Panchanga Calendar

July 2108

SamvatsaraVibhava (2)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 9.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 18.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2108 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 8.07), Ashadha (from 9.07). Periods: 9–16.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 18.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 10.07 Ratha Yatra; 18.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 22.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UBh8until 17:22

2Rev9

3Ashw9

4Bhar10

5Krit11Yogini Ekadashi

6Roh12Pradosha

7Mrig13Masik Shivaratri

8Ard14Amavasya

9Pun1Gupta Navaratri

10Push2Ratha Yatra

11Ashl3Chandra Darshan

12Mag4Vinayaka Chaturthi

13PPh5after 16:13

14UPh6

15Has7

16Chit8Masik Durgashtami

17Swa9Karka Sankranti

18Vish10Devshayani

19Anu12until 10:06

20Jye13Pradosha

21Mul14

22PAsh15Guru Purnima

23UAsh1after 12:20

24Shra2

25Dhan2

26Shat3Sankashti

27PBh4

28UBh5

29Rev6

30Ashw7Kalashtami

31Ashw8

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

KalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta Navaratrimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Ratha YatraChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiDevshayaniGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Shravana Somvarmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Dwipushkar YogaSankashti

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

13.07 Fri — Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi after 16:13
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
19.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 10:06
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
23.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday after 12:20
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

1.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–17:22
3.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–22:39
3.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–22:39
4.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:26–03:54 (05.07)
9.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:13–03:59 (10.07)
10.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:35–04:01 (11.07)
14.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 12:34–14:37
15.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–13:12
15.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–13:12
18.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:28–04:12 (19.07)
18.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:28–04:12 (19.07)
19.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–10:06
22.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:07–04:19 (23.07)
23.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–04:20 (24.07)
24.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 14:04–04:22 (25.07)
29.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–04:31 (30.07)
31.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:33–06:51
31.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–06:51

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

5.07 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka, Yoga Shula (unfavourable day)
6.07 Fri — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Ganda (unfavourable day)
7.07 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
8.07 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.07 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
12.07 Thu — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
14.07 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Mrityu
17.07 Tue — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
18.07 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
21.07 Sat — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
25.07 Wed — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
28.07 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka

Sky this month

9.07 New moon (Amavasya) 03:24
17.07 Karka Sankranti 21:27 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
23.07 Full moon (Purnima) 02:47
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

9–16.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 18.07 Chaturmasya
27.06 19:16 – 2.07 20:14 Dosha-free Panchaka
25.07 03:07 – 30.07 04:08 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vibhava (No. 2, “splendour, prosperity”) — A year of prosperity: plenty, contented people, well-being in affairs and in the family. more

Northern samvatsara: Chitrabhanu. Shaka Samvat 2030, Vikram Samvat 2165, Kali Yuga 5209.

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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 17:22
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:58 (02.07) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:22 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 03:31 (02.07) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:45	karana Kaulava
from 17:22	nakshatra Revati
from 01:58 (02.07)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 01:58 (02.07)	karana Taitila
from 03:31 (02.07)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	none
Moonset	12:48
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:22

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-Bhadra (03:50–17:22) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:22–21:16) 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 03:50–17:22

Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–17:22 Anandadi: Vardhamana 17:22–03:51 (02.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:16 (27.06)–20:14 (02.07)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:57–13:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:16
Yamaganda	12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:06
Varjyam	none 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, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–08:22, 11:23–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:22, Revati from 17:22; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:24, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:22) — a good life; Revati (from 17:22) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:22

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–17:22+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–17:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–17:22+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:50–03:31 (02.07)−1 Ashtami 03:50–01:58 (02.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:50–01:58 (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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:08 (03.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 04:17 (03.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:06	karana Gara
from 20:14	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	00:16
Moonset	13:54
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:14

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 (03:51–20:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–20:14 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:14–03:52 (03.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:16 (27.06)–20:14
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:33–02:53 (03.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:33–19:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:01–08:12
Yamaganda	10:23–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	06:48–08:35

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 20:14, Ashwini from 20:14; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 20:14) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 20:14) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–20:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–20:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:14–03:52 (03.07)0 Yoga Atiganda 03:51–06:00−1 Panchaka 03:51–20:14−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:08 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:39 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 04:17 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:08	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:08	karana Vanija
from 04:17	yoga Sukarma
from 17:01	karana Vishti
from 22:39	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	00:37
Moonset	15:01
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:08

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:01–21:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–22:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–22:39

Krakacha Yoga 04:08–03:53 (04.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–22:39 Anandadi: Musala 22:39–03:53 (04.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:01–05:46 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 18:52–20:09; Bhadra Mukha 20:09–22:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:43–16:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:12–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:30, 23:54–00:21 (04.07)
Varjyam	18:15–20:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:08–08:15, 11:15–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:08–08:15, 11:15–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:08–08:15, 11:15–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-navami until 04:08, Krishna-dashami from 04:08; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:15, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 03:52–04:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:52–22:39+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–22:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–22:39+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:17–03:53 (04.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:01–03:53 (04.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:52–04:08−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:08–03:53 (04.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sukarma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:46 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:26 (05.07) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 04:39 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:39	yoga Dhriti
from 05:46	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 05:46	karana Bava
from 18:20	karana Balava
from 00:26 (05.07)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	01:02
Moonset	16:08
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:53–21:15) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:53–05:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:26–03:54 (05.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:26–03:54 (05.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 00:26–03:54 (05.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:53–00:26 (05.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:01 (03.07)–05:46; Bhadra Puchha 18:52–20:09 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:09–22:17 (03.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:20–06:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:17–21:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:44
Yamaganda	06:03–08:13
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:34
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	08:58–10:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–08:11, 11:11–17:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:53–08:11, 11:11–17:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:53–08:11, 11:11–17:13
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dashami until 05:46, Krishna-ekadashi from 05:46; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:55

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

Cautions:

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

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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 Sukarma 03:53–04:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:53–05:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–00:26 (05.07)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:53–00:26 (05.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:42 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 01:30 (06.07) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:28 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:28	yoga Shula
from 06:42	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 06:42	karana Kaulava
from 18:54	karana Taitila
from 01:30 (06.07)	nakshatra Rohini
from 03:43 (06.07)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	01:31
Moonset	17:14
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:42

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, Krittika (03:54–21:14) 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 05:46 (04.07)–06:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:55–06:54 (06.07)

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 03:54–01:30 (06.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–01:30 (06.07) Anandadi: Utpata 01:30–03:55 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:59–00:40 (06.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:54
Yamaganda	03:54–06:04
Gulika Kalam	08:14–10:24
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:50, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	12:58–14:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–08:07, 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, shaving	average 03:54–08:07, 11:07–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:54–08:07, 11:07–17:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:54–06:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 06:42, Krishna-dvadashi from 06:42; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:54–04:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 04:28–06:24−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–01:30 (06.07)−3 Yamaghanta 03:54–01:30 (06.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:54 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:50 (07.07) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 02:22 (07.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:54 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 06:54	karana Gara
from 18:43	karana Vanija
from 01:50 (07.07)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 02:22 (07.07)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	02:06
Moonset	18:17
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:54

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, Rohini (03:55–21:13) is good for sowing.

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Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:13–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–06:54 Yamaghanta 03:55–01:50 (07.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 03:55–01:50 (07.07) Anandadi: Manasa 01:50–03:56 (07.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:35–00:12 (07.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–12:34
Yamaganda	16:53–19:03
Gulika Kalam	06:04–08:14
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:32, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam	17:43–19:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:55–06:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:55–06:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:55–06:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:55–08:03, 11:04–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 06:54, Krishna-trayodashi from 06:54; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:55–01:50 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–01:50 (07.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 03:55–05:590 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–06:54−3 Yamaghanta 03:55–01:50 (07.07)

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 03:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:22 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 01:29 (08.07) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:28 (08.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:22	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 06:22	karana Vishti
from 17:50	karana Shakuni
from 00:28 (08.07)	yoga Dhruva
from 01:29 (08.07)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	02:49
Moonset	19:16
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:22

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, Mrigashirsha (03:56–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:22–17:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 17:50–21:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:22–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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 (08.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–03:57 (08.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–01:29 (08.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:29–03:57 (08.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:22–17:50; Bhadra Mukha 06:22–08:16; Bhadra Puchha 16:37–17:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:49–18:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:15–10:24
Yamaganda	14:44–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:56–06:05
Dur Muhurta	03:56–05:05, 05:05–06:14
Varjyam	07:21–08:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–06:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:56–06:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–06:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–07:59, 11:00–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 06:22, Krishna-chaturdashi from 06:22; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:22–21:12: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–03:57 (08.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–01:29 (08.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:56–00:28 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–01:29 (08.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:22–17:50−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:22–03:57 (08.07)

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 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:09 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 00:34 (09.07) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:06 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:09 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:09	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:09	karana Chatushpada
from 16:20	karana Naga
from 22:06	yoga Vyaghata
from 00:34 (09.07)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 03:24 (09.07)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 03:24 (09.07)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	03:43
Moonset	20:07
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:09

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

Shakuni 03:57–05:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 05:09–16:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 16:20–21:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:57–05:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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 05:09–03:24 (09.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:24–03:58 (09.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:34–03:58 (09.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:57–00:34 (09.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:02–03:46 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:57–16:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:02–21:11
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:02
Dur Muhurta	18:53–20:02
Varjyam	09:34–11:06

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:57–07:55, 10:56–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 05:09, Amavasya from 05:09; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:57–05:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 05:09–21:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:57–22:06−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:57–00:34 (09.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–00:34 (09.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:57–05:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:13 (10.07) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:13 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:22 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 14:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:21	karana Bava
from 19:22	yoga Harshana
from 23:13	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:13 (10.07)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 01:13 (10.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	04:47
Moonset	20:51
Day length	17 h 12 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	03:24

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:58–21:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:58–14:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:24–01:13 (10.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:58–09:42
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:00–13:09

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:13–03:59 (10.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:13–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 23:13–03:59 (10.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:58–23:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:24
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:57–22:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:07–08:16
Yamaganda	10:25–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	11:54–13:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–07:51, 10:52–19:35

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:35

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–23:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 19:22–03:59 (10.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:58–23:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 16:22
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:46 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 21:35 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:01	karana Kaulava
from 16:22	yoga Vajra
from 21:35	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 22:46	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:46	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	05:59
Moonset	21:27
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:59–21:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:13–22:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:35–04:01 (11.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:46–04:01 (11.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:59–21:35 Anandadi: Ananda 21:35–04:01 (11.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:37–17:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:01
Yamaganda	08:17–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:25–08:34, 23:54–00:21 (11.07)
Varjyam	06:40–08:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:59–07:47, 10:48–16:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–07:47, 10:48–19:31

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:31

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:22

+2 Pushya 03:59–21:35+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:59–21:35+1 Yoga Harshana 03:59–16:22+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–22:460 Yoga Vajra 16:22–17:24−1 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 03:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:10 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:13 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:28 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:28	karana Gara
from 13:13	yoga Siddhi
from 19:47	nakshatra Magha
from 20:10	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 20:10	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	07:18
Moonset	21:58
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:47	from 20:10

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, Magha (19:47–21:08) 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, 21:08–21:58
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:08–21:58

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:47–04:02 (12.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–20:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–20:10

Anandadi: Chara 19:47–04:02 (12.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:01–19:47

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:14–01:20 (12.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:18–19:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:09–08:18
Gulika Kalam	10:26–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Varjyam	09:25–10:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–20:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–20:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:01–20:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:01–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:47, Magha from 19:47; tithi Shukla-tritya until 20:10, Shukla-chaturti from 20:10; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:47) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:47) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 20:10–21:08: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–20:10+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:13–04:02 (12.07)0 Ravi Yoga 19:47–04:02 (12.07)0 Anandadi: Chara 19:47–04:02 (12.07)0 Rikta tithi 20:10–04:02 (12.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:01–19:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–19:47−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–20:10−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–20:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:32 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 17:58 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:01 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:51	karana Vishti
from 10:01	yoga Vyatipata
from 17:32	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:32	karana Bava
from 17:58	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	08:39
Moonset	22:25
Day length	17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:32	from 17:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:02–17:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (17:58–21:07) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:51–17:32: 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 04:02–17:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:32–04:03 (13.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–17:32 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:32–17:58

Anandadi: Musala 04:02–17:58 Anandadi: Gada 17:58–04:03 (13.07)

Bhadra on earth: 06:51–17:32; Bhadra Mukha 06:51–08:38; Bhadra Puchha 16:28–17:32
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:45–17:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:51
Yamaganda	04:02–06:10
Gulika Kalam	08:18–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:44–10:52, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam	06:52–08:21, 01:23–02:52 (13.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:02–07:39, 10:40–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 17:58, Purva-Phalguni from 17:58; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:32, Shukla-panchami from 17:32; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 17:58) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 17:58) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:02–17:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:51–17:32: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 10:01–21:07: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:02–10:01+2 Ravi Yoga 04:02–17:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:32–04:03 (13.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:32–04:03 (13.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:32–17:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–17:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:02–17:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–17:58−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–17:32−3 Bhadra on earth 06:51–17:32−3 Vyatipata 10:01–04:03 (13.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 16:13
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:58 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 16:13 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 06:51 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:14 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:14	karana Balava
from 06:51	yoga Variyana
from 14:58	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 14:58	karana Kaulava
from 16:13	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 01:45 (14.07)	karana Taitila
from 03:47 (14.07)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	10:01
Moonset	22:50
Day length	17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:58	from 16:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:03–16:13) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (16:13–21:06) 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, 14:58–04:05 (14.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:03–16:13 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:58–04:05 (14.07) Ravi Yoga 16:13–04:05 (14.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:03–16:13 Anandadi: Shubha 16:13–04:05 (14.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:37–15:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:17–11:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:27–12:35
Yamaganda	16:50–18:58
Gulika Kalam	06:11–08:19
Dur Muhurta	07:28–08:36, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam	22:56–00:25 (14.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:51–21:06

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, shaving	average 06:51–21:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:51–21:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:13–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 16:13, Uttara-Phalguni from 16:13; tithi Shukla-panchami until 14:58, Shukla-shashti from 14:58; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:36, 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 16:13) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 16:13) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 04:03–06:51: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:13

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:03–16:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–14:58+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:03–16:13+1 Yoga Variyana 06:51–03:47 (14.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:58–04:05 (14.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 16:13–04:05 (14.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:13–04:05 (14.07)0 Vyatipata 04:03–06:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–16:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Yamaghanta
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:34 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 14:37 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:51 (15.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:34	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 12:34	karana Gara
from 14:37	nakshatra Hasta
from 23:26	karana Vanija
from 00:51 (15.07)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	11:22
Moonset	23:14
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:34	from 14:37

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, Uttara-Phalguni (04:05–14:37) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (14:37–21:05) 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 04:05–14:37 Tripushkar Yoga 12:34–14:37

Krakacha Yoga 04:05–12:34 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:34–04:06 (15.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:37–04:06 (15.07) Yamaghanta 14:37–04:06 (15.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:05–14:37 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:37–04:06 (15.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:53–09:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:20–10:27
Yamaganda	14:42–16:50
Gulika Kalam	04:05–06:12
Dur Muhurta	04:05–05:13, 05:13–06:21
Varjyam	22:31–00:02 (15.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–07:31, 10:32–21:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:05–07:31, 10:32–21:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:05–07:31, 10:32–21:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:05–07:31, 10:32–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 14:37, Hasta from 14:37; tithi Shukla-shashti until 12:34, Shukla-saptami from 12:34; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:32, 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 14:37) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 14:37) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–14:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–14:37+1 Auspicious tithi 12:34–04:06 (15.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:37–04:06 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:05–14:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 12:34–14:370 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:34–04:06 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:05–14:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:37–04:06 (15.07)−1 Yamaghanta 14:37–04:06 (15.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:05–12:34

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:21 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 13:12 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 22:07 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:21	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 10:21	karana Vishti
from 13:12	nakshatra Chitra
from 21:19	karana Bava
from 22:07	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	12:43
Moonset	23:40
Day length	16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:21	from 13:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:06–13:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (13:12–21:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:21–21:04: 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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–13:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–13:12

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:06–10:21 Samvartaka Yoga 04:06–10:21

Anandadi: Manasa 04:06–13:12 Anandadi: Padma 13:12–04:08 (16.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:21–21:19; Bhadra Puchha 12:00–13:06; Bhadra Mukha 13:06–14:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:34–09:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:56–21:04
Yamaganda	12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:56
Dur Muhurta	18:48–19:56
Varjyam	20:49–22:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–10:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:06–10:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:06–10:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:06–10:21, 10:28–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 13:12, Chitra from 13:12; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:21, Shukla-ashtami from 10:21; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:12, Makara 21:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 13:12) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 13:12) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 10:21–21:04: 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.

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–13:12+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:06–13:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–13:12+1 Yoga Shiva 04:06–22:07+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–10:210 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:06–10:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 10:21–04:08 (16.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:21–04:08 (16.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:21–21:19−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:06–10:21

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:21 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 12:02 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:34 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	tithi Shukla-navami
from 08:21	karana Balava
from 12:02	nakshatra Swati
from 19:27	karana Kaulava
from 19:34	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	14:02
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:21	from 12:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:08–12:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (12:02–21:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:21 (15.07)–08:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:02–04:09 (17.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:08–12:02

Anandadi: Chhatra 12:02–04:09 (17.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:08–12:02

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:02–21:17
Pradosha	21:02–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:57–07:28, 02:39–04:12 (17.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:14–08:21
Yamaganda	10:28–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:16, 16:32–17:39
Varjyam	17:25–18:58

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:08–07:23

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 12:02, Swati from 12:02; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 08:21, Shukla-navami from 08:21; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:08, Makara 20:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 12:02) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 12:02) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:08–08:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 08:21–21:02: 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 04:08–19:34+2 Ravi Yoga 12:02–04:09 (17.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 12:02–04:09 (17.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–12:02+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:08–12:02−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–08:21−2 Rikta tithi 08:21–04:09 (17.07)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:08–12:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:37 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:07 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 17:13 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:37	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 06:37	karana Taitila
from 11:07	nakshatra Vishakha
from 17:13	yoga Shubha
from 17:50	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	15:18
Moonset	00:07
Day length	16 h 51 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	21:27 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:37	from 11:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:09–11:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:07–21:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 09:27–21:01
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 06:37–04:11 (18.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:09–11:07 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 11:07–04:11 (18.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:39–04:12, 01:54–03:27 (18.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:55
Yamaganda	08:22–10:29
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:39, 23:53–00:21 (18.07)
Varjyam	16:34–18:07

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:09–19:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 11:07, Vishakha from 11:07; tithi Shukla-navami until 06:37, Shukla-dashami from 06:37; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:04, Makara 20:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:07) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:07) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 04:09–06:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 21:27 — 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:09–11:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–11:07+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:09–17:13+1 Auspicious tithi 06:37–04:11 (18.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–06:37−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:37–04:11 (18.07)

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 04:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:08 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 10:28 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:08 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:08	tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:08	karana Vanija
from 10:28	nakshatra Anuradha
from 15:06	yoga Shukla
from 16:30	karana Vishti
from 03:56 (19.07)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 03:56 (19.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	16:30
Moonset	00:40
Day length	16 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:08	from 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, Vishakha (04:11–10:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (10:28–21:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:30–21:00: 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 05:08–03:56 (19.07)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:16–17:37 (19.07)
Vaishnava date: 19.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:11–10:28 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:28–04:12 (19.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:28–04:12 (19.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–04:12 (19.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:11–10:28 Anandadi: Saumya 10:28–04:12 (19.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:30–03:56 (19.07); Bhadra Puchha 21:06–22:14; Bhadra Mukha 22:14–00:08 (19.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:46–05:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:51–01:26 (19.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:41
Yamaganda	06:17–08:23
Gulika Kalam	10:29–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	14:24–15:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:11–07:16, 10:16–16:18
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:28–19:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 10:28, Anuradha from 10:28; tithi Shukla-dashami until 05:08, Shukla-ekadashi from 05:08; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:00, Makara 20:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 10:28) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 10:28) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +9

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:28–04:12 (19.07)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:11–15:06+2 Ravi Yoga 04:11–10:28+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:11–10:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–05:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:28–04:12 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:30–03:56 (19.07)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 10:06
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:04 (20.07) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:06 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 13:13 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	nakshatra Jyestha
from 13:13	yoga Brahma
from 15:28	karana Balava
from 03:04 (20.07)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 03:04 (20.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	17:36
Moonset	01:18
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:12–10:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:06–20:58) 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
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–10:06

Anandadi: Ananda 04:12–10:06 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:06–04:14 (20.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:02–16:06 (20.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:58–21:13
Pradosha	20:58–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:16–02:52 (20.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:47
Yamaganda	04:12–06:18
Gulika Kalam	08:24–10:29
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:55, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam	15:41–17:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–07:12, 10:12–16:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:12–07:12, 10:12–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:12–07:12, 10:12–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:12–07:12

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:06, Jyestha from 10:06; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 04:12, Karka 04:13, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:56, Makara 20:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:06) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:06) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

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 10:06

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–10:06+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:12–10:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–10:06+1 Yoga Shukla 04:12–13:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:06–04:14 (20.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:06–04:14 (20.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:33 (21.07) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 10:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:37 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:03	nakshatra Mula
from 11:37	yoga Indra
from 14:45	karana Taitila
from 02:33 (21.07)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 02:33 (21.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	18:33
Moonset	02:03
Day length	16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:14–10:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (10:03–20:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:57–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:03–04:15 (21.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:14–10:03

Anandadi: Chara 04:14–10:03 Anandadi: Sthira 10:03–04:15 (21.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:02–16:06
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:11
Pradosha	20:57–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:31 (21.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–12:35
Yamaganda	16:46–18:51
Gulika Kalam	06:19–08:24
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:41, 13:09–14:15
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:14–07:08, 10:08–16:10, 20:42–20:57
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 10:03, Mula from 10:03; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:52, Makara 20:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 10:03) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 10:03) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:14–11:37+2 Ravi Yoga 10:03–04:15 (21.07)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:14–10:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–02:33 (21.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:14–16:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–10:03−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:14–10:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:26 (22.07) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 10:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:18 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:26 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	yoga Vaidhriti
from 10:23	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 14:26	karana Vanija
from 02:26 (22.07)	tithi Purnima
from 02:26 (22.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	19:21
Moonset	02:56
Day length	16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:23

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, Mula (04:15–10:23) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (10:23–20:55) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:15–20:55: 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 04:15–09:19 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–02:26 (22.07) Ravi Yoga 10:23–04:17 (22.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:26–04:17 (22.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 10:23–04:17 (22.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:15–10:23

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:26–14:33 (22.07); Bhadra Puchha 10:21–11:34 (22.07); Bhadra Mukha 11:34–13:36 (22.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:55–21:10
Pradosha	20:55–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:25–10:30
Yamaganda	14:40–16:45
Gulika Kalam	04:15–06:20
Dur Muhurta	04:15–05:22, 05:22–06:29
Varjyam	08:45–10:23, 20:16–21:55

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:23–18:48, 20:38–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 10:23, Purva-Ashadha from 10:23; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:48, Makara 20:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 10:23) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 10:23) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:15–20:55: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 10:18–20:55: 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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:15–10:18+2 Ravi Yoga 04:15–09:19+2 Ravi Yoga 10:23–04:17 (22.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–02:26 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 10:23–04:17 (22.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:15–10:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:15–10:23−2 Rikta tithi 04:15–02:26 (22.07)−3 Vaidhriti 10:18–04:17 (22.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:33
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 02:47 (23.07) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 11:07 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:20 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:20	yoga Vishkambha
from 11:07	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:33	karana Bava
from 02:47 (23.07)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 02:47 (23.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	20:00
Moonset	03:55
Day length	16 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:17–11:07) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (11:07–20:54) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–14:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:17–02:47 (23.07)
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 02:26–02:47 (23.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:17–11:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:07–04:19 (23.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:47–04:19 (23.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:47–04:19 (23.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:17–11:07 Anandadi: Amrita 11:07–04:19 (23.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:26–14:33; Bhadra Puchha 10:21–11:34; Bhadra Mukha 11:34–13:36
Gandanta (tithi): 02:23–03:12 (23.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:08
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	06:10–07:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:49–20:54
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:49
Dur Muhurta	18:41–19:47
Varjyam	19:32–21:13

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:17–07:00, 10:01–18:44, 20:34–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 11:07, Uttara-Ashadha from 11:07; tithi Purnima; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 11:07) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 11:07) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 04:17–20:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 04:17–09:20: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:33

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:07–04:19 (23.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:17–11:07+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:17–11:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:07–04:19 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 04:17–09:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–11:07−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–14:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:20
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:39 (24.07) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:20 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:45 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:09 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:45	yoga Priti
from 12:20	nakshatra Shravana
from 15:09	karana Kaulava
from 03:39 (24.07)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 03:39 (24.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	20:32
Moonset	05:00
Day length	16 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	02:47

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:19–12:20) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:20–20:52) 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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–04:20 (24.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:19–12:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:39–04:20 (24.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 14:02–04:20 (24.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:19–05:59 Anandadi: Kana 05:59–14:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:52–21:07
Pradosha	20:52–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:37–07:18, 02:55–04:38 (24.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:23–08:27
Yamaganda	10:31–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:44
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:15, 16:27–17:33
Varjyam	16:38–18:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:19–06:56, 09:57–18:40, 20:30–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:20, Shravana from 12:20; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:20) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:20) — bodily development (physical growth); 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

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–04:20 (24.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–12:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–03:39 (24.07)+1 Yoga Priti 08:45–04:20 (24.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:02–04:20 (24.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:19–12:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kana 05:59–14:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Tryahasparsha, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:02 (25.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:04 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 08:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:17 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:33	yoga Ayushman
from 14:04	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:17	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	20:59
Moonset	06:06
Day length	16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:20–14:04) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 14:04–04:22 (25.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:20–14:04 Anandadi: Utpata 14:04–04:22 (25.07)

Agni Panchaka: 03:07 (25.07)–04:08 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:50–21:05
Pradosha	20:50–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:55–04:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:43–18:46
Yamaganda	08:28–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:38–08:44, 23:51–00:21 (25.07)
Varjyam	18:26–20:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:20–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:26–20:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:20–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:26–20:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:20–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:26–20:50
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:04, Dhanishtha from 14:04; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:36, Makara 20:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 14:04) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:04) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–14:04+1 Yoga Priti 04:20–08:33+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:04–04:22 (25.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 14:04–04:22 (25.07)−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:02 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 16:17 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:02 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:02	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 05:02	karana Vanija
from 08:46	yoga Saubhagya
from 16:17	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 17:55	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	21:22
Moonset	07:14
Day length	16 h 26 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

task	at sunrise	from 05:02	from 16:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (16:17–20:49) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:55–20:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–05:02

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:22–16:17 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–04:24 (26.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–04:24 (26.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:22–16:17 Anandadi: Manasa 16:17–04:24 (26.07)

Bhadra on earth: 17:55–06:55 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:23–03:41 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:41–05:50 (26.07)
Agni Panchaka: 03:07–04:08 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:25
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:55–06:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:39
Yamaganda	06:25–08:29
Gulika Kalam	10:32–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	00:17–02:04 (26.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:02–06:48, 09:49–15:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:02–06:48, 09:49–15:50
Cutting fingernails	average 04:22–17:55
Cutting toenails	good 05:02–06:48, 09:49–15:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:22–06:48, 09:49–18:32, 20:22–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 16:17, Shatabhisha from 16:17; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 05:02, Krishna-tritya from 05:02; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:32, Makara 20:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 16:17) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 16:17) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 17:55–20:49: 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 = −4

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:22–16:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–16:17+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:22–08:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–05:020 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–05:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 17:55–04:24 (26.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–04:24 (26.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–04:24 (26.07)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:22–16:17

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:55 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:57 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:55	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 06:55	karana Bava
from 09:21	yoga Shobhana
from 18:57	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 20:01	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	21:43
Moonset	08:21
Day length	16 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:55	from 18:57

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, Shatabhisha (04:24–18:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:57–20:47) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:24–06:55: 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, 21:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–04:26 (27.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:24–18:57 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:57–04:26 (27.07)

Bhadra on earth: 17:55 (25.07)–06:55; Bhadra Puchha 02:23–03:41; Bhadra Mukha 03:41–05:50
Agni Panchaka: 03:07 (25.07)–04:08 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:47–21:02
Pradosha	20:47–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:57–12:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–16:41
Yamaganda	04:24–06:27
Gulika Kalam	08:30–10:32
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:57, 16:25–17:30
Varjyam	02:09–03:57 (27.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:24–06:44

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:57, Purva-Bhadra from 18:57; tithi Krishna-tritya until 06:55, Krishna-chaturti from 06:55; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:28, Makara 20:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:57) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:57) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:55–20:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:24–06:55: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–18:57+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:24–09:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–06:550 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:57–04:26 (27.07)0 Bhadra on earth 04:24–06:55−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:24–18:57−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:55–04:26 (27.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–04:26 (27.07)

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 04:24

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:12 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:56 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:15 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:12	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 09:12	karana Kaulava
from 10:15	yoga Atiganda
from 21:56	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:27	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	22:03
Moonset	09:27
Day length	16 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:12

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:56–04:27 (28.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:26–21:56

Agni Panchaka: 03:07 (25.07)–04:08 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:45–21:00
Pradosha	20:45–22:17
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:57–14:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:33–12:35
Yamaganda	16:40–18:43
Gulika Kalam	06:28–08:30
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:47, 13:08–14:13
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:12–20:45

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, shaving	average 09:12–20:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:12–20:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:26–06:40, 09:12–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 09:12, Krishna-panchami from 09:12; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:14

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:26–09:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 Yoga Shobhana 04:26–10:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:12–04:27 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 10:15–12:45−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:26–21:56−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–21:56−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–09:12

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:44 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:05 (29.07) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 11:19 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:19	yoga Sukarma
from 11:44	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:44	karana Gara
from 01:02 (29.07)	karana Vanija
from 01:05 (29.07)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	22:22
Moonset	10:33
Day length	16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:27–20:43) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:05–04:29 (29.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–11:44 Krakacha Yoga 11:44–04:29 (29.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:05–04:29 (29.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 01:05–04:29 (29.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:27–01:05 (29.07)

Agni Panchaka: 03:07 (25.07)–04:08 (30.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:17–12:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:43–20:59
Pradosha	20:43–22:16
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:39–21:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:31–10:33
Yamaganda	14:37–16:39
Gulika Kalam	04:27–06:29
Dur Muhurta	04:27–05:32, 05:32–06:37
Varjyam	08:48–10:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:27–15:38, 20:10–20:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:27–15:38, 20:10–20:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:27–15:38, 20:10–20:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:27–18:21, 20:10–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:44, Krishna-shashti from 11:44; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:10

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–01:05 (29.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:27–11:44+1 Yoga Sukarma 11:19–04:29 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:44–04:29 (29.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:27–01:05 (29.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–11:44−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:44–04:29 (29.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:18 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:08 (30.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:24	yoga Dhriti
from 14:18	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:18	karana Vishti
from 03:31 (30.07)	karana Bava
from 04:08 (30.07)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	22:43
Moonset	11:39
Day length	16 h 12 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

task	at sunrise	from 14:18

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, Revati (04:29–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:18–20:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:29–04:08 (30.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–04:31 (30.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–14:18 Samvartaka Yoga 14:18–04:31 (30.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:29–04:08 (30.07) Anandadi: Ananda 04:08–04:31 (30.07)

Bhadra on earth: 14:18–03:31 (30.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:34–20:53; Bhadra Mukha 20:53–23:05
Agni Panchaka: 03:07 (25.07)–04:08 (30.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:23–10:51 (30.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:41–20:57
Pradosha	20:41–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:26–03:14 (30.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:40–20:41
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:40
Dur Muhurta	18:32–19:36
Varjyam	14:36–16:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:29–06:32, 09:33–14:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:29–06:32, 09:33–14:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:29–06:32, 09:33–14:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:29–06:32, 09:33–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:18, Krishna-saptami from 14:18; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:06

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

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

Bhadra on earth 14:18–20:41: 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).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:29–04:08 (30.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:29–04:08 (30.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–04:08 (30.07)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:29–12:240 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–14:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 04:29–04:08 (30.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:29–14:18−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:18–04:31 (30.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:18–03:31 (30.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Gandanta
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:39 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:51 (31.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:21	yoga Shula
from 16:39	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 16:39	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	23:05
Moonset	12:45
Day length	16 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:39

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

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

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–16:39

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:23 (29.07)–10:51
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:21
Godhuli	20:39–20:55
Pradosha	20:39–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:50–00:37 (31.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:32–08:33
Yamaganda	10:34–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:37
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:12, 16:21–17:26
Varjyam	02:24–04:11 (31.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:31–06:28, 09:29–15:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:31–06:28, 09:29–15:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:31–06:28, 09:29–15:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:31–06:28, 09:29–18:13, 20:02–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:39, Krishna-ashtami from 16:39; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:13, Makara 20:02

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 16:39–20:39: 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).
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 = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:31–13:21+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 13:21–15:250 Ashtami 16:39–04:33 (31.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day−1 Gandanta 04:31–10:51−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–16:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Musala
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 2030 · Vikram 2165 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:33 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:59 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:40 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:40	karana Kaulava
from 06:51	nakshatra Bharani
from 13:59	yoga Ganda
from 18:33	tithi Krishna-navami
from 18:33	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	23:31
Moonset	13:50
Day length	16 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:51	from 18:33

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, Bharani (06:51–20:37) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:33–06:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–06:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–18:33

Anandadi: Amrita 04:33–06:51 Anandadi: Musala 06:51–04:35 (01.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:48–05:33 (01.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–18:37
Yamaganda	08:34–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:50, 23:48–00:20 (01.08)
Varjyam	17:20–19:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:33–06:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 06:51, Bharani from 06:51; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 18:33, Krishna-navami from 18:33; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:09, Makara 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 06:51) — joy; Bharani (from 06:51) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:33–18:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 18:33–20:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–18:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–06:51+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:33–06:510 Anandadi: Amrita 04:33–06:510 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 13:59–16:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:51–04:35 (01.08)−1 Ashtami 04:33–18:33−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:51–04:35 (01.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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.

Vibhava (No. 2 of 60, “splendour, prosperity”) — A year of prosperity: plenty, contented people, well-being in affairs and in the family.
Northern samvatsara: Chitrabhanu (No. 16)
Shaka Samvat 2030 · Vikram Samvat 2165 · Kali Yuga 5209
Next year — Shukla, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.2109
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.

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.

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).

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-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: 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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 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.

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.

Sunday
−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.

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.

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 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: 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.

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 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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra 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: 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.

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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: 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.

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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)

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.

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 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

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

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

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.

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-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)

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

Shukla-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.

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.

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.

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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-Ashadha
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

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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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