Panchanga Calendar

August 1919

SamvatsaraSiddharthi (53)MonthShravana → Bhadrapada from 26.08RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 1919 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 25.08), Bhadrapada (from 26.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 11.08 Raksha Bandhan; 18.08 Krishna Janmashtami; 29.08 Ganesha Chaturthi.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Has5until 06:12

2Chit6

3Swa7

4Vish8Masik Durgashtami

5Vish9

6Anu10until 09:57

7Jye11Putrada Ekadashi

8Mul12Varalakshmi

9PAsh13

10UAsh14until 10:50

11Shra15Raksha Bandhan

12Dhan1

13Shat2until 16:14

14PBh3Kajari Teej

15UBh4after 14:19

16Rev5Simha Sankranti

17Ashw6

18Bhar7Janmashtami

19Krit8Janmashtami Vaish.

20Roh10until 14:48

21Mrig11Aja Ekadashi

22Pun12until 18:14

23Push13Shani Pradosha

24Ashl14

25Mag30Somvati Amavasya

26PPh1

27UPh2until 09:35

28Has3Hartalika Teej

29Has4Ganesha Chaturthi

30Chit5after 09:04

31Swa6after 11:53

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

Skanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Shravana SomvarAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiVaralakshmiPradoshaRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Kajari TeejSankashtiSankrantiJanmashtamiKalashtamiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiRishi Panchami

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

1.08 Fri — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 06:12
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
6.08 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga until 09:57
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
10.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita until 10:50
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
11.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra after 09:00 until 17:13
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
20.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 14:48
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
22.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 18:14
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
27.08 Wed — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana until 09:35
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
28.08 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
30.08 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Siddhi after 09:04
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.08 Fri Skanda Shashti
4.08 Mon Masik Durgashtami
4.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
7.08 Thu Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
8.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
8.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
11.08 Mon Raksha Bandhan
11.08 Mon Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
11.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
14.08 Thu Kajari Teej
14.08 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
16.08 Sat Simha Sankranti
18.08 Mon Krishna Janmashtami
18.08 Mon Kalashtami
19.08 Tue Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
19.08 Tue Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
21.08 Thu Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
23.08 Sat Shani Pradosha
23.08 Sat Masik Shivaratri
25.08 Mon Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
25.08 Mon Somvati Amavasya
28.08 Thu Hartalika Teej
28.08 Thu Chandra Darshan
29.08 Fri Ganesha Chaturthi
30.08 Sat Rishi Panchami
31.08 Sun Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

2.08 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 07:49–00:56 (03.08)
2.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:56–04:35 (03.08)
6.08 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:41–09:57
6.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–09:57
10.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–16:59
11.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–17:13
15.08 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:03–05:00 (16.08)
15.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:03–05:00 (16.08)
17.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–11:23
19.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–08:42
20.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
21.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–05:12 (22.08)
22.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–04:09 (23.08)
26.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–05:21 (27.08)
27.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:54–05:23 (28.08)
30.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:04–05:29 (31.08)
31.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 01:29–05:31 (01.09)

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

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

2.08 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
3.08 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Lumbaka
4.08 Mon — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
7.08 Thu — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
12.08 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
14.08 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
16.08 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
19.08 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Rikta tithi
23.08 Sat — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
24.08 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
25.08 Mon — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
26.08 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

11.08 Full moon (Purnima) 20:39
16.08 Simha Sankranti 19:31 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
25.08 New moon (Amavasya) 18:36
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
12.08 05:08 – 16.08 12:44 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Siddharthi (No. 53, “one who has reached the goal”) — A year of achievement: wishes fulfilled and success in affairs. more

Northern samvatsara: Prajapati. Shaka Samvat 1841, Vikram Samvat 1976, Kali Yuga 5020.

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

Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. 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	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 06:12
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:12 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:21 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:04 (02.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:12	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 06:12	karana Kaulava
from 18:56	karana Taitila
from 22:21	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:04 (02.08)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	11:12
Moonset	21:46
Day length	16 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:32–20:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 06:12–04:33 (02.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:32–22:21 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–04:33 (02.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:32–22:21 Anandadi: Musala 22:21–04:33 (02.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:47–06:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:51–17:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–12:35
Yamaganda	16:36–18:37
Gulika Kalam	06:32–08:33
Dur Muhurta	07:45–08:49, 13:07–14:11
Varjyam	05:27–07:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:32–06:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:32–06:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:32–06:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:32–06:09, 09:10–17:57, 19:52–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-panchami until 06:12, Shukla-shashti from 06:12; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:09, Kanya 09:10, Tula 12:10, Vrischika 15:12, Dhanu 17:57, Makara 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:12

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:32–00:04 (02.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:32–22:21+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–04:33 (02.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:32–22:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–22:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:32–06:120 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:12–04:33 (02.08)

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 04:32

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:49 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:56 (03.08) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:42 (03.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:49	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 07:49	karana Gara
from 20:50	karana Vanija
from 00:42 (03.08)	yoga Shubha
from 00:56 (03.08)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	12:23
Moonset	22:05
Day length	16 h 02 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 07:49

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 (04:33–20:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 07:49–00:56 (03.08) Ravi Yoga 21:47–00:56 (03.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:56–04:35 (03.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:56–04:35 (03.08)

Krakacha Yoga 04:33–07:49 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–04:35 (03.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 00:56–04:35 (03.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:33–00:56 (03.08)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:36–20:52
Pradosha	20:36–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:50–19:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:34–10:34
Yamaganda	14:35–16:35
Gulika Kalam	04:33–06:34
Dur Muhurta	04:33–05:38, 05:38–06:42
Varjyam	07:13–08:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:33–06:05, 07:49–20:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:33–06:05, 07:49–20:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:33–06:05, 07:49–20:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:33–06:05, 07:49–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-shashti until 07:49, Shukla-saptami from 07:49; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:05, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:07, Vrischika 15:08, Dhanu 17:53, Makara 19:48

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–00:56 (03.08)+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:33–00:42 (03.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:49–04:35 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 07:49–00:56 (03.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:33–07:49−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–04:35 (03.08)−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:33–00:56 (03.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:33–07:49

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:58 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:53 (04.08) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:38 (04.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:58	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 09:58	karana Vishti
from 23:11	karana Bava
from 01:38 (04.08)	yoga Shukla
from 03:53 (04.08)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	13:33
Moonset	22:28
Day length	15 h 58 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 09:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:35–20:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:58–20:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 04:35–09:58

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:35–03:53 (04.08) Anandadi: Utpata 03:53–04:37 (04.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:58–23:11; Bhadra Puchha 11:57–13:16; Bhadra Mukha 13:16–15:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:34–20:50
Pradosha	20:34–22:11
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:00–19:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:34–20:34
Yamaganda	12:35–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:34–18:34
Dur Muhurta	18:26–19:30
Varjyam	07:13–09:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:35–09:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:35–09:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:35–09:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:35–17:50, 19:44–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:58, Shukla-ashtami from 09:58; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:01, Kanya 09:02, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:04, Dhanu 17:50, Makara 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 09:58–20:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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.

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:35–01:38 (04.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–03:53 (04.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–09:580 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 09:58–04:37 (04.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:35–03:53 (04.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:58–23:11−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:35–09:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:26 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:59 (05.08) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 02:42 (05.08) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:26 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:26	tithi Shukla-navami
from 12:26	karana Balava
from 01:42 (05.08)	karana Kaulava
from 02:42 (05.08)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	14:39
Moonset	22:55
Day length	15 h 54 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 12:26

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, Vishakha (04:37–20:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 09:58 (03.08)–12:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta all day

Anandadi: Mitra all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:17
Godhuli	20:32–20:48
Pradosha	20:32–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:03–22:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:37–08:36
Yamaganda	10:35–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:33
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:10, 16:17–17:21
Varjyam	10:12–12:01

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 04:37–05:57, 08:59–17:46, 19:40–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:26, Shukla-navami from 12:26; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 05:57, Kanya 08:59, Tula 11:59, Vrischika 15:00, Dhanu 17:46, Makara 19:40

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:37–12:26: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 12:26–20:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra all day+1 Yoga Shukla 04:37–02:42 (05.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 12:26–04:39 (05.08)−3 Yamaghanta all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:58 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:59 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 03:41 (06.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:58 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:59	nakshatra Anuradha
from 14:58	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 14:58	karana Taitila
from 03:41 (06.08)	yoga Indra
from 04:10 (06.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:16
Moonrise	15:42
Moonset	23:29
Day length	15 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:59	from 14:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:39–06:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:59–20:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:59–04:41 (06.08)

Krakacha Yoga 14:58–04:41 (06.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:39–06:59 Anandadi: Vajra 06:59–04:41 (06.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:30–20:46
Pradosha	20:30–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:16–00:04 (06.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:32–18:31
Yamaganda	08:37–10:36
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:49–08:53, 23:46–00:19 (06.08)
Varjyam	11:29–13:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:36–20:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 19:36–20:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:36–20:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:55–20:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 06:59, Anuradha from 06:59; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:58, Shukla-dashami from 14:58; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 05:54, Kanya 08:55, Tula 11:55, Vrischika 14:56, Dhanu 17:42, Makara 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 06:59) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 06:59) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 04:39–14:58: 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 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

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 Brahma 04:39–03:41 (06.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:59–04:41 (06.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:59–04:41 (06.08)0 Auspicious tithi 14:58–04:41 (06.08)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:39–06:590 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:59–04:41 (06.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:58–04:41 (06.08)−2 Rikta tithi 04:39–14:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — until 09:57
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:17 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:57 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 04:27 (07.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:17 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:57	nakshatra Jyestha
from 17:17	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 17:17	karana Vanija
from 04:27 (07.08)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:14
Moonrise	16:40
Moonset	none
Day length	15 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:57	from 17:17

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, Anuradha (04:41–09:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:57–20:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:41–09:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–09:57 Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Saumya 04:41–09:57 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:57–04:43 (07.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 16:51–17:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:28–20:44
Pradosha	20:28–22:07
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:49–04:35 (07.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:33
Yamaganda	06:39–08:38
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Varjyam	16:10–17:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:41–17:17, 19:32–20:28
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:41–05:50, 08:51–09:57

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:57, Jyestha from 09:57; tithi Shukla-dashami until 17:17, Shukla-ekadashi from 17:17; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:50, Kanya 08:51, Tula 11:51, Vrischika 14:52, Dhanu 17:38, Makara 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:57) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:57) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:57

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:41–09:57+2 Yoga Indra 04:41–04:27 (07.08)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:41–09:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–09:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:41–17:170 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:57–04:43 (07.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:57–04:43 (07.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:11 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 04:49 (08.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	karana Vishti
from 12:35	nakshatra Mula
from 19:11	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 19:11	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	17:29
Moonset	00:12
Day length	15 h 42 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 19:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:43–12:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:35–20:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:18–19:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 17:17 (06.08)–19:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:45–07:52 (08.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:43–12:35

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:43–12:35 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:35–04:45 (08.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:18–12:35; Bhadra Puchha 11:25–12:43
Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:35–19:11; Bhadra Puchha 11:25–12:43; Bhadra Mukha 12:43–14:52
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:58–19:09
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:26–20:42
Pradosha	20:26–22:05
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–16:30
Yamaganda	04:43–06:41
Gulika Kalam	08:39–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:57–11:00, 16:14–17:17
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:43–19:11, 19:28–20:26

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:35, Mula from 12:35; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:11, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:11; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:46, Kanya 08:47, Tula 11:47, Vrischika 14:48, Dhanu 17:34, Makara 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 12:35) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:35) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 04:43–20:26: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:43–12:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:43–19:110 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:35–19:11−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:43–12:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:43–12:35−3 Vaidhriti 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 04:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:31 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:40 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 04:49 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:49	yoga Vishkambha
from 07:56	karana Balava
from 14:40	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:31	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 20:31	karana Kaulava
from 04:43 (09.08)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:09
Moonrise	18:10
Moonset	01:05
Day length	15 h 38 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 14:40

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, Mula (04:45–14:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:40–20:24) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

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, 20:31–22:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–20:31

Anandadi: Sthira 04:45–14:40 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:40–04:47 (09.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:13
Godhuli	20:24–20:40
Pradosha	20:24–22:04
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:43–09:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–12:34
Yamaganda	16:29–18:26
Gulika Kalam	06:42–08:39
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:55, 13:05–14:08
Varjyam	12:56–14:40, 00:52–02:34 (09.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:49–05:42, 08:43–14:44, 19:25–20:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:49–05:42, 08:43–14:44, 19:25–20:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:49–05:42, 08:43–14:44, 19:25–20:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:40–17:30, 19:25–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 14:40, Purva-Ashadha from 14:40; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:42, Kanya 08:43, Tula 11:43, Vrischika 14:44, Dhanu 17:30, Makara 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:40) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:40) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 04:45–04:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:45–14:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vishkambha 04:49–06:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:45–14:40−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–20:31

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 04:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Priti; 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	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:12 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 16:09 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:06 (10.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:56 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:56	karana Taitila
from 16:09	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 21:12	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 21:12	karana Gara
from 04:06 (10.08)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	18:43
Moonset	02:07
Day length	15 h 34 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 16:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:47–16:09) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (16:09–20:21) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:09–04:49 (10.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:12–04:49 (10.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:47–16:09 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:09–04:49 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:21–20:38
Pradosha	20:21–22:03
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:03–12:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:40–10:37
Yamaganda	14:31–16:28
Gulika Kalam	04:47–06:43
Dur Muhurta	04:47–05:49, 05:49–06:51
Varjyam	00:26–02:05 (10.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:47–05:38, 08:39–14:40, 16:09–20:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:47–05:38, 08:39–14:40, 16:09–20:21
Cutting fingernails	average 19:21–20:21
Cutting toenails	average 04:47–05:38, 08:39–14:40, 16:09–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 16:09, Uttara-Ashadha from 16:09; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:38, Kanya 08:39, Tula 11:39, Vrischika 14:40, Dhanu 17:26, Makara 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 16:09) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 16:09) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 04:47–16:09+1 Yoga Priti 04:47–04:06 (10.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:47–21:12+1 Ravi Yoga 16:09–04:49 (10.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:09–04:49 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:09–04:49 (10.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:47–16:09

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:50
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:13 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:59 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:59 (11.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:17	karana Vanija
from 16:59	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:13	tithi Purnima
from 21:13	karana Vishti
from 02:59 (11.08)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:04
Moonrise	19:11
Moonset	03:18
Day length	15 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:59

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:49–16:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (16:59–20:19) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:49–20:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:49–16:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–16:59

Anandadi: Amrita 04:49–10:50 Anandadi: Musala 10:50–18:37 Anandadi: Gada 18:37–04:50 (11.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:13–09:00 (11.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:50–06:00 (11.08); Bhadra Mukha 06:00–07:57 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:19–20:36
Pradosha	20:19–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:22–12:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:23–20:19
Yamaganda	12:34–14:30
Gulika Kalam	16:27–18:23
Dur Muhurta	18:15–19:17
Varjyam	21:01–22:38

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 04:49–05:34, 08:35–17:22, 19:17–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 16:59, Shravana from 16:59; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:34, Kanya 08:35, Tula 11:35, Vrischika 14:36, Dhanu 17:22, Makara 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 16:59) — improved health; Shravana (from 16:59) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:49–20:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:50

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–16:59+2 Ravi Yoga 04:49–16:59+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:49–10:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:49–16:59+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:49–02:59 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:50–18:37−2 Rikta tithi 04:49–21:13

Panchanga at sunrise 04:49

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 09:00; auspicious time — until 17:13
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:39 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:13 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:23 (12.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:00	karana Bava
from 17:13	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:39	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 20:39	karana Balava
from 01:23 (12.08)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	19:33
Moonset	04:33
Day length	15 h 26 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	20:39

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 17:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:50–17:13) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:50–09:00: 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, 14:06–17:12
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 21:13 (10.08)–20:39
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 04:50–17:13 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:13–04:52 (12.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:50–17:13 Anandadi: Shubha 17:13–04:52 (12.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:13 (10.08)–09:00; Bhadra Puchha 04:50–06:00; Bhadra Mukha 06:00–07:57
Gandanta (tithi): 20:15–21:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:10
Godhuli	20:17–20:34
Pradosha	20:17–22:00
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:43–08:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:46–08:42
Yamaganda	10:38–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:25
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:06, 16:10–17:12
Varjyam	21:10–22:45

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:50–05:30, 08:31–17:18, 19:13–20:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:13, Dhanishtha from 17:13; tithi Purnima; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:30, Kanya 08:31, Tula 11:31, Vrischika 14:32, Dhanu 17:18, Makara 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:13) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:13) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:50–20:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:00

Auspicious time ends by 17:13

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–17:13+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:50–17:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:50–17:13+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:50–01:23 (12.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:13–04:52 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:50–09:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:34 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 16:56 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 23:25 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:10 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:10	karana Kaulava
from 16:56	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 19:34	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 19:34	karana Taitila
from 23:25	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	20:59
Moonrise	19:53
Moonset	05:51
Day length	15 h 22 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 16:56	from 19:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (16:56–20:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–19:34

Anandadi: Utpata 04:52–16:56 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:56–04:54 (13.08)

Agni Panchaka: 05:08–12:44 (16.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:09
Godhuli	20:15–20:32
Pradosha	20:15–21:59
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:39–08:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:24–18:19
Yamaganda	08:43–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:29
Dur Muhurta	07:57–08:58, 23:43–00:17 (13.08)
Varjyam	23:55–01:29 (13.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:52–05:26, 08:27–14:29, 19:09–20:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:52–05:26, 08:27–14:29, 19:09–20:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:52–05:26, 08:27–14:29, 19:09–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:52–05:26, 08:27–17:14, 19:09–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 16:56, Shatabhisha from 16:56; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 19:34, Krishna-dvitya from 19:34; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:26, Kanya 08:27, Tula 11:27, Vrischika 14:29, Dhanu 17:14, Makara 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 16:56) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 16:56) — gaining strength; 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 = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–16:56+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:52–23:25+1 Auspicious tithi 04:52–19:340 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 05:08–04:54 (13.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–19:34−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:52–16:56

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 16:14
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:04 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:14 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:07 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:52	karana Gara
from 16:14	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:04	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 18:04	karana Vanija
from 21:07	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	20:12
Moonset	07:11
Day length	15 h 18 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 16:14	from 18:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:54–16:14) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:14–20:12) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–18:04

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–04:56 (14.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–04:56 (14.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:54–16:14 Anandadi: Padma 16:14–04:56 (14.08)

Agni Panchaka: 05:08 (12.08)–12:44 (16.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:08
Godhuli	20:12–20:30
Pradosha	20:12–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:15–10:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:28
Yamaganda	06:49–08:44
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Varjyam	22:22–23:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–16:14, 18:04–20:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:54–16:14, 18:04–20:12
Cutting fingernails	average 04:54–16:14, 19:05–20:11
Cutting toenails	average 04:54–16:14, 18:04–20:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:54–05:22, 08:23–16:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:14, Purva-Bhadra from 16:14; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:04, Krishna-tritya from 18:04; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:22, Kanya 08:23, Tula 11:23, Vrischika 14:25, Dhanu 17:10, Makara 19:05, Kumbha 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:14) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:14) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:14

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–18:04+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:54–16:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–16:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:54–18:040 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:14–04:56 (14.08)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–04:56 (14.08)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–04:56 (14.08)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej · Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:18 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 15:14 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:13 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:13	karana Vishti
from 15:14	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 16:18	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 16:18	karana Bava
from 18:36	yoga Dhriti
from 03:20 (15.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:10
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	20:30
Moonset	08:33
Day length	15 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:14	from 16:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:56–15:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (15:14–20:10) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:13–16:18: 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 18:04 (13.08)–16:18
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, 20:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:14–16:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:18–04:58 (15.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 15:14–04:58 (15.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:56–15:14

Bhadra on earth: 05:13–16:18; Bhadra Puchha 12:24–13:31; Bhadra Mukha 13:31–15:22
Agni Panchaka: 05:08 (12.08)–12:44 (16.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:06
Godhuli	20:10–20:28
Pradosha	20:10–21:56
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:34–09:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:27–16:22
Yamaganda	04:56–06:50
Gulika Kalam	08:45–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:01–11:02, 16:06–17:07
Varjyam	00:22–01:53 (15.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:56–05:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:56–05:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:56–05:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:14–16:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 15:14, Uttara-Bhadra from 15:14; tithi Krishna-tritya until 16:18, Krishna-chaturti from 16:18; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:18, Kanya 08:19, Tula 11:19, Vrischika 14:21, Dhanu 17:06, Makara 19:01, Kumbha 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 15:14) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 15:14) — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 16:18–20:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:13–16:18: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:56–18:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:56–16:180 Anandadi: Chhatra 15:14–04:58 (15.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:14–04:58 (15.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:14–16:18−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:18–04:58 (15.08)−1 Rikta tithi 16:18–04:58 (15.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:56–15:14−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:56–15:14−3 Bhadra on earth 05:13–16:18

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 04:56

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 14:19; auspicious time — until 15:56
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:19 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 14:03 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:56 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:03	nakshatra Revati
from 14:19	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 14:19	karana Kaulava
from 15:56	yoga Shula
from 01:18 (16.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:08
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	20:50
Moonset	09:55
Day length	15 h 09 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 14:03	from 14:19

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:58–14:03) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (14:03–20:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:03–05:00 (16.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:03–05:00 (16.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:58–14:03 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 14:03–05:00 (16.08)

Agni Panchaka: 05:08 (12.08)–12:44 (16.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:05
Godhuli	20:08–20:26
Pradosha	20:08–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:29–11:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:33
Yamaganda	16:20–18:14
Gulika Kalam	06:52–08:46
Dur Muhurta	08:00–09:01, 13:03–14:04
Varjyam	01:23–02:54 (16.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:57–20:03

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	good 18:57–20:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 18:57–20:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:19–17:02, 18:57–20:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 14:03, Revati from 14:03; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:19, Krishna-panchami from 14:19; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:14, Kanya 08:15, Tula 11:15, Vrischika 14:17, Dhanu 17:02, Makara 18:57, Kumbha 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 14:03) — a good life; Revati (from 14:03) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:58–14:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:19

Auspicious time ends by 15:56

+2 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:03–05:00 (16.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:58–14:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–14:03+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:58–15:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:19–05:00 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 15:56–17:42−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:58–14:19

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Simha Sankranti

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:15 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:10 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:15 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:15	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 12:15	karana Gara
from 12:44	nakshatra Ashwini
from 13:10	yoga Ganda
from 23:11	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:06
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	21:13
Moonset	11:19
Day length	15 h 05 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	19:31 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

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 12:15	from 12:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:00–12:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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, 13:07–19:31
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:44–19:31

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–12:15 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:00–12:44 Krakacha Yoga 12:15–05:02 (17.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:00–12:44 Anandadi: Saumya 12:44–05:02 (17.08)

Agni Panchaka: 05:08 (12.08)–12:44
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:04–18:24
Gandanta (tithi): 11:53–12:36
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:04
Godhuli	20:06–20:23
Pradosha	20:06–21:53
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:28–11:59, 04:36–06:06 (17.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:46–10:40
Yamaganda	14:26–16:19
Gulika Kalam	05:00–06:53
Dur Muhurta	05:00–06:00, 06:00–07:01
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:00–16:58, 18:53–19:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 12:44, Ashwini from 12:44; tithi Krishna-panchami until 12:15, Krishna-shashti from 12:15; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:11, Tula 11:11, Vrischika 14:13, Dhanu 16:58, Makara 18:53, Kumbha 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 12:44) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:44) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Sankranti at 19:31 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:00–12:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–12:44+1 Auspicious tithi 05:00–12:15+1 Ravi Yoga 12:44–19:310 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 13:10–15:17−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:15–05:02 (17.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 05:00–12:44−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–12:15−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:00–12:44−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:15–05:02 (17.08)

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 05:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:07 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 10:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:07	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 10:07	karana Vishti
from 10:23	yoga Vriddhi
from 11:23	nakshatra Bharani
from 21:03	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:03
End of twilight	20:46
Moonrise	21:41
Moonset	12:42
Day length	15 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:07	from 11:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (11:23–20:03) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:07–20:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–11:23 Ravi Yoga 11:23–05:04 (18.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–10:07 Samvartaka Yoga 10:07–05:04 (18.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:23–05:04 (18.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:02–11:23 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:23–05:04 (18.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:07–21:03; Bhadra Puchha 14:29–15:35; Bhadra Mukha 15:35–17:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:03
Godhuli	20:03–20:21
Pradosha	20:03–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:36–06:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:11–20:03
Yamaganda	12:33–14:25
Gulika Kalam	16:18–18:11
Dur Muhurta	18:03–19:03
Varjyam	07:37–09:07, 20:27–21:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:07–14:09, 18:49–19:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:07–14:09, 18:49–19:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:07–14:09, 18:49–19:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:07–16:54, 18:49–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:23, Bharani from 11:23; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:07, Krishna-saptami from 10:07; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:06, Kanya 08:07, Tula 11:08, Vrischika 14:09, Dhanu 16:54, Makara 18:49, Kumbha 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:23) — joy; Bharani (from 11:23) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–11:23+2 Ravi Yoga 11:23–05:04 (18.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:02–11:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–11:23+1 Yoga Vriddhi 10:23–05:04 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:23–05:04 (18.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–10:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:23–05:04 (18.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:23–05:04 (18.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:07–21:03−3 Samvartaka Yoga 10:07–05:04 (18.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:59 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:02 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:59 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:35	yoga Dhruva
from 07:59	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 07:59	karana Balava
from 10:02	nakshatra Krittika
from 18:55	karana Kaulava
from 04:48 (19.08)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:01
End of twilight	20:43
Moonrise	22:16
Moonset	14:02
Day length	14 h 56 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 07:59	from 10:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:04–10:02) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:02–20:01) is good for root crops.

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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, 00:15–00:52 (19.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 19.08

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, 20:01–21:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:04–10:02

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–07:59 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:02–05:06 (19.08)

Anandadi: Chara 05:04–10:02 Anandadi: Sthira 10:02–05:06 (19.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:02
Godhuli	20:01–20:19
Pradosha	20:01–21:50
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:30–07:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:56–08:48
Yamaganda	10:40–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:17
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:02, 16:02–17:02
Varjyam	21:22–22:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:04–07:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:04–07:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:04–07:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:04–07:59, 08:03–20:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:02, Krittika from 10:02; tithi Krishna-saptami until 07:59, Krishna-ashtami from 07:59; lagna Simha 05:04, Kanya 08:03, Tula 11:04, Vrischika 14:05, Dhanu 16:51, Makara 18:45, Kumbha 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:02) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:02) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:59–20:01: 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.
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.

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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 05:04–10:02+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:04–10:02+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:04–07:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–07:59−1 Ashtami 07:59–05:06 (19.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–10:02−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:02–05:06 (19.08)

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 05:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Jwalamukhi Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:52 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:42 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:03 (20.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:52 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:52	tithi Krishna-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:52	karana Taitila
from 08:42	nakshatra Rohini
from 16:50	karana Gara
from 02:03 (20.08)	yoga Harshana
from 03:48 (20.08)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 03:48 (20.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:59
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	23:03
Moonset	15:16
Day length	14 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:52	from 08:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:06–08:42) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:42–19:59) is good for sowing.

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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 07:59 (18.08)–05:52
Smarta date: 18.08

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–05:52 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–08:42

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:06–05:52 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:52–08:42 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:42–03:48 (20.08) Krakacha Yoga 03:48–05:08 (20.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:42–05:08 (20.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:06–08:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:00
Godhuli	19:59–20:17
Pradosha	19:59–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:26–07:57, 04:23–05:54 (20.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:15–18:07
Yamaganda	08:49–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:24
Dur Muhurta	08:04–09:04, 23:38–00:15 (20.08)
Varjyam	23:51–01:21 (20.08)

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 08:42–16:47, 18:41–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 08:42, Rohini from 08:42; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 05:52, Krishna-navami from 05:52; lagna Simha 05:06, Kanya 08:00, Tula 11:00, Vrischika 14:01, Dhanu 16:47, Makara 18:41, Kumbha 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 08:42) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 08:42) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:06–05:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 05:52–19:59: 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.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–08:42+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:42–05:08 (20.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:42–05:08 (20.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–05:520 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:52–08:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:06–05:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 05:06–07:59−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:06–08:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:52–03:48 (20.08)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:42–03:48 (20.08)−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 05:06

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 14:48
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:49 (21.08) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:25 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:21 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:48 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 14:48	karana Vishti
from 23:21	yoga Vajra
from 01:49 (21.08)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 01:49 (21.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:38
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:19
Day length	14 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:08–07:25) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:25–19:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:48–19:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shubha 05:08–07:25 Anandadi: Amrita 07:25–05:10 (21.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 14:48–01:49 (21.08); Bhadra Puchha 16:27–17:33; Bhadra Mukha 17:33–19:24
Gandanta (tithi): 01:27–02:11 (21.08)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:56–20:15
Pradosha	19:56–21:47
Nishitha	00:15–00:51 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:23–05:54, 21:51–23:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:23
Yamaganda	06:59–08:50
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Varjyam	12:44–14:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:56–13:57, 18:37–19:43

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	good 07:56–13:57, 18:37–19:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:56–13:57, 18:37–19:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:56–16:43, 18:37–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:25, Mrigashirsha from 07:25; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 07:56, Tula 10:56, Vrischika 13:57, Dhanu 16:43, Makara 18:37, Kumbha 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:25) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:25) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:48

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:25–05:10 (21.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:08–07:25+1 Yoga Harshana 05:08–23:21+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:48–01:49 (21.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:08–01:49 (21.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Aja Ekadashi (Annada)

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:55 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 06:12 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:12	nakshatra Ardra
from 12:51	karana Balava
from 20:44	yoga Siddhi
from 23:55	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 23:55	karana Kaulava
from 05:06 (22.08)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:35
Moonrise	00:01
Moonset	17:09
Day length	14 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:10–06:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Shravana (Bhadrapada in North India). According to legend, this fast restored King Harishchandra’s kingdom and family; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:49–23:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:29–08:08 (22.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–05:12 (22.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:06–05:12 (22.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:06–05:12 (22.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 05:10–06:12 Anandadi: Kana 06:12–05:06 (22.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:54–20:12
Pradosha	19:54–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:33–21:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–16:13
Yamaganda	05:10–07:00
Gulika Kalam	08:51–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:04–11:03, 15:58–16:57
Varjyam	14:13–15:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:10–06:12, 07:52–13:53, 18:33–19:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:10–06:12, 07:52–13:53, 18:33–19:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:10–06:12, 07:52–13:53, 18:33–19:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:52–16:39, 18:33–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 06:12, Ardra from 06:12; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 07:52, Tula 10:52, Vrischika 13:53, Dhanu 16:39, Makara 18:33, Kumbha 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 06:12) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 06:12) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:10–06:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:12–05:06 (22.08)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:12–05:06 (22.08)

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 05:10

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 18:14
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:10 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:09 (23.08) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:14 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:01 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:01	karana Taitila
from 18:14	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:10	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 22:10	karana Gara
from 04:09 (23.08)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:51
End of twilight	20:33
Moonrise	01:11
Moonset	17:48
Day length	14 h 39 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

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 (05:12–19:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–04:09 (23.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–22:10

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:12–04:09 (23.08) Anandadi: Utpata 04:09–05:14 (23.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:57
Godhuli	19:51–20:10
Pradosha	19:51–21:44
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:51–03:23 (23.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:32
Yamaganda	16:11–18:01
Gulika Kalam	07:02–08:52
Dur Muhurta	08:08–09:06, 13:01–13:59
Varjyam	16:37–18:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:48–13:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:48–13:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:48–13:49
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:48, Tula 10:48, Vrischika 13:49, Dhanu 16:35, Makara 18:29, Kumbha 19:35

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:

Vyatipata 18:14–19:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:14

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–04:09 (23.08)+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:12–18:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–04:09 (23.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–22:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vyatipata 18:14–05:14 (23.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:12–04:09 (23.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:38 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:27 (24.08) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	karana Vanija
from 15:54	yoga Variyana
from 20:38	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 20:38	karana Vishti
from 03:27 (24.08)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:49
End of twilight	20:30
Moonrise	02:27
Moonset	18:18
Day length	14 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:14–19:49) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:49–20:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 00:13–00:51 (24.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:38–05:16 (24.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:14–03:27 (24.08) Anandadi: Manasa 03:27–05:16 (24.08)

Bhadra on earth: 20:38–07:59 (24.08); Bhadra Mukha 20:38–22:32; Bhadra Puchha 06:53–08:02 (24.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:49–20:08
Pradosha	19:49–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:14–22:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:53–10:42
Yamaganda	14:21–16:10
Gulika Kalam	05:14–07:03
Dur Muhurta	05:14–06:12, 06:12–07:10
Varjyam	11:55–13:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:26–19:31

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 18:26–19:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:26–19:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:44–16:31, 18:26–19:31

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:44, Tula 10:44, Vrischika 13:45, Dhanu 16:31, Makara 18:26, Kumbha 19:31

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:

Vyatipata 05:14–15:54: 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Pushya 05:14–03:27 (24.08)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:14–03:27 (24.08)0 Yoga Variyana 15:54–05:16 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Vyatipata 05:14–15:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:25 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 03:05 (25.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:47 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:59	karana Shakuni
from 13:47	yoga Parigha
from 19:25	tithi Amavasya
from 19:25	karana Chatushpada
from 03:05 (25.08)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:27
Moonrise	03:47
Moonset	18:41
Day length	14 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:25

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:16–07:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 07:59–19:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 19:25–19:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:16–19:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 03:05–05:18 (25.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:16–03:05 (25.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:05–05:18 (25.08)

Bhadra on earth: 20:38 (23.08)–07:59; Bhadra Mukha 20:38–22:32 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 06:53–08:02
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:08–09:03 (25.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:46–20:05
Pradosha	19:46–21:41
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:30–03:05 (25.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:58–19:46
Yamaganda	12:31–14:20
Gulika Kalam	16:09–17:58
Dur Muhurta	17:50–18:48
Varjyam	16:03–17:38

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 Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 19:25, Amavasya from 19:25; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:40, Tula 10:40, Vrischika 13:41, Dhanu 16:27, Makara 18:22, Kumbha 19:27

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:

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:16–19:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 19:25–19:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:16–07:59: 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Yoga Variyana 05:16–13:470 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 13:47–00:53 (25.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 05:16–07:59−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:16–03:05 (25.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:16–03:05 (25.08)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:16–19:25

Panchanga at sunrise 05:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:36 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:09 (26.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:59 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:57 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:57	karana Naga
from 11:59	yoga Shiva
from 18:36	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 18:36	karana Kimstughna
from 03:09 (26.08)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:37
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:25
Moonrise	05:06
Moonset	19:01
Day length	14 h 26 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	18:36

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:36

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 (05:18–19:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Chatushpada 05:18–06:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 06:57–18:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 18:36–19:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:25 (24.08)–18:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:25 (24.08)–18:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:09–05:20 (26.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:18–03:09 (26.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:08 (24.08)–09:03
Gandanta (tithi): 18:13–19:00
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:44–20:03
Pradosha	19:44–21:39
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:44–02:20 (26.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:06–08:54
Yamaganda	10:42–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:19–16:07
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:57, 15:53–16:51
Varjyam	15:07–16:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:36–19:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:36–19:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:36–19:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:36–16:23, 18:18–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Amavasya until 18:36, Shukla-pratipat from 18:36; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:36, Tula 10:36, Vrischika 13:37, Dhanu 16:23, Makara 18:18, Kumbha 19:24

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

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

Amavasya 05:18–18:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 11:59–05:20 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:18–03:09 (26.08)−1 Gandanta 05:18–09:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:18–03:09 (26.08)−3 Amavasya 05:18–18:36

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 05:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:20

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:44 (27.08) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:34 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:23	karana Bava
from 10:34	yoga Siddha
from 18:17	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 18:17	karana Balava
from 03:44 (27.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:20
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:41
End of twilight	20:22
Moonrise	06:24
Moonset	19:19
Day length	14 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	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, Purva-Phalguni (05:20–19:41) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 05:20–06:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–05:21 (27.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–18:17

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–05:21 (27.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:20–03:44 (27.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:41–20:01
Pradosha	19:41–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:10–22:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:06–17:54
Yamaganda	08:55–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:18
Dur Muhurta	08:12–09:09, 23:33–00:12 (27.08)
Varjyam	11:20–12:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:17–19:20

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 18:17–19:20
Cutting fingernails	average 18:17–19:20
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 18:17–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 18:17, Shukla-dvitya from 18:17; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:32, Tula 10:32, Vrischika 13:33, Dhanu 16:19, Makara 18:14, Kumbha 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Siddha 10:34–05:21 (27.08)0 Auspicious tithi 18:17–05:21 (27.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:44–05:21 (27.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:20–03:44 (27.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:20–03:44 (27.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–18:17

Panchanga at sunrise 05:20

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 09:35
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:34 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 04:54 (28.08) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:35 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:21	karana Kaulava
from 09:35	yoga Sadhya
from 18:34	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 18:34	karana Taitila
from 04:54 (28.08)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:41
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:39
End of twilight	20:19
Moonrise	07:39
Moonset	19:35
Day length	14 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:21–19:39) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–18:34 Ravi Yoga 04:54–05:23 (28.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:54–05:23 (28.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:34–04:54 (28.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:34–05:23 (28.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:34–05:23 (28.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:21–04:54 (28.08) Anandadi: Ananda 04:54–05:23 (28.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:39–19:58
Pradosha	19:39–21:36
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:21–23:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:17
Yamaganda	07:09–08:56
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Varjyam	11:17–12:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:28–13:30, 18:10–19:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:28–13:30, 18:10–19:16
Cutting fingernails	good 07:28–13:30, 18:10–19:16
Cutting toenails	good 18:34–19:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:28–16:15, 18:10–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 18:34, Shukla-tritya from 18:34; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:28, Tula 10:28, Vrischika 13:30, Dhanu 16:15, Makara 18:10, Kumbha 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — 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 = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:35

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:21–09:35+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–18:34+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:21–04:54 (28.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–04:54 (28.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–18:340 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:34–04:54 (28.08)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:34–05:23 (28.08)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:34–05:23 (28.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:28 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:42 (29.08) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:05 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:56 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	karana Gara
from 09:05	yoga Shubha
from 19:28	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 19:28	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	08:53
Moonset	19:52
Day length	14 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:23–19:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Hartalika Teej · Shiva and Parvati

The fast of Parvati, who won Shiva as her husband through severe austerity: women fast without water and mould clay figures of Shiva and Parvati. In Karnataka this day is Gowri Habba.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:34 (27.08)–19:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:36–19:52
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:36–19:52

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:28–05:25 (29.08)

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:56
Pradosha	19:36–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:15–01:58 (29.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:03
Yamaganda	05:23–07:10
Gulika Kalam	08:57–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:08–11:05, 15:49–16:46
Varjyam	13:56–15:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:24–13:26, 18:06–19:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:24–13:26, 18:06–19:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:24–13:26, 18:06–19:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:24–16:11, 18:06–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:28, Shukla-chaturti from 19:28; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:24, Tula 10:24, Vrischika 13:26, Dhanu 16:11, Makara 18:06, Kumbha 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — 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 19:28–19:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Shubha 09:05–05:25 (29.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–19:280 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:28–05:25 (29.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 19:28–05:25 (29.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 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 05:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ganesha Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:59 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:42 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:05 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:09 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:42	nakshatra Chitra
from 08:09	karana Vishti
from 09:05	yoga Shukla
from 20:59	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 20:59	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:34
End of twilight	20:14
Moonrise	10:05
Moonset	20:11
Day length	14 h 08 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 06:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:25–06:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:42–19:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:09–19:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ganesha Chaturthi · Ganesha

The appearance day of Ganesha and the start of the ten-day festival. The clay murti is installed at noon (Madhyahna), and modaks and durva grass are offered; on this evening devotees do not look at the Moon (mithya dosha). The festival ends with the immersion of the murti in water on Ananta Chaturdashi.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–13:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:05–20:11

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:25–06:42

Anandadi: Amrita 05:25–06:42 Anandadi: Musala 06:42–05:27 (30.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:09–20:59; Bhadra Mukha 08:13–10:21; Bhadra Puchha 19:42–20:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:34–19:54
Pradosha	19:34–21:33
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:02–03:47 (30.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:30
Yamaganda	16:02–17:48
Gulika Kalam	07:11–08:58
Dur Muhurta	08:15–09:12, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	15:29–17:14

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:42, Chitra from 06:42; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:20, Tula 10:20, Vrischika 13:22, Dhanu 16:07, Makara 18:02, Kumbha 19:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:42) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:42) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:25–19:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:25–09:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–06:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 05:25–06:420 Anandadi: Amrita 05:25–06:420 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:42–05:27 (30.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:25–20:59−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:09–20:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 09:04
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rishi Panchami

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:03 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:04 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:32 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:57 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:04	nakshatra Swati
from 09:32	yoga Brahma
from 09:57	karana Balava
from 23:03	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 23:03	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:31
End of twilight	20:11
Moonrise	11:15
Moonset	20:32
Day length	14 h 04 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 09:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:27–09:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:04–19:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)

Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:04–15:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:04–05:29 (31.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:04–05:29 (31.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–23:03 Krakacha Yoga 23:03–05:29 (31.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 09:04–05:29 (31.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:27–09:04

Gandanta (tithi): 22:37–23:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:31–19:51
Pradosha	19:31–21:31
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:03–03:50 (31.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:58–10:44
Yamaganda	14:15–16:00
Gulika Kalam	05:27–07:13
Dur Muhurta	05:27–06:24, 06:24–07:20
Varjyam	15:19–17:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:04, Swati from 09:04; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:16, Tula 10:16, Vrischika 13:18, Dhanu 16:03, Makara 17:58, Kumbha 19:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:04) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:04) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:04

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:04–05:29 (31.08)+1 Yoga Brahma 09:32–05:29 (31.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:04–05:29 (31.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–09:04+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–23:03+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:04–05:29 (31.08)+1 Ravi Yoga 09:04–15:220 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–23:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:27–09:04

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 05:27

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:53
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Siddharthi (No. 53) · Shaka 1841 · Vikram 1976 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:29 (01.09) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:53 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:20 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:14 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:20	yoga Indra
from 11:53	nakshatra Vishakha
from 12:14	karana Taitila
from 01:29 (01.09)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 01:29 (01.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:29
End of twilight	20:08
Moonrise	12:23
Moonset	20:57
Day length	13 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:29–11:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:53–19:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:03 (30.08)–01:29 (01.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:53–05:31 (01.09) Tripushkar Yoga 01:29–05:31 (01.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–01:29 (01.09) Samvartaka Yoga 01:29–05:31 (01.09)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:29–11:53 Anandadi: Utpata 11:53–05:31 (01.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:29–19:49
Pradosha	19:29–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:02–06:50 (01.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:44–19:29
Yamaganda	12:29–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:59–17:44
Dur Muhurta	17:37–18:33
Varjyam	18:12–20:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:12–11:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:12–11:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:12–11:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:12–11:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 11:53, Vishakha from 11:53; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:13, Vrischika 13:14, Dhanu 15:59, Makara 17:54, Kumbha 19:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:53) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:53) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:53

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:29–10:20+2 Ravi Yoga 11:53–05:31 (01.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–11:530 Anandadi: Utpata 11:53–05:31 (01.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–01:29 (01.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 01:29–05:31 (01.09)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:29–11:53

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 05:29

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

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.

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.

Siddharthi (No. 53 of 60, “one who has reached the goal”) — A year of achievement: wishes fulfilled and success in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Prajapati (No. 5)
Shaka Samvat 1841 · Vikram Samvat 1976 · Kali Yuga 5020
Next year — Raudra, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 20.03.1920
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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

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.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.

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

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.

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

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

Shukla-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)

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.

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.

Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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

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.

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.

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 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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.

Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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)

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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.

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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)

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

Mrityu 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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing 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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

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.

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.

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 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).

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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-panchami
any undertakings

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and 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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Krishna-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.

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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-dvadashi
neutral

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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

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.

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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Bhadrapada (Vedic name Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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).

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