Panchanga Calendar

July 2070

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SamvatsaraVikriti (24)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 9.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2070 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 8.07), Ashadha (from 9.07). Periods: 8–16.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 18.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 9.07 Ratha Yatra; 18.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 23.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1UBh8until 16:16
2Rev9
3Ashw10until 10:10
4Bhar11after 12:25
5Krit12after 10:07
6Roh13Masik Shivaratri
7Mrig14
8Pun30Amavasya
9Push2Ratha Yatra
10Ashl3after 19:36
11Mag4Vinayaka Chaturthi
12PPh5Skanda Shashti
13UPh6until 07:30
14Has7
15Chit8Masik Durgashtami
16Swa9
17Vish10Karka Sankranti
18Vish11Devshayani
19Anu12Ekadashi Vaish.
20Jye12after 17:35
21Mul13
22PAsh14Purnima Vrat
23UAsh15Guru Purnima
24Shra1until 19:24
25Dhan2
26Shat3Sankashti
27PBh4
28UBh5Shravana Somvar
29Rev6
30Ashw7Kalashtami
31Bhar8
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (19)
KalashtamiEkadashiTripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta NavaratriRatha YatraChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiDevshayaniday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Guru PurnimaSankashtiShravana Somvar
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

  • 1.07 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi until 16:16
    Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 3.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa until 10:10
    Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 5.07 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:07 until 11:55
    Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 9.07 Wed — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga until 16:27
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 13.07 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra until 07:30
    Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 18.07 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 04:54
    Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 24.07 Thu — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti until 19:24
    Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

  • 1.07 Tue Kalashtami
  • 4.07 Fri Yogini Ekadashi
  • 5.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
  • 6.07 Sun Masik Shivaratri
  • 8.07 Tue Jyeshtha Amavasya
  • 8.07 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
  • 8.07 Tue Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • 9.07 Wed Ratha Yatra
  • 10.07 Thu Chandra Darshan
  • 11.07 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 12.07 Sat Skanda Shashti
  • 15.07 Tue Masik Durgashtami
  • 17.07 Thu Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
  • 18.07 Fri Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
  • 19.07 Sat Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast
  • 20.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
  • 22.07 Tue Purnima Vrat
  • 23.07 Wed Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
  • 23.07 Wed Ashadha Purnima
  • 26.07 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
  • 28.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 30.07 Wed Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

  • 1.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–16:16
  • 3.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–14:15
  • 5.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:54–10:07
  • 5.07 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:07–03:55 (06.07)
  • 5.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:07–03:55 (06.07)
  • 7.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:56–04:43
  • 7.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–04:43
  • 13.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 13.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 16:57–19:22
  • 13.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:22–04:05 (14.07)
  • 18.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:54–04:12 (19.07)
  • 20.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:53–04:16 (21.07)
  • 27.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:51–04:28 (28.07)
  • 29.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:32–04:31 (30.07)

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 2.07 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
  • 7.07 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kaladanda, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 8.07 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
  • 11.07 Fri — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
  • 12.07 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 14.07 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vajra
  • 17.07 Thu — Sankranti day
  • 21.07 Mon — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 22.07 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Vaidhriti
  • 27.07 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 29.07 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
  • 30.07 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
  • 31.07 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Rikta tithi

Sky this month

  • 8.07 New moon (Amavasya) 04:15
  • 17.07 Karka Sankranti 03:35 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
  • 23.07 Full moon (Purnima) 10:03
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • 8–16.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • from 18.07 Chaturmasya
  • 28.06 02:19 – 2.07 15:34 Chora Panchaka
  • 25.07 08:02 – 29.07 21:32 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vikriti (No. 24, “distortion”) — A year of distortion: unrest, unpredictable changes, illness. more

Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit. Shaka Samvat 1992, Vikram Samvat 2127, Kali Yuga 5171.

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

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 16:16
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:56 (02.07) more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:16 more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:06 (02.07) more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 13:34 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:34karana Kaulava
from 16:16nakshatra Revati
from 00:06 (02.07)yoga Atiganda
from 00:56 (02.07)tithi Krishna-navami
from 00:56 (02.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:16
Moonrisenone
Moonset12:51
Day length17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:16

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:50–16:16) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:16–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–16:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–16:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–00:56 (02.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:50–16:16 Anandadi: Shubha 16:16–03:51 (02.07)

  • Chora Panchaka: 02:19 (28.06)–15:34 (02.07)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam11:30–13:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:55–19:05
Yamaganda08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta07:19–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (02.07)
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:50–08:18, 11:19–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:16, Revati from 16:16; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:04

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

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 03:50–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:16

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–16:16+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–00:56 (02.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:50–16:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–16:16+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:50–00:06 (02.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–16:16−1 Ashtami 03:50–00:56 (02.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:50–00:56 (02.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:14 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:34 more
Gandamula
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:43 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 12:10 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:10karana Gara
from 15:34nakshatra Ashwini
from 21:43yoga Sukarma
from 23:14tithi Krishna-dashami
from 23:14karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise00:07
Moonset14:09
Day length17 h 24 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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:34

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:51–15:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 03:51–23:14

Anandadi: Utpata 03:51–15:34 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:34–03:52 (03.07)

  • Chora Panchaka: 02:19 (28.06)–15:34
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:48–21:17
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam13:14–14:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:33–14:44
Yamaganda06:01–08:12
Gulika Kalam10:23–12:33
Dur Muhurta11:58–13:08
Varjyam03:55–05:28

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 15:34, Ashwini from 15:34; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:51, 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 15:34) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:34) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-navami 03:51–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–15:34+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 03:51–15:34−2 Rikta tithi 03:51–23:14−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:51–15:34−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:51–23:14

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 10:10
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:58 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:15 more
Gandamula
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:52 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 10:10 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:10karana Vishti
from 14:15nakshatra Bharani
from 18:52yoga Dhriti
from 20:58tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 20:58karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:52
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:34
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise00:33
Moonset15:28
Day length17 h 23 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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:15from 20:58

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (14:15–21:15) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:10–20:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–14:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–20:58

Anandadi: Manasa 03:52–14:15 Anandadi: Padma 14:15–03:53 (04.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 10:10–20:58; Bhadra Puchha 11:44–12:49; Bhadra Mukha 12:49–14:38
  • Gandanta (tithi): 20:36–21:19
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:35
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam07:27–08:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:44–16:54
Yamaganda03:52–06:02
Gulika Kalam08:12–10:23
Dur Muhurta09:39–10:49, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam10:28–11:59, 23:07–00:36 (04.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:52–08:11, 11:11–14:15

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:52–08:11, 11:11–14:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:52–08:11, 11:11–14:15
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:52–08:11, 11:11–14:15

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:15, Bharani from 14:15; tithi Krishna-dashami until 20:58, Krishna-ekadashi from 20:58; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:15) — joy; Bharani (from 14:15) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:10

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–14:15+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–20:58+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:52–14:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–14:15+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:52–18:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:15–03:53 (04.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:10–20:58

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryFavourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 12:25; auspicious time — until 15:34
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
FestivalsYogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:10 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:25 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:34 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 07:37 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:37karana Balava
from 12:25nakshatra Krittika
from 15:34yoga Shula
from 18:10tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 18:10karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise01:04
Moonset16:47
Day length17 h 21 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:25from 18:10

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:53–12:25) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:25–21:14) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:58 (03.07)–18:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:54–07:22 (05.07)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–18:10

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:10–03:54 (05.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 12:25–03:54 (05.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:53–12:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:14–21:28
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam07:59–09:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:23–12:33
Yamaganda16:54–19:04
Gulika Kalam06:03–08:13
Dur Muhurta07:21–08:30, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam23:16–00:43 (05.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–08:07, 11:07–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:53–08:07, 11:07–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:53–08:07, 11:07–17:09
Bathing, washing hairgood 12:25–18:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:25, Krittika from 12:25; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 18:10, Krishna-dvadashi from 18:10; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:25) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:25) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:25

Auspicious time ends by 15:34

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–18:10+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 12:25–03:54 (05.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:53–15:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 15:34–17:160 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:10–03:54 (05.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:53–12:25−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–12:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 10:07; auspicious time — until 11:55
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
FestivalsShani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:58 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:07 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:55 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 04:36 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:36karana Taitila
from 10:07nakshatra Rohini
from 11:55yoga Ganda
from 14:58tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 14:58karana Gara
from 01:14 (06.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:54
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise01:43
Moonset18:02
Day length17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:07from 14:58

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:54–10:07) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:07–21:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:14–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:54–10:07 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:07–03:55 (06.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:07–03:55 (06.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:54–10:07 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 10:07–03:55 (06.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam07:57–09:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:14–10:24
Yamaganda14:44–16:54
Gulika Kalam03:54–06:04
Dur Muhurta03:54–05:03, 05:03–06:12
Varjyam00:22–01:48 (06.07)

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, shavingaverage 11:03–17:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 11:03–17:05
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:54–08:03, 11:03–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:07, Rohini from 10:07; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:58, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:58; lagna Mithuna 03:54, 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 10:07) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:07) — 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:07

Auspicious time ends by 11:55

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:07–03:55 (06.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:54–10:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:07–03:55 (06.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:54–10:070 Yoga Ganda 11:55–13:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:28 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:30 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 08:00 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 11:28 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:30nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 08:00yoga Vriddhi
from 11:28tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 11:28karana Vishti
from 21:39karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:56
Sunrise03:55
Noon12:34
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:11
Moonrise02:32
Moonset19:09
Day length17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:30from 11:28

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, Rohini (03:55–07:30) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:30–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:28–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 11:28–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:48 (07.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:55–07:30 Anandadi: Saumya 07:30–03:56 (07.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 11:28–21:39; Bhadra Mukha 11:28–13:10; Bhadra Puchha 20:38–21:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam04:39–06:04, 20:56–22:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:03–21:13
Yamaganda12:34–14:44
Gulika Kalam16:53–19:03
Dur Muhurta18:54–20:04
Varjyam12:27–13:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–07:59, 11:00–11:28

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, shavingaverage 03:55–07:59, 11:00–11:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:55–07:59, 11:00–11:28
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:55–07:59, 11:00–19:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:30, Mrigashirsha from 07:30; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 11:28, Krishna-chaturdashi from 11:28; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:30) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:30) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 11:28–21:13: 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).

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: Prajapati 03:55–07:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–07:30+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:00–03:56 (07.07)−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 11:28–03:56 (07.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:28–21:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kaladanda
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:50 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:43 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 03:57 more
KaranaShakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:50 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 03:57yoga Dhruva
from 04:43nakshatra Ardra
from 07:50tithi Amavasya
from 07:50karana Chatushpada
from 18:02karana Naga
from 23:55yoga Vyaghata
from 01:57 (08.07)nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:57
Sunrise03:56
Noon12:34
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise03:33
Moonset20:05
Day length17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 04:43from 07:50

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:56–04:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shakuni 03:56–07:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 07:50–18:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 18:02–21:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:56–07:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:56–04:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–04:43

Anandadi: Ananda 03:56–04:43 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:43–01:57 (08.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 01:57–03:57 (08.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 03:55–04:36 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:12–21:26
Pradosha21:12–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam17:06–18:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:05–08:15
Yamaganda10:24–12:34
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:53
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:18, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam12:09–13:34

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 04:43, Ardra from 04:43; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 07:50, Amavasya from 07:50; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 04:43) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 04:43) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:56–07:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 07:50–21:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–04:43+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:56–03:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:56–04:430 Anandadi: Ananda 03:56–04:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:43–01:57 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:43–01:57 (08.07)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:56–07:50

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
FestivalsJyeshtha Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:15 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:23 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:02 more
KaranaNaga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 04:15 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:15tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:15karana Kimstughna
from 14:32karana Bava
from 20:02yoga Harshana
from 23:23nakshatra Pushya
from 00:53 (09.07)tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 00:53 (09.07)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:59
Sunrise03:57
Noon12:34
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise04:45
Moonset20:49
Day length17 h 14 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)04:15

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

taskat sunrisefrom 04:15

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, Punarvasu (03:57–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Naga 03:57–04:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 04:15–14:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:50 (07.07)–04:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:50 (07.07)–04:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 04:15–00:53 (09.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
Ghatasthapana: 04:15–09:42
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:00–13:09

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–00:53 (09.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:57–23:23 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:23–03:58 (09.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 03:55–04:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:11–21:25
Pradosha21:11–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam21:14–22:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:53–19:02
Yamaganda08:15–10:25
Gulika Kalam12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:24–08:33, 23:54–00:21 (09.07)
Varjyam12:40–14:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:15–07:51, 10:52–16:53

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:15–07:51, 10:52–16:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:15–07:51, 10:52–16:53
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Amavasya until 04:15, Shukla-pratipat from 04:15; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Amavasya 03:57–04:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:57–23:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–23:230 Yoga Harshana 20:02–03:58 (09.07)−1 Gandanta 03:57–04:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–00:53 (09.07)−3 Amavasya 03:57–04:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

SummaryBest day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 16:27
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
FestivalsRatha Yatra

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:55 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 21:12 more
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:27 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 11:21 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:21karana Kaulava
from 16:27yoga Vajra
from 21:12nakshatra Ashlesha
from 21:55tithi Shukla-tritya
from 21:55karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:01
Sunrise03:58
Noon12:35
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:07
Moonrise06:03
Moonset21:25
Day length17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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, Pushya (03:58–21:10) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:53–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–21:55

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:55–03:59 (10.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:55–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:58–21:12 Anandadi: Rakshasa 21:12–03:59 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:10–21:24
Pradosha21:10–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam15:23–16:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:43
Yamaganda06:07–08:16
Gulika Kalam10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta12:00–13:09
Varjyam06:39–08:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:58–07:47, 10:48–16:49

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, shavinggood 03:58–07:47, 10:48–16:49
Cutting fingernailsgood 03:58–07:47, 10:48–16:49
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:58–07:47, 10:48–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 16:27

+2 Pushya 03:58–21:12+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–21:55+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:58–21:12+1 Yoga Harshana 03:58–16:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–21:550 Yoga Vajra 16:27–17:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

SummaryFavourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 19:36
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:31 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:36 more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:18 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 08:38 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:38karana Gara
from 13:18yoga Siddhi
from 19:31tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 19:31karana Vanija
from 19:36nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:02
Sunrise03:59
Noon12:35
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise07:23
Moonset21:53
Day length17 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

taskat sunrisefrom 19:31from 19:36

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (19:36–21:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:09–21:53
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:09–21:53

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:36–04:01 (11.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:31–04:01 (11.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:59–19:36 Anandadi: Musala 19:36–04:01 (11.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:56–01:18 (11.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:09–21:23
Pradosha21:09–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam18:06–19:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:52
Yamaganda03:59–06:08
Gulika Kalam08:17–10:26
Dur Muhurta09:43–10:51, 16:35–17:43
Varjyam09:09–10:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–19:31

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:59–19:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:59–19:31
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:59–19:31

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:36, Magha from 19:36; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:31, Shukla-chaturti from 19:31; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:36) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:36) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 19:31–21:09: 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 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 19:36

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:59–19:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–19:31+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:18–04:01 (11.07)0 Ravi Yoga 19:36–04:01 (11.07)0 Anandadi: Musala 19:36–04:01 (11.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:31–04:01 (11.07)0 Rikta tithi 19:31–04:01 (11.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–19:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:50 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 18:42 more
Gandamula
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:43 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 06:35 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:35karana Vishti
from 10:43yoga Vyatipata
from 17:50tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:50karana Bava
from 18:42nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:04
Sunrise04:01
Noon12:35
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise08:43
Moonset22:18
Day length17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:50from 18:42

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:01–18:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (18:42–21:08) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:35–17:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:52–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:01–18:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:42–04:02 (12.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:50–18:42

Anandadi: Siddhi 18:42–04:02 (12.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:01–18:42

  • Bhadra on earth: 06:35–17:50; Bhadra Mukha 06:41–08:32; Bhadra Puchha 16:43–17:50
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:08–21:22
Pradosha21:08–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam16:23–17:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:26–12:34
Yamaganda16:51–19:00
Gulika Kalam06:09–08:18
Dur Muhurta07:26–08:35, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam07:09–08:41, 02:40–04:16 (12.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:01–07:39, 10:40–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 18:42, Purva-Phalguni from 18:42; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:50, Shukla-panchami from 17:50; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 18:42) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 18:42) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 04:01–17:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 06:35–17:50: 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 10:43–21:08: 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.
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:01–10:43+2 Ravi Yoga 04:01–18:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:50–04:02 (12.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:42–04:02 (12.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:42–04:02 (12.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:50–18:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:01–18:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–18:42−2 Rikta tithi 04:01–17:50−3 Bhadra on earth 06:35–17:50−3 Vyatipata 10:43–04:02 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:58 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 18:37 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 08:46 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 05:18 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:18karana Balava
from 08:46yoga Variyana
from 16:58tithi Shukla-shashti
from 16:58karana Kaulava
from 18:37nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:06
Sunrise04:02
Noon12:35
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise09:59
Moonset22:40
Day length17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:58from 18:37

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:02–18:37) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (18:37–21:07) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:58–04:03 (13.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:37–04:03 (13.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–16:58 Krakacha Yoga 16:58–04:03 (13.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:02–18:37 Anandadi: Utpata 18:37–04:03 (13.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 16:35–17:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:34
Godhuli21:07–21:21
Pradosha21:07–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam12:14–13:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:18–10:26
Yamaganda14:43–16:51
Gulika Kalam04:02–06:10
Dur Muhurta04:02–05:10, 05:10–06:19
Varjyam02:40–04:16, 02:02–03:41 (13.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:36–16:37

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, shavingaverage 10:36–16:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 10:36–16:37
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:02–07:35, 10:36–16:58, 18:37–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 18:37, Uttara-Phalguni from 18:37; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:58, Shukla-shashti from 16:58; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 18:37) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 18:37) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Vyatipata 04:02–08:46: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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.

+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–16:58+1 Yoga Variyana 08:46–04:03 (13.07)0 Ravi Yoga 18:37–04:03 (13.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:37–04:03 (13.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 18:37–04:03 (13.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:58–04:03 (13.07)−1 Vyatipata 04:02–08:46−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:02–18:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–18:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–16:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 07:30
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:57 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:22 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 07:30 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 04:51 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:51karana Taitila
from 07:30yoga Parigha
from 16:57tithi Shukla-saptami
from 16:57karana Gara
from 19:22nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:07
Sunrise04:03
Noon12:35
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:01
Moonrise11:13
Moonset23:01
Day length17 h 02 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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:57from 19:22

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:03–19:22) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:22–21:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:03–19:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Tripushkar Yoga 16:57–19:22 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:22–04:05 (14.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–16:57 Samvartaka Yoga 16:57–04:05 (14.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:22–04:05 (14.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:03–19:22 Anandadi: Manasa 19:22–04:05 (14.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:06–21:20
Pradosha21:06–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam11:57–13:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:58–21:06
Yamaganda12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam16:50–18:58
Dur Muhurta18:50–19:58
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 16:57–21:06

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:03–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 16:57–21:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:03–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 16:57–21:06
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:03–07:31, 10:32–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:22, Hasta from 19:22; tithi Shukla-shashti until 16:57, Shukla-saptami from 16:57; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:33, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:22) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:22) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:30

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 04:03–19:22+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:03–19:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–19:22+1 Yoga Variyana 04:03–07:300 Auspicious tithi 16:57–04:05 (14.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:22–04:05 (14.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–16:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 16:57–19:22−1 Samvartaka Yoga 16:57–04:05 (14.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 07:30–19:12

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:46 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:56 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:54 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 05:15 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:15karana Vanija
from 06:54yoga Shiva
from 17:46tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 17:46karana Vishti
from 20:56nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:09
Sunrise04:05
Noon12:35
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise12:25
Moonset23:22
Day length16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:46from 20:56

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:05–20:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (20:56–21:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:46–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:05–17:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–17:46 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:56–04:06 (15.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:05–20:56 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:56–04:06 (15.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:46–06:27 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:41–20:57; Bhadra Mukha 20:57–23:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:05–21:19
Pradosha21:05–22:29
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam14:32–16:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:12–08:20
Yamaganda10:27–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:42–16:50
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:17, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam04:19–06:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:05–07:27, 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, shavinggood 04:05–07:27, 10:28–16:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:05–07:27, 10:28–16:29
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:05–07:27, 10:28–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 20:56, Chitra from 20:56; tithi Shukla-saptami until 17:46, Shukla-ashtami from 17:46; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:12, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 20:56) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 20:56) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 17:46–21:05: 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 = −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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–20:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:05–17:46+1 Yoga Shiva 06:54–04:06 (15.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:56–04:06 (15.07)0 Ashtami 17:46–04:06 (15.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:46–04:06 (15.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:46–04:06 (15.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:05–20:56−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:05–17:46−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–17:46

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddha; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:18 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:10 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:55 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:27 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:27karana Bava
from 06:55yoga Siddha
from 19:18tithi Shukla-navami
from 19:18karana Balava
from 23:10nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:11
Sunrise04:06
Noon12:35
Sunset21:03
End of twilight21:58
Moonrise13:34
Moonset23:45
Day length16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 19:18

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, Chitra (04:06–21:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:06–06:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:46 (14.07)–19:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–19:18 Ravi Yoga 23:10–04:08 (16.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 23:10–04:08 (16.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:06–23:10

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:46 (14.07)–06:27; Bhadra Puchha 19:41–20:57 (14.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:57–23:05 (14.07)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:03–21:18
Pradosha21:03–22:28
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam16:10–17:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:49–18:56
Yamaganda08:21–10:28
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:42
Dur Muhurta07:30–08:37, 23:53–00:21 (16.07)
Varjyam05:40–07:25

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:06–07:23, 10:24–19:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 19:18, Shukla-navami from 19:18; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:08, Makara 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 04:06–19:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 19:18–21:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–19:18+2 Yoga Siddha 06:55–04:08 (16.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–23:100 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:06–06:27−1 Ashtami 04:06–19:18−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:06–23:10−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:06–19:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:22 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:54 (17.07) more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:25 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 08:16 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:25yoga Sadhya
from 08:16karana Kaulava
from 21:22tithi Shukla-dashami
from 21:22karana Taitila
from 01:54 (17.07)nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:13
Sunrise04:08
Noon12:35
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:56
Moonrise14:41
Moonsetnone
Day length16 h 54 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

taskat 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, Swati (04:08–21:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:08–21:22

Anandadi: Prajapati 01:54–04:09 (17.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:08–01:54 (17.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:02–21:16
Pradosha21:02–22:28
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam16:06–17:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:42
Yamaganda06:14–08:21
Gulika Kalam10:28–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:01–13:09
Varjyam05:24–07:11

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-navami 04:08–21:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:08–07:25+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–01:54 (17.07)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:08–01:54 (17.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:08–21:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:08–21:22

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
FestivalsKarka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:46 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 04:54 (18.07) more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 08:15 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 10:32 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:15yoga Shubha
from 10:32karana Gara
from 23:46tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:46karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:15
Sunrise04:09
Noon12:35
Sunset21:01
End of twilight21:54
Moonrise15:44
Moonset00:10
Day length16 h 51 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti03:35 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

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

taskat 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, Vishakha (04:09–21:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:09–12:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–23:46 Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Vardhamana all day

  • Gandanta (tithi): 23:19–00:12 (18.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:31
Godhuli21:01–21:15
Pradosha21:01–22:27
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam19:00–20:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:41–16:48
Yamaganda04:09–06:16
Gulika Kalam08:22–10:29
Dur Muhurta09:46–10:54, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam08:12–10:00

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

  • Sankranti at 03:35 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +8

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 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–23:46+2 Yoga Shubha 08:15–04:11 (18.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–23:46−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 04:54
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:15 (19.07) more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 04:54 more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:16 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 13:00 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:54nakshatra Anuradha
from 09:16yoga Shukla
from 13:00karana Vishti
from 02:15 (19.07)tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 02:15 (19.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:17
Sunrise04:11
Noon12:36
Sunset20:59
End of twilight21:53
Moonrise16:45
Moonset00:39
Day length16 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 04:54

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, Vishakha (04:11–04:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:54–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:00–20:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:46 (17.07)–02:15 (19.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:16–17:37 (19.07)
Vaishnava date: 19.07

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:11–04:54 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–02:15 (19.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:54–04:12 (19.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:15–04:12 (19.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:11–04:54 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:54–04:12 (19.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 13:00–02:15 (19.07); Bhadra Puchha 18:18–19:38; Bhadra Mukha 19:38–21:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:59–21:14
Pradosha20:59–22:26
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam20:14–22:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:29–12:35
Yamaganda16:47–18:53
Gulika Kalam06:17–08:23
Dur Muhurta07:32–08:40, 13:09–14:16
Varjyam09:24–11:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:11–07:12, 10:12–16:14
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:54–07:12, 10:12–18:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 04:54, Anuradha from 04:54; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:13, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 04:54) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 04:54) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

  • 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.
  • 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 begins after 04:54

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:54–04:12 (19.07)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:11–09:16+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–02:15 (19.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–02:15 (19.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–04:12 (19.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:11–04:540 Anandadi: Matanga 04:11–04:540 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:00–02:15 (19.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:54–04:12 (19.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Tryahasparsha, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:39 (20.07) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:57 more
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:18 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 15:28 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:57nakshatra Jyestha
from 10:18yoga Brahma
from 15:28karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:19
Sunrise04:12
Noon12:36
Sunset20:58
End of twilight21:51
Moonrise17:40
Moonset01:14
Day length16 h 45 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:57

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, Anuradha (04:12–07:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:57–20:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Smarta date: 18.07
Dwadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises (Vyanjuli Mahadwadashi): Vaishnavas fast on the first of these days, on Dwadashi.

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita 04:12–07:57 Anandadi: Musala 07:57–04:14 (20.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:10–17:35 (20.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:15–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:58–21:12
Pradosha20:58–22:25
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam01:01–02:48 (20.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:24–10:29
Yamaganda14:41–16:46
Gulika Kalam04:12–06:18
Dur Muhurta04:12–05:19, 05:19–06:26
Varjyam14:14–16:02

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:12–07:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:57, Jyestha from 07:57; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:57) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:57) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

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 Brahma 10:18–04:14 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:12–07:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–07:570 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:57–04:14 (20.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:57–04:14 (20.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 17:35
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:39 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraJyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 10:53 more
Gandamula
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:13 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 04:39 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:39tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 04:39karana Kaulava
from 10:53nakshatra Mula
from 11:13yoga Indra
from 17:46karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:21
Sunrise04:14
Noon12:36
Sunset20:56
End of twilight21:49
Moonrise18:29
Moonset01:56
Day length16 h 42 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

taskat sunrisefrom 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, Jyestha (04:14–10:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (10:53–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:56–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:53–15:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:53–04:16 (21.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:53–04:16 (21.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–04:39 Hutashana Yoga 04:14–04:39 Krakacha Yoga 04:14–04:39

Anandadi: Siddhi 10:53–04:16 (21.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:14–10:53

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:10–17:35
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:29
Godhuli20:56–21:11
Pradosha20:56–22:24
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:51–20:56
Yamaganda12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam16:46–18:51
Dur Muhurta18:43–19:50
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:39–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56

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, shavingaverage 04:39–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:39–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:39–07:04, 10:05–18:49, 20:39–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 10:53, Mula from 10:53; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 04:39, Shukla-triodashi from 04:39; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 10:53) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 10:53) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:35

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:53–04:16 (21.07)+2 Yoga Brahma 04:14–11:13+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:53–04:16 (21.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:53–04:16 (21.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–04:16 (21.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 10:53–15:270 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–04:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:14–04:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 04:14–04:39−1 Gandanta 04:14–17:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–10:53−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:14–10:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:48 more
NakshatraMula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:33 more
Gandamula
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:56 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 06:48 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:48tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 06:48karana Gara
from 11:56yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:33nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 19:45karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:23
Sunrise04:16
Noon12:36
Sunset20:55
End of twilight21:47
Moonrise19:11
Moonset02:45
Day length16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:48from 13:33

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:16–13:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:33–20:55) is good for root crops.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 06:48–20:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:33–04:17 (22.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:16–13:33 Anandadi: Utpata 13:33–04:17 (22.07)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:28
Godhuli20:55–21:10
Pradosha20:55–22:23
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam06:26–08:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:20–08:25
Yamaganda10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:40–16:45
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:15, 16:28–17:35
Varjyam11:46–13:33, 00:05–01:50 (22.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:16–06:48

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, shavingaverage 04:16–06:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:16–06:48
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:16–07:00, 10:01–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 13:33, Purva-Ashadha from 13:33; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 06:48, Shukla-chaturdashi from 06:48; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:33) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:33) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 06:48–20:55: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vaidhriti 11:56–20:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:16–11:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:16–06:48+1 Ravi Yoga 13:33–04:17 (22.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 13:33–04:17 (22.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:16–13:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–13:33−2 Rikta tithi 06:48–04:17 (22.07)−3 Vaidhriti 11:56–04:17 (22.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsPurnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:37 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:52 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:22 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 08:37 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:37tithi Purnima
from 08:37karana Vishti
from 12:22yoga Vishkambha
from 15:52nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 21:23karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:25
Sunrise04:17
Noon12:36
Sunset20:53
End of twilight21:45
Moonrise19:48
Moonset03:41
Day length16 h 35 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:37from 15:52

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:17–15:52) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:52–20:53) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:37–20:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 04:17–08:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:56–14:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 23.07

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:17–15:52

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:52–04:19 (23.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:17–15:52 Anandadi: Manasa 15:52–04:19 (23.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:37–21:23; Bhadra Puchha 16:53–18:09; Bhadra Mukha 18:09–20:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:28
Godhuli20:53–21:08
Pradosha20:53–22:22
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam10:37–12:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:44–18:49
Yamaganda08:26–10:31
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta07:36–08:43, 23:51–00:21 (23.07)
Varjyam00:31–02:15 (23.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:17–06:56, 09:57–18:41, 20:31–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:52, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:52; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 08:37, Purnima from 08:37; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:52) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:52) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 04:17–08:37: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 08:37–20:53: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vaidhriti 04:17–12:22: 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 = −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.

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:17–15:52+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:17–15:520 Auspicious nakshatra 15:52–04:19 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:52–04:19 (23.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–15:52−1 Vaidhriti 04:17–12:22−2 Rikta tithi 04:17–08:37−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:37–21:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Vajra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsGuru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 10:03 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:50 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:31 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 10:03 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:03tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 10:03karana Balava
from 12:31yoga Priti
from 17:50nakshatra Shravana
from 22:37karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:27
Sunrise04:19
Noon12:36
Sunset20:52
End of twilight21:43
Moonrise20:18
Moonset04:43
Day length16 h 32 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)10:03

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:03from 17:50

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:19–17:50) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (17:50–20:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:19–10:03
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 08:37 (22.07)–10:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 22.07

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:03–17:50 Samvartaka Yoga 10:03–04:21 (24.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:32–04:21 (24.07) Anandadi: Vajra 04:19–11:22 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:22–19:32

  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:37–10:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:27
Godhuli20:52–21:07
Pradosha20:52–22:21
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam10:54–12:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:39
Yamaganda06:23–08:27
Gulika Kalam10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:02–13:08
Varjyam22:05–23:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:03–20:52

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 10:03–20:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 10:03–20:52
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:19–06:52, 09:53–18:37, 20:28–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 17:50, Shravana from 17:50; tithi Purnima until 10:03, Krishna-pratipat from 10:03; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 17:50) — improved health; Shravana (from 17:50) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Purnima 04:19–10:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–17:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:03–04:21 (24.07)+1 Yoga Priti 12:31–04:21 (24.07)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 19:32–04:21 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:03–17:50−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:19–11:22−3 Samvartaka Yoga 10:03–04:21 (24.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

SummaryBest day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 19:24
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:05 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:24 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:21 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 11:05 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:05tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 11:05karana Taitila
from 12:21yoga Ayushman
from 19:24nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:27karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:29
Sunrise04:21
Noon12:36
Sunset20:50
End of twilight21:41
Moonrise20:45
Moonset05:50
Day length16 h 29 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:05from 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, Shravana (04:21–19:24) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:21–19:24 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:24–04:22 (25.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:26
Godhuli20:50–21:05
Pradosha20:50–22:20
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam08:19–10:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:39–16:43
Yamaganda04:21–06:24
Gulika Kalam08:28–10:32
Dur Muhurta09:50–10:56, 16:26–17:32
Varjyam23:36–01:16 (25.07)

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:21–06:48, 09:49–18:33, 20:24–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 19:24, Dhanishtha from 19:24; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 11:05, Krishna-dvitya from 11:05; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 19:24) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 19:24) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:24

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:21–19:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–19:24+1 Yoga Priti 04:21–12:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:21–11:050 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:44 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:35 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:53 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 11:44 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:44tithi Krishna-tritya
from 11:44karana Vanija
from 11:53yoga Saubhagya
from 20:35nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 23:55karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:32
Sunrise04:22
Noon12:36
Sunset20:48
End of twilight21:38
Moonrise21:08
Moonset06:59
Day length16 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:44from 20:35

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, Shatabhisha (20:35–20:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–11:44

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:22–20:35 Anandadi: Saumya 20:35–04:24 (26.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 23:55–12:00 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:45–08:58 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:58–10:59 (26.07)
  • Chora Panchaka: 08:02–21:32 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:25
Godhuli20:48–21:03
Pradosha20:48–22:19
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam09:40–11:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:32–12:35
Yamaganda16:42–18:45
Gulika Kalam06:26–08:29
Dur Muhurta07:39–08:45, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam04:02–05:41 (26.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:44–15:46, 20:20–20:48

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, shavinggood 11:44–15:46, 20:20–20:48
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 11:44–15:46, 20:20–20:48
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:22–06:44, 09:45–18:29, 20:20–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 20:35, Shatabhisha from 20:35; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 11:44, Krishna-tritya from 11:44; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 20:35) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 20:35) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:22–20:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–20:35+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:22–11:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–11:440 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 08:02–04:24 (26.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–11:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:00 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:24 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:07 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:00 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:07yoga Shobhana
from 12:00tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 12:00karana Bava
from 21:24nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:59karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:34
Sunrise04:24
Noon12:36
Sunset20:46
End of twilight21:36
Moonrise21:30
Moonset08:11
Day length16 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:00

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:24–20:46) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:24–12:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:00–04:26 (27.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:24–21:24 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:24–04:26 (27.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 23:55 (25.07)–12:00; Bhadra Puchha 07:45–08:58; Bhadra Mukha 08:58–10:59
  • Chora Panchaka: 08:02 (25.07)–21:32 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:24
Godhuli20:46–21:02
Pradosha20:46–22:18
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam13:58–15:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:30–10:32
Yamaganda14:38–16:41
Gulika Kalam04:24–06:27
Dur Muhurta04:24–05:30, 05:30–06:35
Varjyam04:02–05:41, 03:55–05:33 (27.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:24–18:25, 20:16–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 12:00, Krishna-chaturti from 12:00; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:16

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

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 12:00–20:46: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 04:24–12:00: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:00–04:26 (27.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:24–21:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–21:24+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:24–11:07+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–12:000 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 12:00–04:26 (27.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:24–12:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:53 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:51 more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:03 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 11:53 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:03yoga Atiganda
from 11:53tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:53karana Kaulava
from 21:51nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 23:41karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:36
Sunrise04:26
Noon12:36
Sunset20:45
End of twilight21:34
Moonrise21:52
Moonset09:24
Day length16 h 18 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:53

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:26–20:45) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:51–04:28 (28.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–11:53

Anandadi: Chara 04:26–21:51 Anandadi: Sthira 21:51–04:28 (28.07)

  • Chora Panchaka: 08:02 (25.07)–21:32 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:25–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:24
Godhuli20:45–21:00
Pradosha20:45–22:17
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam13:42–15:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:42–20:45
Yamaganda12:35–14:38
Gulika Kalam16:40–18:42
Dur Muhurta18:34–19:39
Varjyam03:55–05:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:53–15:38, 20:12–20:45

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 11:53–15:38, 20:12–20:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 11:53–15:38, 20:12–20:45
Bathing, washing hairaverage 11:53–18:21, 20:12–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:53, Krishna-panchami from 11:53; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — 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 04:26–11:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:26–21:51+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:26–10:03+1 Auspicious tithi 11:53–04:28 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 10:03–12:18−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–21:51−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–11:53−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–11:53

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:23 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:54 more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 08:40 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 11:23 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:40yoga Sukarma
from 11:23tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:23karana Gara
from 21:54nakshatra Revati
from 22:59karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:38
Sunrise04:28
Noon12:36
Sunset20:43
End of twilight21:32
Moonrise22:14
Moonset10:39
Day length16 h 15 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:23

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:28–20:43) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:54–04:29 (29.07)

Hutashana Yoga 11:23–04:29 (29.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:23–04:29 (29.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 21:54–04:29 (29.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:28–21:54

  • Chora Panchaka: 08:02 (25.07)–21:32 (29.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 10:59–11:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:23
Godhuli20:43–20:58
Pradosha20:43–22:16
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam17:05–18:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:29–08:31
Yamaganda10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:37–16:39
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:13, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam07:28–09:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:28–06:32, 09:33–11:23

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, shavinggood 04:28–06:32, 09:33–11:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:28–06:32, 09:33–11:23
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:28–06:32, 09:33–18:17, 20:08–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:23, Krishna-shashti from 11:23; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–21:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–11:23+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:40–04:29 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:23–04:29 (29.07)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:28–21:54−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 11:23–04:29 (29.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:23–04:29 (29.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Surya Dagdha tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:28 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:32 more
Gandamula
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 06:57 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 10:28 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:57yoga Dhriti
from 10:28tithi Krishna-saptami
from 10:28karana Vishti
from 21:32nakshatra Ashwini
from 21:51karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:40
Sunrise04:29
Noon12:36
Sunset20:41
End of twilight21:30
Moonrise22:38
Moonset11:55
Day length16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:28

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:29–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:28–20:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:29–21:32 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:32–04:31 (30.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–10:28 Hutashana Yoga 10:28–04:31 (30.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:28–04:31 (30.07) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 21:32–04:31 (30.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:29–21:32 Anandadi: Amrita 21:32–04:31 (30.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 10:28–21:32; Bhadra Puchha 15:00–16:08; Bhadra Mukha 16:08–18:01
  • Bhadra in heaven: 21:32–21:51
  • Chora Panchaka: 08:02 (25.07)–21:32
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:40–03:23 (30.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:17–16:22
Godhuli20:41–20:57
Pradosha20:41–22:15
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam19:10–20:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:38–18:39
Yamaganda08:32–10:34
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:37
Dur Muhurta07:44–08:48, 23:49–00:20 (30.07)
Varjyam09:43–11:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:29–06:28, 09:29–10:28

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, shavingaverage 04:29–06:28, 09:29–10:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:29–06:28, 09:29–10:28
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:29–06:28, 09:29–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:28, Krishna-saptami from 10:28; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:13, Makara 20:04

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

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

  • Bhadra on earth 10:28–20:41: 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 = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:29–21:32+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:29–21:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–21:32+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:29–06:570 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 10:28–04:31 (30.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–10:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:28–04:31 (30.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:29–21:32−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:29–10:28−3 Bhadra on earth 10:28–21:32

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:08 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:45 more
Gandamula
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:54 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:08 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:54yoga Shula
from 09:08tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 09:08karana Balava
from 20:18karana Kaulava
from 20:45nakshatra Bharani
from 02:30 (31.07)yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:43
Sunrise04:31
Noon12:36
Sunset20:39
End of twilight21:27
Moonrise23:07
Moonset13:13
Day length16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:08

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:39–22:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–09:08

Hutashana Yoga 09:08–04:33 (31.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:08–04:33 (31.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:31–20:45 Anandadi: Kana 20:45–04:33 (31.07)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:28–04:00
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:16–16:21
Godhuli20:39–20:55
Pradosha20:39–22:14
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam13:47–15:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:36
Yamaganda06:32–08:33
Gulika Kalam10:34–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:03–13:07
Varjyam16:53–18:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:31–06:24

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, shavinggood 04:31–06:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:31–06:24
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:31–06:24, 09:25–18:09, 20:00–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-saptami until 09:08, Krishna-ashtami from 09:08; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:09, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 09:08–20:39: 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 = −5

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–20:45+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:31–04:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–09:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 04:54–06:42−1 Ashtami 09:08–04:33 (31.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 09:08–04:33 (31.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:08–04:33 (31.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:31–20:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1992 · Vikram 2127 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:22 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:32 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:45 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 07:22 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:22tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:22karana Taitila
from 18:19karana Gara
from 19:32nakshatra Krittika
from 23:45yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:45
Sunrise04:33
Noon12:36
Sunset20:37
End of twilight21:25
Moonrise23:41
Moonset14:30
Day length16 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:22from 19:32

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, Bharani (04:33–19:32) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (19:32–20:37) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:33–07:22 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–07:22 Hutashana Yoga 07:22–04:35 (01.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–04:35 (01.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:32–04:35 (01.08) Yamaghanta 19:32–04:35 (01.08)

Anandadi: Padma 04:33–19:32 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:32–04:35 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:30–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:16–16:20
Godhuli20:37–20:53
Pradosha20:37–22:13
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam14:59–16:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:36–16:36
Yamaganda04:33–06:34
Gulika Kalam08:34–10:35
Dur Muhurta09:54–10:59, 16:20–17:24
Varjyam05:52–07:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:33–06:20, 09:21–18:06, 19:56–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 19:32, Krittika from 19:32; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:22, Krishna-navami from 07:22; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:21, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 19:32) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 19:32) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 04:33–07:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 07:22–20:37: 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).

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: Padma 04:33–19:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 04:33–04:380 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:32–04:35 (01.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:32–04:35 (01.08)0 Yamaghanta 19:32–04:35 (01.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–07:22−1 Krakacha Yoga 04:33–07:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:33–19:32−2 Rikta tithi 07:22–04:35 (01.08)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:22–04:35 (01.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–04:35 (01.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Vikriti (No. 24 of 60, “distortion”) — A year of distortion: unrest, unpredictable changes, illness.
Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit (No. 37)
Shaka Samvat 1992 · Vikram Samvat 2127 · Kali Yuga 5171
Next year — Khara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.2071
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra 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
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
Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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-shashti
plowing the ground
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
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.
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.