Panchanga Calendar

July 2191

SamvatsaraKhara (25)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 22.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 22.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 19.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2191 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 21.07), Shravana (from 22.07). Periods: from 3.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 3.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 6.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Chit9

2Swa10

3Vish11Devshayani

4Anu12Soma Pradosha

5Jye13until 04:44

6Mul14Guru Purnima

7PAsh1after 15:54

8UAsh2

9Shra3until 05:44

10Dhan4

11Shat5Shravana Somvar

12UBh6

13Rev7Kalashtami

14Ashw8after 08:41

15Bhar9

16Krit10

17Krit11Kamika Ekadashi

18Roh12after 07:02

19Mrig13Karka Sankranti

20Ard14

21Pun30Amavasya

22Push1Chandra Darshan

23Ashl2

24Mag3Hariyali Teej

25PPh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

26UPh5Naga Panchami

27UPh6after 05:00

28Has7after 07:15

29Chit8Masik Durgashtami

30Swa9until 09:45

31Vish10

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

DevshayaniTripushkar YogaPradoshaGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiShravana SomvarKalashtamiEkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaSankrantiShivaratriGuru Pushya Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)

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

2.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
4.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Manasa
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
18.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:02
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
27.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda after 05:00
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
28.07 Thu — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:15
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
30.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga until 09:45
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
31.07 Sun — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shukla, Auspicious tithi
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.

Festivals

3.07 Sun Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
4.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
6.07 Wed Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
6.07 Wed Ashadha Purnima
9.07 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
11.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
13.07 Wed Kalashtami
17.07 Sun Kamika Ekadashi
18.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
18.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
19.07 Tue Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
19.07 Tue Masik Shivaratri
21.07 Thu Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
21.07 Thu Karkidaka Vavu
22.07 Fri Chandra Darshan
24.07 Sun Hariyali Teej
25.07 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
25.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
26.07 Tue Naga Panchami
27.07 Wed Skanda Shashti
29.07 Fri Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

2.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–01:13 (03.07)
3.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 13:50–00:36 (04.07)
4.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–23:13
8.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:01–03:58 (09.07)
9.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–10:12
12.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:02–03:00 (13.07)
14.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–02:58 (15.07)
18.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
18.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–04:12 (19.07)
21.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
21.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:22–04:17 (22.07)
21.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 14:22–04:17 (22.07)
27.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–04:28 (28.07)
30.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–09:45

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

Avoid starting important matters

3.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
6.07 Wed — Yamaghanta, Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
8.07 Fri — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Dhumra
10.07 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Panchaka
12.07 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
13.07 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
15.07 Fri — Rikta tithi, Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
17.07 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
19.07 Tue — Yamaghanta, Sankranti day, Krishna Chaturdashi (unfavourable day)
20.07 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
21.07 Thu — Amavasya, Yoga Vajra
24.07 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
25.07 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.07 Fri — Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Musala

Sky this month

7.07 Full moon (Purnima) 02:58
19.07 Karka Sankranti 03:55 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
21.07 New moon (Amavasya) 12:10
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 3.07 Chaturmasya
9.07 20:54 – 14.07 02:40 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Khara (No. 25, “harsh, severe”) — A harsh year: hardship, privation and hard toil. more

Northern samvatsara: Parabhava. Shaka Samvat 2113, Vikram Samvat 2248, Kali Yuga 5292.

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	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:58 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:00 (02.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:50 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:50	yoga Shiva
from 14:58	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 14:58	karana Taitila
from 01:00 (02.07)	nakshatra Swati
from 03:00 (02.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	14:41
Moonset	00:21
Day length	17 h 26 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 14:58

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–14:58 Hutashana Yoga 14:58–03:51 (02.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:50–01:00 (02.07) Anandadi: Gada 01:00–03:51 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:30
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:19–19:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	06:01–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam	08:18–09:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:58–17:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:58–17:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:58–17:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:58–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:58, Shukla-dashami from 14:58; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:31, Simha 08:30, Kanya 11:31, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 03:50–14:58: 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–01:00 (02.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 12:50–03:51 (02.07)0 Auspicious tithi 14:58–03:51 (02.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 14:58–03:51 (02.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–14:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:50–01:00 (02.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–14:58

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:50 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:13 (03.07) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:49	yoga Siddha
from 14:50	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:50	karana Vanija
from 01:13 (03.07)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:26 (03.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	16:08
Moonset	00:28
Day length	17 h 25 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 14:50

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:51–01:13 (03.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–01:13 (03.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–01:13 (03.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–14:50 Hutashana Yoga 14:50–03:52 (03.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:51–01:13 (03.07) Anandadi: Shubha 01:13–03:52 (03.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:26–13:50 (03.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:56–08:05 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:05–10:00 (03.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:26–15:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:20–17:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–10:23
Yamaganda	14:44–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:51–06:02
Dur Muhurta	03:51–05:01, 05:01–06:10
Varjyam	06:39–08:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 03:51–17:28
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:50, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:50; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:27, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–01:13 (03.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 03:51–01:13 (03.07)+1 Yoga Siddha 11:49–03:52 (03.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:51–01:13 (03.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–01:13 (03.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–14:50+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–01:13 (03.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 14:50–03:52 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–14:50 (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	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:50 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:36 (04.07) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:06 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:50 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	yoga Sadhya
from 13:50	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 13:50	karana Bava
from 00:36 (04.07)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 01:02 (04.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	17:40
Moonset	00:38
Day length	17 h 23 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 13:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:52–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–13:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 14:50 (02.07)–13:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:53–07:21 (04.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 13:50–00:36 (04.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–13:50 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:50–03:53 (04.07) Hutashana Yoga 13:50–03:53 (04.07) Krakacha Yoga 13:50–03:53 (04.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–00:36 (04.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:36–03:53 (04.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:26–13:50; Bhadra Puchha 06:56–08:05; Bhadra Mukha 08:05–10:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:29
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:02–17:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:15
Yamaganda	12:34–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:56–20:06
Varjyam	06:40–08:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–08:22, 11:23–13:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:52–08:22, 11:23–13:50
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:52–08:22, 11:23–13:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–08:22, 11:23–13:50

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 13:50, Shukla-dvadashi from 13:50; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:23, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:05

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

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)

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:52–10:06+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–13:500 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:50–00:36 (04.07)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:50–03:53 (04.07)−1 Hutashana Yoga 13:50–03:53 (04.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:50–03:53 (04.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–13:50−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:52–13:50−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–00:36 (04.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

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	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:02 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 23:13 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 07:43 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:43	yoga Shubha
from 12:02	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 12:02	karana Kaulava
from 22:51	karana Taitila
from 23:13	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	19:16
Moonset	00:52
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 12:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:53–21:15) 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, 21:15–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–23:13 Ravi Yoga 23:13–03:54 (05.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–12:02

Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–23:13 Anandadi: Padma 23:13–03:54 (05.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:25–14:56

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	04:22–05:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–08:18, 11:19–21:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:53–08:18, 11:19–21:15
Cutting fingernails	average 03:53–08:18, 11:19–17:20
Cutting toenails	average 03:53–08:18, 11:19–21:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–08:18, 11:19–20:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:02, Shukla-triodashi from 12:02; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:19, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:01

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 03:53–23:13+2 Yoga Shubha 07:43–03:54 (05.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–23:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–23:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:02–03:54 (05.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–12:02 (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 04:44
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:31 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 21:12 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:44 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:44	yoga Shukla
from 09:31	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 09:31	karana Gara
from 20:03	karana Vanija
from 21:12	nakshatra Mula
from 01:16 (06.07)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	20:43
Moonset	01:18
Day length	17 h 20 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 09:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:54–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (21:12–21:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 09:31–21:14: 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) 03:54–09:31 Ravi Yoga 03:54–21:12

Anandadi: Chhatra 21:12–03:55 (06.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:54–21:12

Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:45–02:37 (06.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:08–14:36

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 (06.07)
Varjyam	04:21–05:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–08:14

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 03:54–08:14
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:54–08:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–08:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 21:12, Mula from 21:12; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 09:31, Shukla-chaturdashi from 09:31; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:15, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:15, Vrischika 17:16, Dhanu 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 21:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 21:12) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 09:31–21:14: 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 = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 04:44

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:54–04:44+2 Ravi Yoga 03:54–21:12+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–09:31+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–09:310 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Chhatra 21:12–03:55 (06.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:54–21:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–21:12−1 Rikta tithi 09:31–03:55 (06.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Kshaya tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:27 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 18:42 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:27	tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:27	karana Vishti
from 16:45	karana Bava
from 18:42	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 21:25	yoga Indra
from 02:58 (07.07)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 02:58 (07.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	21:49
Moonset	02:03
Day length	17 h 18 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 06:27	from 18:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:55–18:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (18:42–21:13) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:27–16:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:55–06:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 06:27–02:58 (07.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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 06:27–02:58 (07.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 03:55–18:42 Samvartaka Yoga 02:58–03:56 (07.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:55–18:42 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:42–03:56 (07.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:27–16:45; Bhadra Puchha 13:07–14:08; Bhadra Mukha 14:08–15:51
Gandanta (tithi): 02:38–03:18 (07.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:58–14:24

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	17:16–18:42, 03:11–04:36 (07.07)

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 18:42–19:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 18:42, Purva-Ashadha from 18:42; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 06:27, Purnima from 06:27; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:11, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:11, Vrischika 17:12, Dhanu 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 18:42) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 18:42) — 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 03:55–06:27: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 06:27–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:55–21:25+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:55–18:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–18:42−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 03:55–06:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:27–16:45−3 Yamaghanta 03:55–18:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 15:54
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:54 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:21 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:08 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:08	karana Kaulava
from 15:54	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 17:21	yoga Vaidhriti
from 23:17	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 23:17	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	22:28
Moonset	03:16
Day length	17 h 16 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	02:58

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 15:54

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, Purva-Ashadha (03:56–15:54) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:54–21:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:54–23:17

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:56–15:54 Anandadi: Saumya 15:54–03:57 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:40–13:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:53
Yamaganda	03:56–06:05
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:51, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam	03:11–04:36, 22:56–00:21 (08.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–08:06, 11:07–17:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:56–08:06, 11:07–17:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–08:06, 11:07–17:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:56–08:06, 11:07–19:49

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:54, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:54; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 05:07, Simha 08:06, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:07, Vrischika 17:08, Dhanu 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:54) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:54) — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 17:21–21:12: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:54

+2 Yoga Indra 03:56–17:21+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:56–15:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–23:170 Auspicious nakshatra 15:54–03:57 (08.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:54–23:17−1 Vaidhriti 17:21–03:57 (08.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–15:54

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:33 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 13:01 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:12 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:25 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:25	karana Gara
from 13:01	nakshatra Shravana
from 13:12	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:33	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 19:33	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	22:51
Moonset	04:53
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:01	from 19:33

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, Uttara-Ashadha (03:57–13:01) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (13:01–21:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:01–03:58 (09.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–19:33

Anandadi: Ananda 03:57–07:44 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:44–14:25 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:25–03:58 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:23–08:47, 01:01–02:26 (09.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:34
Yamaganda	16:53–19:02
Gulika Kalam	06:06–08:16
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 13:09–14:18
Varjyam	16:32–17:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:12–21:12

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 13:12–21:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:12–21:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–08:02, 11:03–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 13:01, Shravana from 13:01; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 19:33, Krishna-tritya from 19:33; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 05:03, Simha 08:02, Kanya 11:03, Tula 14:03, Vrischika 17:04, Dhanu 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 13:01) — improved health; Shravana (from 13:01) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 03:57–13:12: 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 = +2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:01–03:58 (09.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:57–07:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–13:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–19:330 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–19:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:25–03:58 (09.07)−3 Vaidhriti 03:57–13:12

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 05:44
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:59 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:12 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:08 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:44	karana Vishti
from 09:08	yoga Priti
from 10:12	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 15:59	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 15:59	karana Bava
from 02:18 (10.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	23:05
Moonset	06:37
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:12	from 15:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:58–10:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:44–15:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–10:12 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:59–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:58–10:12 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:12–03:59 (10.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:44–15:59; Bhadra Puchha 12:24–13:26; Bhadra Mukha 13:26–15:08
Mrityu Panchaka: 20:54–02:40 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:22–23:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–10:25
Yamaganda	14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:58–06:07
Dur Muhurta	03:58–05:07, 05:07–06:16
Varjyam	13:47–15:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–15:59

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 03:58–15:59
Cutting fingernails	average 03:58–07:58, 10:59–15:59
Cutting toenails	average 03:58–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–19:41

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:12, Dhanishtha from 10:12; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:59, Krishna-chaturti from 15:59; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:59, Simha 07:58, Kanya 10:59, Tula 13:59, Vrischika 17:00, Dhanu 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:12) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:12) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 15:59–21:11: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:44

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–10:12+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:58–10:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–10:12+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–15:59+1 Yoga Priti 09:08–03:59 (10.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:59–03:59 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 20:54–03:59 (10.07)−1 Rikta tithi 15:59–03:59 (10.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:44–15:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:43 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:40 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:17 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:17	yoga Ayushman
from 07:40	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 12:43	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 12:43	karana Kaulava
from 23:14	karana Taitila
from 01:46 (11.07)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	23:14
Moonset	08:19
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:40	from 12:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:40–21:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–12:43

Anandadi: Matanga 03:59–07:40 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:40–04:01 (11.07)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:54 (09.07)–02:40 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:59–00:27 (11.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:01–21:10
Yamaganda	12:35–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:52–19:01
Dur Muhurta	18:52–20:01
Varjyam	14:14–15:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:43–21:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:43–21:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:43–21:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–07:54, 10:55–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:40, Shatabhisha from 07:40; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:43, Krishna-panchami from 12:43; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:55, Simha 07:54, Kanya 10:55, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:56, Dhanu 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:40) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:40) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:59–12:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:59–07:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–07:40+1 Yoga Priti 03:59–05:170 Auspicious tithi 12:43–04:01 (11.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:40–04:01 (11.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:59–12:43−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–12:43

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:53 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:33 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:53 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:33	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 09:53	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 09:53	karana Gara
from 20:41	karana Vanija
from 22:41	yoga Shobhana
from 03:58 (12.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	23:21
Moonset	09:56
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:33	from 09:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:01–05:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:33–21:09) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:58–04:02 (12.07)

Hutashana Yoga 09:53–04:02 (12.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:53–04:02 (12.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:01–05:33 Anandadi: Musala 05:33–03:58 (12.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:58–04:02 (12.07)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:54 (09.07)–02:40 (14.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 09:32–10:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:22–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:30–21:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:09–08:18
Yamaganda	10:26–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:35–17:43
Varjyam	11:32–13:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:01–05:33

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 04:01–05:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:01–05:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–05:33

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 05:33, Purva-Bhadra from 05:33; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:53, Krishna-shashti from 09:53; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:51, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:51, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:52, Dhanu 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 05:33) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 05:33) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–05:33+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:01–22:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–09:530 Anandadi: Amrita 04:01–05:330 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:33–03:58 (12.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:33–03:58 (12.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 09:53–04:02 (12.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:53–04:02 (12.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:37 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:00 (13.07) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:05 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:37	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 07:37	karana Vishti
from 18:42	karana Bava
from 20:05	yoga Atiganda
from 03:00 (13.07)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	23:28
Moonset	11:27
Day length	17 h 05 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 07:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:02–21:08) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:37–18:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:02–03:00 (13.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:02–03:00 (13.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:02–03:00 (13.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–07:37 Hutashana Yoga 07:37–04:03 (13.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–04:03 (13.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:02–03:00 (13.07) Anandadi: Shubha 03:00–04:03 (13.07)

Bhadra on earth: 07:37–18:42; Bhadra Puchha 12:05–13:12; Bhadra Mukha 13:12–15:04
Mrityu Panchaka: 20:54 (09.07)–02:40 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:22–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:23–23:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:51–18:59
Yamaganda	08:18–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:36, 23:54–00:22 (13.07)
Varjyam	13:11–14:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–07:37, 18:42–21:08

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 04:02–07:37, 18:42–21:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:02–07:37, 18:42–21:08
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 07:37, Krishna-saptami from 07:37; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:47, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:47, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:48, Dhanu 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:37–18:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:02–03:00 (13.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:02–03:00 (13.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:02–03:00 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–03:00 (13.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:02–20:05+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:02–03:00 (13.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:37–04:03 (13.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–07:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–04:03 (13.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 20:05–22:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 07:37–18:42

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:58 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:40 (14.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:58 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:58	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 05:58	karana Balava
from 17:23	karana Kaulava
from 18:00	yoga Sukarma
from 02:40 (14.07)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	23:35
Moonset	12:55
Day length	17 h 02 min

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	from 05:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:03–21:06) 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, 21:06–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–05:58

Hutashana Yoga 05:58–04:05 (14.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–04:05 (14.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:03–02:40 (14.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:40–04:05 (14.07)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:54 (09.07)–02:40 (14.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:41–08:41 (14.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:18–01:53 (14.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:43
Yamaganda	06:11–08:19
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	14:50–16:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:03–05:58

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	good 04:03–05:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:03–05:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:03–07:43, 10:43–19:25

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 05:58, Krishna-ashtami from 05:58; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:44, Dhanu 19:25

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:58–21:06: 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).

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–02:40 (14.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 18:00–04:05 (14.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–05:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 05:58–04:05 (14.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:58–04:05 (14.07)−1 Panchaka 04:03–02:40 (14.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:58–04:05 (14.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–04:05 (14.07)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:03–02:40 (14.07)

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 04:03

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 08:41
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:58 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 02:58 (15.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:27 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:58 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:58	tithi Krishna-navami
from 04:58	karana Taitila
from 16:27	yoga Dhriti
from 16:42	karana Gara
from 02:58 (15.07)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	23:43
Moonset	14:23
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:58

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–02:58 (15.07)

Krakacha Yoga 04:05–04:58 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–04:58 Hutashana Yoga 04:58–04:06 (15.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–04:06 (15.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:05–02:58 (15.07) Anandadi: Padma 02:58–04:06 (15.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:41 (13.07)–08:41
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

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 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:41–21:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:50
Yamaganda	04:05–06:12
Gulika Kalam	08:20–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:53, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam	22:55–00:32 (15.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:05–04:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 04:58, Krishna-navami from 04:58; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:39, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:40, Dhanu 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:05–04:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 04:58–21:05: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:41

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–02:58 (15.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:05–02:58 (15.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–02:58 (15.07)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:05–16:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 04:58–04:06 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–04:06 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–04:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 04:05–04:58−1 Gandanta 04:05–08:41−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:05–04:58−2 Rikta tithi 04:58–04:06 (15.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:35 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:51 (16.07) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:23 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:35	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:35	karana Vanija
from 15:23	yoga Shula
from 16:38	karana Vishti
from 03:51 (16.07)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	23:54
Moonset	15:50
Day length	16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:35

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, Bharani (04:06–21:04) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:38–21:04: 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) 04:06–04:35 Hutashana Yoga 04:35–04:08 (16.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:51–04:08 (16.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:06–03:51 (16.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:38–04:48 (16.07); Bhadra Puchha 18:31–19:43; Bhadra Mukha 19:43–21:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:29
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:52–00:32 (16.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:35
Yamaganda	16:49–18:57
Gulika Kalam	06:13–08:21
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam	12:55–14:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:35–07:35, 10:35–16:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:35–07:35, 10:35–16:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:35–07:35, 10:35–16:37
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-navami until 04:35, Krishna-dashami from 04:35; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:36, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:35, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:17

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

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

Krishna-navami 04:06–04:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:06–15:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–04:350 Yoga Shula 15:23–17:20−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:38–04:08 (16.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:06–03:51 (16.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–03:51 (16.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:35–04:08 (16.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:06–04:35

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:48 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 05:14 (17.07) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:48	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:48	karana Bava
from 14:46	yoga Ganda
from 17:06	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:17
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:48

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 (04:08–21:03) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:08–04:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–04:48 Hutashana Yoga 04:48–04:09 (17.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja all day

Bhadra in heaven: 16:38 (15.07)–04:48; Bhadra Puchha 18:31–19:43 (15.07); Bhadra Mukha 19:43–21:44 (15.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:24–05:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:41–04:23 (17.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:21–10:28
Yamaganda	14:42–16:49
Gulika Kalam	04:08–06:15
Dur Muhurta	04:08–05:15, 05:15–06:23
Varjyam	16:32–18:14

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 04:08–07:31, 10:32–19:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dashami until 04:48, Krishna-ekadashi from 04:48; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:32, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:13, Makara 21:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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: Dhwaja all day0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–04:480 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:08–04:480 Yoga Ganda 14:46–17:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:48–04:09 (17.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:32 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 05:14 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:31 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:14	nakshatra Rohini
from 05:32	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 05:32	karana Kaulava
from 14:31	yoga Vriddhi
from 18:04	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	00:10
Moonset	18:39
Day length	16 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:14	from 05:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:09–05:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:14–21:01) 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 04:48 (16.07)–05:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:11–06:42 (18.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–05:32 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:14–05:32 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–04:11 (18.07) Hutashana Yoga 05:32–04:11 (18.07) Krakacha Yoga 05:32–04:11 (18.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:14–04:11 (18.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:09–05:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:16
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:41–04:23, 03:36–05:19 (18.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:55–21:01
Yamaganda	12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:48–18:55
Dur Muhurta	18:46–19:54
Varjyam	22:26–00:09 (18.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:14–07:27, 10:28–16:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:14–07:27, 10:28–16:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:14–07:27, 10:28–16:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:09–07:27, 10:28–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 05:14, Rohini from 05:14; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 05:32, Krishna-dvadashi from 05:32; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:28, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 20:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 05:14) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 05:14) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:14–04:11 (18.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–04:11 (18.07)0 Yoga Vriddhi 14:31–04:11 (18.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:14–05:320 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:09–05:140 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–05:32−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–04:11 (18.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:32–04:11 (18.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:32–04:11 (18.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 07:02
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Soma Pradosha · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:42 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:02 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 14:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:42 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:42	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 06:42	karana Gara
from 07:02	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 14:35	yoga Dhruva
from 19:25	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:36
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	00:35
Moonset	19:50
Day length	16 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:42	from 07:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:11–07:02) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:02–21:00) is good 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, 21:00–22:26
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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–04:12 (19.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–06:42

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:11–07:02 Anandadi: Ananda 07:02–04:12 (19.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:22–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:36–05:19, 23:37–01:21 (19.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:17–08:23
Yamaganda	10:29–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:48
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:16, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam	13:09–14:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:11–06:42

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 04:11–06:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:11–06:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:11–07:23, 10:24–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:02, Mrigashirsha from 07:02; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 06:42, Krishna-trayodashi from 06:42; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:24, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:06, Makara 20:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:02) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:02) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:02

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–04:12 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:02–04:12 (19.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–07:02+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:11–14:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–06:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Sankranti day
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:14 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:12 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 08:14	karana Vishti
from 09:12	nakshatra Ardra
from 14:56	yoga Vyaghata
from 21:07	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	01:13
Moonset	20:44
Day length	16 h 46 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	03:55 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:14	from 09:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:12–09:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:14–20:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:14–20:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 04:12–12:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 00:22–00:51 (20.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–08:14

Yamaghanta 09:12–04:14 (20.07)

Anandadi: Chara 09:12–04:14 (20.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:12–09:12

Bhadra in heaven: 08:14–21:07; Bhadra Mukha 08:14–10:23; Bhadra Puchha 19:51–21:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:58–21:13
Pradosha	20:58–22:25
Nishitha	00:22–00:51 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:38–02:24 (20.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:47–18:53
Yamaganda	08:24–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:41, 23:53–00:22 (20.07)
Varjyam	18:28–20:14

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 04:12–07:19, 10:20–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:12, Ardra from 09:12; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 08:14, Krishna-chaturdashi from 08:14; lagna Mithuna 04:12, Karka 04:20, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:02, Makara 20:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:12) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:12) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:14–20:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 03:55 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–08:14+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:12–04:14 (20.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–09:12+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:12–14:560 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 14:56–18:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:12–04:14 (20.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:12–09:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:14–21:07−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:14–04:14 (20.07)−3 Yamaghanta 09:12–04:14 (20.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:04 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 11:40 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:29 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:04	tithi Amavasya
from 10:04	karana Chatushpada
from 11:40	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 15:29	yoga Harshana
from 23:05	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	02:09
Moonset	21:20
Day length	16 h 42 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 10:04	from 11:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (11:40–20:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 04:14–10:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 10:04–20:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:14–10:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 04:14–11:40 Anandadi: Gada 11:40–04:16 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:12
Pradosha	20:57–22:25
Nishitha	00:22–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:41
Yamaganda	06:19–08:25
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Varjyam	01:01–02:48 (21.07)

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 04:14–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 11:40, Punarvasu from 11:40; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:04, Amavasya from 10:04; lagna Mithuna 04:14, Karka 04:16, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:16, Vrischika 16:17, Dhanu 18:58, Makara 20:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 11:40) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 11:40) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:14–10:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 10:04–20:57: 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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:40–04:16 (21.07)0 Yoga Harshana 15:29–04:16 (21.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:14–11:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–11:40−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:14–10:04

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Yoga Vajra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:10 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:22 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:15 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:10	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 12:10	karana Kimstughna
from 14:22	nakshatra Pushya
from 16:15	yoga Vajra
from 01:18 (22.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	03:20
Moonset	21:42
Day length	16 h 39 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	12:10

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:10	from 14:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:16–14:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:22–20:55) is good for sowing.
Naga 04:16–12:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 12:10–20:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 10:04 (20.07)–12:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:04 (20.07)–12:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:16–14:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:22–04:17 (22.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 14:22–04:17 (22.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:16–14:22 Anandadi: Shubha 14:22–04:17 (22.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:44–12:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:55–21:10
Pradosha	20:55–22:24
Nishitha	00:22–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:42–13:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:45
Yamaganda	04:16–06:20
Gulika Kalam	08:25–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:55, 16:29–17:35
Varjyam	23:20–01:08 (22.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:10–20:55

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 12:10–20:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:10–20:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:16–07:11, 10:12–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:22, Pushya from 14:22; tithi Amavasya until 12:10, Shukla-pratipat from 12:10; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 07:11, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:12, Vrischika 16:13, Dhanu 18:54, Makara 20:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:22) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:22) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 04:16–12:10: 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 = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:16–14:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:16–14:22+1 Yoga Harshana 04:16–16:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:16–14:220 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 16:15–17:29−3 Amavasya 04:16–12:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:28 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:16 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:28 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:28	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 14:28	karana Balava
from 17:09	yoga Siddhi
from 17:16	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 03:41 (23.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	04:38
Moonset	21:57
Day length	16 h 36 min

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	from 14:28	from 17:16

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, Pushya (04:17–17:16) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:54–21:57
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:54–21:57

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–14:28

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–04:19 (23.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:17–17:16 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:16–04:19 (23.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:06–11:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–12:35
Yamaganda	16:45–18:49
Gulika Kalam	06:22–08:26
Dur Muhurta	07:36–08:43, 13:09–14:15
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:28–16:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:28–16:09
Cutting fingernails	good 14:28–16:09
Cutting toenails	average 04:17–17:16, 20:37–20:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:28–17:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:16, Ashlesha from 17:16; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:28, Shukla-dvitya from 14:28; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 07:07, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:08, Vrischika 16:09, Dhanu 18:50, Makara 20:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:16) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:16) — physical affliction (suffering); 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 04:17–17:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Siddhi 17:09–04:19 (23.07)0 Auspicious tithi 14:28–04:19 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–14:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:16–04:19 (23.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–04:19 (23.07)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:17–17:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	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	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:55 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 20:17 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:09 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:55	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 16:55	karana Taitila
from 18:09	yoga Vyatipata
from 20:17	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	05:57
Moonset	22:06
Day length	16 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:55	from 20:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (20:17–20:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 04:19–20:17 Anandadi: Padma 20:17–04:21 (24.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:32–03:03 (24.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:52–21:07
Pradosha	20:52–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:29–20:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:27–10:31
Yamaganda	14:40–16:44
Gulika Kalam	04:19–06:23
Dur Muhurta	04:19–05:25, 05:25–06:31
Varjyam	07:41–09:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–07:03, 10:04–16:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:19–07:03, 10:04–16:05
Cutting fingernails	average 04:19–07:03, 10:04–16:05
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:19–07:03, 10:04–18:46, 20:33–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 20:17, Magha from 20:17; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:55, Shukla-tritya from 16:55; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 07:03, Kanya 10:04, Tula 13:04, Vrischika 16:05, Dhanu 18:46, Makara 20:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 20:17) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 20:17) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 18:09–20:52: 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

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 04:19–18:09+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:19–20:17+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–16:550 Chaturmasya0 Vyatipata 18:09–04:21 (24.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–20:17

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	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:24 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:21 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:12 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:10	karana Gara
from 19:12	yoga Variyana
from 19:24	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 19:24	karana Vanija
from 23:21	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	07:16
Moonset	22:13
Day length	16 h 29 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 19:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, 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 16:55 (23.07)–19:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:21–04:22 (25.07)

Yamaghanta 04:21–23:21 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:24–04:22 (25.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 23:21–04:22 (25.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:21–23:21

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	20:50–21:06
Pradosha	20:50–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:39–22:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:47–20:50
Yamaganda	12:35–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:43–18:47
Dur Muhurta	18:38–19:44
Varjyam	09:49–11:37

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 04:21–06:59, 10:00–18:42

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:24, Shukla-chaturti from 19:24; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:59, Kanya 10:00, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:01, Dhanu 18:42, Makara 20:29

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 19:24–20:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 04:21–19:12: 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 04:21–19:240 Yoga Variyana 19:12–04:22 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 19:24–04:22 (25.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:24–04:22 (25.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:21–23:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:21–23:21−3 Vyatipata 04:21–19:12−3 Yamaghanta 04:21–23:21

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	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:49 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:18 (26.07) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:10 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	karana Vishti
from 20:10	yoga Parigha
from 21:49	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 21:49	karana Bava
from 02:18 (26.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	08:32
Moonset	22:19
Day length	16 h 26 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

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 (04:22–20:49) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:38–20:49: 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 04:22–02:18 (26.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:22–02:18 (26.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:18–04:24 (26.07)

Bhadra on earth: 08:38–21:49; Bhadra Mukha 08:37–10:49; Bhadra Puchha 20:30–21:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:07–20:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:26–08:29
Yamaganda	10:32–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:42
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:14, 16:26–17:31
Varjyam	08:20–10:08

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 04:22–06:55, 09:56–18:38, 20:25–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:55, Kanya 09:56, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:57, Dhanu 18:38, Makara 20:25

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 04:22–20:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 08:38–20:49: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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 04:22–02:18 (26.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:22–02:18 (26.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:22–20:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 20:10–04:24 (26.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–02:18 (26.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:22–21:49−3 Bhadra on earth 08:38–21:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	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	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:00 (27.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 20:58 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:56 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:56	karana Balava
from 20:58	yoga Shiva
from 23:59	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 23:59	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	09:48
Moonset	22:24
Day length	16 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:24–20:47) 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, 04:24–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–23:59 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:59–04:26 (27.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati all day

Gandanta (tithi): 23:33–00:25 (27.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:47–21:02
Pradosha	20:47–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:59–22:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:41–18:44
Yamaganda	08:30–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:38
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:46, 23:50–00:21 (27.07)
Varjyam	10:19–12:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:52, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:53, Dhanu 18:34, Makara 20:21

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 = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–23:590 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 04:24–08:34−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–23:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 05:00
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:43 (28.07) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:00 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:27 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	nakshatra Hasta
from 12:55	karana Taitila
from 21:27	yoga Siddha
from 01:43 (28.07)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 01:43 (28.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	11:04
Moonset	22:29
Day length	16 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:26–05:00) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:00–20:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:59 (26.07)–01:43 (28.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:00–04:28 (28.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–04:28 (28.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:43–04:28 (28.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:43–04:28 (28.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:26–05:00 Anandadi: Ananda 05:00–04:28 (28.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:45–21:01
Pradosha	20:45–22:18
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:41–02:26 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:38
Yamaganda	06:28–08:31
Gulika Kalam	10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Varjyam	14:11–15:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:26–06:48, 09:48–18:30, 20:17–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 05:00, Hasta from 05:00; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:49, Dhanu 18:30, Makara 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 05:00) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 05:00) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:00

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–04:28 (28.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:00–04:28 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:00–04:28 (28.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–05:00+1 Yoga Shiva 04:26–21:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:26–01:43 (28.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 07:15
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:52 (29.07) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:15 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:30 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:15	nakshatra Chitra
from 14:23	karana Vanija
from 21:30	yoga Sadhya
from 02:52 (29.07)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 02:52 (29.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	12:22
Moonset	22:35
Day length	16 h 15 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 07:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:28–07:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:15–20:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:28–07:15

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:28–07:15 Krakacha Yoga 02:52–04:29 (29.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:52–04:29 (29.07)

Anandadi: Chara 07:15–04:29 (29.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:28–07:15

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:52–15:10 (29.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:41–05:55 (29.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:55–07:57 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:43–20:59
Pradosha	20:43–22:17
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:02–03:45 (29.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:39
Yamaganda	04:28–06:29
Gulika Kalam	08:31–10:33
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:58, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam	15:47–17:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:28–06:44, 09:44–15:45, 20:14–20:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:28–06:44, 09:44–15:45, 20:14–20:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:28–06:44, 09:44–15:45, 20:14–20:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:28–06:44, 09:44–18:26, 20:14–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:15, Chitra from 07:15; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:44, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:45, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 07:15) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:15) — 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 begins after 07:15

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:28–21:30+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:15–04:29 (29.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–07:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–02:52 (29.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:28–07:150 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:28–07:150 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:28–07:15

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:15 (30.07) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:52 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:59 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:52	nakshatra Swati
from 15:10	karana Bava
from 20:59	yoga Shubha
from 03:15 (30.07)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 03:15 (30.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	13:45
Moonset	22:43
Day length	16 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:29–08:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:52–20:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:29–15:10: 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 02:52–03:15 (30.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–03:15 (30.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:15–04:31 (30.07)

Anandadi: Musala 04:29–08:52 Anandadi: Gada 08:52–04:31 (30.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:52–15:10; Bhadra Puchha 04:41–05:55; Bhadra Mukha 05:55–07:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:15
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:38–02:17 (30.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–12:35
Yamaganda	16:38–18:40
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:32
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 13:08–14:13
Varjyam	14:41–16:20

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 04:29–06:40, 09:40–18:22, 20:10–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:52, Swati from 08:52; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:40, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:41, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:52) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:52) — 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 04:29–20:42: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–08:52+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:29–20:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:29–03:15 (30.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:29–08:52−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–03:15 (30.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:29–15:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 09:45
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:49 (31.07) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:45 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:49 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	nakshatra Vishakha
from 15:09	karana Kaulava
from 19:49	yoga Shukla
from 02:49 (31.07)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 02:49 (31.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	15:13
Moonset	22:55
Day length	16 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:31–09:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (09:45–20:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–09:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:31–09:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–02:49 (31.07) Ravi Yoga 09:45–04:33 (31.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:49–04:33 (31.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:31–09:45 Anandadi: Shubha 09:45–04:33 (31.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:59–02:35 (31.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–10:34
Yamaganda	14:36–16:37
Gulika Kalam	04:31–06:32
Dur Muhurta	04:31–05:36, 05:36–06:40
Varjyam	15:22–16:58

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:31–06:36

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 09:45, Vishakha from 09:45; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 09:45) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 09:45) — 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 04:31–20:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:45

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–09:45+2 Yoga Shubha 04:31–19:49+2 Ravi Yoga 09:45–04:33 (31.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–02:49 (31.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:31–09:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–09:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:31–09:450 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:31–02:49 (31.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shukla
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 2113 · Vikram 2248 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:32 (01.08) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:48 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:59 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:48	nakshatra Anuradha
from 14:17	karana Gara
from 17:59	yoga Brahma
from 01:32 (01.08)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:32 (01.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	16:45
Moonset	23:14
Day length	16 h 04 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 09:48

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 (04:33–09:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:48–20:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:32–04:35 (01.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:33–09:48 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:48–04:35 (01.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:10–01:54 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:57–00:30 (01.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:37–20:38
Yamaganda	12:35–14:36
Gulika Kalam	16:36–18:37
Dur Muhurta	18:29–19:33
Varjyam	13:40–15:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:33–06:32, 09:33–15:34, 20:02–20:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:33–06:32, 09:33–15:34, 20:02–20:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:33–06:32, 09:33–15:34, 20:02–20:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:33–06:32, 09:33–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:48, Anuradha from 09:48; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:48) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:48) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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 = +5

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Shukla 04:33–17:59+1 Auspicious tithi 04:33–01:32 (01.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:48–04:35 (01.08)0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:33–09:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:48–04:35 (01.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

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

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

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

Khara (No. 25 of 60, “harsh, severe”) — A harsh year: hardship, privation and hard toil.
Northern samvatsara: Parabhava (No. 40)
Shaka Samvat 2113 · Vikram Samvat 2248 · Kali Yuga 5292
Next year — Nandana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.2192
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-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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

Vishakha
−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)

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

Mula
−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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-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).

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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).

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

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

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

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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 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).

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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 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.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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.

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 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)

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

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

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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).

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

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

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

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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)

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable 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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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