August 1941 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 22.08), Bhadrapada (from 23.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 7.08 Raksha Bandhan; 14.08 Krishna Janmashtami; 26.08 Ganesha Chaturthi.
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How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 2.08 Sat — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita until 17:49
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 7.08 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra until 08:38
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 24.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chhatra after 08:52
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 25.08 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sadhya after 07:29
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 27.08 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 31.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Mula (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
Festivals
- 1.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
- 3.08 Sun Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
- 4.08 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 4.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 6.08 Wed Purnima Vrat
- 7.08 Thu Raksha Bandhan
- 7.08 Thu Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
- 10.08 Sun Kajari Teej
- 10.08 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
- 14.08 Thu Krishna Janmashtami
- 14.08 Thu Kalashtami
- 15.08 Fri Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 15.08 Fri Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
- 16.08 Sat Simha Sankranti
- 18.08 Mon Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 20.08 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 20.08 Wed Masik Shivaratri
- 22.08 Fri Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 25.08 Mon Hartalika Teej
- 25.08 Mon Chandra Darshan
- 26.08 Tue Ganesha Chaturthi
- 26.08 Tue Rishi Panchami
- 27.08 Wed Skanda Shashti
- 29.08 Fri Radha Ashtami
- 29.08 Fri Masik Durgashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:43–04:35 (02.08)
- 3.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:33–04:39 (04.08)
- 10.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:13–04:52 (11.08)
- 12.08 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:34–04:56 (13.08)
- 12.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:34–04:56 (13.08)
- 16.08 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
- 16.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 18.08 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:05–08:03
- 18.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:05–08:03
- 19.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 09:38–23:32
- 21.08 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:11–10:54
- 21.08 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 05:11–10:54
- 21.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:11–10:54
- 24.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:52–05:19 (25.08)
- 24.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 08:52–17:55
- 28.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:06–05:27 (29.08)
- 29.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–23:38
- 31.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:31–21:17
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
- 4.08 Mon — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Utpata
- 15.08 Fri — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashtami
- 16.08 Sat — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 20.08 Wed — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
- 21.08 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 22.08 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Anandadi: Mrityu (unfavourable day)
- 26.08 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 29.08 Fri — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 30.08 Sat — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Sky this month
- 7.08 Full moon (Purnima) 08:38
- 16.08 Simha Sankranti 10:52 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
- 22.08 New moon (Amavasya) 21:33
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- 8.08 00:13 – 12.08 18:34 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more
Northern samvatsara: Vijaya. Shaka Samvat 1863, Vikram Samvat 1998, Kali Yuga 5042.
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 | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — until 19:43 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Varalakshmi Vrat |
At sunrise 04:33
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 19:43 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:49 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:03 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:03 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 19:43 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 20:49 | yoga Brahma |
| from 20:52 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 20:52 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:33 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:37 |
| End of twilight | 21:24 |
| Moonrise | 14:49 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:33–19:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (19:43–20:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:43–04:35 (02.08)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–20:52 Hutashana Yoga 20:52–04:35 (02.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 04:33–19:43 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:43–04:35 (02.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:37–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:37–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (02.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:29–12:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:34–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:36–18:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:33–08:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:46–08:50, 13:07–14:11 |
| Varjyam | 23:27–00:57 (02.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:33–06:08, 09:10–17:56, 19:43–20:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 19:43, Anuradha from 19:43; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:08, Kanya 09:10, Tula 12:10, Vrischika 15:11, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 19:43) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 19:43) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:33–20:37: 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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 19:43
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:33–19:43+1 Yoga Shukla 04:33–20:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:43–04:35 (02.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:43–04:35 (02.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–20:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:43–04:35 (02.08)−2 Rikta tithi 04:33–20:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 17:49 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:35
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 18:08 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 17:49 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:41 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:41 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 17:49 | yoga Indra |
| from 18:08 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 18:29 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 18:29 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:35 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:35 |
| End of twilight | 21:22 |
| Moonrise | 16:03 |
| Moonset | 00:04 |
| Day length | 15 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:08 | from 18:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:35–18:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (18:08–20:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–18:29 Hutashana Yoga 18:29–04:37 (03.08)
Anandadi: Amrita 04:35–18:08 Anandadi: Musala 18:08–04:37 (03.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:08–18:51
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:31–04:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:35–20:51 |
| Pradosha | 20:35–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (03.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:25–09:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:35–10:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:35–16:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:35–06:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:35–05:39, 05:39–06:43 |
| Varjyam | 23:22–00:51 (03.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:35–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:46–20:35
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 04:35–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:46–20:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:35–06:05, 09:06–15:07 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:35–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:46–20:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:35–18:08, 19:46–20:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 18:08, Jyestha from 18:08; tithi Shukla-dashami until 18:29, Shukla-ekadashi from 18:29; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:05, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:06, Vrischika 15:07, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 18:08) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 18:08) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 17:49
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:35–17:49+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:35–18:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–18:08+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–18:290 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 18:29–04:37 (03.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–18:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 18:08–04:37 (03.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:08–04:37 (03.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) |
At sunrise 04:37
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:33 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 14:49 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 05:18 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:18 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:49 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 16:07 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 16:07 | karana Bava |
| from 16:33 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 02:57 (04.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:37 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:33 |
| End of twilight | 21:20 |
| Moonrise | 17:11 |
| Moonset | 00:46 |
| Day length | 15 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 1, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:37–16:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (16:33–20:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:18–16:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 18:29 (02.08)–16:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:39–07:49 (04.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:37–16:33 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:33–04:39 (04.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:33–04:39 (04.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–16:07 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:39 (04.08) Hutashana Yoga 16:07–04:39 (04.08) Krakacha Yoga 16:07–04:39 (04.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 16:33–04:39 (04.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:37–16:33
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:18–16:07; Bhadra Puchha 09:37–10:42; Bhadra Mukha 10:42–12:30
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:56–22:10
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:32–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:33–20:49 |
| Pradosha | 20:33–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (04.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:20–09:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:33–20:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:34–18:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:25–19:29 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:37–06:01, 09:02–14:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:37–06:01, 09:02–14:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:37–06:01, 09:02–14:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:37–06:01, 09:02–16:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 16:33, Mula from 16:33; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 16:07, Shukla-dvadashi from 16:07; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:01, Kanya 09:02, Tula 12:02, Vrischika 15:03, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 16:33) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 16:33) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 14:49–20:33: 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
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Indra 04:37–14:49+2 Ravi Yoga 04:37–16:33+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–16:07+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:33–04:39 (04.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:33–04:39 (04.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:33–04:39 (04.08)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:37–16:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:39 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 16:07–04:39 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–16:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:07–04:39 (04.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–16:33−1 Vaidhriti 14:49–04:39 (04.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:18–16:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:39
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:03 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:54 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:50 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:54 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 13:50 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 13:50 | karana Kaulava |
| from 15:03 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 00:45 (05.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:39 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:17 |
| Moonrise | 18:09 |
| Moonset | 01:37 |
| Day length | 15 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:50 | from 15:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:39–15:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:03–20:30) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:30–22:08
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
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–13:50
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:39–15:03 Anandadi: Utpata 15:03–04:40 (05.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:30–20:47 |
| Pradosha | 20:30–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (05.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:03–10:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:38–08:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:36–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:34–16:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:06–14:10, 16:17–17:20 |
| Varjyam | 13:33–15:03, 00:09–01:39 (05.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:54–20:30
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 11:54–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 11:54–14:59, 19:38–20:30 |
| Cutting toenails | average 11:54–20:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:03–17:44, 19:38–20:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 15:03, Purva-Ashadha from 15:03; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:50, Shukla-triodashi from 13:50; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 05:57, Kanya 08:58, Tula 11:58, Vrischika 14:59, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:03) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:03) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 04:39–11:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:50–04:40 (05.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:39–15:03−1 Anandadi: Utpata 15:03–04:40 (05.08)−1 Vaidhriti 04:39–11:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–13:50
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 13:46 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:40
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 13:46 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:08 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:45 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:08 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 11:45 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 11:45 | karana Gara |
| from 13:46 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 22:49 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:40 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:15 |
| Moonrise | 18:58 |
| Moonset | 02:37 |
| Day length | 15 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:45 | from 13:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:40–13:46) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (13:46–20:28) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 11:45–20:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–11:45 Ravi Yoga 13:46–04:42 (06.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:46–04:42 (06.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:40–13:46 Anandadi: Manasa 13:46–04:42 (06.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:35–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:28–20:45 |
| Pradosha | 20:28–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (06.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:14–10:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:31–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:37–10:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:50–08:53, 23:46–00:19 (06.08) |
| Varjyam | 21:27–22:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:40–05:53, 08:54–11:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:40–05:53, 08:54–11:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:40–05:53, 08:54–11:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:40–17:40, 19:35–20:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 13:46, Uttara-Ashadha from 13:46; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:45, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:45; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 05:53, Kanya 08:54, Tula 11:54, Vrischika 14:55, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 13:46) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 13:46) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 11:45–20:28: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:46
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–11:45+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:40–13:46+1 Auspicious tithi 04:40–11:45+1 Ravi Yoga 13:46–04:42 (06.08)+1 Yoga Priti 09:08–04:42 (06.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:46–04:42 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:46–04:42 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:40–13:46−1 Rikta tithi 11:45–04:42 (06.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 04:42
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:49 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 06:36 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:58 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:36 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 09:58 | tithi Purnima |
| from 09:58 | karana Vishti |
| from 12:49 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 21:15 | karana Bava |
| from 04:25 (07.08) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:42 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:26 |
| End of twilight | 21:12 |
| Moonrise | 19:37 |
| Moonset | 03:45 |
| Day length | 15 h 44 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 09:58 | from 12:49 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:42–12:49) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:49–20:26) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:58–20:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:42–09:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:00–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 7.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:42–12:49
Anandadi: Chhatra 14:22–04:44 (07.08) Anandadi: Vajra 04:42–07:01 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:01–14:22
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:58–21:15; Bhadra Puchha 17:20–18:28; Bhadra Mukha 18:28–20:22
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:26–20:43 |
| Pradosha | 20:26–22:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (07.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:40–08:12, 02:07–03:41 (07.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:40–08:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:36–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Varjyam | 16:44–18:17 |
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 09:58–17:37, 19:31–20:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:49, Shravana from 12:49; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:58, Purnima from 09:58; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:49, Kanya 08:50, Tula 11:50, Vrischika 14:51, Dhanu 17:37, Makara 19:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:49) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:49) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:42–09:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 09:58–20:26: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:42–12:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–12:49+1 Yoga Priti 04:42–06:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:22–04:44 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:01–14:22−2 Rikta tithi 04:42–09:58−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:58–21:15
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — until 08:38 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) |
At sunrise 04:44
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 08:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:17 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:38 (08.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:38 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 08:38 | karana Balava |
| from 12:17 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 20:09 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:38 (08.08) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:24 |
| End of twilight | 21:10 |
| Moonrise | 20:08 |
| Moonset | 04:57 |
| Day length | 15 h 40 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 08:38 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:38 | from 12:17 |
|---|
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, Shravana (04:44–12:17) is good for sowing.
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, 14:08–17:16
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 09:58 (06.08)–08:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 6.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–08:38
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:44–12:17 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:17–04:46 (08.08)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:13 (08.08)–18:34 (12.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:15–09:01
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:38–04:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:24–20:41 |
| Pradosha | 20:24–22:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (08.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:54–03:30 (08.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:32–16:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:44–06:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:39–10:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:58–11:00, 16:14–17:16 |
| Varjyam | 16:17–17:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:38–20:24
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 08:38–20:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:38–20:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:44–05:45, 08:46–17:33, 19:27–20:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:17, Dhanishtha from 12:17; tithi Purnima until 08:38, Krishna-pratipat from 08:38; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 05:45, Kanya 08:46, Tula 11:46, Vrischika 14:47, Dhanu 17:33, Makara 19:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:17) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:17) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:44–08:38: 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 ends by 08:38
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–08:38+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:44–12:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–12:17+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:44–02:38 (08.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:38–04:46 (08.08)0 Chaturmasya
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:46
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:18 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:21 (09.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:49 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:49 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 07:49 | karana Taitila |
| from 12:18 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 19:38 | karana Gara |
| from 01:21 (09.08) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:46 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:22 |
| End of twilight | 21:07 |
| Moonrise | 20:35 |
| Moonset | 06:11 |
| Day length | 15 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:49 | from 12:18 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (12:18–20:22) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–07:49
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–04:48 (09.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:46–12:18 Anandadi: Saumya 12:18–04:48 (09.08)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:13–18:34 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:39–04:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:22–20:39 |
| Pradosha | 20:22–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (09.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:37–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:28–18:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:43–08:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:53–08:56, 13:05–14:08 |
| Varjyam | 19:42–21:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:46–05:41, 08:42–17:29, 19:23–20:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:18, Shatabhisha from 12:18; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:49, Krishna-dvitya from 07:49; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:41, Kanya 08:42, Tula 11:42, Vrischika 14:43, Dhanu 17:29, Makara 19:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:18) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:18) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Prajapati 04:46–12:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–12:18+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:46–01:21 (09.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:46–07:490 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–07:490 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–04:48 (09.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:48
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:56 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:34 (10.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:37 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:37 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 07:37 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:56 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 19:46 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:34 (10.08) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:48 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:20 |
| End of twilight | 21:05 |
| Moonrise | 20:58 |
| Moonset | 07:24 |
| Day length | 15 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:37 | from 12:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:48–12:56) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:56–20:20) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:46–20:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Ananda 04:48–12:56 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:56–04:50 (10.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:46–07:50 (10.08); Bhadra Puchha 03:48–05:01 (10.08); Bhadra Mukha 05:01–07:04 (10.08)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:13 (08.08)–18:34 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:41–04:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:20–20:37 |
| Pradosha | 20:20–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (10.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:33–07:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:41–10:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:30–16:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:48–06:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:48–05:50, 05:50–06:52 |
| Varjyam | 19:41–21:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:48–05:37, 07:37–14:39, 19:19–19:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:48–05:37, 07:37–14:39, 19:19–19:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:48–05:37, 08:38–12:56 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:48–05:37, 07:37–14:39, 19:19–19:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:48–17:25, 19:19–20:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:56, Purva-Bhadra from 12:56; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 07:37, Krishna-tritya from 07:37; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:37, Kanya 08:38, Tula 11:38, Vrischika 14:39, Dhanu 17:25, Makara 19:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:56) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:56) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 19:46–20:20: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:48–12:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–12:56+1 Auspicious tithi 04:48–07:370 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 19:46–04:50 (10.08)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:56–04:50 (10.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:56–04:50 (10.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kajari Teej · Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) |
At sunrise 04:50
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 14:13 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:18 (11.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:05 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:05 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 08:05 | karana Bava |
| from 14:13 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 20:34 | karana Balava |
| from 00:18 (11.08) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:50 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:18 |
| End of twilight | 21:02 |
| Moonrise | 21:19 |
| Moonset | 08:36 |
| Day length | 15 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:05 | from 14:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:50–14:13) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (14:13–20:18) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:50–08:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 07:37 (09.08)–08:05
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, 21:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:13–04:52 (11.08)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–04:52 (11.08)
Anandadi: Chara 04:50–14:13 Anandadi: Sthira 14:13–04:52 (11.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:46 (09.08)–08:05; Bhadra Puchha 03:48–05:01; Bhadra Mukha 05:01–07:04
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:13 (08.08)–18:34 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:42–04:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:18–20:35 |
| Pradosha | 20:18–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (11.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:48–07:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:22–20:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:26–18:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:14–19:16 |
| Varjyam | 00:35–02:19 (11.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:50–05:33, 14:13–17:21, 19:15–20:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 14:13, Uttara-Bhadra from 14:13; tithi Krishna-tritya until 08:05, Krishna-chaturti from 08:05; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:33, Kanya 08:34, Tula 11:34, Vrischika 14:36, Dhanu 17:21, Makara 19:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 14:13) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 14:13) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:05–20:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:50–08:05: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:13–04:52 (11.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:50–14:13+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:50–00:18 (11.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:50–08:050 Auspicious nakshatra 14:13–04:52 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–04:52 (11.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:50–08:05−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:50–14:13−2 Rikta tithi 08:05–04:52 (11.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:52
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:08 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:31 (12.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:12 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:12 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 09:12 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:08 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 21:59 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:31 (12.08) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:52 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 21:00 |
| Moonrise | 21:40 |
| Moonset | 09:45 |
| Day length | 15 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:12 | from 16:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:52–16:08) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:08–20:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Matanga 16:08–04:54 (12.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:52–16:08
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:13 (08.08)–18:34 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:43–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:33 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (12.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:57–12:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:47–08:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:38–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:29–16:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:04–14:06, 16:09–17:11 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:12–14:32, 19:11–20:15
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 | good 09:12–14:32, 19:11–20:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:12–14:32, 19:11–20:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:12–17:17, 19:11–20:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:08, Revati from 16:08; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 09:12, Krishna-panchami from 09:12; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:29, Kanya 08:30, Tula 11:30, Vrischika 14:32, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 16:08) — a good life; Revati (from 16:08) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:52–09:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–16:08+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:52–00:31 (12.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:12–04:54 (12.08)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:08–04:54 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:52–16:08−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:52–09:12
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:54
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:34 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:07 (13.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:54 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:54 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 10:54 | karana Gara |
| from 18:34 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 23:56 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:07 (13.08) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:57 |
| Moonrise | 22:01 |
| Moonset | 10:53 |
| Day length | 15 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:54 | 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, Revati (04:54–18:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:34–04:56 (13.08) Ravi Yoga 18:34–04:56 (13.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:34–04:56 (13.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–10:54 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:54–04:56 (13.08)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:54–18:34 Anandadi: Amrita 18:34–04:56 (13.08)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:13 (08.08)–18:34
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:28–11:20
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:55–01:15 (13.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:45–04:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:31 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (13.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:55–17:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:23–18:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:44–10:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:58–08:59, 23:42–00:17 (13.08) |
| Varjyam | 05:21–07:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–14:28, 19:07–20:13
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 04:54–14:28, 19:07–20:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:54–14:28, 19:07–20:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:54–17:13, 19:07–20:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 18:34, Ashwini from 18:34; tithi Krishna-panchami until 10:54, Krishna-shashti from 10:54; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:25, Kanya 08:26, Tula 11:26, Vrischika 14:28, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:07, Kumbha 20:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 18:34) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 18:34) — joy; 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
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: Shubha 04:54–18:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–18:34+1 Auspicious tithi 04:54–10:540 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:34–04:56 (13.08)0 Ravi Yoga 18:34–04:56 (13.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:54–04:56 (13.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:54–04:56 (13.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:54–18:34−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–10:54
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:56
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 21:23 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:59 (14.08) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:03 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:03 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 13:03 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:23 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 01:59 (14.08) | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 02:14 (14.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:11 |
| End of twilight | 20:55 |
| Moonrise | 22:23 |
| Moonset | 12:00 |
| Day length | 15 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:03–20:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:56–21:23 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:03–04:58 (14.08)
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 21:23–04:58 (14.08)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:56–21:23 Anandadi: Kana 21:23–04:58 (14.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:03–02:14 (14.08); Bhadra Puchha 18:20–19:39; Bhadra Mukha 19:39–21:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:46–04:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:11–20:29 |
| Pradosha | 20:11–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (14.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:20–15:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:50–08:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:39–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Varjyam | 16:55–18:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:03–14:24, 19:03–20:09
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 13:03–14:24, 19:03–20:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:03–14:24, 19:03–20:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:56–05:21, 08:22–17:09, 19:03–20:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:03, Krishna-saptami from 13:03; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:21, Kanya 08:22, Tula 11:22, Vrischika 14:24, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 19:03, Kumbha 20:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:56–21:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:56–21:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:56–21:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:03–04:58 (14.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:03–02:14 (14.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:56–13:03
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:58
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:22 (15.08) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 02:57 (15.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:26 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:26 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 15:26 | karana Balava |
| from 00:22 (15.08) | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 02:57 (15.08) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 04:39 (15.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:09 |
| End of twilight | 20:52 |
| Moonrise | 22:48 |
| Moonset | 13:04 |
| Day length | 15 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:26 |
|---|
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, Bharani (04:58–20:09) is good for root crops.
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, 00:16–00:52 (15.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 15.08
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, 20:09–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 15:26–05:00 (15.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:26–05:00 (15.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 00:22–05:00 (15.08) Yamaghanta 00:22–05:00 (15.08)
Anandadi: Padma 04:58–00:22 (15.08) Anandadi: Lumbaka 00:22–05:00 (15.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:47–04:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:09–20:26 |
| Pradosha | 20:09–21:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (15.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:58–20:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:27–16:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:58–06:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:45–10:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:01–11:02, 16:06–17:06 |
| Varjyam | 08:10–09:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:58–15:26
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 04:58–15:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:58–15:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:58–17:05, 18:59–20:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-saptami until 15:26, Krishna-ashtami from 15:26; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:17, Kanya 08:18, Tula 11:19, Vrischika 14:20, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:59, Kumbha 20:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 15:26–20:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:58–00:22 (15.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:58–02:57 (15.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 15:26–05:00 (15.08)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:26–05:00 (15.08)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:26–05:00 (15.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:58–00:22 (15.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi |
At sunrise 05:00
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:16 (16.08) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 03:50 (16.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:51 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:51 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 17:51 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:16 (16.08) | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 03:50 (16.08) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:00 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:06 |
| End of twilight | 20:49 |
| Moonrise | 23:17 |
| Moonset | 14:07 |
| Day length | 15 h 06 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 17:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:00–20:06) is good for root crops.
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 15:26 (14.08)–17:51
Smarta date: 14.08
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
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–17:51 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:00–17:51 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:51–03:16 (16.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:51–05:01 (16.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:16–05:01 (16.08) Yamaghanta 03:16–05:01 (16.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:00–03:16 (16.08) Anandadi: Mitra 03:16–05:01 (16.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:49–04:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:06–20:24 |
| Pradosha | 20:06–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (16.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:35–02:22 (16.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:40–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:20–18:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:53–08:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:01–09:01, 13:03–14:04 |
| Varjyam | 13:49–15:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:00–17:51, 18:55–20:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:51, Krishna-navami from 17:51; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:13, Kanya 08:14, Tula 11:15, Vrischika 14:16, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:55, Kumbha 20:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:00–17:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 17:51–20:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:00–03:16 (16.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:00–03:50 (16.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:51–03:16 (16.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:51–05:01 (16.08)−1 Ashtami 05:00–17:51−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–17:51−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:00–17:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Simha Sankranti |
At sunrise 05:01
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 05:54 (17.08) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:30 (17.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:58 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:58 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 20:01 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 20:01 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:30 (17.08) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:01 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:04 |
| End of twilight | 20:47 |
| Moonrise | 23:52 |
| Moonset | 15:08 |
| Day length | 15 h 02 min |
Sky
| Simha Sankranti | 10:52 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo) |
|---|
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 20:01 |
|---|
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 (05:01–20:04) is good for sowing.
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, 05:01–10:52
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–20:01 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:01–20:01 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:01–05:03 (17.08)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:50–04:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:04–20:22 |
| Pradosha | 20:04–21:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (17.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:21–04:07 (17.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:47–10:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:26–16:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:01–06:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:01–06:02, 06:02–07:02 |
| Varjyam | 21:01–22:48 |
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 08:11–16:57, 18:51–19:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-navami until 20:01, Krishna-dashami from 20:01; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:11, Tula 11:11, Vrischika 14:12, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:51, Kumbha 19:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:01–20:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 10:52 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–20:01+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:01–20:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:01–05:03 (17.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 05:01–07:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 05:01–20:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:03
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 05:54 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:47 (18.08) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:54 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 08:58 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:47 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 21:47 | karana Bava |
| from 04:47 (18.08) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:03 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:02 |
| End of twilight | 20:44 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 16:05 |
| Day length | 14 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:03–05:54) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:54–20:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:58–20:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:47–05:05 (18.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:03–05:54 Anandadi: Saumya 05:54–05:05 (18.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 08:58–21:47; Bhadra Puchha 10:50–12:07; Bhadra Mukha 12:07–14:16
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:21–22:12
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:02–20:20 |
| Pradosha | 20:02–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (18.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:28–00:12 (18.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:09–20:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:17–18:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:02–19:02 |
| Varjyam | 12:00–13:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:07–14:08, 18:47–19:53
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 08:07–14:08, 18:47–19:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:07–14:08, 18:47–19:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 05:54, Mrigashirsha from 05:54; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:06, Kanya 08:07, Tula 11:07, Vrischika 14:08, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:47, Kumbha 19:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 05:54) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 05:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:54–05:05 (18.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:03–05:54+1 Yoga Harshana 05:03–04:47 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:03–21:47−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:58–21:47
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kaladanda |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 05:05
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 08:03 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:37 (19.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:27 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:03 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 10:27 | karana Balava |
| from 22:59 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 22:59 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:37 (19.08) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:05 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:59 |
| End of twilight | 20:41 |
| Moonrise | 00:34 |
| Moonset | 16:56 |
| Day length | 14 h 53 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 08:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:05–08:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 21:47 (17.08)–22:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:07–08:05 (19.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:05–08:03 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:05–08:03
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–22:59 Krakacha Yoga 05:05–22:59 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:59–05:07 (19.08)
Anandadi: Ananda 05:05–08:03 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:03–05:07 (19.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 19:59–20:18 |
| Pradosha | 19:59–21:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (19.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:58–00:41 (19.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:57–08:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:41–12:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:24–16:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–14:02, 16:01–17:01 |
| Varjyam | 17:00–18:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:05–14:04, 18:43–19:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:05–14:04, 18:43–19:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:05–14:04, 18:43–19:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:03–16:49, 18:43–19:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 08:03, Ardra from 08:03; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:05, Kanya 08:03, Tula 11:03, Vrischika 14:04, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:43, Kumbha 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 08:03) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 08:03) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:05–08:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:05–08:030 Anandadi: Ananda 05:05–08:030 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–22:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 05:05–05:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:03–05:07 (19.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:03–05:07 (19.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:05–22:59
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:07
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:38 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:57 (20.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:20 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:38 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 11:20 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:32 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 23:32 | karana Gara |
| from 03:57 (20.08) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:07 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:57 |
| End of twilight | 20:39 |
| Moonrise | 01:24 |
| Moonset | 17:42 |
| Day length | 14 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (09:38–19:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 09:38–23:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:32–05:09 (20.08)
Yamaghanta 05:07–09:38
Anandadi: Chara 05:07–09:38 Anandadi: Sthira 09:38–05:09 (20.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:54–04:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 19:57–20:15 |
| Pradosha | 19:57–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:51 (20.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:15–18:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:50–10:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:32–14:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:05–09:05, 23:38–00:15 (20.08) |
| Varjyam | 22:06–23:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:38–14:00, 18:39–19:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:38–14:00, 18:39–19:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:38–14:00, 18:39–19:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:59–16:45, 18:39–19:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:38, Punarvasu from 09:38; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 07:59, Tula 10:59, Vrischika 14:00, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:39, Kumbha 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:38) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:38) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); 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
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 Siddhi 05:07–03:57 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:07–09:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:38–05:09 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:38–23:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:07–09:38−3 Yamaghanta 05:07–09:38
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:09
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:34 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:47 (21.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:35 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:34 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 11:35 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:28 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 23:28 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:47 (21.08) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:09 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:55 |
| End of twilight | 20:36 |
| Moonrise | 02:23 |
| Moonset | 18:21 |
| Day length | 14 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:34 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (05:09–10:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:34–19:55) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:55–21:46
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, 00:14–00:51 (21.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–23:28
Anandadi: Matanga 10:34–05:11 (21.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:09–10:34
- Bhadra on earth: 23:28–11:11 (21.08); Bhadra Mukha 23:28–01:24 (21.08); Bhadra Puchha 09:57–11:07 (21.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:56–04:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:58 |
| Godhuli | 19:55–20:13 |
| Pradosha | 19:55–21:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (21.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:05–09:45, 04:25–06:02 (21.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:00–08:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:41–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 18:41–20:18 |
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 Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:34, Pushya from 10:34; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 07:55, Tula 10:55, Vrischika 13:56, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:36, Kumbha 19:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:34) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:34) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:09–19:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Pushya 10:34–05:11 (21.08)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 10:34–05:11 (21.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:09–10:34−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–23:28−3 Vyatipata 05:09–02:47 (21.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:11
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 22:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 10:54 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:08 (22.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:11 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:54 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 11:11 | karana Shakuni |
| from 22:46 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 22:46 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 01:08 (22.08) | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:11 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:52 |
| End of twilight | 20:33 |
| Moonrise | 03:29 |
| Moonset | 18:55 |
| Day length | 14 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:11–10:54) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:11–11:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 11:11–19:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:11–19:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:11–10:54 Guru Pushya Yoga 05:11–10:54 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:11–10:54
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–22:46
Anandadi: Shubha 05:11–10:54 Anandadi: Amrita 10:54–05:13 (22.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:28 (20.08)–11:11; Bhadra Mukha 23:28 (20.08)–01:24; Bhadra Puchha 09:57–11:07
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:46–16:32 (22.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:57–04:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:52–20:11 |
| Pradosha | 19:52–21:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (22.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:25–06:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:22–16:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:11–07:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:51–10:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:05–11:04, 15:57–16:56 |
| Varjyam | 23:35–01:10 (22.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:51–16:38, 18:32–19:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 10:54, Ashlesha from 10:54; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 07:51, Tula 10:51, Vrischika 13:52, Dhanu 16:38, Makara 18:32, Kumbha 19:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 10:54) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 10:54) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:11–19:52: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:11–11:11: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:11–10:54+2 Pushya 05:11–10:54+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:11–10:54+1 Yoga Variyana 05:11–01:08 (22.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–22:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:54–05:13 (22.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 05:11–11:11−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:11–22:46
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) |
At sunrise 05:13
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 23:04 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:13 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:13 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 10:40 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 21:33 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 21:33 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 23:04 | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:13 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:50 |
| End of twilight | 20:31 |
| Moonrise | 04:41 |
| Moonset | 19:24 |
| Day length | 14 h 36 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 21:33 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:40 |
|---|
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, Magha (10:40–19:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Chatushpada 05:13–10:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 10:13–19:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
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 22:46 (21.08)–21:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:33–05:15 (23.08)
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:13–10:40 Anandadi: Kana 10:40–05:15 (23.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:46–16:32
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:11–21:56
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:58–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:56 |
| Godhuli | 19:50–20:09 |
| Pradosha | 19:50–21:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (23.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:05–10:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:42–12:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:11–18:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:03–08:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:08–09:07, 13:01–13:59 |
| Varjyam | 22:19–23:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:47–16:34, 18:28–19:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:40, Magha from 10:40; tithi Amavasya; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:47, Tula 10:47, Vrischika 13:48, Dhanu 16:34, Makara 18:28, Kumbha 19:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:40) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:13–19:50: 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).
- 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 05:13–12:06−1 Gandanta 05:13–16:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:13–10:40−3 Amavasya 05:13–21:33−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:13–10:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shiva; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:15
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:57 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 20:39 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:47 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:47 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 09:57 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 19:54 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 19:54 | karana Balava |
| from 20:39 | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:15 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:47 |
| End of twilight | 20:28 |
| Moonrise | 05:57 |
| Moonset | 19:51 |
| Day length | 14 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:15–09:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:57–19:47) is good for root crops.
- Kimstughna 05:15–08:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 05:15–09:57 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:57–05:17 (24.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:47–20:06 |
| Pradosha | 19:47–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (24.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:37–09:11, 02:45–04:17 (24.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:53–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:20–16:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:15–07:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:15–06:13, 06:13–07:11 |
| Varjyam | 17:35–19:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 09:57, Purva-Phalguni from 09:57; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:43, Tula 10:43, Vrischika 13:44, Dhanu 16:30, Makara 18:24, Kumbha 19:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:57) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:57) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:15–09:57+1 Yoga Shiva 05:15–20:390 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:57–05:17 (24.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:15–09:57
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 08:52 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:17
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:52 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:57 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:57 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:57 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 08:52 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 17:55 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 17:55 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:57 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 04:50 (25.08) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:17 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:45 |
| End of twilight | 20:25 |
| Moonrise | 07:16 |
| Moonset | 20:15 |
| Day length | 14 h 27 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 08:52 | from 17:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:17–08:52) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:52–19:45) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 08:52–17:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:52–05:19 (25.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:55–05:19 (25.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:17–08:52 Anandadi: Mitra 08:52–05:19 (25.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:01–04:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:45–20:04 |
| Pradosha | 19:45–21:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (25.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:42–02:13 (25.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:56–19:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:31–14:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:08–17:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:49–18:47 |
| Varjyam | 15:39–17:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:39–19:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:39–19:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:39–19:45 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:52–13:40, 17:55–19:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:39–19:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 08:52, Uttara-Phalguni from 08:52; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:55, Shukla-tritya from 17:55; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:39, Tula 10:39, Vrischika 13:40, Dhanu 16:26, Makara 18:20, Kumbha 19:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 08:52) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 08:52) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.
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 = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:52
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:52–05:19 (25.08)+2 Yoga Siddha 05:17–17:57+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:17–08:52+1 Auspicious tithi 05:17–17:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–05:19 (25.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:55–05:19 (25.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:52–17:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:17–08:52
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:19
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 07:29 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:04 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:42 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:29 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 15:04 | yoga Shubha |
| from 15:42 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 15:42 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:32 (26.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:19 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:42 |
| End of twilight | 20:23 |
| Moonrise | 08:36 |
| Moonset | 20:40 |
| Day length | 14 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:29 | from 15:42 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:19–07:29) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:29–19:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 17:55 (24.08)–15:42
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, 19:42–20:40
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:42–20:40
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:29–05:21 (26.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:19–07:29
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:19–07:29 Anandadi: Vajra 07:29–05:21 (26.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:32–13:20 (26.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:31–04:19 (26.08); Bhadra Puchha 12:15–13:20 (26.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:02–04:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:42–20:02 |
| Pradosha | 19:42–21:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (26.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:20–01:50 (26.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:07–08:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:43–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:19–16:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–13:57, 15:52–16:50 |
| Varjyam | 15:21–16:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:35–13:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:35–13:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:35–13:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:35–15:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 07:29, Hasta from 07:29; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:42, Shukla-chaturti from 15:42; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:35, Tula 10:35, Vrischika 13:37, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:16, Kumbha 19:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 07:29) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 07:29) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 15:42–19:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 07:29
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:29–05:21 (26.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–07:29+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:19–15:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–15:420 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:19–07:290 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:19–07:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 15:42–05:21 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:29–05:21 (26.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi · Rishi Panchami |
At sunrise 05:21
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 05:57 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:04 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:20 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:57 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 12:04 | yoga Shukla |
| from 13:20 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 13:20 | karana Bava |
| from 00:07 (27.08) | karana Balava |
| from 04:19 (27.08) | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:21 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:40 |
| End of twilight | 20:20 |
| Moonrise | 09:57 |
| Moonset | 21:05 |
| Day length | 14 h 18 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 05:57 | from 13:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:21–05:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:57–19:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:21–13:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 11:04–13:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 09:57–13:20
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), 13:20–13:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:21–05:57 Ravi Yoga 04:19–05:23 (27.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:20–05:23 (27.08)
Anandadi: Saumya 05:21–05:57 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:19–05:23 (27.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:57–04:19 (27.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:32–13:20; Bhadra Mukha 02:31–04:19; Bhadra Puchha 12:15–13:20
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:04–04:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:40–19:59 |
| Pradosha | 19:40–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (27.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:21–23:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:05–17:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:56–10:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:30–14:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:13–09:10, 23:33–00:12 (27.08) |
| Varjyam | 13:24–14:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:20–19:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:20–19:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:20–19:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:31–19:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 05:57, Chitra from 05:57; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 13:20, Shukla-panchami from 13:20; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:31, Tula 10:31, Vrischika 13:33, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:12, Kumbha 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 05:57) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 05:57) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:21–13:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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 05:21–12:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–05:570 Auspicious tithi 13:20–05:23 (27.08)0 Ravi Yoga 05:21–05:570 Anandadi: Saumya 05:21–05:570 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:20–05:23 (27.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:57–04:19 (27.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:21–13:20−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:21–13:20
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:23
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 02:40 (28.08) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:01 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:55 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:01 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 10:55 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 10:55 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:42 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:40 (28.08) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:23 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:37 |
| End of twilight | 20:17 |
| Moonrise | 11:18 |
| Moonset | 21:34 |
| Day length | 14 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:23–19:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 10:55–05:25 (28.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:23–02:40 (28.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 02:40–05:25 (28.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:23–02:40 (28.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:33–11:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:05–04:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:37–19:57 |
| Pradosha | 19:37–21:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (28.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:28–19:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:30–14:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:10–08:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:43–12:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 09:32–11:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:27–10:55
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 | good 07:27–10:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:27–10:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:27–16:14, 18:08–19:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:55, Shukla-shashti from 10:55; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:27, Tula 10:27, Vrischika 13:29, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:08, Kumbha 19:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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 05:23–02:40 (28.08)+1 Yoga Brahma 09:01–05:25 (28.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:23–02:40 (28.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–10:550 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:23–02:40 (28.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 08:30 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:25
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:06 (29.08) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 05:58 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:58 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 08:30 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 08:30 | karana Gara |
| from 19:19 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:06 (29.08) | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 02:59 (29.08) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:35 |
| End of twilight | 20:15 |
| Moonrise | 12:37 |
| Moonset | 22:06 |
| Day length | 14 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:25–19:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:06–05:27 (29.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–08:30
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:25–01:06 (29.08) Anandadi: Ananda 01:06–05:27 (29.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:06–04:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:35–19:55 |
| Pradosha | 19:35–21:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:50 (29.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:52–18:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:16–16:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:25–07:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:57–10:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:08–11:05, 15:48–16:45 |
| Varjyam | 07:54–09:24, 04:51–06:21 (29.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:23–19:35
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 07:23–19:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:23–19:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:23–19:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:30, Shukla-saptami from 08:30; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:23, Tula 10:23, Vrischika 13:25, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 18:04, Kumbha 19:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:30
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:25–05:58+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:25–01:06 (29.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:30–05:27 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–08:30
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:27
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 23:38 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 00:05 (30.08) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:10 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:10 | tithi Shukla-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:10 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:03 | karana Bava |
| from 23:38 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 00:05 (30.08) | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 03:58 (30.08) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 03:58 (30.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:27 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:32 |
| End of twilight | 20:12 |
| Moonrise | 13:53 |
| Moonset | 22:46 |
| Day length | 14 h 05 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 06:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:27–19:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:10–17:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Radha Ashtami · Radha
The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:10–03:58 (30.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–23:38 Ravi Yoga 23:38–05:29 (30.08)
Krakacha Yoga 05:27–06:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–06:10 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–03:58 (30.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:38–05:29 (30.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–05:29 (30.08)
Anandadi: Chara 23:38–05:29 (30.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:27–23:38
- Bhadra in heaven: 06:10–17:03; Bhadra Puchha 07:48–08:54; Bhadra Mukha 08:54–10:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:08–04:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:47 |
| Godhuli | 19:32–19:52 |
| Pradosha | 19:32–21:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:50 (30.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:52–15:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:44–12:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:01–17:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:12–08:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:16–09:12, 12:58–13:54 |
| Varjyam | 04:51–06:21, 04:56–06:27 (30.08) |
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 | good 07:19–16:06, 18:00–19:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 06:10, Shukla-ashtami from 06:10; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:19, Tula 10:20, Vrischika 13:21, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 18:00, Kumbha 19:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:10–19:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 05:27–19:32: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–23:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–23:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–06:100 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–03:58 (30.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–06:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 05:27–06:10−1 Ashtami 06:10–03:58 (30.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:27–23:38−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:10–17:03−3 Vaidhriti 05:27–00:05 (30.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:29
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:57 (31.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:21 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:20 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:56 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:56 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 21:20 | yoga Priti |
| from 22:21 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 01:57 (31.08) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 01:57 (31.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:29 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:30 |
| End of twilight | 20:09 |
| Moonrise | 15:02 |
| Moonset | 23:33 |
| Day length | 14 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 5, bad — 8
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, Jyestha (05:29–19:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:29–06:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–01:57 (31.08) Ravi Yoga 22:21–05:31 (31.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:57–05:31 (31.08)
Anandadi: Musala 05:29–22:21 Anandadi: Gada 22:21–05:31 (31.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:39–04:03 (31.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:09–04:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:30–19:50 |
| Pradosha | 19:30–21:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (31.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:01–15:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:59–10:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:14–15:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:29–07:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:29–06:25, 06:25–07:21 |
| Varjyam | 04:56–06:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:15, Tula 10:16, Vrischika 13:17, Dhanu 16:02, Makara 17:56, Kumbha 19:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:29–19:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–01:57 (31.08)0 Ravi Yoga 05:29–06:440 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:29–22:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:29–22:21−2 Rikta tithi 05:29–01:57 (31.08)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:31
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:11 (01.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 21:17 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 18:46 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:02 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 18:46 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 21:17 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 00:11 (01.09) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 00:11 (01.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:31 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:27 |
| End of twilight | 20:06 |
| Moonrise | 16:03 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 13 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:31–19:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:31–21:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:31–21:17 Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:11–05:33 (01.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:31–21:17 Anandadi: Shubha 21:17–05:33 (01.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:48–00:33 (01.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:27–19:47 |
| Pradosha | 19:27–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (01.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:10–16:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:43–19:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:29–14:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:58–17:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:36–18:31 |
| Varjyam | 19:45–21:17 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:12–13:13, 17:52–18:58
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 07:12–13:13, 17:52–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:12–13:13, 17:52–18:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:12–15:58, 17:52–18:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:13, Dhanu 15:58, Makara 17:52, Kumbha 18:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
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.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:31–21:17+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:31–21:17+1 Yoga Priti 05:31–18:46+1 Auspicious tithi 05:31–00:11 (01.09)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:31–21:170 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:31–00:11 (01.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:31–21:17
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Vijaya (No. 27)
Shaka Samvat 1863 · Vikram Samvat 1998 · Kali Yuga 5042
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.1942
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
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 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
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
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’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.
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.
“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.
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.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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”.
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.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
pruning and weeding
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.
“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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 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
digging, plowing, planting trees
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).
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.
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.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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).
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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)
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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 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
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
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.
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.
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
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
“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.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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)
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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.
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
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
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.
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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 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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings