Panchanga Calendar

August 1999

SamvatsaraPramathi (13)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 12.08RituGrishma → Varsha from 12.08AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 1999 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 11.08), Shravana (from 12.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 26.08 Raksha Bandhan. 11.08 — solar eclipse, total (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PBh4

2UBh5Shravana Somvar

3Rev6

4Ashw7Kalashtami

5Bhar8

6Krit9

7Roh11Kamika Ekadashi

8Mrig12Pradosha

9Pun13Masik Shivaratri

10Push14

11Ashl30Solar eclipse

12Mag1

13PPh2Chandra Darshan

14UPh3until 11:03

15Has4Naga Panchami

16Chit5until 12:10

17Swa6Simha Sankranti

18Vish7until 15:39

19Vish8after 17:57

20Anu9Varalakshmi

21Jye10

22Mul11after 16:17

23PAsh12Shravana Somvar

24UAsh13Bhauma Pradosha

25Shra14Onam

26Dhan15Raksha Bandhan

27Shat1

28PBh2

29UBh3Kajari Teej

30Rev4Sankashti

31Ashw5until 17:51

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (24)

Shravana SomvarKalashtamiEkadashiDwipushkar YogaPradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiAmrita Siddhi YogaSkanda ShashtiSankrantiGoddess (Durga, Kali)VaralakshmiOnamRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Tripushkar YogaSankashti

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

16.08 Mon — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:10
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
18.08 Wed — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati until 15:39
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
22.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 16:17
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
27.08 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Shatabhisha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
31.08 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 17:51
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

2.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
4.08 Wed Kalashtami
7.08 Sat Kamika Ekadashi
8.08 Sun Pradosha Vrat
9.08 Mon Masik Shivaratri
9.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
11.08 Wed Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
11.08 Wed Karkidaka Vavu
13.08 Fri Chandra Darshan
14.08 Sat Hariyali Teej
14.08 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
15.08 Sun Naga Panchami
16.08 Mon Skanda Shashti
16.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
17.08 Tue Simha Sankranti
19.08 Thu Masik Durgashtami
20.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
22.08 Sun Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
23.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
24.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
25.08 Wed Onam (Thiruvonam)
26.08 Thu Raksha Bandhan
26.08 Thu Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
29.08 Sun Kajari Teej
30.08 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

Special muhurta yogas

1.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:46–04:35 (02.08)
3.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:32–04:39 (04.08)
7.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:44–07:35
7.08 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 23:43–04:46 (08.08)
8.08 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 04:46–05:43
9.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:11–04:50 (10.08)
10.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:43–04:52 (11.08)
15.08 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–11:16
15.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–00:48 (16.08)
17.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:04–05:05 (18.08)
19.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–05:09 (20.08)
20.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–10:46
22.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:13–16:17
28.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:25–21:14
29.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–20:21
31.08 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:31–17:51
31.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:31–17:51

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.08 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
4.08 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
5.08 Thu — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
6.08 Fri — Yamaghanta, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
7.08 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
8.08 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
10.08 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
11.08 Wed — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya (unfavourable day)
15.08 Sun — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
17.08 Tue — Sankranti day, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
20.08 Fri — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Rakshasa
23.08 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.08 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka

Sky this month

11.08 New moon (Amavasya) 14:08
11.08 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 14:03, magnitude 1.029
fully visible: 12:58–15:18, maximum eclipse here 14:09, magnitude 0.666
17.08 Simha Sankranti 07:27 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
27.08 Full moon (Purnima) 02:47

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
30.07 02:02 – 3.08 13:32 Dosha-free Panchaka
26.08 09:35 – 30.08 19:12 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Pramathi (No. 13, “tormenting, agitating”) — A restless year: unrest and anxiety, moderate rains; calls for caution. more

Northern samvatsara: Nandana. Shaka Samvat 1921, Vikram Samvat 2056, Kali Yuga 5100.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:01 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 14:46 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:37 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:01 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:01	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 14:01	karana Kaulava
from 14:46	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 17:37	yoga Sukarma
from 01:29 (02.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	22:20
Moonset	09:01
Day length	16 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:01	from 14:46

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-Bhadra (04:33–14:46) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (14:46–20:37) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:46–04:35 (02.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–14:01

Anandadi: Chara 04:33–14:46 Anandadi: Sthira 14:46–04:35 (02.08)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:02 (30.07)–13:32 (03.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:46–08:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:36–20:37
Yamaganda	12:35–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:36–18:36
Dur Muhurta	18:28–19:32
Varjyam	00:11–01:46 (02.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:01–20:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:01–20:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:01–20:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:01–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 14:46, Uttara-Bhadra from 14:46; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:01, Krishna-panchami from 14:01; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:14, Kanya 09:15, Tula 12:15, Vrischika 15:16, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 14:46) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 14:46) — 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 04:33–14:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:46–04:35 (02.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:33–14:460 Auspicious tithi 14:01–04:35 (02.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:46–04:35 (02.08)0 Yoga Sukarma 17:37–04:35 (02.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:33–14:46−2 Rikta tithi 04:33–14:01−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–14:01

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 14:20 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:52	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 12:52	karana Gara
from 14:20	nakshatra Revati
from 15:36	yoga Dhriti
from 00:09 (03.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	22:40
Moonset	10:19
Day length	15 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:52	from 14:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:35–14:20) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (14:20–20:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:20–04:37 (03.08)

Hutashana Yoga 12:52–04:37 (03.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:52–04:37 (03.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 14:20–04:37 (03.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:35–14:20

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:02 (30.07)–13:32 (03.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:29–13:14

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	09:37–11:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:35–08:35
Yamaganda	10:35–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:35–16:35
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:11, 16:19–17:23
Varjyam	01:56–03:29 (03.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:35–06:10, 09:11–12:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:35–06:10, 09:11–12:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:35–06:10, 09:11–12:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:35–06:10, 09:11–17:56, 19:49–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 14:20, Revati from 14:20; tithi Krishna-panchami until 12:52, Krishna-shashti from 12:52; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:10, Kanya 09:11, Tula 12:11, Vrischika 15:12, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 14:20) — a good life; Revati (from 14:20) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–14:20+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:35–15:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–12:52+1 Ravi Yoga 14:20–04:37 (03.08)0 Anandadi: Matanga 14:20–04:37 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:52–04:37 (03.08)−1 Hutashana Yoga 12:52–04:37 (03.08)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:52–04:37 (03.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:35–14:20−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:20 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:20	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:20	karana Vishti
from 13:18	yoga Shula
from 13:32	nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:27	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	23:01
Moonset	11:39
Day length	15 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:20	from 13:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:37–13:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:20–20:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:37–09:51 Ravi Yoga 13:32–04:39 (04.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:32–04:39 (04.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–11:20 Hutashana Yoga 11:20–04:39 (04.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:20–04:39 (04.08) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 13:32–04:39 (04.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:37–13:32 Anandadi: Amrita 13:32–04:39 (04.08)

Bhadra on earth: 11:20–13:32
Bhadra in heaven: 13:32–22:27; Bhadra Puchha 15:46–16:52; Bhadra Mukha 16:52–18:43
Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:02 (30.07)–13:32
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:46–19:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
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	11:13–12:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:34–18:33
Yamaganda	08:36–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:34
Dur Muhurta	07:48–08:52, 23:47–00:19 (04.08)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:37–06:06, 09:07–11:20, 13:32–20:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:37–06:06, 09:07–11:20, 13:32–20:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:37–06:06, 09:07–11:20, 13:32–20:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:37–06:06, 09:07–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 13:32, Ashwini from 13:32; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:20, Krishna-saptami from 11:20; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:06, Kanya 09:07, Tula 12:07, Vrischika 15:08, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:32) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:32) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:20–13:32: 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 = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:37–09:51+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:37–13:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–13:32+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:37–13:18+1 Ravi Yoga 13:32–04:39 (04.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 11:20–04:39 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:32–04:39 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:20–04:39 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 13:18–15:05−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:32–22:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:37–13:32−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:37–11:20−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 13:32–04:39 (04.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–11:20

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:29 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 12:25 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:29	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 09:29	karana Balava
from 10:44	yoga Ganda
from 12:25	nakshatra Bharani
from 20:26	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	23:24
Moonset	13:00
Day length	15 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:29	from 12:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (12:25–20:31) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:31–22:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–09:29 Ravi Yoga 04:39–12:25

Hutashana Yoga 09:29–04:41 (05.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:29–04:41 (05.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:39–12:25 Anandadi: Kana 12:25–04:41 (05.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:33–07:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:34
Yamaganda	06:38–08:37
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Varjyam	08:36–10:08, 21:27–22:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:39–06:02, 09:03–09:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:39–06:02, 09:03–09:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:39–06:02, 09:03–09:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:39–06:02, 09:03–12:25

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 12:25, Bharani from 12:25; tithi Krishna-saptami until 09:29, Krishna-ashtami from 09:29; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:02, Kanya 09:03, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:04, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 12:25) — joy; Bharani (from 12:25) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 09:29–20:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:39–12:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–12:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:39–12:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–09:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 10:44–12:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:25–04:41 (05.08)−1 Ashtami 09:29–04:41 (05.08)−2 Hutashana Yoga 09:29–04:41 (05.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:29–04:41 (05.08)−3 Anandadi: Kana 12:25–04:41 (05.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:20 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:01 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 07:55 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:20 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:20	tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:20	karana Taitila
from 07:55	yoga Vriddhi
from 11:01	nakshatra Krittika
from 18:09	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	23:52
Moonset	14:21
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:20	from 11:01

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, Bharani (04:41–11:01) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:01–20:29) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:41–07:20 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–07:20 Hutashana Yoga 07:20–04:42 (06.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–04:42 (06.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:01–04:42 (06.08) Yamaghanta 11:01–04:42 (06.08)

Anandadi: Padma 04:41–11:01 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:01–04:42 (06.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:07
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:30–08:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:33–16:32
Yamaganda	04:41–06:39
Gulika Kalam	08:38–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:57–11:00, 16:16–17:19
Varjyam	22:12–23:41

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:41–05:58, 08:59–17:44, 19:37–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:01, Krittika from 11:01; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:20, Krishna-navami from 07:20; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:58, Kanya 08:59, Tula 11:59, Vrischika 15:00, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:01) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:01) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:41–07:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 07:20–20:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −11

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

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:41–11:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:55–04:42 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–07:20−1 Krakacha Yoga 04:41–07:20−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:01–04:42 (06.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–11:01−2 Rikta tithi 07:20–04:42 (06.08)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:01–04:42 (06.08)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:20–04:42 (06.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–04:42 (06.08)−3 Yamaghanta 11:01–04:42 (06.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Kshaya tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:56 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:23 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:54	yoga Dhruva
from 04:56	tithi Krishna-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:56	karana Vanija
from 09:23	nakshatra Rohini
from 15:40	karana Vishti
from 01:45 (07.08)	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:23 (07.08)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 02:23 (07.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:42
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:56	from 09:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:42–09:23) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:23–20:26) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:40–20:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:23–04:44 (07.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:42–04:56 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–04:56 Hutashana Yoga 04:56–02:23 (07.08) Yamaghanta 09:23–04:44 (07.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:23–04:44 (07.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:42–09:23 Anandadi: Mitra 09:23–04:44 (07.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:40–02:23 (07.08); Bhadra Puchha 17:16–18:20; Bhadra Mukha 18:20–20:07
Gandanta (tithi): 02:01–02:44 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
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	07:09–08:38, 04:38–06:06 (07.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–12:34
Yamaganda	16:30–18:28
Gulika Kalam	06:40–08:38
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:54, 13:06–14:09
Varjyam	00:11–01:40 (07.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:23–14:56, 19:33–20:26

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	good 09:23–14:56, 19:33–20:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:23–14:56, 19:33–20:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:56–05:54, 08:55–17:41, 19:33–20:26

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:23, Rohini from 09:23; tithi Krishna-navami until 04:56, Krishna-dashami from 04:56; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:54, Kanya 08:55, Tula 11:55, Vrischika 14:56, Dhanu 17:41, Makara 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:23) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 04:42–04:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:42–09:23+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:42–04:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:23–04:44 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:42–04:560 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–04:56−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:40–02:23 (07.08)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:56–02:23 (07.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 04:42–04:56−3 Yamaghanta 09:23–04:44 (07.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:43 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:35 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:32 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:35	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 13:03	karana Balava
from 22:32	yoga Harshana
from 23:43	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 23:43	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	00:26
Moonset	16:58
Day length	15 h 40 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 07:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:44–07:35) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:35–20:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:23–23:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:03–07:53 (08.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:44–07:35 Dwipushkar Yoga 23:43–04:46 (08.08)

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 04:44–07:35 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:44–07:35 Hutashana Yoga 04:44–23:43

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:44–07:35 Anandadi: Vajra 07:35–04:46 (08.08)

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	00:19–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:38–06:06, 21:36–23:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:39–10:37
Yamaganda	14:32–16:29
Gulika Kalam	04:44–06:42
Dur Muhurta	04:44–05:47, 05:47–06:50
Varjyam	12:45–14:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:44–05:50, 08:51–14:52, 19:29–20:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:44–05:50, 08:51–14:52, 19:29–20:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:44–05:50, 08:51–14:52, 19:29–20:24
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:35, Mrigashirsha from 07:35; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 05:50, Kanya 08:51, Tula 11:51, Vrischika 14:52, Dhanu 17:37, Makara 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:35) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:35) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–07:350 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:44–07:350 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 23:43–04:46 (08.08)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:44–07:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 04:44–04:520 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:44–07:35−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 04:44–07:35−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:35–04:46 (08.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:44–23:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:04 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 05:43 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 19:17 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:43	nakshatra Ardra
from 10:23	karana Taitila
from 19:17	yoga Vajra
from 21:04	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 21:04	karana Gara
from 03:53 (09.08)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	01:11
Moonset	18:05
Day length	15 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:43

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, Mrigashirsha (04:46–05:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:04–22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:46–05:43

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–21:04 Hutashana Yoga 04:46–21:04 Krakacha Yoga 04:46–21:04

Anandadi: Saumya 04:46–05:43 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:53–04:48 (09.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:43–03:53 (09.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:22–20:39
Pradosha	20:22–22:03
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:39–20:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:25–20:22
Yamaganda	12:34–14:31
Gulika Kalam	16:28–18:25
Dur Muhurta	18:17–19:20
Varjyam	13:29–14:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:46–05:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:46–05:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:46–05:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:46–05:46, 08:47–17:33, 19:25–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 05:43, Ardra from 05:43; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:46, Kanya 08:47, Tula 11:47, Vrischika 14:48, Dhanu 17:33, Makara 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 05:43) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 05:43) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–05:43+1 Yoga Harshana 04:46–19:170 Anandadi: Saumya 04:46–05:430 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:46–05:430 Yoga Vajra 19:17–20:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:43–03:53 (09.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:43–03:53 (09.08)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–21:04−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:46–21:04−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:46–21:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:30 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 02:11 (10.08) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:46	karana Vanija
from 16:07	yoga Siddhi
from 18:30	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:30	karana Vishti
from 02:11 (10.08)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	02:06
Moonset	19:02
Day length	15 h 31 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 18:30

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, Punarvasu (04:48–20:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:30–20:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 18:30–20:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:18–00:52 (10.08)
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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:11–04:50 (10.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 02:11–04:50 (10.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:48–02:11 (10.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:30–20:35; Bhadra Mukha 18:30–20:19
Bhadra on earth: 20:35–05:18 (10.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:15–05:20 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:12
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:57–01:26 (10.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:45–08:41
Yamaganda	10:38–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:31–16:27
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:07, 16:12–17:14
Varjyam	15:02–16:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:48–18:30

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 04:48–18:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:48–18:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:48–18:30, 19:21–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 18:30, Krishna-chaturdashi from 18:30; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:42, Kanya 08:43, Tula 11:43, Vrischika 14:44, Dhanu 17:29, Makara 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 18:30–20:20: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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 = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–02:11 (10.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Siddhi 16:07–04:50 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:30–20:350 Krishna Chaturdashi 18:30–04:50 (10.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:48–02:11 (10.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:10 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 00:43 (11.08) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:18	karana Shakuni
from 13:07	yoga Vyatipata
from 16:10	tithi Amavasya
from 16:10	karana Chatushpada
from 00:43 (11.08)	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 03:06 (11.08)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:02
Moonrise	03:13
Moonset	19:46
Day length	15 h 27 min

Sky

Sutak	00:58–04:52 (11.08)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:10

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, Pushya (04:50–20:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:50–05:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 05:18–16:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 16:10–20:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:50–16:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:43–04:52 (11.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:50–00:43 (11.08) Anandadi: Ananda 00:43–04:52 (11.08)

Bhadra on earth: 20:35 (09.08)–05:18; Bhadra Puchha 04:15–05:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:10
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:42–20:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:26–18:22
Yamaganda	08:42–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:30
Dur Muhurta	07:56–08:57, 23:43–00:18 (11.08)
Varjyam	09:41–11:12

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 Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 16:10, Amavasya from 16:10; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:38, Kanya 08:39, Tula 11:39, Vrischika 14:40, Dhanu 17:25, Makara 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:50–16:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 16:10–20:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:50–05:18: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 13:07–20:18: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:50–13:07+2 Pushya 04:50–00:43 (11.08)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:50–00:43 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 04:50–05:18−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vyatipata 13:07–04:52 (11.08)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:50–16:10

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu · Solar eclipse, total (fully visible)

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:08 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 23:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:22 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:08 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:22	yoga Variyana
from 14:08	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 14:08	karana Kimstughna
from 23:38	nakshatra Magha
from 01:17 (12.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	04:28
Moonset	20:20
Day length	15 h 23 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	14:08
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 14:03, magnitude 1.029
Visibility	fully visible: 12:58–15:18, maximum eclipse here 14:09, magnitude 0.666
Sutak	04:52–15:18

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:08

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

Naga 04:52–14:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 14:08–20:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:10 (10.08)–14:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:10 (10.08)–14:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 14:08–04:54 (12.08)

Anandadi: Chara 23:38–04:54 (12.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:52–23:38

Gandanta (tithi): 13:46–14:30
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:52–05:26 (12.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:09
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–21:59
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:06–23:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:29
Yamaganda	06:47–08:43
Gulika Kalam	10:38–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Varjyam	12:56–14:28

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 04:52–05:34, 08:35–17:21, 19:13–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Amavasya until 14:08, Shukla-pratipat from 14:08; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:34, Kanya 08:35, Tula 11:35, Vrischika 14:37, Dhanu 17:21, Makara 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (04:52–15:18).
Amavasya 04:52–14:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:52–10:22: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 10:22–04:54 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:52–23:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:52–23:38−1 Vyatipata 04:52–10:22−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:08–04:54 (12.08)−3 Amavasya 04:52–14:08−3 Eclipse

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Variyana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:32 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 07:57 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:57	yoga Parigha
from 12:32	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 12:32	karana Balava
from 23:01	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 23:56	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:57
Moonrise	05:47
Moonset	20:47
Day length	15 h 19 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 12:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:54–20:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 04:54–23:01 Anandadi: Gada 23:01–04:56 (13.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:52 (11.08)–05:26
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	20:40–22:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:23
Yamaganda	04:54–06:49
Gulika Kalam	08:44–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:00–11:02, 16:08–17:09
Varjyam	11:19–12:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–05:30, 08:31–20:13

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 04:54–05:30, 08:31–20:13
Cutting fingernails	average 04:54–05:30, 08:31–20:13
Cutting toenails	average 04:54–05:30, 08:31–14:33, 19:09–20:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:54–05:30, 08:31–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:32, Shukla-dvitya from 12:32; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:30, Kanya 08:31, Tula 11:31, Vrischika 14:33, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Variyana 04:54–07:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:32–04:56 (13.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:54–23:01−1 Yoga Parigha 07:57–18:58−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 04:54–05:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:54–23:01

Panchanga at sunrise 04:54

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:29 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:58 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:58 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:58	yoga Shiva
from 11:29	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 11:29	karana Taitila
from 22:58	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 23:11	karana Gara
from 04:27 (14.08)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	07:05
Moonset	21:10
Day length	15 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:29

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:56–20:11) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:11–21:10
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:11–21:10

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:56–22:58 Ravi Yoga 22:58–04:58 (14.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–11:29 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:58–04:58 (14.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:56–22:58 Anandadi: Shubha 22:58–04:58 (14.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:11–20:29
Pradosha	20:11–21:56
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:35–18:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:33
Yamaganda	16:22–18:17
Gulika Kalam	06:50–08:45
Dur Muhurta	07:59–09:00, 13:04–14:05
Varjyam	07:00–08:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:56–05:26, 08:27–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 11:29, Shukla-tritya from 11:29; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:26, Kanya 08:27, Tula 11:28, Vrischika 14:29, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:05, Kumbha 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:56–22:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:56–11:29+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:56–22:58+1 Yoga Shiva 05:58–04:27 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–11:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:56–22:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 11:03
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:03 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:33 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 03:27 (15.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 11:03	karana Vanija
from 23:04	karana Vishti
from 23:33	nakshatra Hasta
from 03:27 (15.08)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	08:21
Moonset	21:29
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:58–20:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:29 (13.08)–11:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:03–14:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:58–23:33 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:03–05:00 (15.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:58–11:03 Yamaghanta 23:33–05:00 (15.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:58–23:33 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:33–05:00 (15.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:04–11:16 (15.08); Bhadra Mukha 23:09–01:11 (15.08); Bhadra Puchha 10:04–11:16 (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	00:17–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:11–17:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:45–10:39
Yamaganda	14:27–16:21
Gulika Kalam	04:58–06:52
Dur Muhurta	04:58–05:58, 05:58–06:59
Varjyam	06:21–07:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:58–11:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:58–11:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:58–11:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:58–17:09, 19:02–20:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-tritya until 11:03, Shukla-chaturti from 11:03; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:22, Kanya 08:23, Tula 11:24, Vrischika 14:25, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 19:02, Kumbha 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 11:03–20:09: 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.

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:03

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:58–03:27 (15.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:58–23:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–23:33+1 Auspicious tithi 04:58–11:030 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:58–11:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:58–23:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:03–05:00 (15.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 11:03–05:00 (15.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Unfavourable day — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:16 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:48 (16.08) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 02:59 (16.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:16	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 11:16	karana Bava
from 23:38	karana Balava
from 00:48 (16.08)	nakshatra Chitra
from 02:59 (16.08)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:06
End of twilight	20:49
Moonrise	09:35
Moonset	21:48
Day length	15 h 06 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 11:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:00–20:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:00–11:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 11:16–12:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–11:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–00:48 (16.08) Ravi Yoga 00:48–05:02 (16.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–11:16 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 11:16–00:48 (16.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:00–00:48 (16.08) Anandadi: Padma 00:48–05:02 (16.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:04 (14.08)–11:16; Bhadra Mukha 23:09 (14.08)–01:11; Bhadra Puchha 10:04–11:16

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	18:29–20:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:13–20:06
Yamaganda	12:33–14:26
Gulika Kalam	16:20–18:13
Dur Muhurta	18:06–19:06
Varjyam	08:23–10:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:16–20:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:16–20:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:16–20:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:00–05:19, 08:19–20:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 11:16, Shukla-panchami from 11:16; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:19, Kanya 08:19, Tula 11:20, Vrischika 14:21, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:58, Kumbha 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:00–11:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +2

Strict prohibition: Amrita Siddhi turned to poison

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–11:16+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:00–00:48 (16.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–00:48 (16.08)+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:00–02:59 (16.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:16–05:02 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–00:48 (16.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–11:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:00–11:16−2 Rikta tithi 05:00–11:16−3 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 11:16–00:48 (16.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:00

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 12:10
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:10 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 02:40 (17.08) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:01 (17.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:10 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:10	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 12:10	karana Kaulava
from 00:51 (17.08)	karana Taitila
from 02:40 (17.08)	nakshatra Swati
from 03:01 (17.08)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	10:47
Moonset	22:06
Day length	15 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:10

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, Chitra (05:02–20:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:10–05:04 (17.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:02–02:40 (17.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:02–02:40 (17.08) Hutashana Yoga 12:10–05:04 (17.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:10–05:04 (17.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 02:40–05:04 (17.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:02–02:40 (17.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:45–12:35

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	19:46–21:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:54–08:47
Yamaganda	10:40–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:26–16:19
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:03, 16:03–17:04
Varjyam	09:25–11:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:16–12:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:16–12:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:16–12:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:16–17:01, 18:54–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:10, Shukla-shashti from 12:10; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:15, Kanya 08:16, Tula 11:16, Vrischika 14:17, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:54, Kumbha 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:10

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:02–03:01 (17.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:02–02:40 (17.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–02:40 (17.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:02–12:100 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:02–02:40 (17.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 12:10–05:04 (17.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:10–05:04 (17.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:10–05:04 (17.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:02–02:40 (17.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Simha Sankranti

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:40 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 05:04 (18.08) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 03:28 (18.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:40 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:40	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 13:40	karana Gara
from 02:36 (18.08)	karana Vanija
from 03:28 (18.08)	yoga Brahma
from 05:04 (18.08)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	11:57
Moonset	22:25
Day length	14 h 58 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	07:27 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:40

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, Swati (05:04–20:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Simha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:04–07:27
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:27–05:04 (18.08) Tripushkar Yoga 05:04–05:05 (18.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–13:40 Hutashana Yoga 13:40–05:05 (18.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:40–05:05 (18.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:04–05:04 (18.08) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:04–05:05 (18.08)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:02
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:23–21:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:17–18:10
Yamaganda	08:48–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:25
Dur Muhurta	08:03–09:03, 23:39–00:16 (18.08)
Varjyam	08:50–10:35

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 08:12–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:40, Shukla-saptami from 13:40; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:11, Kanya 08:12, Tula 11:12, Vrischika 14:13, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:50, Kumbha 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Sankranti at 07:27 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:27–05:04 (18.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:04–05:04 (18.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:04–05:04 (18.08)+1 Yoga Shukla 05:04–03:28 (18.08)0 Auspicious tithi 13:40–05:05 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 13:40–05:05 (18.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–13:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:04–05:05 (18.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:40–05:05 (18.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:04–13:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 15:39
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:39 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:50 (19.08) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 04:13 (19.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:39 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:39	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 15:39	karana Vishti
from 04:13 (19.08)	yoga Indra
from 04:46 (19.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:59
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	13:06
Moonset	22:46
Day length	14 h 53 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 15:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:05–19:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:39–19:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–15:39

Hutashana Yoga 15:39–05:07 (19.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:39–05:07 (19.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:39–01:07 (19.08); Bhadra Puchha 17:37–18:56; Bhadra Mukha 18:56–21:08
Bhadra in heaven: 01:07–04:46 (19.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	22:01–23:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:24
Yamaganda	06:57–08:49
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Varjyam	11:19–13:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:05–15:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:05–15:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:05–15:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:05–16:53, 18:46–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 15:39, Shukla-ashtami from 15:39; lagna Karka 05:05, Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:08, Tula 11:08, Vrischika 14:09, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:46, Kumbha 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 15:39–19:59: 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 = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:39

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:05–04:13 (19.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–15:39+1 Anandadi: Prajapati all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:05–15:390 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 15:39–05:07 (19.08)−1 Hutashana Yoga 15:39–05:07 (19.08)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:39–05:07 (19.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:39–01:07 (19.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 17:57
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:57 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:50 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:07 (20.08) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:50	nakshatra Anuradha
from 17:57	tithi Shukla-navami
from 17:57	karana Balava
from 05:07 (20.08)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	14:12
Moonset	23:11
Day length	14 h 49 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 07:50	from 17:57

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, Vishakha (05:07–07:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:50–19:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:39 (18.08)–17:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–05:09 (20.08)

Krakacha Yoga 05:07–17:57 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–17:57 Hutashana Yoga 17:57–05:09 (20.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:57–05:09 (20.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:07–07:50 Anandadi: Ananda 07:50–05:09 (20.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:00
Godhuli	19:57–20:15
Pradosha	19:57–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:06–00:53 (20.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–16:15
Yamaganda	05:07–06:59
Gulika Kalam	08:50–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:04–11:03, 16:00–16:59
Varjyam	12:19–14:07

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:04–16:49

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:50, Anuradha from 07:50; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 17:57, Shukla-navami from 17:57; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:04, Tula 11:04, Vrischika 14:05, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:42, Kumbha 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:50) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:50) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:07–17:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 17:57–19:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:57

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–05:09 (20.08)+2 Yoga Indra 05:07–05:07 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:50–05:09 (20.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:50–05:09 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 17:57–05:09 (20.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:57–05:09 (20.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–17:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 05:07–17:57−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:07–17:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:20 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:46 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 06:02 (21.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:09 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:09	karana Kaulava
from 10:46	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:20	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 20:20	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:36
Moonrise	15:16
Moonset	23:41
Day length	14 h 45 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 10:46

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, Anuradha (05:09–10:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:46–19:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–10:46 Ravi Yoga 10:46–05:11 (21.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–20:20 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:46–05:11 (21.08) Hutashana Yoga 20:20–05:11 (21.08)

Anandadi: Chara 10:46–05:11 (21.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:09–10:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:55–20:13
Pradosha	19:55–21:46
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:48–05:35 (21.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:32
Yamaganda	16:13–18:04
Gulika Kalam	07:00–08:51
Dur Muhurta	08:06–09:05, 13:01–14:01
Varjyam	17:02–18:50

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 05:09–16:45, 18:38–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:46, Jyestha from 10:46; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 08:00, Tula 11:00, Vrischika 14:01, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:38, Kumbha 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:46) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:46) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 05:09–19:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:09–19:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–10:46+2 Ravi Yoga 10:46–05:11 (21.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:46–05:11 (21.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:09–10:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:46–05:11 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–20:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:46–05:11 (21.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:09–10:46−2 Rikta tithi 05:09–20:20−3 Vaidhriti all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:35 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:39 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 06:02 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:02	yoga Vishkambha
from 09:29	karana Gara
from 13:39	nakshatra Mula
from 22:35	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 22:35	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	16:17
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:11–13:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:39–19:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–22:35 Hutashana Yoga 22:35–05:13 (22.08)

Anandadi: Musala 05:11–13:39 Anandadi: Gada 13:39–05:13 (22.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:57–20:21
Gandanta (tithi): 22:09–23:01
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:57
Godhuli	19:52–20:11
Pradosha	19:52–21:44
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:48–05:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:52–10:42
Yamaganda	14:22–16:12
Gulika Kalam	05:11–07:01
Dur Muhurta	05:11–06:10, 06:10–07:09
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:56–13:57, 18:34–19:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:56–13:57, 18:34–19:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:56–13:57, 18:34–19:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:56–16:42, 18:34–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:39, Mula from 13:39; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 07:56, Tula 10:56, Vrischika 13:57, Dhanu 16:42, Makara 18:34, Kumbha 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:39) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:39) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 05:11–06:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious tithi 05:11–22:350 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–22:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 05:11–06:02−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:11–13:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:11–22:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:11–13:39

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 16:17
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:31 (23.08) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 16:17 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:46 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:46	yoga Priti
from 11:36	karana Vishti
from 16:17	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 00:31 (23.08)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 00:31 (23.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	17:11
Moonset	00:18
Day length	14 h 36 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 16:17

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, Mula (05:13–16:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (16:17–19:50) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:36–19:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:35 (21.08)–00:31 (23.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:53–08:10 (23.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:13–16:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:13–16:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:13–16:17

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–00:31 (23.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:31–05:15 (23.08) Hutashana Yoga 00:31–05:15 (23.08) Krakacha Yoga 00:31–05:15 (23.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:13–16:17 Anandadi: Shubha 16:17–05:15 (23.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:36–00:31 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 16:44–18:02; Bhadra Mukha 18:02–20:12
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:11–10:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:00–19:50
Yamaganda	12:32–14:21
Gulika Kalam	16:11–18:00
Dur Muhurta	17:53–18:51
Varjyam	14:30–16:17, 02:46–04:31 (23.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:52–13:53, 18:30–19:35

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 07:52–13:53, 18:30–19:35
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:52–13:53, 18:30–19:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:52–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 16:17, Purva-Ashadha from 16:17; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:52, Tula 10:52, Vrischika 13:53, Dhanu 16:38, Makara 18:30, Kumbha 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 16:17) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 16:17) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:17

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:13–16:17+2 Ravi Yoga 05:13–16:17+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:13–16:17+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–00:31 (23.08)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:13–16:17+1 Yoga Priti 06:46–05:15 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–00:31 (23.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:13–16:17−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:36–00:31 (23.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:58 (24.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 18:29 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 07:13 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:13	yoga Ayushman
from 13:18	karana Balava
from 18:29	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 01:58 (24.08)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 01:58 (24.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:47
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	17:59
Moonset	01:04
Day length	14 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Purva-Ashadha (05:15–18:29) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (18:29–19:47) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–01:58 (24.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:15–18:29 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:29–05:17 (24.08)

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	13:15–15:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:04–08:53
Yamaganda	10:42–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:20–16:09
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:58, 15:55–16:53
Varjyam	03:03–04:46 (24.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:29–19:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 18:29–19:31
Cutting fingernails	average 07:48–13:49, 18:26–19:47
Cutting toenails	good 18:29–19:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:48–16:34, 18:26–19:31

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 18:29, Uttara-Ashadha from 18:29; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:48, Tula 10:48, Vrischika 13:49, Dhanu 16:34, Makara 18:26, Kumbha 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 18:29) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 18:29) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Priti 05:15–07:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:29–05:17 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:15–18:29−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–01:58 (24.08)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:15–18:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:50 (25.08) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:10 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 07:17 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	yoga Saubhagya
from 14:28	karana Taitila
from 20:10	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:50 (25.08)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 02:50 (25.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	18:39
Moonset	01:59
Day length	14 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:17–19:45) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:45–21:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–02:50 (25.08) Ravi Yoga 20:10–05:19 (25.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:17–20:10

Anandadi: Manasa 05:17–13:48 Anandadi: Padma 13:48–21:51 Anandadi: Lumbaka 21:51–05:19 (25.08)

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	13:19–15:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:08–17:56
Yamaganda	08:54–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:19
Dur Muhurta	08:11–09:08, 23:35–00:13 (25.08)
Varjyam	00:21–02:01 (25.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 07:44–13:45, 18:22–19:27
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:44, Tula 10:44, Vrischika 13:45, Dhanu 16:30, Makara 18:22, Kumbha 19:27

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

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: Manasa 05:17–13:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–20:10+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:17–07:17+1 Auspicious tithi 05:17–02:50 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–02:50 (25.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:17–20:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam)

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:06 (26.08) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:15 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:53 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:53	yoga Shobhana
from 15:03	karana Vanija
from 21:15	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 03:06 (26.08)	tithi Purnima
from 03:06 (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	19:12
Moonset	03:03
Day length	14 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:19–19:42) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:19–19:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

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

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:19–21:15

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:15–05:21 (26.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:19–21:15 Anandadi: Mitra 21:15–05:21 (26.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:06–09:35 (26.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	10:23–12:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:19
Yamaganda	07:07–08:55
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Varjyam	01:20–02:58 (26.08)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:40, Tula 10:40, Vrischika 13:42, Dhanu 16:26, Makara 18:18, Kumbha 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — 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 05:19–19:42: 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 = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:19–21:15+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:19–21:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–21:15+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:19–06:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 05:19–03:06 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 06:00
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 02:47 (27.08) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 21:45 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:00 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:00	yoga Atiganda
from 15:01	karana Bava
from 21:45	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 02:47 (27.08)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 02:47 (27.08)	karana Balava
from 04:40 (27.08)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	19:40
Moonset	04:13
Day length	14 h 18 min

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

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:21–15:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 15:01–16:48
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 03:06–02:47 (27.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–02:47 (27.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:21–21:45 Anandadi: Vajra 21:45–05:23 (27.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:06–09:35
Bhadra on earth: 09:35–15:01; Bhadra Puchha 10:48–11:59; Bhadra Mukha 11:59–13:58
Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:35–19:12 (30.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:24–03:10 (27.08)

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	19:40–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:08–12:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–16:05
Yamaganda	05:21–07:08
Gulika Kalam	08:56–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:07–11:05, 15:51–16:48
Varjyam	04:57–06:33 (27.08)

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 07:36–16:22, 18:14–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:36, Tula 10:36, Vrischika 13:38, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:14, Kumbha 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 05:21–19:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 09:35–15:01: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:00

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–02:47 (27.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:21–21:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–21:45+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:21–06:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 06:00–08:16−1 Panchaka 09:35–05:23 (27.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 09:35–15:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:56 (28.08) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:44 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 02:55 (28.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:26	karana Kaulava
from 21:44	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 01:56 (28.08)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 01:56 (28.08)	karana Taitila
from 02:55 (28.08)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:37
End of twilight	20:17
Moonrise	20:04
Moonset	05:28
Day length	14 h 14 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	02:47

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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:23–19:37) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–01:56 (28.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:56–05:25 (28.08)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:23–21:44 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 21:44–05:25 (28.08)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:35 (26.08)–19:12 (30.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:37–19:57
Pradosha	19:37–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:32–16:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–12:30
Yamaganda	16:04–17:51
Gulika Kalam	07:10–08:57
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 12:59–13:56
Varjyam	04:57–06:33, 04:00–05:34 (28.08)

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 07:32–16:18, 18:10–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:32, Tula 10:32, Vrischika 13:34, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:10, Kumbha 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — 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

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–01:56 (28.08)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:23–21:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:23–21:44+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:23–02:55 (28.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–01:56 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:38 (29.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:14 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:48 (29.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:20	karana Gara
from 21:14	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:38 (29.08)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 00:38 (29.08)	karana Vanija
from 00:48 (29.08)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	20:25
Moonset	06:46
Day length	14 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:25–19:35) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:25–21:14

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:38–05:27 (29.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:25–21:14 Anandadi: Dhumra 21:14–05:27 (29.08)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:35 (26.08)–19:12 (30.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:33
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:24–14:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:57–10:44
Yamaganda	14:16–16:02
Gulika Kalam	05:25–07:11
Dur Muhurta	05:25–06:22, 06:22–07:18
Varjyam	04:00–05:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:28–16:14, 18:07–19:11

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:28, Tula 10:29, Vrischika 13:30, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:07, Kumbha 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:25–00:48 (29.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:25–00:38 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:25–21:14−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:25–21:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–21:14

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:58 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:21 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:51	karana Vishti
from 20:21	nakshatra Revati
from 22:23	yoga Ganda
from 22:58	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 22:58	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:32
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	20:46
Moonset	08:05
Day length	14 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:27–19:32) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:51–19:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:38–22:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–20:21

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:27–20:21 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:58–05:29 (30.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:27–20:21 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:21–05:29 (30.08)

Bhadra on earth: 11:51–22:58; Bhadra Puchha 19:04–20:11; Bhadra Mukha 20:11–22:02
Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:35 (26.08)–19:12 (30.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:32–19:52
Pradosha	19:32–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:44–17:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:47–19:32
Yamaganda	12:30–14:15
Gulika Kalam	16:01–17:47
Dur Muhurta	17:40–18:36
Varjyam	06:29–08:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:27–11:51

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 05:27–11:51
Cutting fingernails	average 07:24–11:51
Cutting toenails	average 05:27–11:51
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:24, Tula 10:25, Vrischika 13:26, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 18:03, Kumbha 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:51–19:32: 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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–20:21+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:27–20:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–20:21+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–22:580 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:27–20:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 11:51–22:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:02 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:12 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:02	karana Balava
from 19:12	nakshatra Ashwini
from 19:44	yoga Vriddhi
from 21:02	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 21:02	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:09
Moonrise	21:06
Moonset	09:26
Day length	14 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:29–19:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 21:06
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 05:29–19:12 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:12–05:31 (31.08)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:35 (26.08)–19:12
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:31–00:53 (31.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:55–18:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:14–08:59
Yamaganda	10:44–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:14–16:00
Dur Muhurta	12:57–13:53, 15:46–16:42
Varjyam	07:47–09:18

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 Monday; nakshatra Revati until 19:12, Ashwini from 19:12; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:21, Tula 10:21, Vrischika 13:22, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 17:59, Kumbha 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 19:12) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 19:12) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:29–19:30: 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 Anandadi: Matanga 05:29–19:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–19:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:12–05:31 (31.08)−1 Panchaka 05:29–19:12−2 Rikta tithi 05:29–21:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:29

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 17:51
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:56 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:59	karana Taitila
from 16:56	yoga Dhruva
from 17:51	nakshatra Bharani
from 18:54	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 18:54	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	21:29
Moonset	10:48
Day length	13 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:51	from 18:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (17:51–19:27) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:31–17:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:31–17:51

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–18:54 Jwalamukhi Yoga 17:51–18:54 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:54–05:33 (01.09)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:31–17:51 Anandadi: Musala 17:51–05:33 (01.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 18:32–19:16
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:44
Godhuli	19:27–19:48
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	11:03–12:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:58–17:43
Yamaganda	09:00–10:44
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:14
Dur Muhurta	08:18–09:14, 23:29–00:10 (01.09)
Varjyam	14:05–15:35, 02:52–04:22 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:31–17:51, 17:55–18:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:31–17:51, 17:55–18:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:31–17:51, 17:55–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:31–17:51, 17:55–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:51, Bharani from 17:51; tithi Krishna-panchami until 18:54, Krishna-shashti from 18:54; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:17, Tula 10:17, Vrischika 13:18, Dhanu 16:02, Makara 17:55, Kumbha 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:51) — joy; Bharani (from 17:51) — facing death (dangers); 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

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 17:51

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:31–17:51+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:31–17:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–17:51+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:31–16:56+1 Auspicious tithi 05:31–18:540 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–18:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 17:51–18:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:54–05:33 (01.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 17:51–05:33 (01.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:51–05:33 (01.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:31

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

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

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

Pramathi (No. 13 of 60, “tormenting, agitating”) — A restless year: unrest and anxiety, moderate rains; calls for caution.
Northern samvatsara: Nandana (No. 26)
Shaka Samvat 1921 · Vikram Samvat 2056 · Kali Yuga 5100
Next year — Vikrama, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.2000
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Dosha-free Panchaka
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra 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-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

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

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Solar eclipse, total
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.