 |
| Moonrise | 15:19 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:38 | from 12:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:09–12:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:32–21:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–10:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–12:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:09–12:32 Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:38–04:11 (18.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:09–12:32 Anandadi: Shubha 12:32–04:11 (18.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:15 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (18.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:18–04:59, 03:57–05:35 (18.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:22–10:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:41–16:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:09–06:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:09–05:17, 05:17–06:24 |
| Varjyam | 18:13–19:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:38–16:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:38–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:38–16:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:09–07:11, 10:12–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 12:32, Vishakha from 12:32; tithi Shukla-navami until 10:38, Shukla-dashami from 10:38; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:13, Simha 07:11, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:32) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:32) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:09–10:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:38
Auspicious time ends by 12:32
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–12:32+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–10:38+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:09–12:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–12:32+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:09–16:28+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:09–12:32+1 Auspicious tithi 10:38–04:11 (18.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:38–04:11 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–10:38
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 12:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 12:53 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:05 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:21 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:21 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:21 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:53 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 15:05 | yoga Shukla |
| from 21:52 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:52 |
| Moonrise | 16:29 |
| Moonset | 00:13 |
| Day length | 16 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:21 | from 12:53 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (04:11–12:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (12:53–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:11–12:53
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:21–04:12 (19.07)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:11–12:53 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:53–04:12 (19.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:52–09:12 (19.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:20–03:29 (19.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:29–05:23 (19.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:57–10:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (19.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:57–05:35, 02:12–03:46 (19.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:53–20:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:47–18:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:45–19:52 |
| Varjyam | 16:48–18:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–07:08, 10:08–16:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:11–07:08, 10:08–16:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:11–07:08 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:11–07:08, 10:08–16:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:11–07:08, 10:08–20:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 12:53, Anuradha from 12:53; tithi Shukla-dashami until 10:21, Shukla-ekadashi from 10:21; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 12:53) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 12:53) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:53
+2 Yoga Shubha 04:11–15:05+2 Ravi Yoga 04:11–12:53+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–10:210 Auspicious nakshatra 12:53–04:12 (19.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:11–12:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:21–04:12 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:53–04:12 (19.07)
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 09:12; auspicious time — until 12:23 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) |
At sunrise 04:12
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 12:23 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 13:00 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:12 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:12 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 09:12 | karana Bava |
| from 12:23 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 13:00 | yoga Brahma |
| from 20:19 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:12 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:58 |
| End of twilight | 21:50 |
| Moonrise | 17:35 |
| Moonset | 00:51 |
| Day length | 16 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:12 | from 12:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:12–12:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (12:23–20:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:12–09:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 10:21 (18.07)–09:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:14–07:15 (20.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–12:23
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–09:12 Krakacha Yoga 04:12–09:12 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:12–04:14 (20.07)
Anandadi: Manasa 04:12–12:23 Anandadi: Padma 12:23–04:14 (20.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:52 (18.07)–09:12; Bhadra Puchha 02:20–03:29; Bhadra Mukha 03:29–05:23
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:58–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:58–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (20.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:47–04:18 (20.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:18–08:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:29–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:41–16:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:16, 16:30–17:37 |
| Varjyam | 17:42–19:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–09:12, 10:04–16:06, 20:41–20:58
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 04:12–09:12, 10:04–16:06, 20:41–20:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:12–07:04, 10:04–16:06, 20:41–20:58 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:12–09:12, 10:04–16:06, 20:41–20:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:12–07:04, 10:04–12:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 12:23, Jyestha from 12:23; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:12, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:12; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:04, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 12:23) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 12:23) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:12
Auspicious time ends by 12:23
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–12:23+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:12–12:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–12:23+1 Yoga Shukla 04:12–13:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–09:120 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–09:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:12–04:14 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:23–04:14 (20.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:12–09:12−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:12–09:12
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:14
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 11:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:17 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:15 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:15 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:15 | karana Kaulava |
| from 10:17 | yoga Indra |
| from 11:07 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 18:00 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:14 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:48 |
| Moonrise | 18:34 |
| Moonset | 01:41 |
| Day length | 16 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 1, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:15 |
|---|
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 (04:14–11:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (11:07–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:56–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–04:16 (21.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 11:07–04:16 (21.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:14–11:07
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:30–16:41
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:56–21:11 |
| Pradosha | 20:56–22:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (21.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:47–04:18, 03:17–04:45 (21.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:46–18:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:25–10:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:34–08:41, 23:52–00:21 (21.07) |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:01–16:02, 20:37–20:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:01–16:02, 20:37–20:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 10:01–16:02, 20:37–20:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:01–18:46, 20:37–20:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 11:07, Mula from 11:07; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:15, Shukla-triodashi from 07:15; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:46, Makara 20:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 11:07) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 11:07) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:07
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:14–10:17+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–04:16 (21.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 11:07–04:16 (21.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–04:16 (21.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:14–11:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–11:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:16
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:09 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 07:00 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 04:36 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:36 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 04:36 | karana Gara |
| from 07:00 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 09:09 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 15:04 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:25 (22.07) | tithi Purnima |
| from 01:25 (22.07) | karana Vishti |
| from 03:17 (22.07) | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:16 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:46 |
| Moonrise | 19:24 |
| Moonset | 02:44 |
| Day length | 16 h 38 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 04:36 | from 09:09 |
|---|
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, Mula (04:16–09:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:09–20:54) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:36–20:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:09–04:17 (22.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–04:36 Yamaghanta 04:16–09:09
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:16–09:09 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:09–04:17 (22.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:25–11:40 (22.07); Bhadra Puchha 08:04–09:05 (22.07); Bhadra Mukha 09:05–10:47 (22.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:09 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (22.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:17–04:45, 02:23–03:49 (22.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:21–08:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:30–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 07:41–09:09, 17:46–19:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:16–04:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:16–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:16–04:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:16–06:56, 09:09–20:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 09:09, Purva-Ashadha from 09:09; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 04:36, Shukla-chaturdashi from 04:36; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:42, Makara 20:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:09) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:09) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:36–20:54: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 07:00–20:54: 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 = −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: Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi
+2 Yoga Indra 04:16–07:00+2 Ravi Yoga 09:09–04:17 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:16–09:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:16–04:360 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–04:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–09:09−2 Rikta tithi 04:36–01:25 (22.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vaidhriti 07:00–03:17 (22.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:16–09:09
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 11:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima |
At sunrise 04:17
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 06:41 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:16 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:40 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:41 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 11:40 | karana Bava |
| from 21:51 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 21:51 | karana Balava |
| from 23:16 | yoga Priti |
| from 03:53 (23.07) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:17 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:44 |
| Moonrise | 20:04 |
| Moonset | 03:58 |
| Day length | 16 h 35 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 21:51 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:17–06:41) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:41–20:53) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–11:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Veda Vyasa and spiritual teachers
The day of honouring spiritual teachers and Veda Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas, the Puranas and the Mahabharata. Guru Puja is performed, gifts are offered to teachers and the study of sacred texts is begun.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:17–21:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Ashadha — Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima), the day of honouring teachers.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:25–21:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:17–06:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–21:51
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:51–03:53 (23.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:17–06:41 Anandadi: Saumya 06:41–22:36 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 22:36–04:19 (23.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:25–11:40; Bhadra Puchha 08:04–09:05; Bhadra Mukha 09:05–10:47
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:31–22:11
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:18–03:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (23.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:14–23:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:40–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:17–06:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:26–10:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:49–10:56, 16:27–17:34 |
| Varjyam | 13:45–15:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:17–06:52, 09:53–18:38, 20:29–20:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 06:41, Uttara-Ashadha from 06:41; tithi Purnima; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:38, Makara 20:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 06:41) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 06:41) — improved health; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:17–20:53: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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 11:40
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–21:51+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:41–22:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:41–03:53 (23.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:17–06:410 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–11:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–06:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 05:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:19
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 00:56 (24.07) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:06 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:59 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:59 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 18:06 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 18:06 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:06 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 00:56 (24.07) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 04:12 (24.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:19 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:42 |
| Moonrise | 20:36 |
| Moonset | 05:21 |
| Day length | 16 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:06 |
|---|
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, Shravana (04:19–20:51) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–18:06 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:19–00:56 (24.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:06–04:21 (24.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 00:56–04:21 (24.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:19–05:17 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:17–00:56 (24.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:51–21:06 |
| Pradosha | 20:51–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (24.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:49–17:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:31–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:43–18:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:23–08:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:38–08:44, 13:08–14:14 |
| Varjyam | 07:24–08:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:19–06:48, 09:49–18:34, 20:25–20:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 18:06, Krishna-dvitya from 18:06; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:34, Makara 20:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); 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
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 05:17
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:19–00:56 (24.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–18:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–00:56 (24.07)+1 Yoga Priti 04:19–19:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–18:060 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:06–04:21 (24.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:17–00:56 (24.07)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:21
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 22:03 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:55 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:20 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:20 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 14:20 | karana Vanija |
| from 14:55 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 22:03 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 00:30 (25.07) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:21 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:49 |
| End of twilight | 21:40 |
| Moonrise | 21:04 |
| Moonset | 06:48 |
| Day length | 16 h 28 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 14:20 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 04:21–14:20
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:21–22:03 Anandadi: Ananda 22:03–04:23 (25.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:30–10:44 (25.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:10–08:11 (25.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:11–09:53 (25.07)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 11:29–14:20 (28.07)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:49–21:05 |
| Pradosha | 20:49–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (25.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:54–14:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:28–10:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:39–16:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:21–06:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:21–05:27, 05:27–06:33 |
| Varjyam | 04:28–05:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–06:44, 09:45–20:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:21–06:44, 09:45–20:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:21–06:44, 09:45–15:46, 20:21–20:49 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:21–06:44, 09:45–20:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:20, Krishna-tritya from 14:20; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:30, Makara 20:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:21–22:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–22:03+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:21–14:55+1 Auspicious tithi 04:21–14:200 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:21–14:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 11:29–04:23 (25.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) |
At sunrise 04:23
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 19:24 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:54 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:44 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:44 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 10:44 | karana Bava |
| from 10:54 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 19:24 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 21:04 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:38 |
| Moonrise | 21:28 |
| Moonset | 08:15 |
| Day length | 16 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:44 | from 19:24 |
|---|
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 (04:23–19:24) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (19:24–20:48) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:23–10:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 21:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:44–04:24 (26.07)
Anandadi: Chara 19:24–04:24 (26.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:23–19:24
- Bhadra on earth: 00:30–10:44; Bhadra Puchha 07:10–08:11; Bhadra Mukha 08:11–09:53
- Mrityu Panchaka: 11:29 (24.07)–14:20 (28.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:03 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (26.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:00–14:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:45–20:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:41–18:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:36–19:42 |
| Varjyam | 04:28–05:53, 01:12–02:39 (26.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:23–18:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 19:24, Purva-Bhadra from 19:24; tithi Krishna-tritya until 10:44, Krishna-chaturti from 10:44; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 19:24) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 19:24) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 10:44–20:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:23–10:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–19:24+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:23–10:54+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–10:440 Anandadi: Chara 19:24–04:24 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:24–04:24 (26.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:23–19:24−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 04:23–10:44−1 Rikta tithi 10:44–04:24 (26.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:44–04:24 (26.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:24
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 17:09 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:09 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:29 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:09 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 07:29 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 07:29 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:09 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 18:01 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:48 (27.07) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:24 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:36 |
| Moonrise | 21:51 |
| Moonset | 09:41 |
| Day length | 16 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:29 | from 17:09 |
|---|
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, Purva-Bhadra (04:24–17:09) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (17:09–20:46) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 04:24–17:09 Anandadi: Gada 17:09–04:26 (27.07)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 11:29 (24.07)–14:20 (28.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:21–05:04 (27.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:46–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:46–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (27.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:54–11:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:27–08:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:38–16:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:13, 16:24–17:30 |
| Varjyam | 02:04–03:33 (27.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 20:14–20:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 20:14–20:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 20:14–20:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:09–18:22, 20:14–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 17:09, Uttara-Bhadra from 17:09; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 07:29, Krishna-panchami from 07:29; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 17:09) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 17:09) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:24–07:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:24–07:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:29–04:26 (27.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:09–04:26 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 07:09–09:13−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:24–17:09−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–17:09−2 Rikta tithi 04:24–07:29
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:26 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:56 (28.07) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 04:42 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:42 | tithi Krishna-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 04:42 | karana Gara |
| from 15:26 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 15:31 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:56 (28.07) | yoga Dhriti |
| from 02:30 (28.07) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 02:30 (28.07) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:44 |
| End of twilight | 21:34 |
| Moonrise | 22:14 |
| Moonset | 11:05 |
| Day length | 16 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:42 | from 15:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:26–15:26) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:26–20:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–15:26 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–15:26 Ravi Yoga 15:26–04:28 (28.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–04:42 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–02:30 (28.07) Hutashana Yoga 02:30–04:28 (28.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:30–04:28 (28.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–15:26 Anandadi: Shubha 15:26–04:28 (28.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:30–13:38 (28.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:59–08:06 (28.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:06–09:59 (28.07)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 11:29 (24.07)–14:20 (28.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:21–05:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:44–21:00 |
| Pradosha | 20:44–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (28.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:59–12:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:40–18:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:31–10:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:42–08:47, 23:50–00:21 (28.07) |
| Varjyam | 02:53–04:25 (28.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–06:32, 09:33–15:34, 20:10–20:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:26–06:32, 09:33–15:34, 20:10–20:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:26–06:32, 09:33–15:34, 20:10–20:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:26–06:32, 09:33–18:18, 20:10–20:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:26, Revati from 15:26; tithi Krishna-panchami until 04:42, Krishna-shashti from 04:42; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:26) — a good life; Revati (from 15:26) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–15:26+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–15:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–15:26+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:26–00:56 (28.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–04:42+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–15:26+1 Ravi Yoga 15:26–04:28 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–04:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–02:30 (28.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:42–02:30 (28.07)−1 Gandanta 04:26–05:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Mrityu |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:56 (29.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 14:20 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:36 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:38 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:38 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 14:20 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 22:36 | yoga Shula |
| from 00:56 (29.07) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 00:56 (29.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:42 |
| End of twilight | 21:31 |
| Moonrise | 22:39 |
| Moonset | 12:26 |
| Day length | 16 h 14 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 14:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:28–14:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:28–13:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:28–14:20 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–00:56 (29.07)
Hutashana Yoga 00:56–04:30 (29.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:56–04:30 (29.07)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:28–14:20 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:20–04:30 (29.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:30–13:38; Bhadra Puchha 06:59–08:06; Bhadra Mukha 08:06–09:59
- Mrityu Panchaka: 11:29 (24.07)–14:20
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:33–20:10
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:42–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:42–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (29.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:03–13:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:30–08:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:33–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:38–15:30, 20:06–20:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 13:38–15:30, 20:06–20:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:38–15:30, 20:06–20:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:28–06:28, 09:29–18:14, 20:06–20:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 14:20, Ashwini from 14:20; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 14:20) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 14:20) — joy; 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 04:28–13:38: 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 = 0
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: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:28–14:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–14:20+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:28–22:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:28–14:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–00:56 (29.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 04:28–14:20−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:20–04:30 (29.07)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:28–13:38
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Ashtami |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:03 (30.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:54 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 20:48 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:25 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:25 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 13:54 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 20:48 | yoga Ganda |
| from 00:03 (30.07) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 00:03 (30.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:40 |
| End of twilight | 21:29 |
| Moonrise | 23:07 |
| Moonset | 13:43 |
| Day length | 16 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (13:54–20:40) is good for root crops.
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, 20:40–22:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–13:54
Krakacha Yoga 04:30–00:03 (30.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–00:03 (30.07) Hutashana Yoga 00:03–04:31 (30.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:03–04:31 (30.07)
Anandadi: Manasa 04:30–13:54 Anandadi: Padma 13:54–04:31 (30.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:27–03:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:40–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:40–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (30.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:50–08:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:36–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:30–06:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:32–10:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:53–10:58, 16:22–17:26 |
| Varjyam | 09:59–11:33, 23:35–01:12 (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 | good 04:30–06:24, 09:25–13:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:54, Bharani from 13:54; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:10, Makara 20:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:54) — joy; Bharani (from 13:54) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:30–20:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–13:54+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:30–13:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–13:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–00:03 (30.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:54–04:31 (30.07)−1 Ashtami 04:30–00:03 (30.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:30–00:03 (30.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:31
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 14:07 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:31 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:52 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:52 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 14:07 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 19:31 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 23:49 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 23:49 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:31 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:39 |
| End of twilight | 21:27 |
| Moonrise | 23:41 |
| Moonset | 14:56 |
| Day length | 16 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:07 |
|---|
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 (04:31–14:07) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (14:07–20:39) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–23:49 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:07–23:49 Hutashana Yoga 23:49–04:33 (31.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 14:07–04:33 (31.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:31–14:07
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:29–04:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:39–20:54 |
| Pradosha | 20:39–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (31.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:17–10:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:34–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:37–18:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:32–08:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:45–08:49, 13:07–14:12 |
| Varjyam | 02:32–04:12 (31.07) |
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 04:31–06:20, 09:21–18:06, 19:58–20:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 14:07, Krittika from 14:07; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:21, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 19:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 14:07) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 14:07) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:31–20:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:07–04:33 (31.07)0 Yoga Vriddhi 19:31–04:33 (31.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:07–23:49−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:31–14:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:31–14:07−2 Rikta tithi 04:31–23:49−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–23:49
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Paridhavi (No. 46) · Shaka 1954 · Vikram 2089 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:33
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:11 (01.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:57 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 18:44 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:56 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:56 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:57 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 18:44 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 00:11 (01.08) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 00:11 (01.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:33 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:37 |
| End of twilight | 21:24 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 16:02 |
| Day length | 16 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:33–14:57) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:57–20:37) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:56–20:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:57–00:11 (01.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:57–04:35 (01.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–00:11 (01.08) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 00:11–04:35 (01.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:11–04:35 (01.08) Hutashana Yoga 00:11–04:35 (01.08)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–14:57 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 14:57–04:35 (01.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 11:56–00:11 (01.08); Bhadra Puchha 13:50–15:03; Bhadra Mukha 15:03–17:05
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:47–00:36 (01.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:37–20:53 |
| Pradosha | 20:37–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (01.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:28–14:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:34–10:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:35–16:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:33–06:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:33–05:37, 05:37–06:42 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:57–15:19, 19:54–20:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:57–15:19, 19:54–20:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:57–15:19, 19:54–20:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:33–06:16, 09:17–20:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:57, Rohini from 14:57; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:16, Kanya 09:17, Tula 12:17, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:02, Makara 19:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:57) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:57) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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
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 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:57–00:11 (01.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–14:57+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:33–18:440 Auspicious nakshatra 14:57–04:35 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–00:11 (01.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:56–00:11 (01.08)
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Krodhana (No. 59)
Shaka Samvat 1954 · Vikram Samvat 2089 · Kali Yuga 5133
Next year — Pramadi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 30.03.2033
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
any undertakings
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 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.
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.
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.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“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.
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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
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”.
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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
neutral
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 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-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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).
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
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.
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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.
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.
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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.
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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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.
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
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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’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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
plowing the ground
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
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)
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.