Panchanga Calendar

July 2109

SamvatsaraShukla (3)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 28.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 28.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 18.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2109 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 27.07), Shravana (from 28.07). Periods: until 6.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 8.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 8.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 12.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Push3until 06:26

2Ashl4

3Mag5after 06:28

4PPh6

5UPh7

6Has8Masik Durgashtami

7Swa10

8Vish11Devshayani

9Anu12Bhauma Pradosha

10Jye13

11Mul14

12PAsh15Guru Purnima

13UAsh1

14Shra2

15Dhan3after 08:31

16Shat4

17PBh5

18UBh6Karka Sankranti

19Rev7after 13:23

20Ashw8

21Bhar9

22Bhar10Shravana Somvar

23Krit11Kamika Ekadashi

24Roh12

25Mrig13Pradosha

26Ard14

27Pun30Shani Amavasya

28Push1until 13:21

29Ashl2Shravana Somvar

30Mag3after 12:31

31PPh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Vinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniPradoshaGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar YogaSankashtiShravana SomvarSankrantiAmrita Siddhi YogaKalashtamiEkadashiShivaratriShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Ravi Pushya Yogamoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Hariyali TeejChandra Darshan

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.07 Mon — Pushya, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya until 06:26
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
3.07 Wed — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira after 06:28 until 13:24
Purva-Phalguni (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
7.07 Sun — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
24.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
28.07 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Pushya until 13:21
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.07 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
3.07 Wed Skanda Shashti
6.07 Sat Masik Durgashtami
8.07 Mon Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
9.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
12.07 Fri Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
12.07 Fri Ashadha Purnima
15.07 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
15.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
18.07 Thu Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
19.07 Fri Kalashtami
22.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
23.07 Tue Kamika Ekadashi
25.07 Thu Pradosha Vrat
25.07 Thu Masik Shivaratri
27.07 Sat Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
27.07 Sat Shani Amavasya
27.07 Sat Karkidaka Vavu
29.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
30.07 Tue Hariyali Teej
30.07 Tue Chandra Darshan
31.07 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi

Special muhurta yogas

1.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–06:26
2.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–06:37
6.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:27–03:55 (07.07)
8.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:46–03:58 (09.07)
13.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 10:16–14:39
13.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:39–04:04 (14.07)
18.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:12 (19.07)
19.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–22:47
19.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
23.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–07:23
24.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
26.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:33–04:25 (27.07)
28.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:27–13:21
28.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–13:21

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.07 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
4.07 Thu — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vyatipata
5.07 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
6.07 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
12.07 Fri — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
16.07 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
18.07 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day, Surya Dagdha tithi
21.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
23.07 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Gada
26.07 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
27.07 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Vajra
29.07 Mon — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
31.07 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

12.07 Full moon (Purnima) 12:05
18.07 Karka Sankranti 03:44 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
28.07 New moon (Amavasya) 00:16
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 6.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 8.07 Chaturmasya
15.07 02:25 – 19.07 22:47 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Shukla (No. 3, “bright”) — A bright year: plentiful grain and harvests, pure intentions bear fruit. more

Northern samvatsara: Subhanu. Shaka Samvat 2031, Vikram Samvat 2166, Kali Yuga 5210.

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

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

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Best day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 06:26
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:47 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 06:26 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:48 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:47 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:26	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 12:47	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 12:47	karana Vanija
from 16:48	yoga Vajra
from 00:31 (02.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	07:22
Moonset	22:35
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:26	from 12:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:50–06:26) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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), 12:47–14:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–06:26 Ravi Yoga 06:26–03:50 (02.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:50–06:26 Anandadi: Saumya 06:26–03:50 (02.07)

Bhadra on earth: 00:31–06:37 (02.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:28–02:25 (02.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:36–12:37 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:11
Yamaganda	10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	19:20–20:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–06:26

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 03:50–06:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:50–06:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:50–06:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 06:26, Ashlesha from 06:26; tithi Shukla-tritya until 12:47, Shukla-chaturti from 12:47; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:25, Simha 08:23, Kanya 11:24, Tula 14:24, Vrischika 17:25, Dhanu 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 06:26) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 06:26) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 12:47–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:26

+2 Pushya 03:50–06:26+2 Ravi Yoga 06:26–03:50 (02.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:26–03:50 (02.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:50–16:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–12:470 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–06:260 Yoga Vajra 16:48–17:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:26–03:50 (02.07)−1 Rikta tithi 12:47–03:50 (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	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:09 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:37 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:14 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:37	nakshatra Magha
from 12:09	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 12:09	karana Bava
from 15:14	yoga Siddhi
from 23:43	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	08:35
Moonset	23:02
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:37	from 12:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:37–21:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:50–12:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:50–06:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–06:37

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:09–03:51 (03.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:09–03:51 (03.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:50–06:37 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:37–03:51 (03.07)

Bhadra on earth: 00:31–12:09; Bhadra Mukha 00:28–02:25; Bhadra Puchha 10:59–12:09
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:36–12:37
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	05:00–06:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:05
Yamaganda	08:12–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (03.07)
Varjyam	18:32–20:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:09–17:21

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 12:09–17:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:09–17:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:09–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:37, Magha from 06:37; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 12:09, Shukla-panchami from 12:09; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:21, Simha 08:19, Kanya 11:20, Tula 14:20, Vrischika 17:21, Dhanu 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:37) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:37) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:50–12:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:50–12:09: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

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

+1 Yoga Siddhi 15:14–03:51 (03.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 12:09–03:51 (03.07)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–06:370 Ravi Yoga 03:50–06:370 Anandadi: Ananda 03:50–06:37−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:37–03:51 (03.07)−1 Gandanta 03:50–12:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–06:37−1 Bhadra on earth 03:50–12:09−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:09–03:51 (03.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:09–03:51 (03.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–12:09

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 06:28; auspicious time — until 13:24
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:11 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:24 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:28	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 11:11	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 11:11	karana Kaulava
from 13:24	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:34	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	09:51
Moonset	23:27
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:28	from 11:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:51–06:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:28–21:15) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 11:11–03:52 (04.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:28–03:52 (04.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:51–06:28

Anandadi: Chara 03:51–06:28 Anandadi: Sthira 06:28–03:52 (04.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 10:48–11:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:29
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:05–05:40, 23:42–01:16 (04.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:44
Yamaganda	06:02–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	14:18–15:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–11:11, 11:16–13:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:51–11:11, 11:16–13:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:51–11:11, 11:16–13:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:51–11:11, 11:16–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 06:28, Purva-Phalguni from 06:28; tithi Shukla-panchami until 11:11, Shukla-shashti from 11:11; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:17, Simha 08:16, Kanya 11:16, Tula 14:17, Vrischika 17:18, Dhanu 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 06:28) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 06:28) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 13:24–21:15: 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

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 06:28

Auspicious time ends by 13:24

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:51–13:24+2 Ravi Yoga 06:28–03:52 (04.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:28–03:52 (04.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–11:110 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:51–06:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–06:28−1 Vyatipata 13:24–03:52 (04.07)

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 03:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:51 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:58 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:17 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:58	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 09:51	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 09:51	karana Gara
from 11:17	yoga Variyana
from 21:04	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	11:08
Moonset	23:50
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:58	from 09:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:52–05:58) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:58–21:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:52–05:58

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–09:51 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:58–03:53 (05.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:58–03:53 (05.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:52–05:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:10–23:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:54
Yamaganda	03:52–06:03
Gulika Kalam	08:13–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:49, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam	12:54–14:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:17–17:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:17–17:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:17–17:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:58–08:12, 11:12–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 05:58, Uttara-Phalguni from 05:58; tithi Shukla-shashti until 09:51, Shukla-saptami from 09:51; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:13, Simha 08:12, Kanya 11:12, Tula 14:13, Vrischika 17:14, Dhanu 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 05:58) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 05:58) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 03:52–11:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:58–03:53 (05.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:58–03:53 (05.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:51–03:53 (05.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 11:17–03:53 (05.07)0 Ravi Yoga 03:52–05:580 Anandadi: Gada 03:52–05:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–05:58−1 Vyatipata 03:52–11:17−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–09:51−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:58–03:53 (05.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:11 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:07 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:53 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:07	nakshatra Hasta
from 08:11	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 08:11	karana Vishti
from 08:53	yoga Parigha
from 19:14	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	12:27
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 20 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 05:07	from 08:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:53–05:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:07–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:11–19:14: 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

Krakacha Yoga 03:53–08:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–08:11 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:07–08:11 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:11–03:54 (06.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:53–05:07 Anandadi: Amrita 05:07–03:54 (06.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:11–19:14; Bhadra Puchha 09:50–10:56; Bhadra Mukha 10:56–12:46

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	22:14–23:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–12:34
Yamaganda	16:54–19:04
Gulika Kalam	06:03–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:31, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam	13:06–14:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–08:08

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 03:53–08:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:53–08:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–08:08, 11:08–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 05:07, Hasta from 05:07; tithi Shukla-saptami until 08:11, Shukla-ashtami from 08:11; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:09, Simha 08:08, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:09, Vrischika 17:10, Dhanu 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 05:07) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 05:07) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:11–21:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:07–03:54 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–05:07+1 Yoga Variyana 03:53–08:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–08:110 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:07–08:11−1 Ashtami 08:11–03:54 (06.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:11–03:54 (06.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:53–19:33−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:11–03:54 (06.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–08:11−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:11–19:14−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–08:11

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:11 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 03:56 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:13 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 03:56	nakshatra Chitra
from 06:11	tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:11	karana Balava
from 06:13	yoga Shiva
from 17:04	karana Kaulava
from 02:27 (07.07)	nakshatra Swati
from 03:18 (07.07)	yoga Siddha
from 03:53 (07.07)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:53 (07.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	13:47
Moonset	00:14
Day length	17 h 18 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 03:56	from 06:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:54–03:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:56–21:13) is good 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 08:11 (05.07)–06:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:56–03:55 (07.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–03:53 (07.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:27–03:55 (07.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:27–03:55 (07.07)

Yamaghanta 03:54–03:56 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–03:55 (07.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 02:27–03:55 (07.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:54–03:56 Anandadi: Kana 03:56–02:27 (07.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:27–21:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:24
Yamaganda	14:44–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:54–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:54–05:04, 05:04–06:13
Varjyam	11:27–12:57

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 03:54–08:04, 11:05–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 03:56, Chitra from 03:56; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 06:11, Shukla-navami from 06:11; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:04, Kanya 11:05, Tula 14:05, Vrischika 17:06, Dhanu 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 03:56) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 03:56) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:54–06:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 06:11–21:13: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:56–03:55 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–03:56+1 Yoga Shiva 06:13–03:18 (07.07)0 Anandadi: Kana 03:56–02:27 (07.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–03:53 (07.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:54–03:560 Yamaghanta 03:54–03:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:54–06:11−2 Rikta tithi 06:11–03:53 (07.07)−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 03:54

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:19 (08.07) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 00:42 (08.07) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:10 (08.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:38 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:38	karana Gara
from 00:10 (08.07)	yoga Sadhya
from 00:42 (08.07)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 01:19 (08.07)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:19 (08.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	15:08
Moonset	00:39
Day length	17 h 17 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

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

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

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:19–03:57 (08.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–00:42 (08.07) Anandadi: Utpata 00:42–03:57 (08.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 00:58–01:40 (08.07)

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	16:33–18:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:03–21:12
Yamaganda	12:34–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:03
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:03
Varjyam	07:39–09:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:01, Simha 08:00, Kanya 11:01, Tula 14:01, Vrischika 17:02, Dhanu 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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.

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:55–00:10 (08.07)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–00:42 (08.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–01:19 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–00:42 (08.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:35 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:46 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:53 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:58 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:58	karana Vishti
from 20:53	yoga Shubha
from 22:35	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 22:35	karana Bava
from 22:46	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	16:28
Moonset	01:08
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:57–21:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:58–21:12: 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 01:19–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:58–07:24 (09.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–22:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:46–03:58 (09.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–22:35 Krakacha Yoga 03:57–22:35 Yamaghanta 03:57–22:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:35–03:58 (09.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 03:57–22:46 Anandadi: Manasa 22:46–03:58 (09.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:58–17:16; Bhadra Puchha 16:12–17:16; Bhadra Mukha 17:16–19:02
Bhadra in heaven: 17:16–22:35; Bhadra Mukha 17:16–19:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:41–16:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:15
Yamaganda	10:25–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:18, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam	05:51–07:20, 02:26–03:54 (09.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 03:57–07:56, 10:57–16:58
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:56, Kanya 10:57, Tula 13:57, Vrischika 16:58, Dhanu 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.

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 Ravi Yoga 03:57–22:46+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:57–22:46+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:57–20:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–22:350 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–22:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 03:57–22:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:58–17:16−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:57–22:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:45 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 20:46 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:31 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:10 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:10	karana Balava
from 17:31	yoga Shukla
from 19:45	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 19:45	karana Kaulava
from 20:46	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	17:45
Moonset	01:43
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:45	from 20:46

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, Anuradha (03:58–20:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (20:46–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:45–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:58–20:46 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:46–03:59 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:14–12:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:02
Yamaganda	08:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 23:54–00:21 (10.07)
Varjyam	01:54–03:22 (10.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–07:52, 10:53–19:36, 19:45–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 20:46, Jyestha from 20:46; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 19:45, Shukla-triodashi from 19:45; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:53, Simha 07:52, Kanya 10:53, Tula 13:53, Vrischika 16:54, Dhanu 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 20:46) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 20:46) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:58–17:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–20:460 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:45–03:59 (10.07)0 Auspicious tithi 19:45–03:59 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:46–03:59 (10.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:58–20:46−1 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 03:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shukla, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:58 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 18:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:11 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:21	karana Taitila
from 14:11	yoga Brahma
from 16:58	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 16:58	karana Gara
from 18:48	nakshatra Mula
from 03:38 (11.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	18:54
Moonset	02:25
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:58

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, Jyestha (03:59–18:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (18:48–21:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 16:58–21:10: 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 18:48–04:00 (11.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–16:58 Yamaghanta 18:48–04:00 (11.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:48–04:00 (11.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:59–18:48

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:16–00:20 (11.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:43–12:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:08–08:17
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–16:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:59–16:58
Cutting fingernails	average 03:59–07:48, 10:49–16:50
Cutting toenails	average 03:59–16:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 18:48, Mula from 18:48; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:58, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:58; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:49, Simha 07:48, Kanya 10:49, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:50, Dhanu 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 18:48) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 18:48) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 16:58–21:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Shukla 03:59–14:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–16:580 Ravi Yoga 18:48–04:00 (11.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:48–04:00 (11.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 18:48–04:00 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 16:58–04:00 (11.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:59–18:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–18:48−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–16:58

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:22 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 17:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:58 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:58	yoga Indra
from 14:22	tithi Purnima
from 14:22	karana Vishti
from 17:01	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:10 (12.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	19:53
Moonset	03:17
Day length	17 h 08 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 14:22	from 17:01

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 (04:00–17:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (17:01–21:09) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:22–21:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:00–14:22: 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 04:00–17:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:22–04:02 (12.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–14:22

Anandadi: Prajapati 17:01–04:02 (12.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:00–17:01

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:22–01:10 (12.07); Bhadra Puchha 21:25–22:30; Bhadra Mukha 22:30–00:19 (12.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:06–12:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:52
Yamaganda	04:00–06:09
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:52, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam	15:32–17:01, 02:03–03:33 (12.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:01–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 17:01, Purva-Ashadha from 17:01; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 14:22, Purnima from 14:22; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:45, Simha 07:44, Kanya 10:45, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:46, Dhanu 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 17:01) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 17:01) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:00–14:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 14:22–21:09: 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 = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:00–10:58+2 Ravi Yoga 04:00–17:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:22–04:02 (12.07)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:01–04:02 (12.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–14:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:22–01:10 (12.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:00–17:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–17:01−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–14:22

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 12:05 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:35 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:01 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:01	yoga Vaidhriti
from 12:05	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 12:05	karana Balava
from 15:35	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 23:06	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	20:42
Moonset	04:18
Day length	17 h 06 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	12:05

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:05	from 15:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:02–15:35) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:35–21:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:02–12:05
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 14:22 (11.07)–12:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:05–04:03 (13.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:35–04:03 (13.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:02–15:35 Anandadi: Ananda 15:35–04:03 (13.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:43–12:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:05–12:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:35
Yamaganda	16:51–18:59
Gulika Kalam	06:10–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:35, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam	23:17–00:49 (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	good 04:02–07:40, 10:41–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:35, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:35; tithi Purnima until 12:05, Krishna-pratipat from 12:05; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:40, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:41, Vrischika 16:42, Dhanu 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:35) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:35) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 04:02–12:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 08:01–21:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:02–08:01+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:05–04:03 (13.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:02–15:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:05–04:03 (13.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:35–04:03 (13.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:35–04:03 (13.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–15:35−3 Vaidhriti 08:01–04:03 (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	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:16 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 14:39 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 05:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:16 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:25	yoga Vishkambha
from 10:16	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 10:16	karana Taitila
from 14:39	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:34	karana Gara
from 03:17 (14.07)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	21:20
Moonset	05:27
Day length	17 h 03 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 10:16	from 14:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:03–14:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (14:39–21:06) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 10:16–14:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:39–04:04 (14.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:03–10:16

Anandadi: Chara 08:50–16:12 Anandadi: Sthira 16:12–04:04 (14.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:03–08:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:30–10:02, 04:04–05:38 (14.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:19–10:27
Yamaganda	14:43–16:51
Gulika Kalam	04:03–06:11
Dur Muhurta	04:03–05:11, 05:11–06:19
Varjyam	18:36–20:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:25–07:36, 10:37–16:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:25–07:36, 10:37–16:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:25–07:36, 10:37–16:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–07:36, 10:16–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 14:39, Shravana from 14:39; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 10:16, Krishna-dvitya from 10:16; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:37, Vrischika 16:38, Dhanu 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 14:39) — improved health; Shravana (from 14:39) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 04:03–05:25: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:39–04:04 (14.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–14:39+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–10:160 Anandadi: Chara 08:50–16:120 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 10:16–14:390 Vaidhriti 04:03–05:25−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:03–08:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:03–10:16

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Anandadi: Gada
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:03 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:19 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 01:42 (15.07) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:03 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:03	karana Vanija
from 14:19	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:41	karana Vishti
from 01:42 (15.07)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	21:51
Moonset	06:39
Day length	17 h 00 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 09:03	from 14:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:04–14:19) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:41–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 14:19–04:06 (15.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:04–14:19

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:41–02:25 (15.07)
Bhadra on earth: 02:25–08:31 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:25–05:35 (15.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:35–07:32 (15.07)
Roga Panchaka: 02:25 (15.07)–22:47 (19.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:04–05:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:58–21:05
Yamaganda	12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:50–18:58
Dur Muhurta	18:49–19:57
Varjyam	18:23–20:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–07:32, 09:03–21:05

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 04:04–07:32, 09:03–21:05
Cutting fingernails	average 04:04–07:32, 10:33–16:34
Cutting toenails	average 04:04–07:32, 09:03–21:05
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:19, Dhanishtha from 14:19; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:03, Krishna-tritya from 09:03; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:34, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:33, Tula 13:33, Vrischika 16:34, Dhanu 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 14:19) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:19) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

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 04:04–14:19+1 Yoga Priti 04:04–01:42 (15.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–09:030 Anandadi: Matanga 14:19–04:06 (15.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:41–02:25 (15.07)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:04–14:19

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 08:31
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:31 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:41 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:42 (16.07) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:31	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 08:31	karana Bava
from 14:41	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 20:32	karana Balava
from 00:42 (16.07)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	22:17
Moonset	07:52
Day length	16 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:31	from 14:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (14:41–21:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:06–08:31: 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, 22:17
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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:06–14:41

Anandadi: Shubha 04:06–14:41 Anandadi: Amrita 14:41–04:07 (16.07)

Bhadra on earth: 02:25–08:31; Bhadra Puchha 04:25–05:35; Bhadra Mukha 05:35–07:32
Roga Panchaka: 02:25–22:47 (19.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:08–05:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:13–08:20
Yamaganda	10:28–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:32–17:40
Varjyam	22:13–23:53

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 04:06–07:28

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:41, Shatabhisha from 14:41; tithi Krishna-tritya until 08:31, Krishna-chaturti from 08:31; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:30, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:29, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:13, Makara 21:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:41) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:41) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:31–21:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:06–08:31: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:31

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:06–14:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–14:41+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:06–00:42 (16.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–08:31+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:06–14:410 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 04:06–08:31−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 08:31–04:07 (16.07)

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 04:06

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:44 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:47 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:17 (17.07) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:44 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 08:44	karana Kaulava
from 15:47	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 21:07	karana Taitila
from 00:17 (17.07)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	22:39
Moonset	09:04
Day length	16 h 55 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 08:44	from 15:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:07–15:47) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:47–21:03) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–04:09 (17.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–15:47 Anandadi: Kana 15:47–04:09 (17.07)

Roga Panchaka: 02:25 (15.07)–22:47 (19.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:15–09:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:56
Yamaganda	08:21–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 23:53–00:22 (17.07)
Varjyam	22:40–00:23 (17.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:44–16:26

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 08:44–16:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:44–16:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:07–07:24, 08:44–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:47, Purva-Bhadra from 15:47; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 08:44, Krishna-panchami from 08:44; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:26, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:25, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 20:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:47) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:47) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:07–08:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–15:47+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:07–00:17 (17.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–04:09 (17.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:47–04:09 (17.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–04:09 (17.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:07–08:44−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–15:47

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:41 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 17:36 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:24 (18.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:41 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 09:41	karana Gara
from 17:36	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:25	karana Vanija
from 00:24 (18.07)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	23:00
Moonset	10:15
Day length	16 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:41	from 17:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:09–17:36) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (17:36–21:01) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:36–04:10 (18.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:09–17:36 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:36–04:10 (18.07)

Roga Panchaka: 02:25 (15.07)–22:47 (19.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 09:16–10:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:16
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:59–10:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:42
Yamaganda	06:15–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	04:09–05:55 (18.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:09–09:41, 10:21–16:22, 17:36–21:01

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 04:09–09:41, 10:21–16:22, 17:36–21:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:09–09:41, 10:21–16:22, 17:36–21:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:36–19:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 17:36, Uttara-Bhadra from 17:36; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:41, Krishna-shashti from 09:41; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:22, Simha 07:21, Kanya 10:21, Tula 13:22, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 17:36) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 17:36) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:09–17:36+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:09–00:24 (18.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–09:410 Ravi Yoga 17:36–04:10 (18.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:36–04:10 (18.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:36–04:10 (18.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–17:36

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:17 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:59 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:58 (19.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:17	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:17	karana Vishti
from 19:59	nakshatra Revati
from 00:17 (19.07)	karana Bava
from 00:58 (19.07)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	23:20
Moonset	11:23
Day length	16 h 49 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	03:44 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

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 11:17	from 19:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:10–19:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (19:59–21:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:17–21:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:10–12:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:10–19:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:12 (19.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–11:17

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:10–19:59 Anandadi: Mitra 19:59–04:12 (19.07)

Bhadra on earth: 11:17–00:17 (19.07); Bhadra Puchha 16:30–17:49; Bhadra Mukha 17:49–19:59
Roga Panchaka: 02:25 (15.07)–22:47 (19.07)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:42–16:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:48
Yamaganda	04:10–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:23–10:29
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:54, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam	04:09–05:55

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:10–07:17, 10:17–19:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 19:59, Revati from 19:59; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:17, Krishna-saptami from 11:17; lagna Mithuna 04:10, Karka 04:18, Simha 07:17, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:18, Vrischika 16:19, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 19:59) — a good life; Revati (from 19:59) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

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

Sankranti at 03:44 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 11:17–21:00: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:10–19:59+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:10–19:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–19:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:12 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–11:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:10–11:17−3 Bhadra on earth 11:17–00:17 (19.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 13:23
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:23 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:49 (20.07) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:23 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:23	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 13:23	karana Balava
from 22:47	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:49 (20.07)	yoga Dhriti
from 02:33 (20.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	23:40
Moonset	12:30
Day length	16 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:23

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, Revati (04:12–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:59–22:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–22:47 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:12–13:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–13:23 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:23–04:13 (20.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:12–22:47 Anandadi: Vajra 22:47–04:13 (20.07)

Roga Panchaka: 02:25 (15.07)–22:47
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:04–05:32 (20.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:06–21:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:35
Yamaganda	16:47–18:53
Gulika Kalam	06:18–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:40, 13:09–14:16
Varjyam	09:23–11:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:12–07:13, 10:13–13:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:12–07:13, 10:13–13:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:12–07:13, 10:13–13:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:12–07:13, 10:13–18:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 13:23, Krishna-ashtami from 13:23; lagna Mithuna 04:12, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:13, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:14, Vrischika 16:15, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:46

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 13:23–20:59: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:23

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–22:47+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:12–22:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–22:47+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:12–01:49 (20.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:23–04:13 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–13:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 13:23–04:13 (20.07)−1 Panchaka 04:12–22:47−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:12–13:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:45 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:46 (21.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 02:48 (21.07) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:45 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 15:45	tithi Krishna-navami
from 15:45	karana Taitila
from 01:46 (21.07)	nakshatra Bharani
from 02:48 (21.07)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	none
Moonset	13:36
Day length	16 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:45

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:45–04:15 (21.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:13–01:46 (21.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:46–04:15 (21.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:04 (19.07)–05:32
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:12
Pradosha	20:57–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:41–19:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:30
Yamaganda	14:41–16:46
Gulika Kalam	04:13–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:13–05:20, 05:20–06:27
Varjyam	21:17–23:04

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 04:13–07:09, 10:10–18:53

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 15:45, Krishna-navami from 15:45; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 07:09, Kanya 10:10, Tula 13:10, Vrischika 16:11, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:43

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:13–15:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 15:45–20:57: 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).

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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.

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:13–01:46 (21.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–01:46 (21.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:13–02:48 (21.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:45–04:15 (21.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:13–15:45−1 Gandanta 04:13–05:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:10 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 04:43 (22.07) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 03:44 (22.07) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:58	karana Gara
from 18:10	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 18:10	karana Vanija
from 03:44 (22.07)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	00:02
Moonset	14:41
Day length	16 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:15–20:55) is good for root crops.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Anandadi: Kaladanda all day

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	20:55–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:19–01:07 (22.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:50–20:55
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:45–18:50
Dur Muhurta	18:42–19:49
Varjyam	12:33–14:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 18:10–18:49, 20:39–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-navami until 18:10, Krishna-dashami from 18:10; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 07:05, Kanya 10:06, Tula 13:06, Vrischika 16:07, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 04:15–18:10: 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).

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 04:15–04:53−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:15–18:10−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:23 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 04:43 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:28 (23.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:43	nakshatra Krittika
from 07:19	karana Vishti
from 20:23	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 20:23	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	00:26
Moonset	15:45
Day length	16 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:43	from 20:23

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, Bharani (04:17–04:43) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:43–20:54) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:19–20:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:23–04:18 (23.07) Krakacha Yoga 20:23–04:18 (23.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:17–04:43 Anandadi: Sthira 04:43–04:18 (23.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:19–20:23; Bhadra Puchha 09:14–10:33; Bhadra Mukha 10:33–12:44
Gandanta (tithi): 19:57–20:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:21–08:26
Yamaganda	10:31–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:45
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:15, 16:28–17:34
Varjyam	18:03–19:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:17–07:01, 10:02–16:03, 20:35–20:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:17–07:01, 10:02–16:03, 20:35–20:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:17–07:01, 10:02–16:03, 20:35–20:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:43–07:01, 10:02–18:45, 20:35–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 04:43, Krittika from 04:43; tithi Krishna-dashami until 20:23, Krishna-ekadashi from 20:23; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 07:01, Kanya 10:02, Tula 13:02, Vrischika 16:03, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 04:43) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 04:43) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 Anandadi: Sthira 04:43–04:18 (23.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:23–04:18 (23.07)0 Krakacha Yoga 20:23–04:18 (23.07)0 Yoga Ganda 04:17–06:12−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–04:43−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:19–20:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:13 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:23 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:21 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:28	yoga Vriddhi
from 07:23	nakshatra Rohini
from 09:21	karana Balava
from 22:13	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 22:13	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	00:55
Moonset	16:46
Day length	16 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 2, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:23

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, Krittika (04:18–07:23) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:23–20:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:23 (22.07)–22:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:33–07:38 (24.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–07:23

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–22:13 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:23–22:13

Anandadi: Matanga 07:23–04:20 (24.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:18–07:23

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	04:43–06:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:44–18:48
Yamaganda	08:27–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:43, 23:51–00:21 (24.07)
Varjyam	00:53–02:38 (24.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:58–15:59, 20:31–20:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:58–15:59, 20:31–20:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:58–15:59, 20:31–20:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:18–06:57, 07:23–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 07:23, Rohini from 07:23; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:57, Kanya 09:58, Tula 12:58, Vrischika 15:59, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 07:23) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 07:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:23–04:20 (24.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:28–04:20 (24.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:23–04:20 (24.07)+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–07:230 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–22:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Gada 04:18–07:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:23–22:13

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 04:18

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:34 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 09:38 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:52	yoga Dhruva
from 09:38	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 10:57	karana Taitila
from 23:34	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 23:34	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	01:29
Moonset	17:45
Day length	16 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:20–09:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (09:38–20:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–23:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:34–04:22 (25.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:20–09:38 Anandadi: Amrita 09:38–04:22 (25.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	06:08–07:53, 01:56–03:39 (25.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:39
Yamaganda	06:24–08:28
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	15:38–17:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:20–06:53, 09:54–15:55, 20:27–20:51

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 04:20–06:53, 09:54–15:55, 20:27–20:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:20–06:53, 09:54–15:55, 20:27–20:51
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:20–06:53, 09:54–18:37, 20:27–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 09:38, Mrigashirsha from 09:38; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:53, Kanya 09:54, Tula 12:54, Vrischika 15:55, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 09:38) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 09:38) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–23:34+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:20–09:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–09:38+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:20–04:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:20 (26.07) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:22 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 04:52 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:52	yoga Vyaghata
from 11:22	nakshatra Ardra
from 12:01	karana Vanija
from 00:20 (26.07)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 00:20 (26.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	02:11
Moonset	18:38
Day length	16 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:22–11:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:49–22:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 00:21–00:51 (26.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:20–04:23 (26.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:22–11:22 Anandadi: Kana 11:22–04:23 (26.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:20–12:31 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:20–02:21 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 11:14–12:27 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:03–03:44 (26.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:42
Yamaganda	04:22–06:25
Gulika Kalam	08:29–10:32
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:57, 16:26–17:31
Varjyam	20:11–21:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:22–15:51, 20:23–20:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:22–15:51, 20:23–20:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:22–15:51, 20:23–20:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:22–06:49, 09:50–18:33, 20:23–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:22, Ardra from 11:22; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:49, Kanya 09:50, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:51, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:22) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:22) — sadness; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 04:22–11:22+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:22–04:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 04:52–08:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:22–04:23 (26.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:22–11:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:34 (27.07) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:33 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:25 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:31 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:25	yoga Harshana
from 12:31	karana Shakuni
from 12:33	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 00:34 (27.07)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:34 (27.07)	karana Chatushpada
from 03:33 (27.07)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	03:02
Moonset	19:24
Day length	16 h 23 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 12:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (12:33–20:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:23–12:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 12:31–20:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:23–20:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:33–04:25 (27.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:23–12:33 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:33–04:25 (27.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:20–12:31; Bhadra Mukha 00:20–02:21; Bhadra Puchha 11:14–12:27

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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:35
Yamaganda	16:41–18:44
Gulika Kalam	06:26–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:46, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam	00:52–02:31 (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	average 04:23–18:29, 20:19–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:33, Punarvasu from 12:33; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:45, Kanya 09:46, Tula 12:46, Vrischika 15:47, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:33) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:33) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:23–20:47: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:33–04:25 (27.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:23–12:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 04:25–03:33 (27.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:33–04:25 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:23–12:31−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:33–04:25 (27.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:23–12:33−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:23–00:34 (27.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:16 (28.07) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 13:11 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:15 (28.07) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:28 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:28	karana Naga
from 13:11	nakshatra Pushya
from 00:16 (28.07)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 00:16 (28.07)	karana Kimstughna
from 02:15 (28.07)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	04:02
Moonset	20:04
Day length	16 h 20 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 13:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:25–13:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (13:11–20:45) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 04:25–12:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 12:28–20:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:34–00:16 (28.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:34–00:16 (28.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:34–00:16 (28.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:25–13:11 Anandadi: Mitra 13:11–04:27 (28.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:52–00:39 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:45–21:01
Pradosha	20:45–22:18
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:44–12:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:30–10:33
Yamaganda	14:38–16:40
Gulika Kalam	04:25–06:28
Dur Muhurta	04:25–05:31, 05:31–06:36
Varjyam	21:15–22:51

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 13:11, Pushya from 13:11; tithi Amavasya; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:42, Vrischika 15:43, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 13:11) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 13:11) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Amavasya 04:25–20:45: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:25–13:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–13:110 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 04:25–04:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 04:25–00:16 (28.07)

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 04:25

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 13:21
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:30 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 13:21 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 00:36 (29.07) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 11:56 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:56	karana Bava
from 13:21	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 23:30	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 23:30	karana Balava
from 00:36 (29.07)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	05:09
Moonset	20:38
Day length	16 h 16 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	00:16

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:27–13:21) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:27–11:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:27–13:21 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–13:21

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–23:30

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:27–13:21 Anandadi: Vajra 13:21–04:29 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	06:55–08:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:42–20:44
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:39–18:42
Dur Muhurta	18:33–19:38
Varjyam	02:01–03:36 (29.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:27–06:37, 09:38–13:21

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 04:27–06:37, 09:38–13:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:27–06:37, 09:38–13:21
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 13:21, Ashlesha from 13:21; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:38, Tula 12:38, Vrischika 15:39, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 13:21) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 13:21) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:21

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:27–13:21+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:27–00:36 (29.07)+2 Pushya 04:27–13:21+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:27–13:210 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–23:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 13:21–04:29 (29.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:21–04:29 (29.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:21 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:58 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:58	karana Kaulava
from 13:06	nakshatra Magha
from 22:21	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:21	karana Taitila
from 22:38	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	06:21
Moonset	21:07
Day length	16 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:06

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, Magha (13:06–20:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–22:21

Anandadi: Saumya 04:29–13:06 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:06–04:31 (30.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:12–18:59
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:15
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:31–13:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:30–08:32
Yamaganda	10:34–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:37–16:38
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:13, 16:22–17:27
Varjyam	00:48–02:22 (30.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:06, Magha from 13:06; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:34, Tula 12:34, Vrischika 15:35, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:06) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:06) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 04:29–20:42: 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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:29–13:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–22:210 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:06–04:31 (30.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–13:06−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–22:21−3 Vyatipata 04:29–22:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 12:31
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:53 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:39	karana Gara
from 12:31	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 20:25	yoga Parigha
from 20:53	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 20:53	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	07:37
Moonset	21:33
Day length	16 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:31–12:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:31–20:40) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

The festival of the reunion of Shiva and Parvati in the rainy season: women in green clothes fast for marital happiness, swing on swings and sing songs.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:21 (29.07)–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:40–21:33
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:40–21:33

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–20:53 Ravi Yoga 12:31–04:32 (31.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:31–12:31 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:31–04:32 (31.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:56
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:10–11:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–18:39
Yamaganda	08:33–10:34
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 23:49–00:20 (31.07)
Varjyam	20:13–21:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:31–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:03–20:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:31–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:03–20:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:31–06:29, 09:30–15:31, 20:03–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:31–06:29, 09:30–18:14, 20:03–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 12:31, Purva-Phalguni from 12:31; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:30, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:31) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:31) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:31

+2 Ravi Yoga 12:31–04:32 (31.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–20:53+1 Yoga Variyana 04:31–20:25+1 Auspicious tithi 04:31–20:530 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 20:25–04:32 (31.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:31–12:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:31–12:31

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	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 2031 · Vikram 2166 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:10 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:39 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:59 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:03	karana Vishti
from 11:39	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 17:59	yoga Shiva
from 19:10	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 19:10	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	08:56
Moonset	21:57
Day length	16 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:39	from 19:10

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:32–11:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:39–20:38) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:03–19:10: 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), 10:59–14:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:32–11:39

Anandadi: Sthira 04:32–11:39 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:39–04:34 (01.08)

Bhadra on earth: 08:03–17:23; Bhadra Mukha 08:02–09:53
Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:23–19:10; Bhadra Puchha 18:03–19:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:28–07:01, 03:41–05:13 (01.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:36
Yamaganda	06:33–08:34
Gulika Kalam	10:34–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	18:31–20:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:59–20:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 19:59–20:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 19:59–20:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:59–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:39, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:39; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 19:10, Shukla-panchami from 19:10; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:10, Makara 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:39) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:39) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:32–19:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 08:03–17:23: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:32–11:39+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:32–11:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:39–04:34 (01.08)0 Yoga Shiva 17:59–04:34 (01.08)0 Auspicious tithi 19:10–04:34 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 04:32–07:12−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:32–11:39−2 Rikta tithi 04:32–19:10−3 Bhadra on earth 08:03–17:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

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

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

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

Shukla (No. 3 of 60, “bright”) — A bright year: plentiful grain and harvests, pure intentions bear fruit.
Northern samvatsara: Subhanu (No. 17)
Shaka Samvat 2031 · Vikram Samvat 2166 · Kali Yuga 5210
Next year — Pramoda, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 20.03.2110
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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.

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.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.

Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.

Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.

Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).

End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.

Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.

Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.

Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.

Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.

Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.

Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.

Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.

Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.

Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.

Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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 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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Magha
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.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Anandadi: 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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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: 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: 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.

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: 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 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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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: 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.

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

Vishakha
−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)

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-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Anandadi: 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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−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.

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

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.

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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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).

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

Anandadi: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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 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)

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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).

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

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.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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: 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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+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.

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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)

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-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)

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.

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 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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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)

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

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

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).

Punarvasu
+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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

Shukla-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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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