Panchanga Calendar

August 1801

SamvatsaraDurmati (55)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 10.08RituGrishma → Varsha from 10.08AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 1801 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 9.08), Shravana (from 10.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 23.08 Raksha Bandhan; 30.08 Krishna Janmashtami.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ashw8Kalashtami

2Bhar9

3Krit10after 09:59

4Roh10

5Mrig11until 15:19

6Ard12Pradosha

7Pun13until 13:00

8Push14

9Ashl30Amavasya

10Mag1Shravana Somvar

11Mag2Chandra Darshan

12PPh3after 07:39

13UPh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

14Has5Naga Panchami

15Chit6after 11:49

16Swa7

17Vish8after 11:48

18Anu9

19Jye10

20Mul11Putrada Ekadashi

21UAsh12after 11:20

22Shra13Onam

23Dhan15Raksha Bandhan

24Shat1until 18:39

25PBh2

26UBh3Kajari Teej

27Rev4after 15:48

28Ashw5after 14:49

29Bhar6

30Krit7Janmashtami

31Roh8after 17:55

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

KalashtamiShravana SomvarEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSankrantiSkanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)VaralakshmiOnamRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiJanmashtamiAmrita Siddhi Yoga

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

5.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita until 15:19
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
12.08 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana after 07:39
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
28.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi after 14:49
Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
31.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra after 17:55
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.08 Sat Kalashtami
3.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
5.08 Wed Kamika Ekadashi
6.08 Thu Pradosha Vrat
7.08 Fri Masik Shivaratri
9.08 Sun Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
9.08 Sun Karkidaka Vavu
10.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
11.08 Tue Chandra Darshan
12.08 Wed Hariyali Teej
13.08 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
14.08 Fri Simha Sankranti
14.08 Fri Naga Panchami
15.08 Sat Skanda Shashti
17.08 Mon Masik Durgashtami
17.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
20.08 Thu Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
21.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
21.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
22.08 Sat Onam (Thiruvonam)
23.08 Sun Raksha Bandhan
23.08 Sun Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
26.08 Wed Kajari Teej
26.08 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
30.08 Sun Krishna Janmashtami
30.08 Sun Kalashtami
31.08 Mon Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
31.08 Mon Nandotsava, Dahi Handi

Special muhurta yogas

3.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:59–04:38 (04.08)
5.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–15:19
6.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:17–04:43 (07.08)
7.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:43–21:16
15.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:49–05:01 (16.08)
16.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 12:07–23:24
17.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:48–05:05 (18.08)
21.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:19–05:13 (22.08)
22.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:13–23:36
25.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:18–16:44
25.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:44–05:20 (26.08)
27.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
28.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:24–14:49
29.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 15:40–05:28 (30.08)
30.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:28–16:21
31.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
31.08 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:26–05:32 (01.09)

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.08 Sat — Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha, Ashtami
2.08 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
8.08 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
9.08 Sun — Amavasya, Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
14.08 Fri — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Musala
18.08 Tue — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
22.08 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
25.08 Tue — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
26.08 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
29.08 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

9.08 New moon (Amavasya) 17:37
14.08 Simha Sankranti 13:50 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
24.08 Full moon (Purnima) 00:56
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
23.08 10:16 – 27.08 14:43 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Durmati (No. 55, “evil-minded”) — A year of ill intent: scanty rains, deceit and unwise decisions. more

Northern samvatsara: Prajapati. Shaka Samvat 1723, Vikram Samvat 1858, Kali Yuga 4902.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:51 (02.08) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:27 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 05:27 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:25 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:27	yoga Ganda
from 06:27	nakshatra Bharani
from 14:25	karana Kaulava
from 02:51 (02.08)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:51 (02.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	22:27
Moonset	13:58
Day length	16 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:27

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 (06:27–20:37) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 20:37–22:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:32–06:27 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:51–04:34 (02.08)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:32–06:27 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:27–04:34 (02.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:12
Nishitha	00:19–00:51 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:49–04:31 (02.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–10:34
Yamaganda	14:35–16:36
Gulika Kalam	04:32–06:33
Dur Muhurta	04:32–05:37, 05:37–06:41
Varjyam	16:38–18:20

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:32–05:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 06:27, Bharani from 06:27; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 05:57, Kanya 08:58, Tula 11:58, Vrischika 15:00, Dhanu 17:47, Makara 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 06:27) — joy; Bharani (from 06:27) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:32–20:37: 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.

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–06:270 Ravi Yoga 04:32–06:270 Anandadi: Saumya 04:32–06:270 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 05:27–07:49−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:27–04:34 (02.08)−1 Ashtami 04:32–02:51 (02.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:27–04:34 (02.08)−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 04:32

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:11 (03.08) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 07:54 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:04 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:04	yoga Vriddhi
from 07:54	nakshatra Krittika
from 15:26	karana Gara
from 04:11 (03.08)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:11 (03.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	22:39
Moonset	15:24
Day length	16 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:34–07:54) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:54–20:35) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:34–07:54 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:54–04:11 (03.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:34–07:54 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:54–04:36 (03.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:11
Nishitha	00:19–00:51 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:35–20:35
Yamaganda	12:34–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:35–18:35
Dur Muhurta	18:27–19:31
Varjyam	20:57–22:41

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 07:54, Krittika from 07:54; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 05:53, Kanya 08:54, Tula 11:54, Vrischika 14:56, Dhanu 17:43, Makara 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 07:54) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 07:54) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 04:34–20:35: 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).

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

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

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:04–04:36 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:34–07:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:34–07:54−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:54–04:11 (03.08)−2 Rikta tithi 04:34–04:11 (03.08)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:34–07:54

Panchanga at sunrise 04:34

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 09:59; auspicious time — until 17:02
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:01 (04.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:59 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:11 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:11	yoga Dhruva
from 09:59	nakshatra Rohini
from 17:02	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	22:57
Moonset	16:46
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:36–09:59) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:59–20:33) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:02–20:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:59–04:38 (04.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:36–09:59 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:59–04:38 (04.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:02–06:01 (04.08); Bhadra Puchha 19:02–20:19; Bhadra Mukha 20:19–22:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:19–00:51 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:22–09:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:36–08:35
Yamaganda	10:35–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:34
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:10, 16:18–17:21
Varjyam	03:40–05:26 (04.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:59–14:52, 19:37–20:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:59–14:52, 19:37–20:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:59–14:52, 19:37–20:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:36–05:49, 08:50–17:39, 19:37–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:59, Rohini from 09:59; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 05:49, Kanya 08:50, Tula 11:50, Vrischika 14:52, Dhanu 17:39, Makara 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:59) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:59

Auspicious time ends by 17:02

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:59–04:38 (04.08)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:36–09:59+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:36–05:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:59–04:38 (04.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:02–04:38 (04.08)−2 Tryahasparsha

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 04:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:01 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:30 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:41 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:41	yoga Vyaghata
from 06:01	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 06:01	karana Bava
from 12:30	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:04	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	23:27
Moonset	18:02
Day length	15 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:01	from 12:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:38–12:30) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:30–20:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:38–06:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:38–06:01 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:01–12:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–04:40 (05.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:38–12:30 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:30–04:40 (05.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:02 (03.08)–06:01; Bhadra Puchha 19:02–20:19 (03.08); Bhadra Mukha 20:19–22:28 (03.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:35–06:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:58–10:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:32–18:32
Yamaganda	08:36–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:48–08:52, 23:46–00:19 (05.08)
Varjyam	03:40–05:26, 18:46–20:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:38–05:45, 08:46–14:48, 19:33–20:31

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, shaving	average 04:38–05:45, 08:46–14:48, 19:33–20:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:38–05:45, 08:46–14:48, 19:33–20:31
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:30, Mrigashirsha from 12:30; tithi Krishna-dashami until 06:01, Krishna-ekadashi from 06:01; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 05:45, Kanya 08:46, Tula 11:46, Vrischika 14:48, Dhanu 17:35, Makara 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:30) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:30) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Matanga 04:38–12:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–12:30+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:38–05:410 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:38–06:010 Yoga Vyaghata 05:41–09:240 Krakacha Yoga 04:38–06:01−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:01–12:30−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:30–04:40 (05.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–04:40 (05.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 15:19
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:12 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:19 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 06:27 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:12 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:27	yoga Harshana
from 08:12	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 08:12	karana Kaulava
from 15:19	nakshatra Ardra
from 21:22	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	none
Moonset	19:04
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:12	from 15:19

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, Mrigashirsha (04:40–15:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:01 (04.08)–08:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:42–07:51 (06.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–15:19 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–04:42 (06.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:40–15:19 Anandadi: Musala 15:19–04:42 (06.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:07
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:29–07:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:33
Yamaganda	06:38–08:37
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Varjyam	00:46–02:33 (06.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:40–05:41, 08:42–14:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:40–05:41, 08:42–14:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:40–05:41, 08:42–14:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:40–05:41, 08:42–17:31, 19:29–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:19, Ardra from 15:19; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:12, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:12; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 05:41, Kanya 08:42, Tula 11:43, Vrischika 14:44, Dhanu 17:31, Makara 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:19) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:19) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:19

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–15:19+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–04:42 (06.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:40–15:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–15:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 06:27–04:42 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 15:19–04:42 (06.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:19–04:42 (06.08)

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 04:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:34 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:17 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 07:22 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:34 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:22	yoga Vajra
from 10:34	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 10:34	karana Gara
from 18:17	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 23:47	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	00:12
Moonset	19:47
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:34	from 18:17

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, Punarvasu (18:17–20:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:27–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:17–04:43 (07.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:17–04:43 (07.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 18:17–04:43 (07.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:42–18:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:06
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:03–08:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–16:30
Yamaganda	04:42–06:40
Gulika Kalam	08:38–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:57–11:00, 16:15–17:18
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–05:37, 08:38–14:40, 18:17–20:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:42–05:37, 08:38–14:40, 18:17–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:42–05:37, 08:38–14:40, 18:17–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:42–05:37, 08:38–17:28

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 18:17, Punarvasu from 18:17; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 10:34, Krishna-trayodashi from 10:34; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:37, Kanya 08:38, Tula 11:39, Vrischika 14:40, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 18:17) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 18:17) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Harshana 04:42–07:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:17–04:43 (07.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:17–04:43 (07.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:17–04:43 (07.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:17–04:43 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 07:22–08:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:42–18:17−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:42–18:17

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 04:42

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 13:00
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:00 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 21:16 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:21 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	yoga Siddhi
from 13:00	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 13:00	karana Vishti
from 21:16	nakshatra Pushya
from 02:12 (08.08)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	01:15
Moonset	20:15
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:43–20:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:00–20:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 13:00–20:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:18–00:52 (08.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:43–21:16

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:43–21:16 Anandadi: Utpata 21:16–04:45 (08.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:00–14:32; Bhadra Mukha 13:00–15:12
Bhadra on earth: 14:32–02:12 (08.08); Bhadra Mukha 13:00–15:12; Bhadra Puchha 00:52–02:11 (08.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:24–20:41
Pradosha	20:24–22:05
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:34–20:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–12:34
Yamaganda	16:29–18:27
Gulika Kalam	06:41–08:39
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:54, 13:05–14:08
Varjyam	07:47–09:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:43–13:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:43–13:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:43–13:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:43–17:24, 19:22–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 13:00, Krishna-chaturdashi from 13:00; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:33, Kanya 08:35, Tula 11:35, Vrischika 14:36, Dhanu 17:24, Makara 19:22

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 13:00–20:24: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 14:32–20:24: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:00

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:43–21:16+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:21–04:45 (08.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–21:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:43–21:16−1 Bhadra on earth 14:32–02:12 (08.08)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 13:00–04:45 (08.08)

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 04:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:22 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 00:11 (09.08) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 09:17 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:17	yoga Vyatipata
from 15:22	tithi Amavasya
from 15:22	karana Chatushpada
from 00:11 (09.08)	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 04:31 (09.08)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	02:31
Moonset	20:32
Day length	15 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:22

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, Pushya (04:45–20:22) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 04:45–15:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 15:22–20:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:45–15:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–15:22

Anandadi: Mitra 04:45–00:11 (09.08) Anandadi: Manasa 00:11–04:47 (09.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:22–20:39
Pradosha	20:22–22:03
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:00–18:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:40–10:37
Yamaganda	14:31–16:28
Gulika Kalam	04:45–06:43
Dur Muhurta	04:45–05:48, 05:48–06:50
Varjyam	06:14–08:02

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 15:22, Amavasya from 15:22; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:29, Kanya 08:31, Tula 11:31, Vrischika 14:32, Dhanu 17:20, Makara 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:45–15:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 15:22–20:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 09:17–20:22: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:45–09:17+2 Pushya 04:45–00:11 (09.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–15:22+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:45–00:11 (09.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:45–15:22−3 Vyatipata 09:17–04:47 (09.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:37 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:55 (10.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:08 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:08	yoga Variyana
from 17:37	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 17:37	karana Kimstughna
from 02:55 (10.08)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	03:51
Moonset	20:43
Day length	15 h 32 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	17:37

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:37

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

Naga 04:47–17:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 17:37–20:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:22 (08.08)–17:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:22 (08.08)–17:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:37–04:49 (10.08) Yamaghanta 02:55–04:49 (10.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:47–02:55 (10.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 02:55–04:49 (10.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:10–18:03
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:15–09:34 (10.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:08–02:55 (10.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:23–20:20
Yamaganda	12:34–14:30
Gulika Kalam	16:27–18:23
Dur Muhurta	18:16–19:18
Varjyam	14:26–16:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Amavasya until 17:37, Shukla-pratipat from 17:37; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:25, Kanya 08:27, Tula 11:27, Vrischika 14:28, Dhanu 17:16, Makara 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 04:47–17:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:47–10:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Variyana 10:08–04:49 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:37–04:49 (10.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:47–02:55 (10.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:47–02:55 (10.08)−1 Vyatipata 04:47–10:08−3 Amavasya 04:47–17:37

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 04:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Variyana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:38 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 05:26 (11.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:50 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:39	karana Bava
from 10:50	yoga Parigha
from 19:38	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:38	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:04
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	05:13
Moonset	20:51
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:49–20:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 04:49–06:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:38–04:51 (11.08)

Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:15 (09.08)–09:34
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:10
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:47–04:33 (11.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:45–08:41
Yamaganda	10:37–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:26
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:06, 16:10–17:12
Varjyam	16:11–17:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:49–05:22, 08:23–14:24, 19:10–20:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:49–05:22, 08:23–14:24, 19:10–20:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:49–05:22, 08:23–14:24, 19:10–20:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:49–05:22, 08:23–17:12, 19:10–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:38, Shukla-dvitya from 19:38; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:22, Kanya 08:23, Tula 11:23, Vrischika 14:24, Dhanu 17:12, Makara 19:10

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Variyana 04:49–10:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 19:38–04:51 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:38–04:51 (11.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day−1 Yoga Parigha 10:50–23:05−1 Gandanta 04:49–09:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 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 04:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Yoga Shiva; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:23 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 05:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:20 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:26	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 08:33	karana Kaulava
from 11:20	yoga Shiva
from 21:23	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 21:23	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	06:33
Moonset	20:57
Day length	15 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:51–05:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:26–20:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:16–20:57
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:16–20:57

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:23–04:53 (12.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:51–05:26 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:26–04:53 (12.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:09
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–21:59
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:40–02:25 (12.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:25–18:20
Yamaganda	08:42–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:29
Dur Muhurta	07:56–08:58, 23:43–00:17 (12.08)
Varjyam	14:11–15:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:51–05:18, 08:19–14:20, 19:06–20:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:51–05:18, 08:19–14:20, 19:06–20:14
Cutting fingernails	average 04:51–05:18, 08:19–14:20, 19:06–20:14
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:51–05:18, 08:19–17:08, 19:06–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 05:26, Purva-Phalguni from 05:26; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:18, Kanya 08:19, Tula 11:19, Vrischika 14:20, Dhanu 17:08, Makara 19:06, Kumbha 20:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 05:26) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 05:26) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 04:51–21:23+1 Yoga Shiva 11:20–04:53 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:26–04:53 (12.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:51–05:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:51

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 07:39
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:39 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:39	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 10:07	karana Gara
from 11:35	yoga Siddha
from 22:46	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 22:46	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:57
Moonrise	07:52
Moonset	21:02
Day length	15 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:53–07:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:39–20:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:23 (11.08)–22:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:39–04:55 (13.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–22:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–22:46 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:39–22:46

Anandadi: Sthira 04:53–07:39 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:39–04:55 (13.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:13–20:31
Pradosha	20:13–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:45–03:29 (13.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:28
Yamaganda	06:48–08:43
Gulika Kalam	10:38–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Varjyam	15:25–17:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:15–14:16, 19:02–20:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:15–14:16, 19:02–20:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:15–14:16, 19:02–20:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:15–17:04, 19:02–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:39, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:39; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:14, Kanya 08:15, Tula 11:15, Vrischika 14:16, Dhanu 17:04, Makara 19:02, Kumbha 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:39) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:39) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:39

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:39–04:55 (13.08)+1 Yoga Siddha 11:35–04:55 (13.08)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:39–04:55 (13.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:53–22:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–04:55 (13.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:39–22:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–22:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–22:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:53–07:39

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 04:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:45 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:31 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 11:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:31	nakshatra Hasta
from 11:19	karana Vishti
from 11:32	yoga Sadhya
from 23:45	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 23:45	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	09:11
Moonset	21:07
Day length	15 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:55–09:31) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (09:31–20:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:19–20:11: 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), 11:01–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:55–09:31 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:45–04:57 (14.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:55–09:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–23:45

Anandadi: Matanga 04:55–09:31 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:31–04:57 (14.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:19–23:45; Bhadra Mukha 11:15–13:20; Bhadra Puchha 22:30–23:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:11–20:29
Pradosha	20:11–21:56
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:34–06:16 (14.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–16:22
Yamaganda	04:55–06:50
Gulika Kalam	08:44–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:00–11:01, 16:07–17:08
Varjyam	18:24–20:06

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 09:31, Hasta from 09:31; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:11, Tula 11:11, Vrischika 14:13, Dhanu 17:00, Makara 18:58, Kumbha 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 09:31) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 09:31) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:55–20:11: 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 Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:55–11:32+2 Ravi Yoga 04:55–09:31+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:55–09:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–09:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:55–09:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:31–04:57 (14.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–23:45−2 Rikta tithi 04:55–23:45−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:19–23:45

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 04:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami · Simha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:13 (15.08) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 10:55 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:08 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:03 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:55	nakshatra Chitra
from 11:08	yoga Shubha
from 12:03	karana Balava
from 00:13 (15.08)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 00:13 (15.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:13
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	10:31
Moonset	21:12
Day length	15 h 11 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	13:50 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:57–10:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (10:55–20:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:57–12:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Simha Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Leo; in Kerala the month of Chingam begins — the Malayalam New Year.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 07:26–13:50
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:55–13:50 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:13–04:59 (15.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:57–10:55 Anandadi: Musala 10:55–04:59 (15.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:48–00:37 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:06
Godhuli	20:09–20:27
Pradosha	20:09–21:55
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:34–06:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:33
Yamaganda	16:21–18:15
Gulika Kalam	06:51–08:45
Dur Muhurta	07:59–09:00, 13:03–14:04
Varjyam	19:13–20:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:07–16:56, 18:54–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 10:55, Chitra from 10:55; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:06, Kanya 08:07, Tula 11:07, Vrischika 14:09, Dhanu 16:56, Makara 18:54, Kumbha 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 10:55) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 10:55) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Sankranti at 13:50 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Yoga Shubha 11:08–04:59 (15.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:57–10:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–10:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:57–00:13 (15.08)0 Ravi Yoga 10:55–13:500 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:55–04:59 (15.08)−1 Sankranti 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 04:57

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 11:49
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:07 (16.08) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:49 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	yoga Shukla
from 11:49	nakshatra Swati
from 12:14	karana Taitila
from 00:07 (16.08)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 00:07 (16.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	11:56
Moonset	21:19
Day length	15 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:59–11:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:49–20:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:13–00:07 (16.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:49–05:01 (16.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:49–05:01 (16.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:49–05:01 (16.08)

Krakacha Yoga 04:59–00:07 (16.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:07–05:01 (16.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 11:49–05:01 (16.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:59–11:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:24
Pradosha	20:07–21:53
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:10–06:50, 03:12–04:49 (16.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:46–10:39
Yamaganda	14:26–16:20
Gulika Kalam	04:59–06:52
Dur Muhurta	04:59–05:59, 05:59–07:00
Varjyam	17:29–19:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:03–14:05, 18:50–19:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:03–14:05, 18:50–19:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:03–14:05, 18:50–19:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:03–16:52, 18:50–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:49, Swati from 11:49; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Karka 04:59, Simha 05:02, Kanya 08:03, Tula 11:03, Vrischika 14:05, Dhanu 16:52, Makara 18:50, Kumbha 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:49) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:49) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 11:49

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:49–05:01 (16.08)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:59–10:18+2 Ravi Yoga 11:49–05:01 (16.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 11:49–05:01 (16.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–11:49+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:49–05:01 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:59–11:49−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:59–00:07 (16.08)

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 04:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:24 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:07 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:00 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:50 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:00	yoga Brahma
from 11:50	karana Vanija
from 12:07	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:24	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:24	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	13:25
Moonset	21:28
Day length	15 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:07

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 (05:01–12:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:07–20:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:01–12:07 Tripushkar Yoga 12:07–23:24

Samvartaka Yoga 05:01–23:24

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:01–12:07 Anandadi: Utpata 12:07–05:03 (17.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:24–05:56 (17.08); Bhadra Puchha 01:06–02:14 (17.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:14–04:07 (17.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:03
Godhuli	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:52
Nishitha	00:16–00:51 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:07–04:42 (17.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:11–20:04
Yamaganda	12:33–14:25
Gulika Kalam	16:18–18:11
Dur Muhurta	18:04–19:04
Varjyam	17:39–19:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:01–14:01, 18:46–19:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:01–14:01, 18:46–19:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:01–14:01, 18:46–19:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:01–16:48, 18:46–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 12:07, Vishakha from 12:07; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:01, Kanya 07:59, Tula 10:59, Vrischika 14:01, Dhanu 16:48, Makara 18:46, Kumbha 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:07) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:07) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 Ravi Yoga 05:01–12:07+1 Yoga Brahma 09:00–05:03 (17.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–12:07+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–23:240 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 12:07–23:24−3 Anandadi: Utpata 12:07–05:03 (17.08)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:01–23:24

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 11:48
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:03 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:48 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 07:12 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:48 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:12	yoga Indra
from 10:48	karana Bava
from 11:48	nakshatra Anuradha
from 22:03	tithi Shukla-navami
from 22:03	karana Balava
from 04:53 (18.08)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	14:59
Moonset	21:44
Day length	14 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:03–11:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:48–20:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:03–10:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:24 (16.08)–22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:48–05:05 (18.08)

Yamaghanta 05:03–11:48

Anandadi: Mitra 05:03–11:48 Anandadi: Manasa 11:48–05:05 (18.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:24 (16.08)–05:56; Bhadra Puchha 01:06–02:14; Bhadra Mukha 02:14–04:07
Bhadra in heaven: 05:56–10:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:02
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:50
Nishitha	00:15–00:51 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:52–02:24 (18.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:55–08:48
Yamaganda	10:40–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:17
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:02, 16:02–17:02
Varjyam	15:39–17:11

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:48–16:44, 18:42–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:48, Anuradha from 11:48; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:03, Kanya 07:55, Tula 10:55, Vrischika 13:57, Dhanu 16:44, Makara 18:42, Kumbha 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:48) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:48) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:03–20:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:48

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:48–05:05 (18.08)+2 Yoga Brahma 05:03–07:12+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:03–11:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:48–05:05 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:56–10:48−1 Ashtami 05:03–22:03−3 Yamaghanta 05:03–11:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:06 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:52 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:05 (19.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	karana Kaulava
from 10:52	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:06	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 20:06	karana Taitila
from 02:05 (19.08)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	16:34
Moonset	22:11
Day length	14 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:05–10:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:52–20:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:52–05:07 (19.08)

Krakacha Yoga 20:06–05:07 (19.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:05–10:52 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:52–05:07 (19.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:47–14:53 (19.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:01
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:51 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:06–02:36 (19.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–18:08
Yamaganda	08:48–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:24
Dur Muhurta	08:04–09:03, 23:38–00:15 (19.08)
Varjyam	16:07–17:37

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:51–10:52

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:52, Jyestha from 10:52; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:05, Kanya 07:51, Tula 10:51, Vrischika 13:53, Dhanu 16:40, Makara 18:38, Kumbha 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:52) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:52) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 05:05–20:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:05–20:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:52–05:07 (19.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:05–10:520 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:52–05:07 (19.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:05–10:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:05–20:06−3 Vaidhriti 05:05–02:05 (19.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:35 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:21 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	karana Gara
from 09:21	nakshatra Mula
from 17:35	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 17:35	karana Vanija
from 22:51	yoga Priti
from 04:09 (20.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	17:57
Moonset	23:00
Day length	14 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:07–09:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (09:21–19:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Yamaghanta 09:21–05:09 (20.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:21–05:09 (20.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:07–09:21

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:09–14:37 (20.08); Bhadra Puchha 08:19–09:22 (20.08); Bhadra Mukha 09:22–11:07 (20.08)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:47–14:53
Gandanta (tithi): 17:14–17:56
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:00
Godhuli	19:57–20:16
Pradosha	19:57–21:47
Nishitha	00:15–00:51 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:28–02:56 (20.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:23
Yamaganda	06:58–08:49
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Varjyam	none 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, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 05:07–17:35, 18:34–19:42
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 09:21, Mula from 09:21; tithi Shukla-dashami until 17:35, Shukla-ekadashi from 17:35; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 07:47, Tula 10:47, Vrischika 13:49, Dhanu 16:36, Makara 18:34, Kumbha 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 09:21) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 09:21) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:21–05:09 (20.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:07–17:350 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 09:21–05:09 (20.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:07–09:21−1 Gandanta 05:07–14:53−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:07–17:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:07–09:21

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Priti; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:37 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:16 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:20	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 14:37	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 14:37	karana Bava
from 19:16	yoga Ayushman
from 01:00 (21.08)	karana Balava
from 04:57 (21.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:36
Moonrise	18:55
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:20	from 14:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:09–07:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:20–19:55) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:09–14:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Shravana: the fast is observed for the birth and well-being of children, and Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:35 (19.08)–14:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:11–08:07 (21.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:09–07:20

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:20–04:57 (21.08) Anandadi: Saumya 04:57–05:11 (21.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:09–07:20

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:09–14:37; Bhadra Puchha 08:19–09:22; Bhadra Mukha 09:22–11:07
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:55–20:13
Pradosha	19:55–21:46
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:37–02:04 (21.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–16:13
Yamaganda	05:09–06:59
Gulika Kalam	08:50–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:04–11:03, 15:58–16:58
Varjyam	05:52–07:20, 15:59–17:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:09–14:37, 18:30–19:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:09–14:37, 18:30–19:38
Cutting fingernails	average 07:43–13:45, 18:30–19:38
Cutting toenails	average 05:09–14:37, 18:30–19:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:43–16:32, 18:30–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 07:20, Purva-Ashadha from 07:20; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 14:37, Shukla-dvadashi from 14:37; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 07:43, Tula 10:44, Vrischika 13:45, Dhanu 16:32, Makara 18:30, Kumbha 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:20) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:20) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:20–04:57 (21.08)+1 Yoga Priti 05:09–19:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–14:370 Ravi Yoga 05:09–07:200 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:09–07:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:09–07:20−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:09–14:37

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 05:09

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 11:20
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:20 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 02:19 (22.08) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:26 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:20	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 11:20	karana Kaulava
from 15:26	yoga Saubhagya
from 21:36	karana Taitila
from 02:19 (22.08)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	19:29
Moonset	00:18
Day length	14 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:20

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, Uttara-Ashadha (05:11–19:52) is good for sowing.

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Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

A fast and puja to Lakshmi, the “bestower of boons”, on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana. Married women pray for the well-being of the family; the vrat is especially widespread in South India.

Rule: by weekday

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:52–21:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:19–05:13 (22.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:19–05:13 (22.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–11:20

Anandadi: Ananda 05:11–20:59 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:59–03:44 (22.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–05:13 (22.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:57
Godhuli	19:52–20:11
Pradosha	19:52–21:44
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:37–22:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:31
Yamaganda	16:12–18:02
Gulika Kalam	07:01–08:51
Dur Muhurta	08:07–09:06, 13:01–14:00
Varjyam	12:04–13:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:40–13:41, 18:26–19:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:40–13:41, 18:26–19:34
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:40–13:41, 18:26–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:40–16:29, 18:26–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:20, Shukla-triodashi from 11:20; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 07:40, Tula 10:40, Vrischika 13:41, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:26, Kumbha 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; 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).

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:20

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:11–20:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–02:19 (22.08)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:11–15:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:20–05:13 (22.08)0 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–11:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam)

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:50 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 23:36 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:27 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:50	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:50	karana Gara
from 11:27	yoga Shobhana
from 18:05	karana Vanija
from 23:36	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 04:19 (23.08)	tithi Purnima
from 04:19 (23.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	19:48
Moonset	01:58
Day length	14 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:13–19:50) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:50–19:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

The main festival of Kerala — the return of the good King Mahabali, whom Vamana sent to the netherworld. It is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra in the solar month of Chingam: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and boat races.

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:13–23:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:13–23:36 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:50–04:19 (23.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–05:14 (23.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:13–23:36 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:36–05:14 (23.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:19–10:16 (23.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:23–15:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:52–10:42
Yamaganda	14:21–16:11
Gulika Kalam	05:13–07:02
Dur Muhurta	05:13–06:11, 06:11–07:10
Varjyam	05:52–07:17, 03:10–04:36 (23.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:13–07:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:13–07:50
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 05:13–07:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:13–16:25, 18:23–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:50, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:50; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:36, Tula 10:36, Vrischika 13:37, Dhanu 16:25, Makara 18:23, Kumbha 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:50–19:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +6

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:13–23:36+2 Ravi Yoga 05:13–23:36+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:50–04:19 (23.08)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:13–23:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–23:36+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:13–11:27+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–07:500 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:50–04:19 (23.08)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Bhadra on earth
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:56 (24.08) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:59 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:29 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:29	yoga Atiganda
from 14:36	karana Bava
from 20:59	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 00:56 (24.08)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 00:56 (24.08)	karana Balava
from 03:38 (24.08)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:47
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	20:00
Moonset	03:44
Day length	14 h 32 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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:14–14:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

Sisters tie a rakhi — a protective thread — on their brothers’ wrists and receive a promise of protection. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna), and always outside Bhadra. Upakarma, the changing of the sacred thread by brahmins, falls on the same day.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 14:36–16:53
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Shravana: Raksha Bandhan, Upakarma (renewal of the sacred thread by Brahmins) and Narali Purnima among the fishing communities of the west coast.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:19–00:56 (24.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:56–05:16 (24.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:14–20:59 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:59–05:16 (24.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:19–10:16
Bhadra on earth: 10:16–14:36; Bhadra Puchha 11:01–12:03; Bhadra Mukha 12:03–13:46
Roga Panchaka: 10:16–14:43 (27.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 00:36–01:17 (24.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:47–20:06
Pradosha	19:47–21:41
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:43–13:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:58–19:47
Yamaganda	12:31–14:20
Gulika Kalam	16:09–17:58
Dur Muhurta	17:51–18:49
Varjyam	03:29–04:56 (24.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:32–16:21, 18:19–19:26

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:32, Tula 10:32, Vrischika 13:33, Dhanu 16:21, Makara 18:19, Kumbha 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 05:14–19:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 10:16–14:36: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:14–20:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–20:59+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:14–07:290 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 07:29–09:29−1 Bhadra on earth 10:16–14:36−1 Panchaka 10:16–05:16 (24.08)

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 05:14

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 18:39
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:51 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:39 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:03 (25.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:21	karana Kaulava
from 18:39	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 21:51	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 21:51	karana Taitila
from 00:03 (25.08)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	20:08
Moonset	05:27
Day length	14 h 28 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:56

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:16–18:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:39–19:45) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:51–05:18 (25.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:16–18:39 Anandadi: Musala 18:39–05:18 (25.08)

Roga Panchaka: 10:16 (23.08)–14:43 (27.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:09–13:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:05–08:54
Yamaganda	10:42–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:19–16:08
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:58, 15:53–16:51
Varjyam	00:32–02:00 (25.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:16–19:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:16–19:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:16–19:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:28–16:17, 18:15–18:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:39, Purva-Bhadra from 18:39; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:28, Tula 10:28, Vrischika 13:29, Dhanu 16:17, Makara 18:15, Kumbha 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:39) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:39) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:39

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:16–18:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:16–18:39+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:16–00:03 (25.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:16–21:510 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 18:39–05:18 (25.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:39–05:18 (25.08)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:13 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:44 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:28	karana Gara
from 16:44	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 19:13	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 19:13	karana Vanija
from 20:51	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	20:14
Moonset	07:04
Day length	14 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:44	from 19:13

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-Bhadra (05:18–16:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:44–19:43) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:18–16:44 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:44–05:20 (26.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:44–05:20 (26.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:13–05:20 (26.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:13–05:20 (26.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:44–05:20 (26.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:18–16:44

Roga Panchaka: 10:16 (23.08)–14:43 (27.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:38
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:22–10:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:06–17:55
Yamaganda	08:54–10:42
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:18
Dur Muhurta	08:11–09:09, 23:34–00:12 (26.08)
Varjyam	01:47–03:18 (26.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:11–19:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:11–19:43
Cutting fingernails	average 18:11–19:18
Cutting toenails	average 18:11–19:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:24–16:13, 16:44–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:44, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:44; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 19:13, Krishna-tritya from 19:13; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:24, Tula 10:24, Vrischika 13:25, Dhanu 16:13, Makara 18:11, Kumbha 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:44) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:44) — a good life; 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:18–20:51+1 Auspicious tithi 05:18–19:13+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:44–05:20 (26.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:44–05:20 (26.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:44–05:20 (26.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:44–05:20 (26.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:13–05:20 (26.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:13–05:20 (26.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:18–16:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:18–16:44−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:18–16:44

Panchanga at sunrise 05:18

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej · Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 05:20

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:10 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:23 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:08 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:06	karana Vishti
from 15:23	nakshatra Revati
from 17:10	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:10	karana Bava
from 18:08	yoga Ganda
from 04:23 (27.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:20
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	20:20
Moonset	08:36
Day length	14 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:23	from 17:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:20–15:23) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:23–19:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:06–17:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)

A women’s festival of North India: a fast for marital happiness, worship of Parvati and the neem tree, and kajari songs.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:13 (25.08)–17:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · 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, 20:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:20–15:23 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–17:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–17:10

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:20–15:23 Anandadi: Utpata 15:23–05:22 (27.08)

Bhadra on earth: 06:06–17:10; Bhadra Puchha 13:19–14:25; Bhadra Mukha 14:25–16:15
Roga Panchaka: 10:16 (23.08)–14:43 (27.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:36
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:51–12:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:18
Yamaganda	07:08–08:55
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Varjyam	03:03–04:36 (27.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:20–06:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:20–06:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:20–06:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:20–16:09

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:23, Revati from 15:23; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:10, Krishna-chaturti from 17:10; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:20, Tula 10:20, Vrischika 13:21, Dhanu 16:09, Makara 18:07, Kumbha 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:23) — a good life; Revati (from 15:23) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 17:10–19:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:06–17:10: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–15:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:20–17:100 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 18:08–20:190 Rikta tithi 17:10–05:22 (27.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:20–15:23−1 Panchaka all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:20–15:23−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–17:10−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–17:10−3 Bhadra on earth 06:06–17:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:20

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 15:48
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:48 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 14:43 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:48 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:43	nakshatra Ashwini
from 15:48	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 15:48	karana Kaulava
from 16:00	yoga Vriddhi
from 03:25 (28.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	20:26
Moonset	10:06
Day length	14 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:43	from 15:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:22–14:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:48–05:24 (28.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–15:48

Anandadi: Mitra 05:22–14:43 Anandadi: Manasa 14:43–05:24 (28.08)

Roga Panchaka: 10:16 (23.08)–14:43
Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:49–20:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:23–13:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:04
Yamaganda	05:22–07:09
Gulika Kalam	08:56–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:07–11:04, 15:49–16:46
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:03–19:11

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, shaving	good 18:03–19:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 18:03–19:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:48–16:05, 18:03–19:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 14:43, Ashwini from 14:43; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:48, Krishna-panchami from 15:48; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:16, Tula 10:16, Vrischika 13:17, Dhanu 16:05, Makara 18:03, Kumbha 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 14:43) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 14:43) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:22–15:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:48

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:22–14:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:22–14:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:48–05:24 (28.08)0 Auspicious tithi 15:48–05:24 (28.08)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:00–05:24 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–15:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 05:22–14:43−2 Rikta tithi 05:22–15:48

Panchanga at sunrise 05:22

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 14:49
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:13 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 14:28 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:28	yoga Dhruva
from 14:49	nakshatra Bharani
from 15:13	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 15:13	karana Gara
from 03:13 (29.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	20:34
Moonset	11:35
Day length	14 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:49	from 15:13

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, Bharani (14:49–19:35) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:24–14:49 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:13–05:26 (29.08)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:49–15:13

Anandadi: Vajra 05:24–14:49 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:49–05:26 (29.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:49–15:37
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:33
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:35–09:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–12:30
Yamaganda	16:02–17:49
Gulika Kalam	07:11–08:57
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	10:48–12:24, 00:45–02:25 (29.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:12–13:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:12–13:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:12–13:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:12–14:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:49, Bharani from 14:49; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:13, Krishna-shashti from 15:13; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:14, Dhanu 16:01, Makara 17:59, Kumbha 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:49) — joy; Bharani (from 14:49) — facing death (dangers); 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 = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:49

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:24–14:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:24–14:49+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:24–14:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–15:13+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:13–05:26 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:49–15:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:49–05:26 (29.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:24–14:49

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:25 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 15:40 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 13:33 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:25 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:33	yoga Vyaghata
from 15:25	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 15:25	karana Vishti
from 15:40	nakshatra Krittika
from 03:47 (30.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	20:44
Moonset	13:03
Day length	14 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 4, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:25	from 15:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:26–15:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (15:40–19:33) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:25–19:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:40–05:28 (30.08) Tripushkar Yoga 15:40–05:28 (30.08)

Krakacha Yoga 05:26–15:25 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:25–05:28 (30.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:40–05:28 (30.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:26–15:40

Bhadra in heaven: 15:25–03:47 (30.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:24–21:39; Bhadra Mukha 21:39–23:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:52
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:42–12:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:58–10:44
Yamaganda	14:15–16:01
Gulika Kalam	05:26–07:12
Dur Muhurta	05:26–06:23, 06:23–07:19
Varjyam	04:28–06:10 (30.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:55–19:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:55–19:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:55–19:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:25–15:57, 17:55–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 15:40, Krittika from 15:40; tithi Krishna-shashti until 15:25, Krishna-saptami from 15:25; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:08, Tula 10:08, Vrischika 13:10, Dhanu 15:57, Makara 17:55, Kumbha 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 15:40) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 15:40) — 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 = −6

+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:26–13:33+1 Ravi Yoga 15:40–05:28 (30.08)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:40–05:28 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:40–05:28 (30.08)0 Yoga Vyaghata 13:33–17:06−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:25–05:28 (30.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:25–03:47 (30.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:26–15:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:26–15:40−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:26–15:25

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:21 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:15 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:14	yoga Harshana
from 16:21	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 16:21	karana Balava
from 17:15	nakshatra Rohini
from 05:04 (31.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:48
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:09
Moonrise	21:00
Moonset	14:29
Day length	14 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:21	from 17:15

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, Krittika (05:28–17:15) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:15–19:30) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna

The appearance of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, at midnight on the eighth day of the dark half of the month under the Rohini nakshatra. Devotees fast until midnight, and at Nishitha they perform abhisheka of Bala Gopala and rock his cradle.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Ashtami and Rohini together at midnight (Jayanti Yoga)
Vaishnava date: 31.08

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:30–21:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:28–16:21 Ravi Yoga 05:28–17:15

Samvartaka Yoga 05:28–16:21 Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:21–17:15

Anandadi: Prajapati 17:15–05:30 (31.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:28–17:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:42–16:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:45–19:30
Yamaganda	12:29–14:14
Gulika Kalam	16:00–17:45
Dur Muhurta	17:38–18:34
Varjyam	04:28–06:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–13:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:04–13:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:04–13:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:04–15:53, 17:51–18:59

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:15, Rohini from 17:15; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:21, Krishna-ashtami from 16:21; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:04, Vrischika 13:06, Dhanu 15:53, Makara 17:51, Kumbha 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 17:15) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:15) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 16:21–19:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:28–17:150 Yoga Harshana 13:14–05:30 (31.08)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:15–05:30 (31.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:15–05:30 (31.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:21–17:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:28–16:210 Ashtami 16:21–05:30 (31.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:28–17:15−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:28–16:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 17:55
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1723 · Vikram 1858 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:55 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 19:26 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 13:24 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:24	yoga Vajra
from 17:55	tithi Krishna-navami
from 17:55	karana Taitila
from 19:26	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	21:25
Moonset	15:50
Day length	13 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:55	from 19:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:30–19:26) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (19:26–19:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna

The Vaishnava date of Janmashtami — by the Ashtami at sunrise without any admixture of Saptami; ISKCON and the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan may celebrate it a day later than the Smartas.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:21 (30.08)–17:55
Smarta date: 30.08

Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna

On the day after Janmashtami the joy of Nanda is celebrated: young men form human pyramids to break a hanging pot of curd, as little Krishna used to do.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:26–05:32 (01.09)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 17:55–19:26

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:30–19:26 Anandadi: Ananda 19:26–05:32 (01.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:44
Godhuli	19:27–19:48
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:57–17:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:15–08:59
Yamaganda	10:44–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:58
Dur Muhurta	12:57–13:52, 15:44–16:40
Varjyam	10:43–12:27, 01:39–03:26 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:00–15:49

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 19:26, Mrigashirsha from 19:26; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:55, Krishna-navami from 17:55; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:00, Tula 10:00, Vrischika 13:02, Dhanu 15:49, Makara 17:47, Kumbha 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 19:26) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 19:26) — 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-ashtami 05:30–17:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 17:55–19:27: 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 Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:55

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:30–19:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–19:26+1 Yoga Harshana 05:30–13:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 17:55–19:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 13:24–14:38−1 Ashtami 05:30–17:55

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 05:30

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

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

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

Durmati (No. 55 of 60, “evil-minded”) — A year of ill intent: scanty rains, deceit and unwise decisions.
Northern samvatsara: Prajapati (No. 5)
Shaka Samvat 1723 · Vikram Samvat 1858 · Kali Yuga 4902
Next year — Dundubhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.1802
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-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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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).

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”

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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)

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.

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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: 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.

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

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.

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.

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 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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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.

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)

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

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

nakshatra 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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)

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kumbha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”

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.

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.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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).

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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-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.

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)

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−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.

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-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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.