Panchanga Calendar

July 2112

Today
SamvatsaraAngirasa (6)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 24.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 24.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 18.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2112 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 23.07), Shravana (from 24.07). Periods: until 3.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 5.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 5.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 9.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 9.07 — lunar eclipse, total (visible after rising); 23.07 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1UPh7
2Has8Masik Durgashtami
3Chit9
4Chit10after 05:34
5Swa11Devshayani
6Vish12after 07:30
7Anu13Pradosha
8Jye14
9Mul15Guru Purnima
10UAsh1
11Shra2Shravana Somvar
12Dhan3Angaraki Chaturthi
13Shat4
14PBh5
15UBh7
16Rev8Kalashtami
17Ashw9Karka Sankranti
18Bhar10Shravana Somvar
19Krit11Kamika Ekadashi
20Roh12Pradosha
21Mrig13Masik Shivaratri
22Ard14
23Pun30Shani Amavasya
24Push1
25Ashl2Chandra Darshan
26Mag3Hariyali Teej
27PPh3until 05:32
28PPh4Naga Panchami
29UPh5after 08:24
30Has6
31Chit7
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (24)
Goddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaLunar eclipse, totalGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar YogaShravana SomvarSankashtiKalashtamiSankrantiEkadashiShivaratriSolar eclipse, partialShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ravi Pushya YogaChandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar Yoga
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

  • 4.07 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chhatra after 05:34
    Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 6.07 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shubha after 07:30
    Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 11.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
    Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 20.07 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.
  • 24.07 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 29.07 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha after 08:24 until 10:24
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

  • 2.07 Sat Masik Durgashtami
  • 5.07 Tue Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
  • 7.07 Thu Pradosha Vrat
  • 9.07 Sat Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
  • 9.07 Sat Ashadha Purnima
  • 11.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 12.07 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)
  • 16.07 Sat Kalashtami
  • 17.07 Sun Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
  • 18.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 19.07 Tue Kamika Ekadashi
  • 20.07 Wed Pradosha Vrat
  • 21.07 Thu Masik Shivaratri
  • 23.07 Sat Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
  • 23.07 Sat Shani Amavasya
  • 23.07 Sat Karkidaka Vavu
  • 25.07 Mon Chandra Darshan
  • 25.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 26.07 Tue Hariyali Teej
  • 27.07 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 28.07 Thu Naga Panchami
  • 29.07 Fri Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

  • 5.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 02:47–03:55 (06.07)
  • 6.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:30–03:56 (07.07)
  • 6.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:30–03:56 (07.07)
  • 7.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–07:24
  • 10.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–01:27 (11.07)
  • 10.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 17:29–01:27 (11.07)
  • 11.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–23:11
  • 15.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:06–04:08 (16.07)
  • 15.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:06–04:08 (16.07)
  • 17.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–13:03
  • 19.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–12:56
  • 20.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 22.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:23–04:19 (23.07)
  • 24.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:20–20:47
  • 24.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:20–20:47
  • 30.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 12:35–04:33 (31.07)
  • 31.07 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 04:33–13:35

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 2.07 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
  • 9.07 Sat — Eclipse, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
  • 10.07 Sun — Vaidhriti, Eclipse nearby, Anandadi: Musala
  • 12.07 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
  • 14.07 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 15.07 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
  • 16.07 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
  • 17.07 Sun — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
  • 21.07 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Yoga Vyaghata (unfavourable day)
  • 22.07 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
  • 23.07 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse (not visible here)
  • 26.07 Tue — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 28.07 Thu — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 30.07 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

  • 9.07 Full moon (Purnima) 20:17
  • 9.07 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 20:18, magnitude 1.681
    visible after rising: 21:05–22:06, maximum eclipse here 21:05, magnitude 1.048
  • 17.07 Karka Sankranti 22:12 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
  • 23.07 New moon (Amavasya) 23:11
  • 23.07 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 22:57, magnitude 0.573
    not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

  • until 3.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • from 5.07 Chaturmasya
  • 12.07 10:02 – 16.07 13:51 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Angirasa (No. 6, “descendant of the sage Angiras”) — A year of plenty and the joys of life: favourable for rites, study and charity. more

Northern samvatsara: Vyaya. Shaka Samvat 2034, Vikram Samvat 2169, Kali Yuga 5213.

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:36 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:05 (02.07) more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:49 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 09:29 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:29karana Vanija
from 09:49yoga Variyana
from 22:36tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 22:36karana Vishti
from 01:05 (02.07)nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise11:24
Moonset00:16
Day length17 h 26 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:50–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 03:50–22:36 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–22:36 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:36–03:51 (02.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:50–01:05 (02.07) Anandadi: Amrita 01:05–03:51 (02.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:36–11:38 (02.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:33–01:50 (02.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:50–04:00 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam17:01–18:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:22–12:33
Yamaganda16:55–19:05
Gulika Kalam06:01–08:11
Dur Muhurta07:19–08:29, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam06:17–08:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:23–17:25

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 11:23–17:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 11:23–17:25
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:50–08:23, 11:23–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:24, Simha 08:23, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:24, Vrischika 17:25, Dhanu 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Vyatipata 03:50–09:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Shubha 03:50–01:05 (02.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–01:05 (02.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–22:36+1 Yoga Variyana 09:49–03:51 (02.07)−1 Vyatipata 03:50–09:49−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–22:36−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–22:36

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:33 (03.07) more
NakshatraHasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 03:35 (03.07) more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:36 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:38 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:36yoga Parigha
from 11:38karana Bava
from 00:33 (03.07)tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:33 (03.07)karana Balava
from 03:35 (03.07)nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise12:34
Moonset00:31
Day length17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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, Hasta (03:51–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–11:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 22:36 (01.07)–00:33 (03.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:33–03:52 (03.07) Ravi Yoga 03:35–03:52 (03.07)

Yamaghanta 03:51–03:35 (03.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:51–03:35 (03.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:35–03:52 (03.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:36 (01.07)–11:38; Bhadra Puchha 00:33–01:50; Bhadra Mukha 01:50–04:00
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam20:58–22:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:12–10:23
Yamaganda14:44–16:54
Gulika Kalam03:51–06:01
Dur Muhurta03:51–05:00, 05:00–06:10
Varjyam10:21–12:07

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:51–08:19, 11:19–20:03

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:19, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:20, Vrischika 17:21, Dhanu 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 03:51–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–03:35 (03.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 03:51–10:36−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:51–11:38−1 Ashtami 03:51–00:33 (03.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 10:36–22:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:51–00:33 (03.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:51–03:35 (03.07)−3 Yamaghanta 03:51–03:35 (03.07)

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

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:58 (04.07) more
NakshatraChitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:34 (04.07) more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:02 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 13:20 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:02yoga Shiva
from 13:20karana Kaulava
from 01:58 (04.07)tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:58 (04.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:52
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:34
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise13:46
Moonset00:45
Day length17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:52–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Padma all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:35
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam22:38–00:22 (04.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:05–21:15
Yamaganda12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta18:56–20:06
Varjyam12:15–13:59

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:52–08:15, 11:16–19:59

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:15, Kanya 11:16, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 19:59

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

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

  • Shukla-navami 03:52–21:15: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Padma all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shiva 11:02–03:53 (04.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:52–01:58 (04.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryBest day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 05:34
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:44 (05.07) more
NakshatraChitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:34 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:01 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 14:27 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:34nakshatra Swati
from 11:01yoga Siddha
from 14:27karana Gara
from 02:44 (05.07)tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 02:44 (05.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:34
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise14:59
Moonset00:59
Day length17 h 21 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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:34

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:53–05:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:34–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:53–05:34 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:44–03:54 (05.07) Krakacha Yoga 02:44–03:54 (05.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:34–03:54 (05.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:53–05:34

  • Gandanta (tithi): 02:20–03:08 (05.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam21:36–23:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:03–08:13
Yamaganda10:23–12:34
Gulika Kalam14:44–16:54
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam11:29–13:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–08:11, 11:12–17:13

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:53–08:11, 11:12–17:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:53–08:11, 11:12–17:13
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:53–08:11, 11:12–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 05:34, Swati from 05:34; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:12, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 05:34) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 05:34) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 begins after 05:34

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Siddha 11:01–03:54 (05.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:34–03:54 (05.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–05:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–02:44 (05.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:53–05:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:53–05:34

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:47 (06.07) more
NakshatraSwati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:54 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:27 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 14:51 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:54nakshatra Vishakha
from 10:27yoga Sadhya
from 14:51karana Vishti
from 02:47 (06.07)tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 02:47 (06.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:54
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise16:15
Moonset01:16
Day length17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:54–06:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:54–21:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:51–21:14: 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 02:44–02:47 (06.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:18–17:45 (06.07)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:54–06:54 Tripushkar Yoga 02:47–03:55 (06.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–02:47 (06.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:54–06:54 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:54–03:55 (06.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:51–01:25 (06.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:34–20:46; Bhadra Mukha 20:46–22:46
  • Bhadra in heaven: 01:25–02:47 (06.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam22:29–00:07 (06.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:04
Yamaganda08:14–10:24
Gulika Kalam12:34–14:44
Dur Muhurta07:22–08:31, 23:54–00:21 (06.07)
Varjyam12:38–14:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–08:07, 11:08–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:54–08:07, 11:08–17:09
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:54–06:54
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:54–08:07, 11:08–17:09
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:54–08:07, 11:08–19:51

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 06:54, Vishakha from 06:54; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 06:54) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 06:54) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 Yoga Siddha 03:54–10:27+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:54–03:55 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–06:54+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–02:47 (06.07)0 Ravi Yoga 03:54–06:540 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 02:47–03:55 (06.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:51–01:25 (06.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–02:47 (06.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:30
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:05 (07.07) more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:30 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:19 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 14:31 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:30nakshatra Anuradha
from 09:19yoga Shubha
from 14:31karana Balava
from 02:05 (07.07)tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 02:05 (07.07)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:56
Sunrise03:55
Noon12:34
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:11
Moonrise17:33
Moonset01:36
Day length17 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:30

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 (03:55–07:30) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:30–21:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–02:05 (07.07) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:30–03:56 (07.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:30–03:56 (07.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:05–03:56 (07.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam21:03–22:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:44
Yamaganda06:04–08:14
Gulika Kalam10:24–12:34
Dur Muhurta11:59–13:08
Varjyam11:29–13:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–08:03, 11:04–17:05

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:55–08:03, 11:04–17:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:55–08:03, 11:04–17:05
Bathing, washing hairgood 07:30–08:03, 11:04–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:30, Anuradha from 07:30; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:30) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:30) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:30

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:30–03:56 (07.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–02:05 (07.07)+1 Yoga Shubha 09:19–03:56 (07.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:55–07:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–03:56 (07.07)0 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kaladanda
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:43 (08.07) more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:24 more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:36 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 13:29 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:24nakshatra Jyestha
from 07:36yoga Shukla
from 13:29karana Taitila
from 00:43 (08.07)tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 00:43 (08.07)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:57
Sunrise03:56
Noon12:34
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise18:50
Moonset02:02
Day length17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:24

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:56–07:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:24–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:12–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–07:24 Ravi Yoga 07:24–10:27

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:56–07:24 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:43–03:57 (08.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:56–07:24 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:24–03:57 (08.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:53–12:21 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:12–21:26
Pradosha21:12–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam22:07–23:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:44–16:53
Yamaganda03:56–06:05
Gulika Kalam08:15–10:24
Dur Muhurta09:41–10:50, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam12:49–14:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:56–07:59, 11:00–17:01
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:56–07:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:24, Jyestha from 07:24; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:24) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:24) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:56–07:36+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:56–07:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–07:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–00:43 (08.07)0 Ravi Yoga 07:24–10:270 Chaturmasya0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–07:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:24–03:57 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:24–03:57 (08.07)−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:56–07:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 22:44 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:38 more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 05:21 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 11:48 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:21yoga Brahma
from 06:38nakshatra Mula
from 11:48karana Vanija
from 22:44tithi Purnima
from 22:44karana Vishti
from 02:37 (09.07)yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:59
Sunrise03:57
Noon12:35
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise20:03
Moonset02:37
Day length17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:57–06:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:38–21:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:57–21:11: 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 06:38–03:58 (09.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–06:38

Anandadi: Chara 03:57–06:38 Anandadi: Sthira 06:38–03:58 (09.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:44–09:34 (09.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:45–06:49 (09.07); Bhadra Mukha 06:49–08:37 (09.07)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:53–12:21
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:11–21:25
Pradosha21:11–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam23:16–00:46 (09.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:25–12:34
Yamaganda16:53–19:02
Gulika Kalam06:06–08:16
Dur Muhurta07:24–08:33, 13:09–14:18
Varjyam03:48–05:18 (09.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:57–07:55, 10:56–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 06:38, Mula from 06:38; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 06:38) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 06:38) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:57–21:11: 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).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:38–03:58 (09.07)+2 Yoga Brahma 05:21–02:37 (09.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:38–03:58 (09.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–06:38−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 03:57–12:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–06:38−2 Rikta tithi 03:57–22:44

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

SummaryUnfavourable day — Eclipse, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsGuru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, total (visible after rising)

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:17 more
NakshatraMula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:18 more
Gandamula
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:31 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:34 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:18nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 09:34karana Bava
from 20:17tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 20:17karana Balava
from 23:31yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:32 (10.07)nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:00
Sunrise03:58
Noon12:35
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:08
Moonrise21:05
Moonset03:25
Day length17 h 12 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)20:17
Lunar eclipse, totalgreatest eclipse 20:18, magnitude 1.681
PhasesPenumbral eclipse begins 17:35
Partial eclipse begins 18:31
Total eclipse begins 19:29
Total eclipse ends 21:08
Partial eclipse ends 22:06
Penumbral eclipse ends 23:02
Visibilityvisible after rising: 21:05–22:06, maximum eclipse here 21:05, magnitude 1.048
Sutak09:31–22:06

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:18from 20:17

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:58–05:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:18–21:10) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:58–09:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 03:58–20:17
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 22:44 (08.07)–20:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:58–05:18

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–20:17 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:32–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:18–03:32 (10.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:58–05:18 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:32–03:59 (10.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:44 (08.07)–09:34; Bhadra Puchha 05:45–06:49; Bhadra Mukha 06:49–08:37
  • Gandanta (tithi): 19:56–20:38
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:10–21:24
Pradosha21:10–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam23:05–00:34 (10.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:16–10:25
Yamaganda14:43–16:52
Gulika Kalam03:58–06:07
Dur Muhurta03:58–05:07, 05:07–06:16
Varjyam03:48–05:18, 14:12–15:41

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 05:18–07:51, 10:52–19:35

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 05:18, Purva-Ashadha from 05:18; tithi Purnima until 20:17, Krishna-pratipat from 20:17; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 05:18) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:18) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (09:31–21:10).
  • Purnima 03:58–20:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

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

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+2 Yoga Indra 03:58–23:31+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:18–03:32 (10.07)0 Ravi Yoga 03:58–05:180 Auspicious tithi 20:17–03:59 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 03:58–05:18−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:58–09:34−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–05:18−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–20:17−3 Eclipse

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Eclipse nearby
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:29 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:27 (11.07) more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:08 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 06:55 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:55karana Kaulava
from 17:29tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 17:29karana Taitila
from 20:08yoga Vishkambha
from 01:27 (11.07)nakshatra Shravana
from 03:59 (11.07)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:02
Sunrise03:59
Noon12:35
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise21:53
Moonset04:29
Day length17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:29

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 (03:59–21:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–01:27 (11.07) Tripushkar Yoga 17:29–01:27 (11.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:59–17:29 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–17:29

Anandadi: Amrita 03:59–19:59 Anandadi: Musala 19:59–02:54 (11.07) Anandadi: Gada 02:54–04:01 (11.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:09–21:23
Pradosha21:09–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam19:36–21:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:01–21:09
Yamaganda12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:52–19:01
Dur Muhurta18:52–20:01
Varjyam10:50–12:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:59–07:47, 10:48–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:29, Krishna-dvitya from 17:29; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Vaidhriti 03:59–20:08: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–01:27 (11.07)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:59–19:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–01:27 (11.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–17:290 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:59–17:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–17:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:29–01:27 (11.07)0 Anandadi: Musala 19:59–02:54 (11.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Vaidhriti 03:59–20:08

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:27 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 23:11 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:35 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 14:27 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:27tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:27karana Vanija
from 16:35yoga Priti
from 23:11nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:54 (12.07)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:04
Sunrise04:01
Noon12:35
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise22:30
Moonset05:46
Day length17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:27

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 (04:01–21:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–23:11 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:11–04:02 (12.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:27

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:01–23:11 Anandadi: Shubha 23:11–04:02 (12.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:54–10:02 (12.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:41–08:44 (12.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:44–10:28 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:08–21:22
Pradosha21:08–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam13:46–15:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:09–08:18
Yamaganda10:26–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:51
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:17, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam05:04–06:31, 02:48–04:15 (12.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:27–16:45

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 14:27–16:45
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 14:27–16:45
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:01–07:43, 10:44–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:27, Krishna-tritya from 14:27; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–23:11+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:01–23:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–23:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–14:270 Yoga Priti 16:35–04:02 (12.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsAngaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:21 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:54 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:58 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:21 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:21tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 11:21karana Bava
from 12:58yoga Ayushman
from 20:54nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:48karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:06
Sunrise04:02
Noon12:35
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise22:58
Moonset07:12
Day length17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:21from 20:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (20:54–21:07) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:02–11:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 22:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–11:21

Anandadi: Utpata 04:02–20:54 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:54–04:03 (13.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:54–10:02; Bhadra Puchha 07:41–08:44; Bhadra Mukha 08:44–10:28
  • Bhadra on earth: 10:02–11:21; Bhadra Mukha 08:44–10:28
  • Agni Panchaka: 10:02–13:51 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:07–21:21
Pradosha21:07–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam11:29–12:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:51–18:59
Yamaganda08:18–10:26
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:27–08:35, 23:54–00:21 (13.07)
Varjyam02:48–04:15, 03:27–04:54 (13.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–10:02

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:02–10:02
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:02–07:39
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:02–10:02
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:02–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 20:54, Shatabhisha from 20:54; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:21, Krishna-chaturti from 11:21; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 20:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 20:54) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 11:21–21:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 10:02–11:21: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–20:54+1 Yoga Priti 04:02–12:58+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–11:210 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–11:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:02–10:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 10:02–04:03 (13.07)−1 Rikta tithi 11:21–04:03 (13.07)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:02–20:54

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:16 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:43 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:24 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 08:16 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:16tithi Krishna-panchami
from 08:16karana Kaulava
from 09:24yoga Saubhagya
from 18:43nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:48karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:07
Sunrise04:03
Noon12:35
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:02
Moonrise23:19
Moonset08:41
Day length17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:16from 18:43

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:03–18:43) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:43–21:06) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 04:03–18:43 Anandadi: Padma 18:43–04:05 (14.07)

  • Agni Panchaka: 10:02 (12.07)–13:51 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:06–21:20
Pradosha21:06–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam12:10–13:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:43
Yamaganda06:11–08:19
Gulika Kalam10:27–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:01–13:09
Varjyam03:27–04:54, 00:35–02:03 (14.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 10:36–16:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 10:36–16:37
Bathing, washing hairgood 10:36–18:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:43, Purva-Bhadra from 18:43; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 08:16, Krishna-panchami from 08:16; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:43) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:43) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 04:03–08:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Manasa 04:03–18:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–18:43+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:03–09:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:16–04:05 (14.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:43–04:05 (14.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:03–08:16

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:22 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:45 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:59 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 05:22 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:22tithi Krishna-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:22karana Gara
from 05:59yoga Shobhana
from 16:01karana Vanija
from 16:45nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 02:44 (15.07)tithi Krishna-saptami
from 02:44 (15.07)karana Vishti
from 02:47 (15.07)yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:09
Sunrise04:05
Noon12:35
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise23:38
Moonset10:09
Day length17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:22from 16:45

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 (04:05–16:45) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:45–21:05) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–05:22 Ravi Yoga 16:45–04:06 (15.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–02:44 (15.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 16:45–04:06 (15.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:05–16:45

  • Bhadra on earth: 02:44–13:33 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:05–08:10 (15.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:10–09:59 (15.07)
  • Agni Panchaka: 10:02 (12.07)–13:51 (16.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 05:01–05:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:05–21:19
Pradosha21:05–22:29
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam09:24–10:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:42–16:50
Yamaganda04:05–06:12
Gulika Kalam08:20–10:27
Dur Muhurta09:45–10:53, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam01:41–03:11 (15.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 16:45–21:05

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, shavingaverage 04:05–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 16:45–21:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:05–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 16:45–21:05
Bathing, washing hairgood 16:45–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:45, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:45; tithi Krishna-panchami until 05:22, Krishna-shashti from 05:22; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:33, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:45) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:45) — a good life; 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:05–05:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:05–05:22+1 Ravi Yoga 16:45–04:06 (15.07)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:45–04:06 (15.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:45–04:06 (15.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–05:220 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:05–16:45−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–16:45−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–02:44 (15.07)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:27 (16.07) more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:06 more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 23:53 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:33 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:33karana Bava
from 15:06nakshatra Revati
from 23:53yoga Sukarma
from 00:27 (16.07)tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:27 (16.07)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:11
Sunrise04:06
Noon12:35
Sunset21:04
End of twilight21:58
Moonrise23:55
Moonset11:35
Day length16 h 57 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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:06

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:06–15:06) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:06–21:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:06–13:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:06–15:06 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:06–04:08 (16.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:06–04:08 (16.07)

Krakacha Yoga 04:06–00:27 (16.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–00:27 (16.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:27–04:08 (16.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:06–15:06 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:06–04:08 (16.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 02:44–13:33; Bhadra Puchha 07:05–08:10; Bhadra Mukha 08:10–09:59
  • Agni Panchaka: 10:02 (12.07)–13:51 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:04–21:18
Pradosha21:04–22:28
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam10:38–12:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:28–12:35
Yamaganda16:49–18:56
Gulika Kalam06:13–08:21
Dur Muhurta07:30–08:37, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam02:28–03:59 (16.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:33–16:30

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 13:33–16:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 13:33–16:30
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:06–07:28, 10:28–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:06, Revati from 15:06; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:12, Makara 21:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:06) — a good life; Revati (from 15:06) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 04:06–13:33: 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).
  • 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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:06–15:06+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:06–04:08 (16.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:06–15:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–15:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–00:27 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 04:06–04:53−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:06–00:27 (16.07)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:06–13:33

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

SummaryUnfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:36 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:51 more
Gandamula
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:19 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 11:28 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:28karana Kaulava
from 13:51nakshatra Ashwini
from 21:19yoga Dhriti
from 22:36tithi Krishna-navami
from 22:36karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:13
Sunrise04:08
Noon12:35
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:57
Moonrisenone
Moonset12:58
Day length16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:51

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, Revati (04:08–13:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:02–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:36–04:09 (17.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:08–13:51 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 04:08–13:51

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:08–13:51 Anandadi: Saumya 13:51–04:09 (17.07)

  • Agni Panchaka: 10:02 (12.07)–13:51
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:07–19:36
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:02–21:17
Pradosha21:02–22:28
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam11:34–13:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:21–10:28
Yamaganda14:42–16:49
Gulika Kalam04:08–06:14
Dur Muhurta04:08–05:15, 05:15–06:23
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 13:51, Ashwini from 13:51; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:08, Makara 20:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:51) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:51) — 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 04:08–21:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:08–13:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–13:51+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:08–21:190 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:08–22:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:08–13:51−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–22:36−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:08–13:51−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 04:08–13:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKarka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:13 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:03 more
Gandamula
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 19:09 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 09:51 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:51karana Gara
from 13:03nakshatra Bharani
from 19:09yoga Shula
from 21:13tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:13karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:15
Sunrise04:09
Noon12:36
Sunset21:01
End of twilight21:55
Moonrise00:13
Moonset14:21
Day length16 h 51 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti22:12 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:03

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (13:03–21:01) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 10:12–21:01
on the day the Sun enters the sign

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–13:03

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:03–04:11 (18.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:09–13:03 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:03–04:11 (18.07)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:31
Godhuli21:01–21:15
Pradosha21:01–22:27
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam06:06–07:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:55–21:01
Yamaganda12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam16:48–18:55
Dur Muhurta18:46–19:54
Varjyam09:11–10:44, 22:32–00:07 (18.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:09–07:20, 10:20–13:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:03, Bharani from 13:03; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:04, Makara 20:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:03) — joy; Bharani (from 13:03) — 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 04:09–21:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Sankranti at 22:12 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–13:03+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:09–13:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–13:03+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:09–19:090 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 19:09–21:000 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:03–04:11 (18.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:03–04:11 (18.07)−1 Sankranti day−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:03–04:11 (18.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–21:13

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 04:09

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:20 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:45 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 17:22 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 08:43 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:43karana Vishti
from 12:45nakshatra Krittika
from 17:22yoga Ganda
from 20:20tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 20:20karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:17
Sunrise04:11
Noon12:36
Sunset21:00
End of twilight21:53
Moonrise00:32
Moonset15:41
Day length16 h 48 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:45from 20:20

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:11–12:45) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:45–21:00) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:43–20:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:20–04:12 (19.07) Krakacha Yoga 20:20–04:12 (19.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:11–12:45 Anandadi: Sthira 12:45–04:12 (19.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 08:43–20:20; Bhadra Puchha 10:31–11:40; Bhadra Mukha 11:40–13:36
  • Gandanta (tithi): 19:57–20:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:31
Godhuli21:00–21:14
Pradosha21:00–22:26
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam08:00–09:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:17–08:23
Yamaganda10:29–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:41–16:47
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:16, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam00:50–02:27 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–07:16, 10:17–16:18

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:11–07:16, 10:17–16:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:11–07:16, 10:17–16:18
Bathing, washing hairgood 12:45–19:00

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:45, Krittika from 12:45; tithi Krishna-dashami until 20:20, Krishna-ekadashi from 20:20; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:00, Makara 20:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:45) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:45) — 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: Chara 04:11–12:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:20–04:12 (19.07)0 Krakacha Yoga 20:20–04:12 (19.07)0 Yoga Ganda 17:22–19:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–12:45−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:43–20:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Gada
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:57 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:56 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:00 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 08:05 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:05karana Balava
from 12:56nakshatra Rohini
from 16:00yoga Vriddhi
from 19:57tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 19:57karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:19
Sunrise04:12
Noon12:36
Sunset20:58
End of twilight21:51
Moonrise00:54
Moonset16:59
Day length16 h 45 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:56from 19:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:12–12:56) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:56–20:58) is good for sowing.

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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 20:20 (18.07)–19:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:14–07:34 (20.07)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–12:56

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–19:57 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:56–19:57

Anandadi: Matanga 12:56–04:14 (20.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:12–12:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:15–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:58–21:13
Pradosha20:58–22:25
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam10:31–12:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:47–18:52
Yamaganda08:24–10:29
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:41
Dur Muhurta07:33–08:40, 23:52–00:21 (20.07)
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:56–16:14

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 12:56–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 12:56–16:14
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:12–07:12, 10:13–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:56, Rohini from 12:56; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 19:57, Krishna-dvadashi from 19:57; lagna Mithuna 04:12, Karka 04:13, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:56, Makara 20:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:56) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:56) — 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–12:560 Anandadi: Matanga 12:56–04:14 (20.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:56–04:14 (20.07)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:00–04:14 (20.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:56–19:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–19:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:12–12:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:04 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:37 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:02 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 07:57 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:57karana Taitila
from 13:37nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 15:02yoga Dhruva
from 20:04tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 20:04karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:21
Sunrise04:14
Noon12:36
Sunset20:57
End of twilight21:49
Moonrise01:21
Moonset18:11
Day length16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:37from 20:04

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:14–13:37) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:37–20:57) 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, 20:57–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–20:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:04–04:15 (21.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:14–13:37 Anandadi: Amrita 13:37–04:15 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:29
Godhuli20:57–21:11
Pradosha20:57–22:24
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam10:20–11:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:41
Yamaganda06:19–08:25
Gulika Kalam10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:02–13:09
Varjyam05:23–07:02, 19:29–21:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–07:08, 10:09–16:10

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:14–07:08, 10:09–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:14–07:08, 10:09–16:10
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:14–07:08, 10:09–18:52, 20:42–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:37, Mrigashirsha from 13:37; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 20:04, Krishna-trayodashi from 20:04; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:52, Makara 20:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:37) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:37) — 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) 04:14–20:04+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:14–13:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–13:37+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:14–15:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:04–04:15 (21.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:40 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:46 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:26 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 08:19 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:19karana Vanija
from 14:26yoga Vyaghata
from 14:46nakshatra Ardra
from 20:40tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 20:40karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:23
Sunrise04:15
Noon12:36
Sunset20:55
End of twilight21:47
Moonrise01:55
Moonset19:15
Day length16 h 39 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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:46from 20:40

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 (04:15–14:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:40–20:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 20:40–20:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:51 (22.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:40–04:17 (22.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:15–14:46 Anandadi: Kana 14:46–04:17 (22.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 20:40–09:08 (22.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:40–22:45; Bhadra Puchha 07:56–09:12 (22.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:29
Godhuli20:55–21:10
Pradosha20:55–22:23
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam05:33–07:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:40–16:45
Yamaganda04:15–06:20
Gulika Kalam08:25–10:30
Dur Muhurta09:49–10:55, 16:29–17:35
Varjyam23:44–01:26 (22.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:15–16:06

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:15–16:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:15–16:06
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:15–07:04, 10:05–18:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:46, Ardra from 14:46; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 20:40, Krishna-chaturdashi from 20:40; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:48, Makara 20:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:46) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:46) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 20:40–20:55: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–14:46+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:15–14:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:40–04:17 (22.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:40–04:17 (22.07)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 20:40–04:17 (22.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 14:26–18:000 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:46–04:17 (22.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:15–14:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:43 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:23 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 14:12 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:08 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:08karana Shakuni
from 14:12yoga Harshana
from 16:23nakshatra Punarvasu
from 21:43tithi Amavasya
from 21:43karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:25
Sunrise04:17
Noon12:36
Sunset20:53
End of twilight21:45
Moonrise02:39
Moonset20:08
Day length16 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:23

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, Punarvasu (16:23–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–09:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 09:08–20:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–20:53: 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 16:23–04:19 (23.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:17–16:23 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:23–04:19 (23.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 20:40 (21.07)–09:08; Bhadra Mukha 20:40–22:45 (21.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:56–09:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:28
Godhuli20:53–21:08
Pradosha20:53–22:23
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam05:43–07:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:31–12:35
Yamaganda16:44–18:49
Gulika Kalam06:22–08:26
Dur Muhurta07:36–08:43, 13:09–14:15
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:17–18:44, 20:34–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:23, Punarvasu from 16:23; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:23) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:23) — 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 04:17–20:53: 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 = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:17–16:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:23–04:19 (23.07)0 Yoga Harshana 14:12–04:19 (23.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:23–04:19 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:23–04:19 (23.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–09:08−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–16:23−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:17–21:43

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShani Amavasya · Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 23:11 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:24 more
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:19 more
KaranaChatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:24 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:24karana Naga
from 14:19yoga Vajra
from 18:24nakshatra Pushya
from 23:11tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 23:11karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:27
Sunrise04:19
Noon12:36
Sunset20:52
End of twilight21:43
Moonrise03:33
Moonset20:50
Day length16 h 33 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)23:11
Solar eclipse, partialgreatest eclipse 22:57, magnitude 0.573
Visibilitynot visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:24

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:19–18:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (18:24–20:52) is good for sowing.
  • Chatushpada 04:19–10:24: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 10:24–20:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 21:43 (22.07)–23:11
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 21:43 (22.07)–23:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:43 (22.07)–23:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:19–18:24 Anandadi: Mitra 18:24–04:20 (24.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 22:46–23:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:27
Godhuli20:52–21:07
Pradosha20:52–22:22
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam15:48–17:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:27–10:31
Yamaganda14:39–16:44
Gulika Kalam04:19–06:23
Dur Muhurta04:19–05:25, 05:25–06:31
Varjyam05:23–07:07, 03:11–04:57 (24.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 18:24, Pushya from 18:24; tithi Amavasya; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 18:24) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 18:24) — 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 04:19–20:52: 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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:19–18:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–18:24+1 Yoga Harshana 04:19–14:190 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 14:19–15:32−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 04:19–23:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

SummaryBest day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:01 (25.07) more
NakshatraPushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:47 more
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:43 more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 12:04 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:04karana Bava
from 14:43yoga Siddhi
from 20:47nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:01 (25.07)tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 01:01 (25.07)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:29
Sunrise04:20
Noon12:36
Sunset20:50
End of twilight21:41
Moonrise04:35
Moonset21:22
Day length16 h 29 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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:47

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 (04:20–20:47) is good for sowing.
  • Kimstughna 04:20–12:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:20–20:47 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:20–20:47

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–01:01 (25.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:20–20:47 Anandadi: Vajra 20:47–04:22 (25.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:26
Godhuli20:50–21:05
Pradosha20:50–22:21
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam13:45–15:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:46–20:50
Yamaganda12:35–14:39
Gulika Kalam16:43–18:46
Dur Muhurta18:38–19:44
Varjyam03:11–04:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:20–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:26–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:20–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:26–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:20–06:52, 09:53–15:54, 20:26–20:47
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 20:47, Ashlesha from 20:47; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:36, Makara 20:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 20:47) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 20:47) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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.

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:20–20:47+2 Pushya 04:20–20:47+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:20–20:47+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:43–04:22 (25.07)0 Anandadi: Vajra 20:47–04:22 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–01:01 (25.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:47–04:22 (25.07)−1 Eclipse nearby

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsChandra Darshan · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:10 (26.07) more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 23:29 more
Gandamula
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 15:22 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 14:04 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:04karana Kaulava
from 15:22yoga Vyatipata
from 23:29nakshatra Magha
from 03:10 (26.07)tithi Shukla-tritya
from 03:10 (26.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:31
Sunrise04:22
Noon12:36
Sunset20:48
End of twilight21:39
Moonrise05:42
Moonset21:47
Day length16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:48–21:47
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:48–21:47

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) 04:22–03:10 (26.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:22–23:29 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 23:29–04:24 (26.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:47–06:11 (26.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:25
Godhuli20:48–21:04
Pradosha20:48–22:20
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam21:42–23:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:25–08:29
Yamaganda10:32–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:39–16:42
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:14, 16:25–17:31
Varjyam11:01–12:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:22–15:22

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:22–15:22
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:22–15:22
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:22–06:48, 09:49–15:22
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:32, Makara 20:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Vyatipata 15:22–20:48: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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 Siddhi 04:22–15:22+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:22–23:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–03:10 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vyatipata 15:22–04:24 (26.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–23:29−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–03:10 (26.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsHariyali Teej

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:32 (27.07) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraMagha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 02:24 (27.07) more
Gandamula
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:14 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 16:20 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:14yoga Variyana
from 16:20karana Gara
from 02:24 (27.07)nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:34
Sunrise04:24
Noon12:36
Sunset20:47
End of twilight21:37
Moonrise06:51
Moonset22:07
Day length16 h 22 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:24–20:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 03:10–05:32 (27.07)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Ravi Yoga 02:24–04:26 (27.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:24–02:24 (27.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 02:24–04:26 (27.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:47 (25.07)–06:11
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:25
Godhuli20:47–21:02
Pradosha20:47–22:19
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam23:42–01:30 (27.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:41–18:44
Yamaganda08:30–10:32
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:38
Dur Muhurta07:40–08:46, 23:50–00:21 (27.07)
Varjyam12:56–14:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:18–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 20:18–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 20:18–20:47
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:24–06:44, 09:45–18:29, 20:18–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Vyatipata 04:24–16:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Yoga Variyana 16:14–04:26 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:24–02:24 (27.07)−1 Gandanta 04:24–06:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–02:24 (27.07)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vyatipata 04:24–16:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 05:32
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:32 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:25 (28.07) more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:13 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 05:32 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:32tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 05:32karana Vanija
from 17:13yoga Parigha
from 18:46karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:36
Sunrise04:26
Noon12:36
Sunset20:45
End of twilight21:34
Moonrise08:01
Moonset22:23
Day length16 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:32

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:26–20:45) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:46–20:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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), 10:57–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–05:32 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–05:32

Anandadi: Sthira all day

  • Bhadra on earth: 18:46–08:00 (28.07); Bhadra Mukha 18:46–20:58; Bhadra Puchha 06:40–08:00 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:24
Godhuli20:45–21:00
Pradosha20:45–22:17
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam22:13–00:01 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:38
Yamaganda06:28–08:30
Gulika Kalam10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:03–13:08
Varjyam11:24–13:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–05:32

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:26–05:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:26–05:32
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:26–06:40, 09:41–18:25, 20:14–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-tritya until 05:32, Shukla-chaturti from 05:32; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 05:32–20:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 18:46–20:45: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:32

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira all day+1 Yoga Variyana 04:26–17:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–05:320 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–05:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–05:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 17:13–04:27 (28.07)0 Bhadra on earth 18:46–04:27 (28.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:32–04:27 (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 04:26

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsNaga Panchami

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:00 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:25 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:14 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:00 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:25nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 08:00tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:00karana Bava
from 18:14yoga Shiva
from 21:13karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:38
Sunrise04:27
Noon12:36
Sunset20:43
End of twilight21:32
Moonrise09:11
Moonset22:38
Day length16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:25from 08:00

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:27–05:25) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:25–20:43) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:27–08:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

Worship of the Nagas, the serpent deities: milk is offered to their images, and the earth is neither ploughed nor dug. According to the Mahabharata, on this day the snake sacrifice of King Janamejaya was stopped.

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 08:00–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:27–05:25 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–04:29 (29.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–08:00 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:25–04:29 (29.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:25–04:29 (29.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:27–05:25

  • Bhadra on earth: 18:46 (27.07)–08:00; Bhadra Mukha 18:46–20:58 (27.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:40–08:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:23
Godhuli20:43–20:59
Pradosha20:43–22:16
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam00:18–02:06 (29.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:37–16:39
Yamaganda04:27–06:29
Gulika Kalam08:31–10:33
Dur Muhurta09:53–10:58, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam13:31–15:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:37–15:38, 20:10–20:43

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 09:37–15:38, 20:10–20:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 09:37–15:38, 20:10–20:43
Bathing, washing hairgood 09:37–18:21, 20:10–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 05:25, Uttara-Phalguni from 05:25; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:00, Shukla-panchami from 08:00; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 05:25) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 05:25) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 04:27–08:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 04:27–08:00: 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:

  • 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 = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:25–04:29 (29.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–04:29 (29.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–04:29 (29.07)0 Yoga Shiva 18:14–04:29 (29.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:27–05:250 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–04:29 (29.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Gada 04:27–05:250 Yoga Parigha 04:27–05:43−1 Bhadra on earth 04:27–08:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:27–05:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–08:00−2 Rikta tithi 04:27–08:00−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:25–04:29 (29.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

SummaryBest day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:24; auspicious time — until 10:24
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:24 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:24 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 19:08 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 10:24 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:24nakshatra Hasta
from 10:24tithi Shukla-shashti
from 10:24karana Kaulava
from 19:08yoga Siddha
from 23:32karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:40
Sunrise04:29
Noon12:36
Sunset20:41
End of twilight21:30
Moonrise10:20
Moonset22:51
Day length16 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:24from 10:24

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:29–08:24) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:24–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 10:24–04:31 (30.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:24–04:31 (30.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:24–04:31 (30.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:29–08:24 Anandadi: Amrita 08:24–04:31 (30.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:58–10:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:17–16:22
Godhuli20:41–20:57
Pradosha20:41–22:15
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam04:29–06:16 (30.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:34–12:35
Yamaganda16:38–18:40
Gulika Kalam06:31–08:32
Dur Muhurta07:44–08:48, 13:08–14:12
Varjyam17:47–19:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:29–06:32, 09:33–10:24

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:29–06:32, 09:33–10:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:29–06:32, 09:33–10:24
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:29–06:32, 09:33–18:17, 20:06–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:24, Hasta from 08:24; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:24, Shukla-shashti from 10:24; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:24) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:24) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:24

Auspicious time ends by 10:24

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:24–04:31 (30.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:24–04:31 (30.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:29–08:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–08:24+1 Yoga Shiva 04:29–19:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–10:240 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:24–04:31 (30.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:35 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:11 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:50 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 12:35 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:11nakshatra Chitra
from 12:35tithi Shukla-saptami
from 12:35karana Gara
from 19:50yoga Sadhya
from 01:31 (31.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:42
Sunrise04:31
Noon12:36
Sunset20:39
End of twilight21:28
Moonrise11:30
Moonset23:05
Day length16 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:11from 12:35

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, Hasta (04:31–11:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:11–20:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:31–11:11 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:35–04:33 (31.07)

Yamaghanta 04:31–11:11 Krakacha Yoga 04:31–12:35 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:35–04:33 (31.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:31–11:11 Anandadi: Kana 11:11–04:33 (31.07)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:28–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:17–16:21
Godhuli20:39–20:55
Pradosha20:39–22:14
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam04:29–06:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:33–10:34
Yamaganda14:36–16:37
Gulika Kalam04:31–06:32
Dur Muhurta04:31–05:36, 05:36–06:40
Varjyam19:59–21:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:31–06:29, 09:29–20:39

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:31–06:29, 09:29–20:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:31–06:29, 09:29–20:39
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:31–06:29, 09:29–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:11, Chitra from 11:11; tithi Shukla-shashti until 12:35, Shukla-saptami from 12:35; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:13, Makara 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:11) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:11) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:31–19:50+2 Ravi Yoga 04:31–11:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–11:11+1 Auspicious tithi 12:35–04:33 (31.07)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:31–11:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:35–04:33 (31.07)0 Yamaghanta 04:31–11:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:31–12:35−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:35–04:33 (31.07)−3 Anandadi: Kana 11:11–04:33 (31.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:31–12:35

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:21 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:35 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:11 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 14:21 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:35nakshatra Swati
from 14:21tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 14:21karana Vishti
from 20:11yoga Shubha
from 03:01 (01.08)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:45
Sunrise04:33
Noon12:36
Sunset20:37
End of twilight21:25
Moonrise12:41
Moonset23:21
Day length16 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:35from 14:21

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, Chitra (04:33–13:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:35–20:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:21–20:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:33–13:35

Samvartaka Yoga 04:33–14:21

Anandadi: Padma 04:33–13:35 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:35–04:35 (01.08)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:21–03:01 (01.08); Bhadra Puchha 16:14–17:30; Bhadra Mukha 17:30–19:36

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:30–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:16–16:20
Godhuli20:37–20:53
Pradosha20:37–22:13
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam06:32–08:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:37–20:37
Yamaganda12:35–14:36
Gulika Kalam16:36–18:37
Dur Muhurta18:29–19:33
Varjyam19:36–21:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:33–14:21

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, shavingaverage 04:33–14:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:33–14:21
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:33–18:09, 19:58–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:35, Swati from 13:35; tithi Shukla-saptami until 14:21, Shukla-ashtami from 14:21; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:09, Makara 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:35) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:35) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 14:21–20:37: 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.

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:33–13:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–13:35+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:33–20:11+1 Auspicious tithi 04:33–14:210 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:33–13:350 Ashtami 14:21–04:35 (01.08)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:35–04:35 (01.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:21–03:01 (01.08)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:33–14:21

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
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.
Angirasa (No. 6 of 60, “descendant of the sage Angiras”) — A year of plenty and the joys of life: favourable for rites, study and charity.
Northern samvatsara: Vyaya (No. 20)
Shaka Samvat 2034 · Vikram Samvat 2169 · Kali Yuga 5213
Next year — Shrimukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.2113
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-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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
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
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 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.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
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 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.
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.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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.
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-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
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.
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
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.
Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
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
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly 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.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
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 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 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
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.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

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


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


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


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-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.
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
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.
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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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: 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: 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.
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.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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)
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
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.
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
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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.
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Lunar eclipse, total
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.
The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.
The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.
The edge of the Moon emerges from the Earth’s shadow.
The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.
The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.
The eclipse is already under way when the luminary rises: the beginning is not visible, only the part after rising is.
A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
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.
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.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−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-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 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
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.
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-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
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 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).
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.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra 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.
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.
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
Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra 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.
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
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.
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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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.
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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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.
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
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-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-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
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
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.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable 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).
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).
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.
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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.
Solar eclipse, partial
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
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.
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.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
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.
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
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.
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
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
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.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-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.
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
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)
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
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.
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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
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-tritya
any undertakings
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Dwipushkar Yoga
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.