Panchanga Calendar

July 2123

SamvatsaraSubhanu (17)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 23.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 23.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 19.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2123 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 22.07), Shravana (from 23.07). Periods: until 1.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 4.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 4.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 8.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Has8Masik Durgashtami

2Chit9after 17:42

3Swa10until 20:34

4Vish11Devshayani

5Anu12Soma Pradosha

6Jye13until 06:37

7Jye14

8Mul15Guru Purnima

9PAsh1

10UAsh2

11Shra3

12Dhan4Sankashti

13Shat5

14PBh6

15UBh7

16Rev8after 15:24

17Ashw9

18Bhar10Karka Sankranti

19Krit11after 15:29

20Roh12after 12:28

21Mrig13Masik Shivaratri

22Pun14Amavasya

23Push1

24Ashl2

25Mag3Hariyali Teej

26PPh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

27UPh5Naga Panchami

28Has6after 19:46

29Chit7until 11:30

30Swa8Masik Durgashtami

31Vish9until 12:43

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Goddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniTripushkar YogaPradoshaGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiShravana SomvarAmrita Siddhi YogaKalashtamiSankrantiEkadashiDwipushkar YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Hariyali TeejChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda Shashti

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

3.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga until 20:34
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
5.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Manasa
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
16.07 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra after 15:24
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
28.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha after 19:46
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
29.07 Thu — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:30
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.07 Thu Masik Durgashtami
4.07 Sun Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
5.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
8.07 Thu Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
8.07 Thu Ashadha Purnima
12.07 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
12.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
16.07 Fri Kalashtami
18.07 Sun Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
19.07 Mon Kamika Ekadashi
19.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
20.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
21.07 Wed Masik Shivaratri
22.07 Thu Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
22.07 Thu Karkidaka Vavu
25.07 Sun Hariyali Teej
25.07 Sun Chandra Darshan
26.07 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
26.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
27.07 Tue Naga Panchami
27.07 Tue Skanda Shashti
30.07 Fri Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

3.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–20:34
4.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 13:49–23:40
5.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–02:48 (06.07)
10.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:59–12:55
10.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:55–04:00 (11.07)
15.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:08–04:07 (16.07)
16.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–15:24
16.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
19.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:47–04:13 (20.07)
20.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 08:37–12:28
21.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–06:18
22.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
22.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:46–04:18 (23.07)
22.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 01:46–04:18 (23.07)
28.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–23:03

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

1.07 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
4.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
7.07 Wed — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
9.07 Fri — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
13.07 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka (unfavourable day)
15.07 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Yoga Atiganda
18.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
21.07 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Musala
22.07 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
25.07 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
26.07 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

8.07 Full moon (Purnima) 23:08
18.07 Karka Sankranti 17:47 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
23.07 New moon (Amavasya) 03:10
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 1.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 4.07 Chaturmasya
12.07 03:05 – 16.07 15:24 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Subhanu (No. 17, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families. more

Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba. Shaka Samvat 2045, Vikram Samvat 2180, Kali Yuga 5224.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:32 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:16 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:48 (02.07) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:32	tithi Shukla-navami
from 07:32	karana Balava
from 15:16	nakshatra Chitra
from 20:17	karana Kaulava
from 02:48 (02.07)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	14:03
Moonset	23:51
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:32	from 15:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:49–15:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:16–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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 06:33 (30.06)–07:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:16–03:50 (02.07)

Krakacha Yoga 03:49–07:32 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–07:32 Hutashana Yoga 07:32–03:50 (02.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–03:50 (02.07)

Anandadi: Chara 15:16–03:50 (02.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–15:16

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:48–10:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:55
Yamaganda	03:49–06:00
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	00:04–01:50 (02.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:49–07:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:16, Chitra from 15:16; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:32, Shukla-navami from 07:32; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:27, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:16) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:16) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:49–07:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 07:32–21:17: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–15:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 15:16–03:50 (02.07)0 Anandadi: Chara 15:16–03:50 (02.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–15:16−1 Yoga Parigha 03:49–14:40−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:49–07:32−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:32–03:50 (02.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–07:32−2 Rikta tithi 07:32–03:50 (02.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–03:50 (02.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:49–07:32

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 03:49

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 17:42
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:11 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:42 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 03:28 (03.07) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:11	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 09:11	karana Taitila
from 17:42	nakshatra Swati
from 22:13	karana Gara
from 03:28 (03.07)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	15:15
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:11	from 17:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:50–17:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:42–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–09:11 Hutashana Yoga 09:11–03:51 (03.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:50–17:42 Anandadi: Gada 17:42–03:51 (03.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:39–12:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:55–19:05
Gulika Kalam	06:01–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam	23:58–01:45 (03.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:23–17:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:23–17:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:23–17:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:23–20:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:42, Swati from 17:42; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:11, Shukla-dashami from 09:11; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:23, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 17:42) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:42) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 03:50–09:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:42

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–17:42+1 Yoga Shiva 03:50–03:28 (03.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:11–03:51 (03.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 09:11–03:51 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–09:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:50–17:42−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–09:11

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 20:34
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:21 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:34 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:26 (04.07) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:21 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:21	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 11:21	karana Vanija
from 20:34	nakshatra Vishakha
from 00:33 (04.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	16:25
Moonset	00:10
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:21	from 20:34

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, Swati (03:51–20:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (20:34–21:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:51–20:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–20:34 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–20:34

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–11:21 Hutashana Yoga 11:21–03:52 (04.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:51–20:34 Anandadi: Shubha 20:34–03:52 (04.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:33–13:49 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:52–07:12 (04.07); Bhadra Mukha 07:12–09:24 (04.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 10:55–11:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:43–12:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–10:23
Yamaganda	14:44–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:51–06:02
Dur Muhurta	03:51–05:01, 05:01–06:10
Varjyam	02:53–04:42 (04.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–20:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:51–20:34
Cutting fingernails	average 03:51–17:20
Cutting toenails	average 03:51–20:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:51–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 20:34, Vishakha from 20:34; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:21, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:21; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:19, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 20:34) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 20:34) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 ends by 20:34

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–20:34+2 Yoga Siddha all day+2 Ravi Yoga 03:51–20:34+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:51–20:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–20:34+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–11:21+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–20:340 Hutashana Yoga 11:21–03:52 (04.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–11:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:49 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:40 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:26 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:26	yoga Sadhya
from 13:49	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 13:49	karana Bava
from 23:40	nakshatra Anuradha
from 03:06 (05.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	17:32
Moonset	00:34
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:49

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 (03:52–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–13:49: 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 11:21 (03.07)–13:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:53–07:21 (05.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 13:49–23:40

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–13:49 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:49–03:53 (05.07) Hutashana Yoga 13:49–03:53 (05.07) Krakacha Yoga 13:49–03:53 (05.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–23:40 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:40–03:53 (05.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:33–13:49; Bhadra Puchha 05:52–07:12; Bhadra Mukha 07:12–09:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:43–15:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:15
Yamaganda	12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:56–20:05
Varjyam	02:53–04:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–08:14, 11:15–13:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:52–08:14, 11:15–13:49
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:52–08:14, 11:15–13:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–08:14, 11:15–13:49

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 13:49, Shukla-dvadashi from 13:49; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:15, Vrischika 17:16, Dhanu 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:52–04:26+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–13:490 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:49–23:40−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:49–03:53 (05.07)−1 Hutashana Yoga 13:49–03:53 (05.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:49–03:53 (05.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–13:49−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:52–13:49−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–23:40

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 03:52

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:23 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:48 (06.07) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:32 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:23 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:32	yoga Shubha
from 16:23	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 16:23	karana Kaulava
from 02:48 (06.07)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	18:32
Moonset	01:04
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Anuradha (03:53–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–02:48 (06.07) Ravi Yoga 02:48–03:54 (06.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–16:23

Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–02:48 (06.07) Anandadi: Padma 02:48–03:54 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:14–21:28
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:02–16:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:03–08:13
Yamaganda	10:23–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam	04:11–05:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–08:10, 11:11–21:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:53–08:10, 11:11–21:14
Cutting fingernails	average 03:53–08:10, 11:11–17:12
Cutting toenails	average 03:53–08:10, 11:11–21:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–08:10, 11:11–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 16:23, Shukla-triodashi from 16:23; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:11, Vrischika 17:12, Dhanu 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–02:48 (06.07)+2 Yoga Shubha 05:32–03:54 (06.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–02:48 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–02:48 (06.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:23–03:54 (06.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–16:23 (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 03:53

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 06:37
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:54 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:48 (07.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:37 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:40 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:40	karana Taitila
from 06:37	yoga Shukla
from 18:54	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 18:54	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	19:24
Moonset	01:43
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:54

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, Jyestha (03:54–21:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 18:54–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–18:54 Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mudgara all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:04–12:31 (07.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:54–21:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:04
Yamaganda	08:14–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:31, 23:54–00:21 (07.07)
Varjyam	09:06–10:54

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:54–08:07, 11:07–17:08
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:54–08:07, 11:07–17:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–08:07, 11:07–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 18:54, Shukla-chaturdashi from 18:54; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:08, Dhanu 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 18:54–21:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:37

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:54–06:37+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–18:54+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–18:540 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 18:54–03:55 (07.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:10 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:36 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:48	nakshatra Mula
from 07:36	yoga Brahma
from 08:04	karana Vanija
from 21:10	tithi Purnima
from 21:10	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	20:07
Moonset	02:33
Day length	17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 21:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:55–05:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:48–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 21:10–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:55–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:55–05:48

Yamaghanta 05:48–03:56 (08.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:48–03:56 (08.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:55–05:48

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:10–10:12 (08.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:37–06:54 (08.07); Bhadra Mukha 06:54–09:04 (08.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:04 (06.07)–12:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:25–03:12 (08.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:44
Yamaganda	06:05–08:14
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:34
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:09
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:55–08:03, 11:03–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 05:48, Mula from 05:48; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 21:10, Purnima from 21:10; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:03, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 05:48) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 05:48) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:55–21:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 21:10–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:36–03:56 (08.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:48–03:56 (08.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 03:55–05:480 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 21:10–03:56 (08.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:55–05:48−1 Gandanta 03:55–12:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–05:48−2 Rikta tithi 03:55–21:10−3 Yamaghanta 05:48–03:56 (08.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:12
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 23:08 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 08:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	yoga Indra
from 08:33	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 10:12	karana Bava
from 23:08	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 23:08	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	20:40
Moonset	03:32
Day length	17 h 15 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	23:08

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:56–08:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:33–21:12) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:56–10:12: 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, 03:56–23:08
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 21:10 (07.07)–23:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–23:08 Ravi Yoga 06:04–08:33

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:33–03:57 (09.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:56–08:33

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:10 (07.07)–10:12; Bhadra Puchha 05:37–06:54; Bhadra Mukha 06:54–09:04
Gandanta (tithi): 22:42–23:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:53
Yamaganda	03:56–06:06
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:50, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam	06:46–08:33, 19:06–20:52

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:59–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 08:33, Purva-Ashadha from 08:33; tithi Purnima; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:59, Kanya 10:59, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 08:33) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 08:33) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 03:56–21:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:12

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:56–08:22+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–23:08+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:33–03:57 (09.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 06:04–08:330 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:56–10:12−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:56–08:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–08:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:41 (10.07) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:56 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:51 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:57 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:51	yoga Vaidhriti
from 10:56	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 11:57	karana Kaulava
from 00:41 (10.07)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 00:41 (10.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	21:06
Moonset	04:39
Day length	17 h 13 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

task	at sunrise	from 10:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:57–10:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:56–21:11) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–00:41 (10.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:56–00:41 (10.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:41–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:57–10:56 Anandadi: Ananda 10:56–03:59 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:39–07:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:34
Yamaganda	16:53–19:02
Gulika Kalam	06:07–08:16
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 13:09–14:18
Varjyam	19:36–21:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–07:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:57–07:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:57–07:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–07:55, 10:56–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:56, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:56; tithi Krishna-pratipat; 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: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:56) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:56) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 08:51–21:11: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 03:57–08:51+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–00:41 (10.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:57–10:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–00:41 (10.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:56–03:59 (10.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:56–00:41 (10.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–10:56−3 Vaidhriti 08:51–03:59 (10.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Vaidhriti
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:48 (11.07) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:55 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:00 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:00	yoga Vishkambha
from 12:55	nakshatra Shravana
from 13:18	karana Gara
from 01:48 (11.07)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:48 (11.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	21:26
Moonset	05:51
Day length	17 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:55

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 (03:59–12:55) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:55–21:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:59–12:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:55–04:00 (11.07)

Anandadi: Chara 06:28–14:38 Anandadi: Sthira 14:38–04:00 (11.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:59–06:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:24
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	06:00–07:43, 03:24–05:06 (11.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–10:25
Yamaganda	14:43–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:59–06:07
Dur Muhurta	03:59–05:07, 05:07–06:16
Varjyam	17:11–18:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:52–16:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:52–16:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:52–16:53
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:55, Shravana from 12:55; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:59, 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: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:55) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:55) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 03:59–09:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:55–04:00 (11.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–12:55+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–01:48 (11.07)0 Anandadi: Chara 06:28–14:380 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:59–12:550 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:59–06:28−1 Vaidhriti 03:59–09:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Gada, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:28 (12.07) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:29 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:49 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:11 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:49	yoga Priti
from 14:11	karana Vishti
from 14:29	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 02:28 (12.07)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:28 (12.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	21:44
Moonset	07:05
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:29

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, Shravana (04:00–14:29) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:11–21:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:28–04:01 (12.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 14:29–04:01 (12.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:00–14:29

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:11–02:28 (12.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:09–23:23; Bhadra Mukha 23:23–01:26 (12.07)
Roga Panchaka: 03:05 (12.07)–15:24 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:24–05:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:00–21:09
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:52–19:00
Dur Muhurta	18:52–20:00
Varjyam	18:40–20:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:00–07:47, 10:48–16:49
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:29, Dhanishtha from 14:29; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mithuna 04:00, 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: Shravana (until 14:29) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:29) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–14:29+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–02:28 (12.07)+1 Yoga Priti 08:49–04:01 (12.07)0 Anandadi: Matanga 14:29–04:01 (12.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:11–02:28 (12.07)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:00–14:29

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:40 (13.07) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 15:35 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 08:17 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:17	yoga Ayushman
from 14:37	karana Balava
from 15:35	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 02:40 (13.07)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 02:40 (13.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	21:59
Moonset	08:21
Day length	17 h 06 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

task	at sunrise	from 15:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (15:35–21:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–15:35

Anandadi: Shubha 04:01–15:35 Anandadi: Amrita 15:35–04:02 (13.07)

Roga Panchaka: 03:05–15:24 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:42–06:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:09–08:18
Yamaganda	10:26–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:51
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam	22:58–00:37 (13.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 15:35, Shatabhisha from 15:35; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 15:35) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 15:35) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:01–21:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:01–15:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–15:35+1 Yoga Priti 04:01–08:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–15:350 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:01–02:40 (13.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 02:23 (14.07) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:13 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 07:22 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:22	yoga Saubhagya
from 14:35	karana Taitila
from 16:13	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 02:23 (14.07)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 02:23 (14.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	22:14
Moonset	09:38
Day length	17 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:02–16:13) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:13–21:07) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–02:23 (14.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:23–04:04 (14.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:02–16:13 Anandadi: Kana 16:13–04:04 (14.07)

Roga Panchaka: 03:05 (12.07)–15:24 (16.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:00–02:47 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:50–10:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:51–18:59
Yamaganda	08:19–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:36, 23:54–00:21 (14.07)
Varjyam	22:40–00:17 (14.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–16:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:02–16:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:02–16:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:02–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:13, Purva-Bhadra from 16:13; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:13) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:13) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–16:13+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:02–07:22+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–02:23 (14.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:13–04:04 (14.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–02:23 (14.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:02–16:13

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:39 (15.07) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:25 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:05 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:05	yoga Shobhana
from 14:05	karana Vanija
from 16:25	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 01:39 (15.07)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 01:39 (15.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	22:29
Moonset	10:56
Day length	17 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:04–16:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:25–21:06) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:25–04:05 (15.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:39–04:05 (15.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:04–16:25 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:25–04:05 (15.07)

Bhadra on earth: 01:39–13:07 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:13–07:21 (15.07); Bhadra Mukha 07:21–09:15 (15.07)
Roga Panchaka: 03:05 (12.07)–15:24 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:21–09:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:43
Yamaganda	06:12–08:19
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	01:54–03:29 (15.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–07:35, 10:36–21:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:04–07:35, 10:36–21:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:04–07:35, 10:36–21:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:25–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:25, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:25; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:36, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:25) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:25) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:04–16:25+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:04–06:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 16:25–04:05 (15.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:25–04:05 (15.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:25–04:05 (15.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–16:25

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:27 (16.07) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:08 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 04:26 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:26	yoga Atiganda
from 13:07	karana Bava
from 16:08	nakshatra Revati
from 00:27 (16.07)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:27 (16.07)	karana Balava
from 02:24 (16.07)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	22:46
Moonset	12:17
Day length	16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:05–16:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:08–21:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:05–13:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:05–16:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:08–04:07 (16.07)

Krakacha Yoga 00:27–04:07 (16.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:27–04:07 (16.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:05–16:08 Anandadi: Mitra 16:08–04:07 (16.07)

Bhadra on earth: 01:39–13:07; Bhadra Puchha 06:13–07:21; Bhadra Mukha 07:21–09:15
Roga Panchaka: 03:05 (12.07)–15:24 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:23–12:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:50
Yamaganda	04:05–06:13
Gulika Kalam	08:20–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:53, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam	03:46–05:19 (16.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:07–16:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:07–16:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:07–16:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:05–07:31, 10:32–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:08, Revati from 16:08; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:32, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 16:08) — a good life; Revati (from 16:08) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:05–13:07: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–16:08+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:05–16:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–16:08+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:05–04:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:08–04:07 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 04:26–06:38−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 04:05–13:07

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 15:24
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:48 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:01 (17.07) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:41	karana Kaulava
from 15:24	nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:48	tithi Krishna-navami
from 22:48	karana Taitila
from 00:01 (17.07)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	23:07
Moonset	13:39
Day length	16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:24

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, Revati (04:07–15:24) 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, 21:03–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–15:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–22:48 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:48–04:08 (17.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:07–15:24 Anandadi: Vajra 15:24–04:08 (17.07)

Roga Panchaka: 03:05 (12.07)–15:24
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:38–21:09
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:05–14:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:35
Yamaganda	16:49–18:56
Gulika Kalam	06:14–08:21
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam	03:46–05:19

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:07–07:27, 10:28–19:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 15:24, Ashwini from 15:24; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:28, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:11, Makara 21:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:24) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:24) — joy; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:07–21:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:24

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–15:24+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:07–15:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–15:24+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:07–00:01 (17.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–22:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:24–04:08 (17.07)−1 Ashtami 04:07–22:48−1 Panchaka 04:07–15:24−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:07–22:48

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 04:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:44 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 21:16 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:49	karana Gara
from 14:15	nakshatra Bharani
from 20:44	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 20:44	karana Vanija
from 21:16	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	23:34
Moonset	15:04
Day length	16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:15	from 20:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (14:15–21:02) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–20:44

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:44–04:10 (18.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:08–14:15 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:15–04:10 (18.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:27
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:24–08:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–10:28
Yamaganda	14:42–16:48
Gulika Kalam	04:08–06:15
Dur Muhurta	04:08–05:16, 05:16–06:23
Varjyam	10:26–11:58, 23:13–00:43 (18.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:08–07:23, 10:24–14:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:15, Bharani from 14:15; tithi Krishna-navami until 20:44, Krishna-dashami from 20:44; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:24, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:07, Makara 20:56

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

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

Krishna-navami 04:08–20:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–20:44+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:08–14:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–14:15+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:08–21:160 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:44–04:10 (18.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:15–04:10 (18.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:15–04:10 (18.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:08–20:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:16 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:41 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:12 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	karana Vishti
from 12:41	nakshatra Krittika
from 18:12	yoga Ganda
from 18:16	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 18:16	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:26
Day length	16 h 50 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	17:47 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:41	from 18:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:10–12:41) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:41–21:01) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:33–18:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 05:47–17:47
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:10–12:41 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:16–04:11 (19.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:10–12:41 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:41–04:11 (19.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:33–18:16; Bhadra Puchha 09:07–10:11; Bhadra Mukha 10:11–11:59
Gandanta (tithi): 17:54–18:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:12–09:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:54–21:01
Yamaganda	12:35–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:48–18:54
Dur Muhurta	18:46–19:53
Varjyam	23:44–01:12 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–07:19, 10:20–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:41, Krittika from 12:41; tithi Krishna-dashami until 18:16, Krishna-ekadashi from 18:16; lagna Mithuna 04:10, Karka 04:20, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:03, Makara 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:41) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:41) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Sankranti at 17:47 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 18:12–20:170 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:16–04:11 (19.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:10–12:41−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–12:41−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:33–18:16−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:10–12:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 15:29
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:29 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:47 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:53 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:55	karana Balava
from 10:47	nakshatra Rohini
from 14:53	yoga Vriddhi
from 15:29	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 15:29	karana Kaulava
from 02:00 (20.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	00:11
Moonset	17:42
Day length	16 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:47	from 15:29

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, Krittika (04:11–10:47) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:47–20:59) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:16 (18.07)–15:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:13–07:34 (20.07)

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 10:47–04:13 (20.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–15:29 Krakacha Yoga 04:11–15:29 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:47–15:29 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:29–04:13 (20.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:11–10:47 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:47–04:13 (20.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:14
Pradosha	20:59–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:34–10:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:17–08:23
Yamaganda	10:29–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:47
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:16, 16:30–17:38
Varjyam	01:20–02:48 (20.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:47–16:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:47–16:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:47–16:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:11–07:15, 10:16–18:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:47, Rohini from 10:47; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:29, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:29; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:16, Vrischika 16:17, Dhanu 18:59, Makara 20:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:47) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:47) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:29

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:47–04:13 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:11–10:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:47–04:13 (20.07)0 Yoga Vriddhi 14:53–04:13 (20.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:47–15:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–15:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:29–04:13 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:11–15:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 12:28
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:28 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:37 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:21 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 11:21	yoga Dhruva
from 12:28	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 12:28	karana Gara
from 22:54	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	01:01
Moonset	18:45
Day length	16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:37	from 12:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:13–08:37) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:37–20:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:58–22:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:37–12:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:28–04:14 (21.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:13–08:37 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:37–04:14 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:58–21:12
Pradosha	20:58–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:42–07:10, 22:21–23:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:52
Yamaganda	08:24–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:41, 23:52–00:21 (21.07)
Varjyam	13:41–15:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–07:11, 10:12–16:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:13–07:11, 10:12–16:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:13–07:11, 10:12–16:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:13–07:11, 10:12–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:37, Mrigashirsha from 08:37; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 12:28, Krishna-trayodashi from 12:28; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 07:11, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:12, Vrischika 16:13, Dhanu 18:55, Makara 20:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:37) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:37) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:28

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:28–04:14 (21.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:13–08:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–08:37+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:13–11:210 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:37–12:28−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:37–04:14 (21.07)−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 04:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:20 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 06:18 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:43 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:20 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	nakshatra Ardra
from 07:43	yoga Vyaghata
from 09:20	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 09:20	karana Vishti
from 19:45	karana Shakuni
from 03:58 (22.07)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 04:04 (22.07)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	02:08
Moonset	19:33
Day length	16 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:18	from 09:20

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, Mrigashirsha (04:14–06:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:20–19:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 19:45–20:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 09:20–20:56: 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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–06:18

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–09:20

Anandadi: Amrita 04:14–06:18 Anandadi: Musala 06:18–03:58 (22.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:58–04:16 (22.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 09:20–19:45; Bhadra Mukha 09:20–11:04; Bhadra Puchha 18:43–19:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:56–21:11
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:57–20:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:40
Yamaganda	06:20–08:25
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Varjyam	13:53–15:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–07:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:14–07:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:14–07:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:14–07:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 06:18, Ardra from 06:18; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 09:20, Krishna-chaturdashi from 09:20; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:09, Dhanu 18:52, Makara 20:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 06:18) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 06:18) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 09:20–20:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–06:18+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:14–07:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–06:180 Anandadi: Amrita 04:14–06:180 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–09:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:43–10:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:18–03:58 (22.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:18–03:58 (22.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:20–19:45−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 09:20–04:16 (22.07)

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 04:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:11 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:46 (23.07) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:31 (23.07) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:11	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:11	karana Chatushpada
from 16:39	karana Naga
from 00:31 (23.07)	yoga Vajra
from 01:46 (23.07)	nakshatra Pushya
from 03:10 (23.07)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 03:10 (23.07)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	03:28
Moonset	20:08
Day length	16 h 38 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

task	at sunrise	from 06:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:16–20:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 04:16–06:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 06:11–16:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 16:39–20:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:16–06:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

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 06:11–03:10 (23.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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 06:11–03:10 (23.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:16–01:46 (23.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:46–04:18 (23.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 01:46–04:18 (23.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–06:11

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:16–01:46 (23.07) Anandadi: Shubha 01:46–04:18 (23.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 02:49–03:31 (23.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:35–01:02 (23.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:45
Yamaganda	04:16–06:21
Gulika Kalam	08:26–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:55, 16:28–17:35
Varjyam	14:52–16:19

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:16–07:04, 10:04–18:48, 20:37–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 06:11, Amavasya from 06:11; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:04, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:48, Makara 20:37

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:16–06:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 06:11–20:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:16–01:46 (23.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:16–01:46 (23.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:16–00:31 (23.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:16–01:46 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–06:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:16–06:11

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 04:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:27 (24.07) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 23:49 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:12 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:46	karana Bava
from 21:12	yoga Siddhi
from 23:49	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 00:27 (24.07)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 00:27 (24.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	04:55
Moonset	20:34
Day length	16 h 35 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	03:10

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:18–20:53) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:18–13:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–00:27 (24.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:27–04:19 (24.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:18–23:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:49–04:19 (24.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:53–21:08
Pradosha	20:53–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:56–19:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–12:35
Yamaganda	16:44–18:49
Gulika Kalam	06:22–08:27
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:43, 13:08–14:15
Varjyam	09:07–10:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:18–07:00, 10:00–18:44, 20:33–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:00, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:33

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Pushya 04:18–23:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–00:27 (24.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:18–23:49

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:09 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:13 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:14	karana Kaulava
from 18:13	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:09	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:09	karana Taitila
from 22:19	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	06:23
Moonset	20:54
Day length	16 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 04:19–22:19 Anandadi: Padma 22:19–04:21 (25.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:39–04:02 (25.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:49–22:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:27–10:31
Yamaganda	14:39–16:43
Gulika Kalam	04:19–06:23
Dur Muhurta	04:19–05:26, 05:26–06:32
Varjyam	11:49–13:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–06:56, 09:57–15:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:19–06:56, 09:57–15:58
Cutting fingernails	average 04:19–06:56, 09:57–15:58
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:19–06:56, 09:57–18:40, 20:29–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 18:13–20:51: 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 = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:19–18:13+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:19–22:19+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–22:090 Chaturmasya0 Vyatipata 18:13–04:21 (25.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–22:19

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:27 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 21:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:13 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:13	karana Gara
from 15:41	yoga Variyana
from 20:27	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 20:27	karana Vanija
from 21:24	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	07:48
Moonset	21:11
Day length	16 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:27

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, Magha (04:21–20:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:09 (24.07)–20:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:50–21:11
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:50–21:11

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:24–04:23 (26.07)

Yamaghanta 04:21–21:24 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:27–04:23 (26.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 21:24–04:23 (26.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:21–21:24

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:50–21:05
Pradosha	20:50–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:05–20:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:46–20:50
Yamaganda	12:35–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:42–18:46
Dur Muhurta	18:38–19:44
Varjyam	09:52–11:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:21–06:52, 09:53–18:36

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 20:27, Shukla-chaturti from 20:27; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:36, Makara 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 20:27–20:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 04:21–15:41: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious tithi 04:21–20:270 Yoga Variyana 15:41–04:23 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 20:27–04:23 (26.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:27–04:23 (26.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:21–21:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:21–21:24−3 Vyatipata 04:21–15:41−3 Yamaghanta 04:21–21:24

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 04:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:26 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:10 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:42 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:51	karana Vishti
from 13:42	yoga Parigha
from 19:26	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 19:26	karana Bava
from 21:10	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	09:10
Moonset	21:26
Day length	16 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:23–20:48) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:51–19:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:57–14:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:23–21:10

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:23–21:10 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:10–04:25 (27.07)

Bhadra on earth: 07:51–19:26; Bhadra Mukha 07:56–09:51; Bhadra Puchha 18:17–19:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:25
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:50–16:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:26–08:29
Yamaganda	10:32–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:42
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:14, 16:25–17:31
Varjyam	05:19–06:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:26–20:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 19:26–20:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:26–20:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:23–06:48, 09:49–18:32, 19:26–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 19:26, Shukla-panchami from 19:26; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:32, Makara 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:23–19:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 07:51–19:26: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:23–21:10+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:23–21:10+1 Yoga Variyana 04:23–13:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 19:26–04:25 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 13:42–01:02 (27.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:23–21:10−2 Rikta tithi 04:23–19:26−3 Bhadra on earth 07:51–19:26

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 04:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:12 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:43 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:13	karana Balava
from 12:21	yoga Shiva
from 19:12	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 19:12	karana Kaulava
from 21:43	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	10:28
Moonset	21:42
Day length	16 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:25–20:46) is good for sowing.

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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, 04:25–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 19:12–04:26 (28.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:43–04:26 (28.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–19:12 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:12–04:26 (28.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:25–21:43 Anandadi: Saumya 21:43–04:26 (28.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 18:48–19:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:21–16:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:41–18:43
Yamaganda	08:30–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:38
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:46, 23:50–00:21 (28.07)
Varjyam	04:32–06:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–19:12, 20:17–20:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:25–19:12, 20:17–20:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:25–19:12, 20:17–20:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:25–19:12, 20:17–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 19:12, Shukla-shashti from 19:12; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:28, Makara 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:25–21:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–21:43+1 Auspicious tithi 04:25–19:12+1 Yoga Shiva 12:21–04:26 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 19:12–04:26 (28.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:12–04:26 (28.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–19:12

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 19:46
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:46 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:03 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:37 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:23 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:23	karana Taitila
from 11:37	yoga Siddha
from 19:46	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 19:46	karana Gara
from 23:03	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	11:45
Moonset	21:58
Day length	16 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:26–20:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:26–23:03 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–23:03 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:46–04:28 (29.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:46–23:03

Anandadi: Ananda 04:26–23:03 Anandadi: Kaladanda 23:03–04:28 (29.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:44–21:00
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:43–18:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:38
Yamaganda	06:29–08:31
Gulika Kalam	10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Varjyam	06:35–08:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 20:13–20:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 20:13–20:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 20:13–20:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:26–06:40, 09:41–18:24, 20:13–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-shashti until 19:46, Shukla-saptami from 19:46; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:24, Makara 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 19:46

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–23:03+2 Ravi Yoga 04:26–23:03+1 Yoga Siddha 11:37–04:28 (29.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:26–23:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–23:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:46–04:28 (29.07)0 Auspicious tithi 19:46–04:28 (29.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:46–23:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:26–19:46

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — until 11:30
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:06 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:06 (30.07) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 11:30 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	karana Vanija
from 11:30	yoga Sadhya
from 21:06	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 21:06	karana Vishti
from 01:06 (30.07)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	12:59
Moonset	22:16
Day length	16 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:28–20:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 21:06–04:30 (30.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:06–04:30 (30.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:28–01:06 (30.07) Anandadi: Sthira 01:06–04:30 (30.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:06–10:00 (30.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:03–00:21 (30.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:21–02:30 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:42–20:58
Pradosha	20:42–22:16
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:10–19:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:39
Yamaganda	04:28–06:30
Gulika Kalam	08:32–10:33
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:58, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam	07:44–09:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:28–06:36, 09:37–15:38, 20:09–20:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:28–06:36, 09:37–15:38, 20:09–20:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:28–06:36, 09:37–15:38, 20:09–20:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:28–06:36, 09:37–18:20, 20:09–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:20, Makara 20:09

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:30

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:28–11:30+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:28–01:06 (30.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–01:06 (30.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–21:060 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:03 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:44 (31.07) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:00	karana Bava
from 11:55	yoga Shubha
from 23:03	tithi Shukla-navami
from 23:03	karana Balava
from 03:44 (31.07)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	14:11
Moonset	22:38
Day length	16 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:30–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:30–10:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:06 (29.07)–23:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–04:32 (31.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–23:03 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:03–04:32 (31.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:44–04:32 (31.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:30–03:44 (31.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:06 (29.07)–10:00; Bhadra Puchha 23:03 (29.07)–00:21; Bhadra Mukha 00:21–02:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:58–19:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–12:35
Yamaganda	16:38–18:39
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:33
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 13:08–14:12
Varjyam	07:19–09:06

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:30–06:32, 09:33–18:16, 20:05–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:16, Makara 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:30–20:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Shubha 11:55–04:32 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–03:44 (31.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:30–10:00−1 Ashtami 04:30–23:03−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:30–03:44 (31.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–23:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 12:43
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:25 (01.08) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:44 (01.08) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:43 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:12	karana Kaulava
from 12:43	yoga Shukla
from 01:25 (01.08)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:25 (01.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	15:19
Moonset	23:06
Day length	16 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:32–20:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–01:25 (01.08) Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:25–04:34 (01.08)

Anandadi: Shubha all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:39–20:54
Pradosha	20:39–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:50–22:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–10:34
Yamaganda	14:36–16:37
Gulika Kalam	04:32–06:33
Dur Muhurta	04:32–05:36, 05:36–06:41
Varjyam	10:02–11:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:12, Makara 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 04:32–20:39: 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 = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:43

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:32–12:43+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–01:25 (01.08)+1 Anandadi: Shubha all day0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:32–01:25 (01.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

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

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

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

Subhanu (No. 17 of 60, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families.
Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba (No. 31)
Shaka Samvat 2045 · Vikram Samvat 2180 · Kali Yuga 5224
Next year — Tarana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 14.04.2124
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-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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+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-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.

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

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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 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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.

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

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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.

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 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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−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.

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)

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Krishna-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.

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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-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.

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

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

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

Krishna-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: 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.

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-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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are 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.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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 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.

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: 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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 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

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.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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-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

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 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)

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

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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 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).

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

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Pushya
+1 — favourable 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).

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

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.

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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

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.

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 Magha
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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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