Panchanga Calendar

July 2198

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SamvatsaraVilamba (32)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 5.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 19.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2198 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 4.07), Ashadha (from 5.07). Periods: 5–12.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 14.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 6.07 Ratha Yatra; 14.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 18.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Krit12Pradosha
2Roh13Masik Shivaratri
3Mrig14
4Ard30Amavasya
5Pun1until 04:24
6Push2Ratha Yatra
7Ashl3Chandra Darshan
8Mag4Vinayaka Chaturthi
9PPh5Skanda Shashti
10UPh6
11Has7after 09:25
12Chit8Masik Durgashtami
13Swa9after 11:03
14Vish10Devshayani
15Anu11Ekadashi Vaish.
16Jye13after 17:02
17Mul14
18PAsh15Guru Purnima
19UAsh1
20Shra2after 09:27
21Dhan3Sankashti
22Shat4
23PBh5Shravana Somvar
24UBh6
25Rev7Kalashtami
26Ashw8after 15:25
27Bhar9
28Krit10
29Roh11Kamika Ekadashi
30Mrig12until 11:54
31Ard13Bhauma Pradosha
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (19)
Tripushkar YogaPradoshaAmrita Siddhi YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta NavaratriRatha YatraChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniGuru PurnimaSankrantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiShravana SomvarKalashtamiEkadashi
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

  • 5.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 04:24
    Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 11.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda after 09:25 until 14:57
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 20.07 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra after 09:27
    Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 30.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:54
    Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

  • 1.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
  • 2.07 Mon Masik Shivaratri
  • 4.07 Wed Jyeshtha Amavasya
  • 5.07 Thu Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • 6.07 Fri Ratha Yatra
  • 7.07 Sat Chandra Darshan
  • 8.07 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 9.07 Mon Skanda Shashti
  • 12.07 Thu Masik Durgashtami
  • 14.07 Sat Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
  • 15.07 Sun Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast
  • 16.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
  • 18.07 Wed Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
  • 18.07 Wed Ashadha Purnima
  • 18.07 Wed Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
  • 21.07 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
  • 23.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 25.07 Wed Kalashtami
  • 29.07 Sun Kamika Ekadashi
  • 30.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 31.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha

Special muhurta yogas

  • 1.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–08:46
  • 2.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 2.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:22–03:52 (03.07)
  • 5.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 5.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:08–03:55 (06.07)
  • 5.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 00:08–03:55 (06.07)
  • 10.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 16:17–02:41 (11.07)
  • 11.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–01:54 (12.07)
  • 20.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–09:27
  • 24.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:21–10:35
  • 26.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–15:25
  • 28.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:35–04:30 (29.07)
  • 29.07 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 00:34–04:32 (30.07)
  • 30.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:32–03:13 (31.07)
  • 30.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–03:13 (31.07)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 1.07 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 3.07 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
  • 4.07 Wed — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 8.07 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 9.07 Mon — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 12.07 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 15.07 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
  • 18.07 Wed — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 22.07 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Panchaka
  • 23.07 Mon — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 24.07 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
  • 27.07 Fri — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 28.07 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 29.07 Sun — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 31.07 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

  • 4.07 New moon (Amavasya) 15:08
  • 18.07 Full moon (Purnima) 17:51
  • 18.07 Karka Sankranti 22:50 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • 5–12.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • from 14.07 Chaturmasya
  • 20.07 20:57 – 25.07 12:43 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vilamba (No. 32, “slow, tardy”) — A year of delay: affairs are held up, and everything demands patience. more

Northern samvatsara: Pramadi. Shaka Samvat 2120, Vikram Samvat 2255, Kali Yuga 5299.

Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more

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

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

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:46 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:24 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 02:41 (02.07) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 08:46 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:46tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 08:46karana Gara
from 14:24nakshatra Rohini
from 22:01karana Vanija
from 02:41 (02.07)yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:34
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise01:29
Moonset18:39
Day length17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:46from 14:24

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, Krittika (03:50–14:24) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:24–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–08:46

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–08:46 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–08:46 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–08:46

Anandadi: Prajapati 14:24–03:51 (02.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:50–14:24

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:28–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam11:41–13:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:05–21:16
Yamaganda12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam16:55–19:05
Dur Muhurta18:57–20:06
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:24–17:31

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 14:24–17:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 14:24–17:31
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:50–08:29, 11:30–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:24, Rohini from 14:24; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:46, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:46; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:30, Simha 08:29, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:30, Vrischika 17:31, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:24) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:24) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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.
  • 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 = −6

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

0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:24–03:51 (02.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:24–03:51 (02.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–08:46−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:50–14:24−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–08:46−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–08:46−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–08:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:13 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:22 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 03:33 (03.07) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 11:13 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:13tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 11:13karana Vishti
from 17:22nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 00:20 (03.07)karana Shakuni
from 03:33 (03.07)yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:34
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise02:09
Moonset19:30
Day length17 h 24 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:13from 17:22

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:51–17:22) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:22–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:13–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 11:13–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:47 (03.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:22–03:52 (03.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:51–17:22 Anandadi: Ananda 17:22–03:52 (03.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 11:13–00:20 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 11:13–13:24; Bhadra Puchha 22:59–00:18 (03.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:28–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam13:46–15:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:02–08:12
Yamaganda10:23–12:33
Gulika Kalam14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam08:23–10:11, 23:35–01:22 (03.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:51–11:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:51–11:13
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:51–08:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:22, Mrigashirsha from 17:22; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 11:13, Krishna-chaturdashi from 11:13; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:26, Simha 08:25, Kanya 11:26, Tula 14:26, Vrischika 17:27, Dhanu 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:22) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:22) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 11:13–21:16: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:51–17:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–17:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 03:51–05:10−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 11:13–03:52 (03.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:13–00:20 (03.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:22 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 20:02 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:08 (04.07) more
KaranaShakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:22 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:22tithi Amavasya
from 13:22karana Chatushpada
from 20:02nakshatra Ardra
from 02:19 (04.07)karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:34
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise02:59
Moonset20:12
Day length17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:22from 20:02

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, Mrigashirsha (03:52–20:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shakuni 03:52–13:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 13:22–21:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:52–13:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 20:02–03:53 (04.07)

Anandadi: Chara 20:02–03:53 (04.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:52–20:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:35
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam10:15–12:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:05
Yamaganda08:13–10:23
Gulika Kalam12:34–14:44
Dur Muhurta07:21–08:30, 23:54–00:21 (04.07)
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:52–08:21, 11:22–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 20:02, Ardra from 20:02; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:22, Amavasya from 13:22; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:22, Simha 08:21, Kanya 11:22, Tula 14:22, Vrischika 17:23, Dhanu 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 20:02) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 20:02) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:52–13:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 13:22–21:15: 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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–20:02+1 Yoga Vriddhi all day0 Anandadi: Chara 20:02–03:53 (04.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:02–03:53 (04.07)0 Yamaghanta 20:02–03:53 (04.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:52–20:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:52–13:22

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
FestivalsJyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 15:08 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:18 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:08 more
KaranaNaga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:08 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:08yoga Dhruva
from 15:08tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 15:08karana Kimstughna
from 22:18nakshatra Punarvasu
from 03:52 (05.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:54
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise03:58
Moonset20:47
Day length17 h 21 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)15:08

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:08

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

  • Naga 03:53–15:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 15:08–21:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:22 (03.07)–15:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 15:08–03:54 (05.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:53–22:18 Anandadi: Gada 22:18–03:54 (05.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 14:43–15:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:14–21:28
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam11:21–13:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:44
Yamaganda06:03–08:13
Gulika Kalam10:24–12:34
Dur Muhurta11:59–13:08
Varjyam05:14–06:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:08–17:19

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 15:08–17:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 15:08–17:19
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Amavasya until 15:08, Shukla-pratipat from 15:08; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:18, Simha 08:17, Kanya 11:18, Tula 14:18, Vrischika 17:19, Dhanu 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Amavasya 03:53–15:08: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:53–04:08+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:53–22:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–22:18−1 Samvartaka Yoga 15:08–03:54 (05.07)−3 Amavasya 03:53–15:08

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

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 04:24
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
FestivalsAshadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:28 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 00:08 (06.07) more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 04:24 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 16:28 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:24yoga Vyaghata
from 16:28tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:28karana Balava
from 00:08 (06.07)nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:54
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise05:04
Moonset21:14
Day length17 h 19 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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:28

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:54–21:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:08 (04.07)–16:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:54–09:41
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:59–13:09

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:54–00:08 (06.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:08–03:55 (06.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 00:08–03:55 (06.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:54–00:08 (06.07) Anandadi: Shubha 00:08–03:55 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam21:33–23:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:44–16:54
Yamaganda03:54–06:04
Gulika Kalam08:14–10:24
Dur Muhurta09:41–10:50, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam11:13–12:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:28–17:15

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, shavinggood 16:28–17:15
Cutting fingernailsgood 16:28–17:15
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 16:28–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:28, Shukla-dvitya from 16:28; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:14, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:14, Tula 14:14, Vrischika 17:15, Dhanu 19:56

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

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 04:24

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:54–00:08 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–00:08 (06.07)+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:54–04:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:54–00:08 (06.07)0 Auspicious tithi 16:28–03:55 (06.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 04:24–08:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Pushya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
FestivalsRatha Yatra

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:20 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:32 (07.07) more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:19 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 04:58 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:19yoga Harshana
from 04:58karana Kaulava
from 17:20tithi Shukla-tritya
from 17:20karana Taitila
from 01:32 (07.07)nakshatra Ashlesha
from 03:52 (07.07)yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:57
Sunrise03:55
Noon12:34
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:11
Moonrise06:16
Moonset21:36
Day length17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:20

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:55–21:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:28 (05.07)–17:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:32–03:56 (07.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–17:20

Anandadi: Utpata 03:55–01:32 (07.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 01:32–03:56 (07.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:02–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam18:46–20:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:24–12:34
Yamaganda16:54–19:03
Gulika Kalam06:05–08:15
Dur Muhurta07:23–08:32, 13:09–14:18
Varjyam08:36–10:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:55–08:10, 11:10–17:11

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:55–08:10, 11:10–17:11
Cutting fingernailsgood 03:55–08:10, 11:10–17:11
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:55–08:10, 11:10–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:20, Shukla-tritya from 17:20; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:10, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:10, Tula 14:11, Vrischika 17:11, Dhanu 19:52

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Pushya 03:55–01:32 (07.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–17:20+1 Yoga Harshana 04:19–03:52 (07.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–17:20−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:55–01:32 (07.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:45 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:28 (08.07) more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:04 (08.07) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 05:36 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:36karana Gara
from 17:45tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 17:45karana Vanija
from 02:28 (08.07)nakshatra Magha
from 03:04 (08.07)yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:58
Sunrise03:56
Noon12:35
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise07:30
Moonset21:55
Day length17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:45

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:12–21:55
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:12–21:55

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:56–02:28 (08.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:45–03:57 (08.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:56–02:28 (08.07) Anandadi: Padma 02:28–03:57 (08.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:17–08:38 (08.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:03–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:12–21:26
Pradosha21:12–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam00:49–02:28 (08.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:15–10:25
Yamaganda14:44–16:53
Gulika Kalam03:56–06:06
Dur Muhurta03:56–05:05, 05:05–06:14
Varjyam14:50–16:30

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:56–08:06, 11:06–17:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:56–08:06, 11:06–17:07
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:56–08:06, 11:06–17:45

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 17:45, Shukla-chaturti from 17:45; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 05:06, Simha 08:06, Kanya 11:06, Tula 14:07, Vrischika 17:07, Dhanu 19:48

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

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 17:45–21:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:56–02:28 (08.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:56–02:28 (08.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–17:450 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:45–03:57 (08.07)0 Yoga Vajra 03:56–05:020 Rikta tithi 17:45–03:57 (08.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–02:28 (08.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:42 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 02:58 (09.07) more
Gandamula
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:54 (09.07) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 05:47 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:47karana Vishti
from 17:42tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:42karana Bava
from 01:54 (09.07)yoga Vyatipata
from 02:58 (09.07)nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:00
Sunrise03:57
Noon12:35
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise08:46
Moonset22:12
Day length17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:42

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:57–21:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:47–17:42: 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), 10:51–14:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:08–02:58 (09.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–17:42 Yamaghanta 03:57–02:58 (09.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:42–02:58 (09.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 02:58–03:59 (09.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:57–02:58 (09.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 05:47–17:42; Bhadra Mukha 05:44–07:43; Bhadra Puchha 16:30–17:42
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:17 (07.07)–08:38
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:11–21:25
Pradosha21:11–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam00:31–02:09 (09.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:02–21:11
Yamaganda12:34–14:44
Gulika Kalam16:53–19:02
Dur Muhurta18:53–20:02
Varjyam14:43–16:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 17:42–19:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:42, Shukla-panchami from 17:42; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 05:03, Simha 08:02, Kanya 11:02, Tula 14:03, Vrischika 17:03, Dhanu 19:44

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 03:57–17:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 05:47–17:42: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:57–01:54 (09.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 11:08–02:58 (09.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:42–03:59 (09.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:42–02:58 (09.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–17:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 03:57–02:58 (09.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:57–02:58 (09.07)−1 Gandanta 03:57–08:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–02:58 (09.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:57–17:42−3 Bhadra on earth 05:47–17:42

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 03:57

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:13 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:02 (10.07) more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:23 (10.07) more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 05:31 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:31karana Balava
from 17:13tithi Shukla-shashti
from 17:13karana Kaulava
from 00:23 (10.07)yoga Variyana
from 03:02 (10.07)nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:01
Sunrise03:59
Noon12:35
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:07
Moonrise10:03
Moonset22:28
Day length17 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:13

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:59–21:10) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 17:13–04:00 (10.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:02–04:00 (10.07)

Hutashana Yoga 17:13–04:00 (10.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:13–04:00 (10.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:59–03:02 (10.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:02–04:00 (10.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 16:49–17:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:10–21:24
Pradosha21:10–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam20:37–22:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:08–08:17
Yamaganda10:26–12:34
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:52
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:18, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam11:00–12:36

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:59–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 17:13, Shukla-shashti from 17:13; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:59, Simha 07:58, Kanya 10:59, Tula 13:59, Vrischika 17:00, Dhanu 19:40

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:

  • Vyatipata 03:59–21:10: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:59–03:02 (10.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–17:130 Hutashana Yoga 17:13–04:00 (10.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:13–04:00 (10.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–03:02 (10.07)−3 Vyatipata 03:59–00:23 (10.07)

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 03:59

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:17 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:41 (11.07) more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 22:31 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 04:48 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:48karana Taitila
from 16:17tithi Shukla-saptami
from 16:17karana Gara
from 22:31yoga Parigha
from 02:41 (11.07)nakshatra Hasta
from 03:40 (11.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:03
Sunrise04:00
Noon12:35
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise11:22
Moonset22:45
Day length17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:17

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:00–21:09) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:00–02:41 (11.07) Tripushkar Yoga 16:17–02:41 (11.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–16:17 Hutashana Yoga 16:17–04:01 (11.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:17–04:01 (11.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:41–04:01 (11.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:00–02:41 (11.07) Anandadi: Saumya 02:41–04:01 (11.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:09–21:23
Pradosha21:09–22:32
Nishitha00:22–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam19:35–21:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:52–19:01
Yamaganda08:17–10:26
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:26–08:34, 23:54–00:22 (11.07)
Varjyam10:08–11:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–07:54, 10:55–21:09

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:00–07:54, 10:55–21:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:00–07:54, 10:55–21:09
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:00–07:54, 10:55–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-shashti until 16:17, Shukla-saptami from 16:17; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:55, Simha 07:54, Kanya 10:55, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:56, Dhanu 19:36

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:00–02:41 (11.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:00–02:41 (11.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–02:41 (11.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:00–22:310 Auspicious tithi 16:17–04:01 (11.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 16:17–04:01 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–16:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 16:17–02:41 (11.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:17–04:01 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:25; auspicious time — until 14:57
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:57 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 01:54 (12.07) more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 20:19 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 14:57 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:57tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 14:57karana Vishti
from 20:19yoga Shiva
from 01:54 (12.07)nakshatra Chitra
from 02:07 (12.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:05
Sunrise04:01
Noon12:35
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise12:43
Moonset23:05
Day length17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:01–21:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:57–21:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–01:54 (12.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:01–14:57 Hutashana Yoga 14:57–04:03 (12.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:57–04:03 (12.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–01:54 (12.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 01:54–04:03 (12.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:57–02:07 (12.07); Bhadra Puchha 16:37–17:43; Bhadra Mukha 17:43–19:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:08–21:22
Pradosha21:08–22:31
Nishitha00:22–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam20:06–21:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:43
Yamaganda06:10–08:18
Gulika Kalam10:26–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:00–13:09
Varjyam10:48–12:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:01–07:50, 10:51–14:57

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:01–07:50, 10:51–14:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:01–07:50, 10:51–14:57
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:01–07:50, 10:51–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-saptami until 14:57, Shukla-ashtami from 14:57; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:51, Simha 07:50, Kanya 10:51, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:52, Dhanu 19:32

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

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 14:57–21:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:25

Auspicious time ends by 14:57

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–01:54 (12.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:57+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–01:54 (12.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–01:54 (12.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–14:570 Yoga Shiva 20:19–04:03 (12.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:01–14:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 14:57–04:03 (12.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:57–04:03 (12.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 14:57–04:03 (12.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:57–04:03 (12.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:57–02:07 (12.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:01–09:25

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:11 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:44 (13.07) more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:47 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 13:11 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:11tithi Shukla-navami
from 13:11karana Balava
from 17:47yoga Siddha
from 00:10 (13.07)karana Kaulava
from 00:44 (13.07)nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:06
Sunrise04:03
Noon12:35
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise14:06
Moonset23:28
Day length17 h 04 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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:11

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:03–21:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:57 (11.07)–13:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:44–04:04 (13.07)

Krakacha Yoga 04:03–13:11 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–13:11 Hutashana Yoga 13:11–04:04 (13.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:11–04:04 (13.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:03–00:44 (13.07) Anandadi: Sthira 00:44–04:04 (13.07)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:07–21:21
Pradosha21:07–22:30
Nishitha00:22–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam18:39–20:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:51
Yamaganda04:03–06:11
Gulika Kalam08:19–10:27
Dur Muhurta09:44–10:52, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam09:31–11:02

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:03–07:46, 10:47–13:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 13:11, Shukla-navami from 13:11; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:47, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:47, Tula 13:47, Vrischika 16:48, Dhanu 19:28

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

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 04:03–13:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 13:11–21:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:03–00:44 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–00:44 (13.07)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:03–17:47+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Hutashana Yoga 13:11–04:04 (13.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:11–04:04 (13.07)−1 Ashtami 04:03–13:11−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:03–13:11−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–13:11−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–13:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:03; auspicious time — until 14:57
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:03 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 23:11 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:57 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 11:03 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:03tithi Shukla-dashami
from 11:03karana Taitila
from 14:57yoga Sadhya
from 21:51karana Gara
from 23:11nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:08
Sunrise04:04
Noon12:35
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:01
Moonrise15:29
Moonset23:58
Day length17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:03

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:04–21:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–11:03 Hutashana Yoga 11:03–04:05 (14.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 23:11–04:05 (14.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:04–23:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:06–21:20
Pradosha21:06–22:30
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam14:57–16:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:27–12:35
Yamaganda16:50–18:58
Gulika Kalam06:12–08:19
Dur Muhurta07:28–08:36, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam05:58–07:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:03–16:44

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 11:03–16:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 11:03–16:44
Bathing, washing hairgood 11:03–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-navami until 11:03, Shukla-dashami from 11:03; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:43, Simha 07:42, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:43, Vrischika 16:44, Dhanu 19:24

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

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

  • Shukla-navami 04:04–11:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:03

Auspicious time ends by 14:57

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:04–14:57+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–23:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:03–04:05 (14.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 11:03–04:05 (14.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–11:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:04–23:11−2 Rikta tithi 04:04–11:03

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 19:12
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:34 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:20 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:49 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 08:34 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:34tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 08:34karana Vanija
from 11:49yoga Shubha
from 19:12karana Vishti
from 21:20nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:10
Sunrise04:05
Noon12:35
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise16:51
Moonsetnone
Day length16 h 59 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:34

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:05–21:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:12–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

Vishnu enters his four-month sleep on the serpent Shesha — Chaturmasya begins. Weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras are not held until Devutthana Ekadashi; vows are taken and sadhana is intensified.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:34–05:48 (15.07)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:17–17:40 (15.07)
Vaishnava date: 15.07

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:05–21:20

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–08:34 Hutashana Yoga 08:34–04:07 (15.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:05–21:20 Anandadi: Amrita 21:20–04:07 (15.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 19:12–05:48 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:25–00:29 (15.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:29–02:15 (15.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 08:12–08:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:05–21:19
Pradosha21:05–22:29
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam13:13–14:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:20–10:28
Yamaganda14:42–16:50
Gulika Kalam04:05–06:13
Dur Muhurta04:05–05:13, 05:13–06:21
Varjyam04:22–05:50, 01:00–02:27 (15.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–07:38, 10:39–16:40

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:05–07:38, 10:39–16:40
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:05–07:38
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:05–07:38, 10:39–16:40
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:05–07:38, 10:39–19:21

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 08:34, Shukla-ekadashi from 08:34; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:38, Kanya 10:39, Tula 13:39, Vrischika 16:40, Dhanu 19:21

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

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 19:12

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–21:20+1 Yoga Shubha 11:49–04:07 (15.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:05–21:20+1 Auspicious tithi 04:05–08:340 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 08:34–04:07 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–08:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:12–04:07 (15.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:48 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 19:15 more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:29 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:48 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:48tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:48karana Bava
from 08:29yoga Shukla
from 16:20karana Balava
from 19:15nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:49 (16.07)tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 02:49 (16.07)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:12
Sunrise04:07
Noon12:36
Sunset21:03
End of twilight21:58
Moonrise18:04
Moonset00:38
Day length16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:48from 19:15

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, Anuradha (04:07–19:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (19:15–21:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:07–05:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 14.07
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–05:48 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–02:49 (16.07) Hutashana Yoga 05:48–02:49 (16.07) Krakacha Yoga 05:48–02:49 (16.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–19:15 Anandadi: Kana 19:15–04:08 (16.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 19:12 (14.07)–05:48; Bhadra Puchha 23:25 (14.07)–00:29; Bhadra Mukha 00:29–02:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:10–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:32
Godhuli21:03–21:18
Pradosha21:03–22:28
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam09:45–11:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:56–21:03
Yamaganda12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam16:49–18:56
Dur Muhurta18:48–19:56
Varjyam00:20–01:47 (16.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–05:48

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:07–05:48
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:07–05:48
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:07–07:34, 10:35–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 19:15, Jyestha from 19:15; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 05:48, Shukla-dvadashi from 05:48; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:34, Kanya 10:35, Tula 13:35, Vrischika 16:36, Dhanu 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 19:15) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 19:15) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); 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 Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:07–08:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–19:15+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–05:480 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:15–04:08 (16.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–05:480 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:07–05:48−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–02:49 (16.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:48–02:49 (16.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–19:15−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:48–02:49 (16.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Padma; auspicious time — after 17:02
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSoma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:46 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 17:02 more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 04:59 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 13:18 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:59yoga Brahma
from 13:18karana Taitila
from 17:02nakshatra Mula
from 23:46tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 23:46karana Gara
from 01:24 (17.07)yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:14
Sunrise04:08
Noon12:36
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:56
Moonrise19:04
Moonset01:31
Day length16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:08–17:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (17:02–21:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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, 21:02–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:02–04:10 (17.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:08–17:02 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:02–04:10 (17.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:35–22:28
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:02–21:16
Pradosha21:02–22:28
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam09:03–10:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:15–08:22
Yamaganda10:28–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:42–16:49
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:17, 16:32–17:39
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:08–07:30, 10:31–16:32
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 17:02, Mula from 17:02; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:30, Kanya 10:31, Tula 13:31, Vrischika 16:32, Dhanu 19:13, Makara 21:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 17:02) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 17:02) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:02

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:59–01:24 (17.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:08–17:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:08–23:460 Ravi Yoga 17:02–04:10 (17.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:02–04:10 (17.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–17:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:44 more
NakshatraMula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:47 more
Gandamula
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:52 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 10:14 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:14karana Vanija
from 14:47nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:44tithi Purnima
from 20:44karana Vishti
from 21:52yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:16
Sunrise04:10
Noon12:36
Sunset21:01
End of twilight21:54
Moonrise19:50
Moonset02:39
Day length16 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:47from 20:44

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:10–14:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:47–21:01) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:44–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 04:10–20:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:10–14:47

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:10–14:47 Anandadi: Mitra 14:47–04:11 (18.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:44–07:16 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:36–04:39 (18.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:39–06:25 (18.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:13–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:31
Godhuli21:01–21:15
Pradosha21:01–22:27
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam08:59–10:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:48–18:54
Yamaganda08:22–10:29
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:42
Dur Muhurta07:32–08:39, 23:53–00:22 (18.07)
Varjyam13:20–14:47, 23:32–01:00 (18.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 14:47–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 14:47, Purva-Ashadha from 14:47; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 20:44, Purnima from 20:44; lagna Mithuna 04:10, Karka 04:27, Simha 07:26, Kanya 10:27, Tula 13:27, Vrischika 16:28, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 20:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:47) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:47) — 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 04:10–20:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 20:44–21:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 04:10–21:52+2 Ravi Yoga 04:10–14:47+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:10–14:470 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:44–04:11 (18.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–14:47−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–20:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsGuru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:51 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:40 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:28 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:16 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:16karana Bava
from 12:40nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 17:51tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 17:51karana Balava
from 18:28yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:18
Sunrise04:11
Noon12:36
Sunset20:59
End of twilight21:53
Moonrise20:24
Moonset03:59
Day length16 h 48 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)17:51
Karka Sankranti22:50 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:40from 17:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:11–12:40) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:40–20:59) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:11–07:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:11–17:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 10:50–20:59
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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 20:44 (17.07)–17:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:51–04:13 (19.07) Samvartaka Yoga 17:51–04:13 (19.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–12:40 Anandadi: Vajra 12:40–04:13 (19.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:44 (17.07)–07:16; Bhadra Puchha 03:36–04:39; Bhadra Mukha 04:39–06:25
  • Gandanta (tithi): 17:30–18:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:31
Godhuli20:59–21:14
Pradosha20:59–22:26
Nishitha00:22–00:51 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam08:18–09:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:41
Yamaganda06:17–08:23
Gulika Kalam10:29–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:02–13:09
Varjyam20:04–21:32

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:11–07:22, 10:23–19:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:40, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:40; tithi Purnima until 17:51, Krishna-pratipat from 17:51; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:23, Simha 07:22, Kanya 10:23, Tula 13:23, Vrischika 16:24, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:40) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:40) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Purnima 04:11–17:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Sankranti at 22:50 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vaidhriti 04:11–18:28: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–12:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:40–04:13 (19.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:51–04:13 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:51–04:13 (19.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:11–07:160 Anandadi: Vajra 12:40–04:13 (19.07)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 17:51–04:13 (19.07)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–12:40−3 Vaidhriti 04:11–18:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:18 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 10:50 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:20 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 04:32 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:32karana Kaulava
from 10:50nakshatra Shravana
from 15:18tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 15:18karana Taitila
from 15:20yoga Priti
from 02:11 (20.07)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:20
Sunrise04:13
Noon12:36
Sunset20:58
End of twilight21:51
Moonrise20:50
Moonset05:23
Day length16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:50from 15:18

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:13–10:50) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (10:50–20:58) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:13–10:50

Anandadi: Saumya 04:13–05:16 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:20–04:14 (20.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:16–12:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:58–21:12
Pradosha20:58–22:25
Nishitha00:22–00:51 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam04:56–06:24, 23:39–01:09 (20.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:41–16:47
Yamaganda04:13–06:18
Gulika Kalam08:24–10:30
Dur Muhurta09:48–10:55, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam14:36–16:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:13–07:18, 10:19–19:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 10:50, Shravana from 10:50; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 15:18, Krishna-dvitya from 15:18; lagna Mithuna 04:13, Karka 04:19, Simha 07:18, Kanya 10:19, Tula 13:19, Vrischika 16:20, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 10:50) — improved health; Shravana (from 10:50) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:20–04:14 (20.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–10:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:13–15:180 Yoga Priti 15:20–04:14 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:16–12:20−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:13–10:50

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 09:27
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:13 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:27 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:35 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 13:13 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:27nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 12:35yoga Ayushman
from 13:13tithi Krishna-tritya
from 13:13karana Vanija
from 00:23 (21.07)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:22
Sunrise04:14
Noon12:36
Sunset20:56
End of twilight21:49
Moonrise21:10
Moonset06:48
Day length16 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:27from 13:13

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:14–09:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–09:27

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–13:13

Anandadi: Prajapati 09:27–04:16 (21.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:14–09:27

  • Bhadra on earth: 00:23–11:43 (21.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:47–08:54 (21.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:54–10:47 (21.07)
  • Chora Panchaka: 20:57–12:43 (25.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:29
Godhuli20:56–21:11
Pradosha20:56–22:24
Nishitha00:22–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam22:35–00:07 (21.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:30–12:35
Yamaganda16:46–18:51
Gulika Kalam06:20–08:25
Dur Muhurta07:35–08:42, 13:09–14:16
Varjyam13:18–14:51

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 13:13–16:16
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 13:13–16:16
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:14–07:15, 10:15–18:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:27, Dhanishtha from 09:27; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 13:13, Krishna-tritya from 13:13; lagna Mithuna 04:14, Karka 04:15, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:15, Tula 13:15, Vrischika 16:16, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:27) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:27) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:27

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–09:27+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:27–04:16 (21.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–09:27+1 Yoga Priti 04:14–12:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–13:130 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–13:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:14–09:27

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:43 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 08:37 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:20 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:43 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:37nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 10:20yoga Saubhagya
from 11:43tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 11:43karana Bava
from 23:14karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:24
Sunrise04:16
Noon12:36
Sunset20:55
End of twilight21:47
Moonrise21:28
Moonset08:10
Day length16 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:37from 11:43

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 (08:37–20:55) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:16–11:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:43–04:18 (22.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:16–08:37 Anandadi: Ananda 08:37–04:18 (22.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 00:23–11:43; Bhadra Puchha 07:47–08:54; Bhadra Mukha 08:54–10:47
  • Chora Panchaka: 20:57 (20.07)–12:43 (25.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:17–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:28
Godhuli20:55–21:10
Pradosha20:55–22:23
Nishitha00:22–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam01:20–02:56 (22.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:26–10:31
Yamaganda14:40–16:45
Gulika Kalam04:16–06:21
Dur Muhurta04:16–05:23, 05:23–06:29
Varjyam15:47–17:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:16–18:53

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 08:37, Shatabhisha from 08:37; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:43, Krishna-chaturti from 11:43; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 07:11, Kanya 10:11, Tula 13:12, Vrischika 16:12, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 08:37) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 08:37) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 11:43–20:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 04:16–11:43: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:43–04:18 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:16–08:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:16–08:37+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:16–10:20+1 Auspicious tithi 04:16–11:430 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 11:43–04:18 (22.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:16–11:43

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:57 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:30 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:39 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 10:57 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:30nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 08:39yoga Shobhana
from 10:57tithi Krishna-panchami
from 10:57karana Kaulava
from 22:51karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:26
Sunrise04:18
Noon12:36
Sunset20:53
End of twilight21:45
Moonrise21:44
Moonset09:29
Day length16 h 35 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:30from 10:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:18–08:30) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:30–20:53) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–10:57

Anandadi: Chara 08:30–04:19 (23.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:18–08:30

  • Chora Panchaka: 20:57 (20.07)–12:43 (25.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:19–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:28
Godhuli20:53–21:08
Pradosha20:53–22:22
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam00:56–02:35 (23.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:49–20:53
Yamaganda12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam16:44–18:49
Dur Muhurta18:40–19:47
Varjyam15:05–16:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:57–16:08, 20:36–20:53

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 10:57–16:08, 20:36–20:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 10:57–16:08, 20:36–20:53
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:18–07:07, 10:57–18:49, 20:36–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:30, Purva-Bhadra from 08:30; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 10:57, Krishna-panchami from 10:57; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 07:07, Kanya 10:07, Tula 13:08, Vrischika 16:08, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 08:30) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:30) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 04:18–10:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:30–04:19 (23.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–08:30+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:18–08:39+1 Auspicious tithi 10:57–04:19 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:30–04:19 (23.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:18–08:30−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:18–10:57−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–10:57

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:58 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:09 more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:36 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 10:58 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:36yoga Atiganda
from 09:09nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 10:58tithi Krishna-shashti
from 10:58karana Gara
from 23:16karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:28
Sunrise04:19
Noon12:36
Sunset20:52
End of twilight21:43
Moonrise22:00
Moonset10:45
Day length16 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:09from 10:58

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:19–09:09) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:09–20:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 10:58–04:21 (24.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:58–04:21 (24.07)

Anandadi: Musala 04:19–09:09 Anandadi: Gada 09:09–04:21 (24.07)

  • Chora Panchaka: 20:57 (20.07)–12:43 (25.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 10:34–11:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:27
Godhuli20:52–21:07
Pradosha20:52–22:21
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:23–08:27
Yamaganda10:31–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:40–16:44
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:15, 16:27–17:33
Varjyam19:19–21:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:03–10:58

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, shavinggood 10:03–10:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 10:03–10:58
Bathing, washing hairgood 10:03–18:45, 20:32–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:09, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:09; tithi Krishna-panchami until 10:58, Krishna-shashti from 10:58; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 07:03, Kanya 10:03, Tula 13:04, Vrischika 16:04, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:09) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:09) — a good life; 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:19–07:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–10:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:09–04:21 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 07:36–09:57−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:58–04:21 (24.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:19–09:09−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–09:09−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:58–04:21 (24.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:58–04:21 (24.07)

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 04:19

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Surya Dagdha tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:47 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:35 more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:10 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 11:47 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:10yoga Sukarma
from 10:35nakshatra Revati
from 11:47tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:47karana Vishti
from 00:28 (25.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:30
Sunrise04:21
Noon12:36
Sunset20:50
End of twilight21:41
Moonrise22:18
Moonset11:59
Day length16 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:35from 11:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:21–10:35) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:35–20:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:47–20:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:21–10:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:21–10:35 Ravi Yoga 10:35–04:23 (25.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–11:47 Hutashana Yoga 11:47–04:23 (25.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:47–04:23 (25.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:21–10:35 Anandadi: Shubha 10:35–04:23 (25.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 11:47–00:28 (25.07); Bhadra Puchha 16:53–18:10; Bhadra Mukha 18:10–20:17
  • Chora Panchaka: 20:57 (20.07)–12:43 (25.07)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:26
Godhuli20:50–21:05
Pradosha20:50–22:20
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam05:30–07:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:43–18:46
Yamaganda08:28–10:32
Gulika Kalam12:36–14:39
Dur Muhurta07:39–08:45, 23:51–00:21 (25.07)
Varjyam23:39–01:23 (25.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–06:59, 10:00–11:47

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:21–06:59, 10:00–11:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:21–06:59, 10:00–11:47
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:21–06:59, 10:00–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:35, Revati from 10:35; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:47, Krishna-saptami from 11:47; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:59, Kanya 10:00, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:01, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:35) — a good life; Revati (from 10:35) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 11:47–20:50: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:21–10:35+2 Ravi Yoga 10:35–04:23 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:21–10:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–10:35+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:21–10:35+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:10–04:23 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 11:47–04:23 (25.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–11:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:47–04:23 (25.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:21–11:47−3 Bhadra on earth 11:47–00:28 (25.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:19 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:43 more
Gandamula
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:19 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 13:19 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:19yoga Dhriti
from 12:43nakshatra Ashwini
from 13:19tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 13:19karana Balava
from 02:19 (26.07)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:32
Sunrise04:23
Noon12:36
Sunset20:48
End of twilight21:38
Moonrise22:37
Moonset13:11
Day length16 h 25 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:43from 13:19

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:23–12:43) 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, 20:48–22:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:23–12:43 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–13:19

Hutashana Yoga 13:19–04:25 (26.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:19–04:25 (26.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:23–12:43 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:43–04:25 (26.07)

  • Chora Panchaka: 20:57 (20.07)–12:43
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:07–19:21
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:22–03:53
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:25
Godhuli20:48–21:03
Pradosha20:48–22:19
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam10:06–11:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:36–14:39
Yamaganda06:26–08:29
Gulika Kalam10:32–12:36
Dur Muhurta12:03–13:08
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:23–06:55, 09:56–13:19

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:23–06:55, 09:56–13:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:23–06:55, 09:56–13:19
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:23–06:55, 09:56–18:37, 20:24–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 12:43, Ashwini from 12:43; tithi Krishna-saptami until 13:19, Krishna-ashtami from 13:19; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:55, Kanya 09:56, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:57, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 12:43) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:43) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 13:19–20:48: 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

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 04:23–12:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–12:43+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:23–07:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:23–12:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 13:19–04:25 (26.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:19–04:25 (26.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–13:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 13:19–04:25 (26.07)−1 Panchaka 04:23–12:43−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:43–04:25 (26.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 15:25
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:25 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:25 more
Gandamula
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:57 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 15:25 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:57yoga Shula
from 15:25nakshatra Bharani
from 15:25tithi Krishna-navami
from 15:25karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:34
Sunrise04:25
Noon12:36
Sunset20:46
End of twilight21:36
Moonrise23:01
Moonset14:21
Day length16 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:25from 15:25

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (15:25–20:46) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–15:25

Krakacha Yoga 04:25–15:25 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–15:25 Hutashana Yoga 15:25–04:26 (27.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:25–04:26 (27.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:25–15:25 Anandadi: Padma 15:25–04:26 (27.07)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:24–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:25
Godhuli20:46–21:02
Pradosha20:46–22:18
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam07:24–09:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:38–16:41
Yamaganda04:25–06:27
Gulika Kalam08:30–10:33
Dur Muhurta09:52–10:57, 16:25–17:30
Varjyam10:58–12:45, 02:14–04:02 (27.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:25–06:51, 09:52–15:25

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:25, Bharani from 15:25; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 15:25, Krishna-navami from 15:25; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:52, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:53, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:25) — joy; Bharani (from 15:25) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 04:25–15:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 15:25–20:46: 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 15:25

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–15:25+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:25–15:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–15:25+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:25–07:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 15:25–04:26 (27.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:25–04:26 (27.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–15:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 07:57–10:010 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:25–04:26 (27.07)−1 Ashtami 04:25–15:25−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:25–15:25

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:53 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:27 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 08:53 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 04:38 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:38karana Gara
from 08:53yoga Ganda
from 17:53tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:53karana Vanija
from 18:27nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:36
Sunrise04:26
Noon12:36
Sunset20:45
End of twilight21:34
Moonrise23:30
Moonset15:27
Day length16 h 18 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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:53from 18:27

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:26–18:27) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (18:27–20:45) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–17:53 Hutashana Yoga 17:53–04:28 (28.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 18:27–04:28 (28.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:26–18:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:24
Godhuli20:45–21:00
Pradosha20:45–22:17
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam13:02–14:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:33–12:35
Yamaganda16:40–18:42
Gulika Kalam06:29–08:31
Dur Muhurta07:42–08:47, 13:08–14:13
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:17–20:45

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 20:17–20:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 20:17–20:45
Bathing, washing hairgood 20:17–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 18:27, Krittika from 18:27; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:53, Krishna-dashami from 17:53; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:48, Vrischika 15:49, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 18:27) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 18:27) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-navami 04:26–17:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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).
  • 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

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

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 18:27–04:28 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 08:53–11:240 Hutashana Yoga 17:53–04:28 (28.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:26–18:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–18:27−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–17:53−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–17:53

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:28 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:35 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:59 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 07:11 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:11karana Vishti
from 09:59yoga Vriddhi
from 20:28tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 20:28karana Bava
from 21:35nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:39
Sunrise04:28
Noon12:36
Sunset20:43
End of twilight21:32
Moonrisenone
Moonset16:29
Day length16 h 14 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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:28

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:28–20:43) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:11–20:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:35–04:30 (29.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–20:28 Hutashana Yoga 20:28–04:30 (29.07) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 21:35–04:30 (29.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:35–04:30 (29.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:28–21:35 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:35–04:30 (29.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 07:11–20:28; Bhadra Puchha 09:10–10:30; Bhadra Mukha 10:30–12:43
  • Gandanta (tithi): 20:01–20:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:23
Godhuli20:43–20:58
Pradosha20:43–22:16
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam18:52–20:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:32–10:34
Yamaganda14:37–16:39
Gulika Kalam04:28–06:30
Dur Muhurta04:28–05:33, 05:33–06:38
Varjyam08:01–09:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:28–06:43, 09:44–18:25, 20:13–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dashami until 20:28, Krishna-ekadashi from 20:28; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:43, Kanya 09:44, Tula 12:44, Vrischika 15:45, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:13

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:28–21:35+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:59–04:30 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 20:28–04:30 (29.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–20:28−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:11–20:28

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:54 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:34 (30.07) more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:03 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:43 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:43karana Balava
from 11:03yoga Dhruva
from 22:54tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 22:54karana Kaulava
from 00:34 (30.07)nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:41
Sunrise04:30
Noon12:36
Sunset20:41
End of twilight21:30
Moonrise00:06
Moonset17:23
Day length16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:30–20:41) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:28 (28.07)–22:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:25–07:45 (30.07)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 00:34–04:32 (30.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:30–22:54 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–22:54 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:54–04:32 (30.07) Hutashana Yoga 22:54–04:32 (30.07) Krakacha Yoga 22:54–04:32 (30.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:30–00:34 (30.07) Anandadi: Saumya 00:34–04:32 (30.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:17–16:22
Godhuli20:41–20:57
Pradosha20:41–22:15
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam20:58–22:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:40–20:41
Yamaganda12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam16:38–18:40
Dur Muhurta18:31–19:36
Varjyam15:34–17:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:30–06:39, 09:40–15:41, 20:09–20:41

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:30–06:39, 09:40–15:41, 20:09–20:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:30–06:39, 09:40–15:41, 20:09–20:41
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:39, Kanya 09:40, Tula 12:40, Vrischika 15:41, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — 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 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 = −1

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:30–00:34 (30.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–00:34 (30.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:30–11:030 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 00:34–04:32 (30.07)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:30–22:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–22:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 11:54
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:59 (31.07) more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:13 (31.07) more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 11:54 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 11:59 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:54yoga Vyaghata
from 11:59karana Taitila
from 00:59 (31.07)tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 00:59 (31.07)karana Gara
from 03:13 (31.07)nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:43
Sunrise04:32
Noon12:36
Sunset20:39
End of twilight21:27
Moonrise00:52
Moonset18:09
Day length16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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, Mrigashirsha (04:32–20:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:32–03:13 (31.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–03:13 (31.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–00:59 (31.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:32–03:13 (31.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:13–04:34 (31.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:17–16:21
Godhuli20:39–20:55
Pradosha20:39–22:14
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam17:26–19:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:33–08:34
Yamaganda10:34–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:36–16:37
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:12, 16:21–17:26
Varjyam06:47–08:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:32–06:35, 09:36–15:37, 20:05–20:39

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:32–06:35, 09:36–15:37, 20:05–20:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:32–06:35, 09:36–15:37, 20:05–20:39
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:32–06:35, 09:36–18:18, 20:05–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:35, Kanya 09:36, Tula 12:36, Vrischika 15:37, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:54

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:32–03:13 (31.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:32–03:13 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–03:13 (31.07)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:32–11:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–00:59 (31.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 11:54–15:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 2120 · Vikram 2255 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsBhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:35 (01.08) more
NakshatraArdra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:23 (01.08) more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:26 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 13:51 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:26yoga Harshana
from 13:51karana Vanija
from 02:35 (01.08)tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:35 (01.08)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:45
Sunrise04:34
Noon12:36
Sunset20:37
End of twilight21:25
Moonrise01:47
Moonset18:47
Day length16 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:37–22:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–02:35 (01.08)

Yamaghanta all day

Anandadi: Chara all day

  • Bhadra in heaven: 02:35–15:11 (01.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:35–04:40 (01.08); Bhadra Puchha 13:51–15:06 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:16–16:20
Godhuli20:37–20:53
Pradosha20:37–22:13
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam18:28–20:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:36–18:37
Yamaganda08:34–10:35
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta07:46–08:50, 23:48–00:20 (01.08)
Varjyam12:22–14:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:34–06:31, 09:32–18:14, 20:01–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:31, Kanya 09:32, Tula 12:32, Vrischika 15:33, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara all day+1 Yoga Harshana 12:26–04:35 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–02:35 (01.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Yamaghanta all day

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 04:34

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Vilamba (No. 32 of 60, “slow, tardy”) — A year of delay: affairs are held up, and everything demands patience.
Northern samvatsara: Pramadi (No. 47)
Shaka Samvat 2120 · Vikram Samvat 2255 · Kali Yuga 5299
Next year — Vikari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 26.03.2199
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Krishna-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.
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
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.
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.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
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.
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Anandadi: 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.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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 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-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 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.
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.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−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.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
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.
Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
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).

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
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
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
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.
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
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.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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.
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.
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 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: 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.
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: 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.
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 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
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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
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.
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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: 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.
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: 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.
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.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: 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.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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.
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.
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-shashti
plowing the ground
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: 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.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-dashami
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.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
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.
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.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
Anandadi: 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.
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+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.
Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
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)
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
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.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases 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-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
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.
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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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.
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)
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
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
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable 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
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
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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
Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Dwipushkar Yoga
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
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 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-dvadashi
neutral
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling