Panchanga Calendar

August 2015

SamvatsaraManmatha (29)MonthNija Ashadha → Shravana from 15.08RituGrishma → Varsha from 15.08AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 2015 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Nija Ashadha (until 14.08), Shravana (from 15.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 29.08 Raksha Bandhan.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shra1after 05:11

2Shat2

3PBh4Sankashti

4UBh5

5Rev6

6Ashw7after 06:52

7Bhar8

8Krit9

9Roh10

10Mrig11after 14:15

11Ard12Bhauma Pradosha

12Pun13Masik Shivaratri

13Push14

14Ashl30Amavasya

15Mag1

16PPh2

17UPh3Hariyali Teej

18UPh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

19Has5until 10:52

20Chit5until 05:56

21Swa6after 16:34

22Vish7

23Anu8Masik Durgashtami

24Jye9Shravana Somvar

25Mul10

26PAsh11after 09:10

27UAsh12Pradosha

28Shra14after 15:37

29Dhan15Raksha Bandhan

30Shat1

31PBh2

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

Dwipushkar YogaSankashtiShravana SomvarKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriGuru Pushya Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Hariyali TeejSankrantiChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)OnamVaralakshmiRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

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

4.08 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
6.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa after 06:52 until 12:14
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
10.08 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 14:15 until 16:31
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
19.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha until 10:52
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
20.08 Thu — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra until 05:56
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
21.08 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Brahma after 16:34
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
28.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 15:37
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

3.08 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
3.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
6.08 Thu Kalashtami
10.08 Mon Kamika Ekadashi
10.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
11.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
12.08 Wed Masik Shivaratri
14.08 Fri Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
14.08 Fri Karkidaka Vavu
17.08 Mon Simha Sankranti
17.08 Mon Hariyali Teej
17.08 Mon Chandra Darshan
17.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
18.08 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
19.08 Wed Naga Panchami
20.08 Thu Skanda Shashti
23.08 Sun Masik Durgashtami
24.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
26.08 Wed Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
27.08 Thu Pradosha Vrat
28.08 Fri Onam (Thiruvonam)
28.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
29.08 Sat Raksha Bandhan
29.08 Sat Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

Special muhurta yogas

1.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–05:11
1.08 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 10:37–02:48 (02.08)
4.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:39–20:07
6.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:43–17:09
8.08 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:55–04:48 (09.08)
8.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:55–04:48 (09.08)
10.08 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:50–16:31
10.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–16:31
13.08 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:56–20:43
13.08 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:56–20:43
13.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–20:43
16.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–05:04 (17.08)
19.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:08–10:52
22.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:13–09:54
28.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–15:37
30.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 17:56–05:31 (31.08)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.08 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa
3.08 Mon — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
7.08 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Mudgara
11.08 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
13.08 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
14.08 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
15.08 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta
17.08 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day
23.08 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
27.08 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
29.08 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth, Panchaka

Sky this month

14.08 New moon (Amavasya) 17:53
17.08 Simha Sankranti 09:56 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
29.08 Full moon (Purnima) 21:35
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
1.08 16:00 – 5.08 18:26 Mrityu Panchaka
29.08 02:21 – 2.09 02:18 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Manmatha (No. 29, “agitator of the mind (a name of Kama)”) — A year of passions: desires and infatuations get the upper hand; results are mixed. more

Northern samvatsara: Kilaka. Shaka Samvat 1937, Vikram Samvat 2072, Kali Yuga 5116.

Nija 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

Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 05:11; auspicious time — until 16:00
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:37 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:11 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:32 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:11	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 08:32	yoga Saubhagya
from 10:37	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 10:37	karana Taitila
from 21:01	karana Gara
from 02:48 (02.08)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	20:41
Moonset	05:54
Day length	16 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:11	from 10:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:33–05:11) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–05:11 Dwipushkar Yoga 10:37–02:48 (02.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:33–05:11 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:11–02:48 (02.08) Anandadi: Ananda 02:48–04:35 (02.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 16:00–18:26 (05.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:20
Godhuli	20:36–20:52
Pradosha	20:36–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:26–18:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:34–10:35
Yamaganda	14:35–16:36
Gulika Kalam	04:33–06:34
Dur Muhurta	04:33–05:38, 05:38–06:42
Varjyam	08:47–10:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:33–06:14, 09:15–15:17, 19:53–20:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:33–06:14, 09:15–15:17, 19:53–20:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:33–06:14, 09:15–15:17, 19:53–20:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:33–06:14, 09:15–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 05:11, Dhanishtha from 05:11; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 10:37, Krishna-dvitya from 10:37; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:14, Kanya 09:15, Tula 12:16, Vrischika 15:17, Dhanu 18:01, Makara 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 05:11) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 05:11) — longevity (increased vitality); 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:11

Auspicious time ends by 16:00

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:11–02:48 (02.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–05:11+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:33–08:32+1 Auspicious tithi 04:33–10:370 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–05:110 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 10:37–02:48 (02.08)0 Panchaka 16:00–04:35 (02.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:25 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:24 (03.08) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:50 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:25 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:50	yoga Shobhana
from 07:25	tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:25	karana Vanija
from 17:48	karana Vishti
from 00:24 (03.08)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 01:08 (03.08)	yoga Atiganda
from 04:13 (03.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 04:13 (03.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	21:09
Moonset	07:17
Day length	15 h 59 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	from 07:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:35–20:34) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:48–20:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–04:37 (03.08)

Anandadi: Chara 00:24–04:37 (03.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:35–00:24 (03.08)

Bhadra on earth: 17:48–04:13 (03.08); Bhadra Puchha 00:35–01:37 (03.08); Bhadra Mukha 01:37–03:21 (03.08)
Mrityu Panchaka: 16:00 (01.08)–18:26 (05.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:34–20:50
Pradosha	20:34–22:11
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:56–19:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:35–20:34
Yamaganda	12:35–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:35–18:35
Dur Muhurta	18:27–19:30
Varjyam	09:17–10:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:35–06:11, 07:25–17:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:35–06:11, 07:25–17:48
Cutting fingernails	average 04:35–06:11, 09:11–15:13
Cutting toenails	average 04:35–06:11, 07:25–17:48
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 07:25, Krishna-tritya from 07:25; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:11, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:13, Dhanu 17:57, Makara 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 17:48–20:34: 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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–00:24 (03.08)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:35–04:50+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–07:250 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 17:48–04:13 (03.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:35–00:24 (03.08)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:10 (04.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:09 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:32 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:40 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:40	karana Balava
from 21:32	yoga Sukarma
from 22:09	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 01:10 (04.08)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 01:10 (04.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	21:35
Moonset	08:41
Day length	15 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:35
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

Anandadi: Musala 04:37–22:09 Anandadi: Gada 22:09–04:39 (04.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 16:00 (01.08)–18:26 (05.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:32–20:49
Pradosha	20:32–22:10
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:54–16:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:37–08:36
Yamaganda	10:35–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:34
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:10, 16:18–17:21
Varjyam	06:12–07:39

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:37–06:07, 09:08–17:53, 19:45–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:08, Vrischika 15:09, Dhanu 17:53, Makara 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:37–20:32: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:37–22:09−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–22:09−2 Rikta tithi 04:37–01:10 (04.08)

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 04:37

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:07 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:09 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:44 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:44	karana Taitila
from 18:09	yoga Dhriti
from 20:07	nakshatra Revati
from 22:23	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 22:23	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	22:00
Moonset	10:05
Day length	15 h 51 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 20:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:39–20:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (20:07–20:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:39–20:07 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:39–20:07

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–22:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:23–04:41 (05.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:39–20:07 Anandadi: Shubha 20:07–04:41 (05.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 16:00 (01.08)–18:26 (05.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 22:02–22:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:17
Godhuli	20:30–20:47
Pradosha	20:30–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:44–17:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:33–18:31
Yamaganda	08:37–10:36
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:34
Dur Muhurta	07:49–08:53, 23:47–00:19 (05.08)
Varjyam	06:56–08:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 20:07, Revati from 20:07; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:03, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:04, Vrischika 15:05, Dhanu 17:49, Makara 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 20:07) — a good life; Revati (from 20:07) — increase in property; 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 = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:39–20:07+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:39–20:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–20:07+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:39–18:09+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–22:23+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:39–20:070 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–22:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:56 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	karana Vanija
from 15:02	yoga Shula
from 18:26	nakshatra Ashwini
from 19:56	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 19:56	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	22:26
Moonset	11:27
Day length	15 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:26	from 19:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:41–18:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:56–20:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:26–04:43 (06.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:56–04:43 (06.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:41–18:26 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:26–04:43 (06.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:56–06:52 (06.08); Bhadra Puchha 00:20–01:26 (06.08); Bhadra Mukha 01:26–03:15 (06.08)
Mrityu Panchaka: 16:00 (01.08)–18:26
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:50–00:05 (06.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:16
Godhuli	20:28–20:45
Pradosha	20:28–22:07
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:13–17:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:33
Yamaganda	06:39–08:38
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Varjyam	07:17–08:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:56–20:28

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 19:56–20:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 19:56–20:28
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:41–05:59, 09:00–17:45, 19:37–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 18:26, Ashwini from 18:26; tithi Krishna-shashti until 19:56, Krishna-saptami from 19:56; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:59, Kanya 09:00, Tula 12:00, Vrischika 15:01, Dhanu 17:45, Makara 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 18:26) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 18:26) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–18:26+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:41–15:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 18:26–04:43 (06.08)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:26–04:43 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:56–04:43 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:56–04:43 (06.08)0 Yoga Shula 15:02–16:48−1 Panchaka 04:41–18:26−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:41–19:56−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:41–18:26

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 06:52; auspicious time — until 12:14
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 12:14 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:52 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:52	karana Bava
from 12:14	yoga Ganda
from 17:09	nakshatra Bharani
from 17:54	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 17:54	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	22:55
Moonset	12:47
Day length	15 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:09	from 17:54

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 (17:09–20:26) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:43–06:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 20:26–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:43–17:09 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:43–17:09

Krakacha Yoga 17:54–04:45 (07.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:54–04:45 (07.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:43–17:09 Anandadi: Padma 17:09–04:45 (07.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:56 (05.08)–06:52; Bhadra Puchha 00:20–01:26; Bhadra Mukha 01:26–03:15
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:10
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	10:21–11:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–16:30
Yamaganda	04:43–06:41
Gulika Kalam	08:39–10:37
Dur Muhurta	09:57–11:00, 16:15–17:17
Varjyam	13:22–14:53, 02:25–03:58 (07.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:43–05:55, 08:56–14:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:43–05:55, 08:56–14:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:43–05:55, 08:56–14:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:43–05:55, 08:56–17:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:09, Bharani from 17:09; tithi Krishna-saptami until 17:54, Krishna-ashtami from 17:54; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:55, Kanya 08:56, Tula 11:56, Vrischika 14:57, Dhanu 17:41, Makara 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:09) — joy; Bharani (from 17:09) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 17:54–20:26: 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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:52

Auspicious time ends by 12:14

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:43–17:09+2 Ravi Yoga 04:43–17:09+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:43–17:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–17:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:54–04:45 (07.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 12:14–14:230 Ashtami 17:54–04:45 (07.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:09–04:45 (07.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:43–06:520 Krakacha Yoga 17:54–04:45 (07.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:18 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:19 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:48 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:02 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:02	karana Kaulava
from 09:48	yoga Vriddhi
from 16:18	tithi Krishna-navami
from 16:18	karana Taitila
from 16:19	nakshatra Krittika
from 03:40 (08.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	23:27
Moonset	14:03
Day length	15 h 39 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 16:18	from 16:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:45–16:19) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:19–20:24) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–16:18 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:18–04:47 (08.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:19–04:47 (08.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 16:19–04:47 (08.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:45–16:19

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	11:41–13:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–12:34
Yamaganda	16:29–18:27
Gulika Kalam	06:42–08:39
Dur Muhurta	07:53–08:55, 13:06–14:08
Varjyam	04:07–05:42 (08.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:45–05:51, 08:52–17:37, 19:29–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:19, Krittika from 16:19; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 16:18, Krishna-navami from 16:18; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:51, Kanya 08:52, Tula 11:52, Vrischika 14:53, Dhanu 17:37, Makara 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:19) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:19) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:45–16:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 16:18–20:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:48–04:47 (08.08)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:19–04:47 (08.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:19–04:47 (08.08)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:18–04:47 (08.08)−1 Ashtami 04:45–16:18−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:45–16:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:45–16:19−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–16:18

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Amrita Siddhi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:09 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:55 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:43 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:43	yoga Dhruva
from 15:09	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 15:09	karana Vanija
from 15:55	nakshatra Rohini
from 02:45 (09.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:14
Day length	15 h 35 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 15:09	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:47–15:55) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:55–20:22) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–15:09 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:55–04:48 (09.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:55–04:48 (09.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:47–15:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:09–04:48 (09.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:47–15:55 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:55–04:48 (09.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:45–14:28 (09.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:34–05:44 (09.08); Bhadra Mukha 05:44–07:40 (09.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:22–20:39
Pradosha	20:22–22:03
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:34–15:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:40–10:37
Yamaganda	14:31–16:28
Gulika Kalam	04:47–06:43
Dur Muhurta	04:47–05:49, 05:49–06:51
Varjyam	04:07–05:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:25–20:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 19:25–20:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:25–20:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:09–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:55, Rohini from 15:55; tithi Krishna-navami until 15:09, Krishna-dashami from 15:09; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:47, Kanya 08:48, Tula 11:48, Vrischika 14:49, Dhanu 17:33, Makara 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:55) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:55) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 04:47–15:09: 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 Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–15:09+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:55–04:48 (09.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:47–15:55+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:47–07:430 Auspicious nakshatra 15:55–04:48 (09.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:47–15:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:09–04:48 (09.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:47–15:09

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:28 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:59 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:01 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	yoga Vyaghata
from 14:28	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 14:28	karana Bava
from 15:59	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 02:18 (10.08)	karana Balava
from 04:41 (10.08)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	00:06
Moonset	16:18
Day length	15 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:28	from 15:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:48–15:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:59–20:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:48–14:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:28–15:59 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–04:50 (10.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:48–15:59 Anandadi: Saumya 15:59–04:50 (10.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:45–14:28; Bhadra Puchha 04:34–05:44; Bhadra Mukha 05:44–07:40
Gandanta (tithi): 14:05–14:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:47–14:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:23–20:20
Yamaganda	12:34–14:30
Gulika Kalam	16:27–18:23
Dur Muhurta	18:16–19:18
Varjyam	07:58–09:34, 21:43–23:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:48–05:43, 08:44–14:45, 19:21–20:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:48–05:43, 08:44–14:45, 19:21–20:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:48–05:43, 08:44–14:45, 19:21–20:20
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:59, Mrigashirsha from 15:59; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:28, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:28; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:43, Kanya 08:44, Tula 11:44, Vrischika 14:45, Dhanu 17:29, Makara 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:48–15:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–15:59+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:48–06:010 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:28–15:590 Yoga Vyaghata 06:01–09:25−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–04:50 (10.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:48–14:28

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 14:15; auspicious time — until 16:31
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:15 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:31 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 03:43 (11.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:15	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 14:15	karana Kaulava
from 16:31	nakshatra Ardra
from 02:19 (11.08)	karana Taitila
from 03:43 (11.08)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:02
Moonrise	00:50
Moonset	17:14
Day length	15 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:15	from 16:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:50–16:31) 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 14:28 (09.08)–14:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:52–07:57 (11.08)

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:50–16:31 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–16:31

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–14:15 Krakacha Yoga 04:50–14:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:15–04:52 (11.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:50–16:31 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:31–04:52 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:10
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:00
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:31–09:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:46–08:42
Yamaganda	10:38–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:26
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:07, 16:10–17:12
Varjyam	01:15–02:55 (11.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:50–05:39, 08:40–14:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:50–05:39, 08:40–14:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:50–05:39, 08:40–14:41
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:50–05:39, 08:40–17:25, 19:17–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:31, Ardra from 16:31; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:15, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:15; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:39, Kanya 08:40, Tula 11:40, Vrischika 14:41, Dhanu 17:25, Makara 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:31) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:31) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:15

Auspicious time ends by 16:31

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:50–16:31+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:50–16:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:50–16:31+1 Yoga Harshana 04:50–03:43 (11.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–14:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:15–04:52 (11.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:31–04:52 (11.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:31–04:52 (11.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:50–14:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:29 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:28 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:06 (12.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:29 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:29	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 14:29	karana Gara
from 17:28	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 02:47 (12.08)	karana Vanija
from 03:06 (12.08)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	20:59
Moonrise	01:42
Moonset	18:01
Day length	15 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:29	from 17:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (17:28–20:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 20:15–21:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:29–04:54 (12.08)

Yamaghanta 04:52–17:28

Anandadi: Chara 04:52–17:28 Anandadi: Sthira 17:28–04:54 (12.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:09
Godhuli	20:15–20:33
Pradosha	20:15–21:59
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:04–08:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:25–18:20
Yamaganda	08:43–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:29
Dur Muhurta	07:57–08:58, 23:43–00:17 (12.08)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:13–20:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 19:13–20:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:13–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:52–05:35, 08:36–17:21, 19:13–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:28, Punarvasu from 17:28; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:29, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:29; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:35, Kanya 08:36, Tula 11:36, Vrischika 14:37, Dhanu 17:21, Makara 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:28) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:28) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:52–17:280 Auspicious nakshatra 17:28–04:54 (12.08)0 Yoga Vajra 04:52–04:530 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:29–04:54 (12.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:52–17:28−3 Yamaghanta 04:52–17:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:11 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:53 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 02:50 (13.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:11	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 15:11	karana Vishti
from 18:53	nakshatra Pushya
from 02:50 (13.08)	yoga Vyatipata
from 03:41 (13.08)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:57
Moonrise	02:40
Moonset	18:39
Day length	15 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:11	from 18:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:54–18:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (18:53–20:13) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:11–20:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 15:11–20:13: 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, 00:17–00:52 (13.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–15:11

Anandadi: Matanga 18:53–04:56 (13.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:54–18:53

Bhadra on earth: 15:11–03:41 (13.08); Bhadra Mukha 15:11–17:16; Bhadra Puchha 02:29–03:45 (13.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:13–20:30
Pradosha	20:13–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:20–18:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:28
Yamaganda	06:49–08:44
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Varjyam	06:10–07:52, 03:29–05:13 (13.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–15:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:54–15:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:54–15:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:54–17:17, 19:10–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 18:53, Pushya from 18:53; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:11, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:11; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:31, Kanya 08:32, Tula 11:32, Vrischika 14:33, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 18:53) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 18:53) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 15:11–20:13: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 15:11–20:13: 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 Yoga Siddhi 04:54–02:50 (13.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–18:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 18:53–04:56 (13.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:11–04:56 (13.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:11–03:41 (13.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:54–18:53−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–15:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:19 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:43 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:54 (14.08) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:19	tithi Amavasya
from 16:19	karana Chatushpada
from 20:43	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:54 (14.08)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	03:43
Moonset	19:11
Day length	15 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:56–20:11) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 04:56–16:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 16:19–20:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:56–16:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:56–20:43 Guru Pushya Yoga 04:56–20:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–20:43

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–16:19

Anandadi: Shubha 04:56–20:43 Anandadi: Amrita 20:43–04:58 (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	20:11–20:28
Pradosha	20:11–21:56
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:49–15:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–16:22
Yamaganda	04:56–06:50
Gulika Kalam	08:45–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:01–11:02, 16:07–17:08
Varjyam	03:29–05:13

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 04:56–05:27, 08:28–17:14, 19:06–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 16:19, Amavasya from 16:19; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:27, Kanya 08:28, Tula 11:28, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:14, Makara 19:06, Kumbha 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:56–16:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 16:19–20:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:56–20:11: 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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:56–20:43+2 Pushya 04:56–20:43+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:56–20:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–16:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:56–16:19−3 Vyatipata 04:56–02:54 (14.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Amavasya
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:53 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:58 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 03:18 (15.08) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:03 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:03	karana Naga
from 17:53	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 17:53	karana Kimstughna
from 22:58	nakshatra Magha
from 03:18 (15.08)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:08
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	04:48
Moonset	19:38
Day length	15 h 10 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	17:53

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:53

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

Chatushpada 04:58–05:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 05:03–17:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 17:53–20:08: 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 16:19 (13.08)–17:53
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 16:19 (13.08)–17:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:53–05:00 (15.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:58–22:58 Anandadi: Kana 22:58–05:00 (15.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:22–05:35 (15.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 17:27–18:19
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:06
Godhuli	20:08–20:26
Pradosha	20:08–21:55
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:13–22:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:33
Yamaganda	16:21–18:15
Gulika Kalam	06:52–08:46
Dur Muhurta	08:00–09:01, 13:04–14:04
Varjyam	10:43–12:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:02–20:06

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 19:02–20:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:02–20:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:58–05:23, 08:24–17:10, 19:02–20:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Amavasya until 17:53, Shukla-pratipat from 17:53; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:23, Kanya 08:24, Tula 11:24, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:10, Makara 19:02, Kumbha 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Amavasya 04:58–17:53: 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).
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 = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Variyana 04:58–03:18 (15.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:53–05:00 (15.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:58–22:58−3 Amavasya 04:58–17:53−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:58–22:58

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 04:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:51 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 01:36 (16.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 04:00 (16.08) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:49	karana Bava
from 19:51	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:51	karana Balava
from 01:36 (16.08)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 04:00 (16.08)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:06
End of twilight	20:49
Moonrise	05:55
Moonset	20:01
Day length	15 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:00–20:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 05:00–06:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 05:00–01:36 (16.08) Anandadi: Lumbaka 01:36–05:02 (16.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:22 (14.08)–05:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:25
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	22:56–00:42 (16.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:47–10:40
Yamaganda	14:26–16:20
Gulika Kalam	05:00–06:53
Dur Muhurta	05:00–06:00, 06:00–07:01
Varjyam	12:17–14:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:51, Shukla-dvitya from 19:51; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:19, Kanya 08:20, Tula 11:21, Vrischika 14:22, Dhanu 17:06, Makara 18:58, Kumbha 20:02

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:00–01:36 (16.08)0 Auspicious tithi 19:51–05:02 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 05:00–15:39−1 Gandanta 05:00–05:35−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:00–01:36 (16.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Shiva; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:10 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 04:32 (17.08) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:57 (17.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	karana Kaulava
from 22:10	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:10	karana Taitila
from 04:32 (17.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 04:57 (17.08)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	07:01
Moonset	20:22
Day length	15 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:02–20:04) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:32–05:04 (17.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–05:04 (17.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:32–05:04 (17.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:02–04:32 (17.08) Anandadi: Mitra 04:32–05:04 (17.08)

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	21:21–23:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:11–20:04
Yamaganda	12:33–14:26
Gulika Kalam	16:18–18:11
Dur Muhurta	18:04–19:04
Varjyam	10:35–12:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:16–14:18, 18:54–19:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:16–14:18, 18:54–19:58
Cutting fingernails	average 08:16–14:18, 18:54–19:58
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:16–17:02, 18:54–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:16, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:18, Dhanu 17:02, Makara 18:54, Kumbha 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:02–04:32 (17.08)+1 Yoga Shiva 05:02–04:57 (17.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:02–22:100 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:02–04:32 (17.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Simha Sankranti · Chandra Darshan · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:44 (18.08) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 07:41 (18.08) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 06:02 (18.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:26 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:26	karana Gara
from 00:44 (18.08)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 00:44 (18.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	08:07
Moonset	20:42
Day length	14 h 57 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	09:56 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:04–20:02) 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 22:10 (16.08)–00:44 (18.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Simha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:04–09:56
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 20:02–20:42
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:02–20:42

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 05:04–09:56

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:04–00:44 (18.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day

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	20:02–21:50
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:32–01:21 (18.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:56–08:48
Yamaganda	10:40–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:17
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:02, 16:02–17:02
Varjyam	12:41–14:29

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 08:12–16:58, 18:50–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:12, Tula 11:13, Vrischika 14:14, Dhanu 16:58, Makara 18:50, Kumbha 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Sankranti at 09:56 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

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

+2 Yoga Siddha all day+2 Ravi Yoga 05:04–09:56+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:04–00:44 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Sankranti day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:04–00:44 (18.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:23 (19.08) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 07:41 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 06:02 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:02	yoga Sadhya
from 07:41	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:03	karana Vishti
from 03:23 (19.08)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 03:23 (19.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:59
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	09:12
Moonset	21:02
Day length	14 h 53 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 07:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:06–07:41) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:41–19:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:03–19:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:03–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:41–05:08 (19.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:23–05:08 (19.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:06–07:41 Anandadi: Saumya 07:41–05:08 (19.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:03–03:23 (19.08); Bhadra Mukha 14:03–16:17; Bhadra Puchha 02:03–03:23 (19.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:01
Godhuli	19:59–20:17
Pradosha	19:59–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:04–05:53 (19.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–18:07
Yamaganda	08:49–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:24
Dur Muhurta	08:04–09:04, 23:39–00:15 (19.08)
Varjyam	17:12–19:00

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 08:09–16:54, 18:46–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 07:41, Hasta from 07:41; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Karka 05:06, Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:09, Vrischika 14:10, Dhanu 16:54, Makara 18:46, Kumbha 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 07:41) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 07:41) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:06–19:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:06–06:02+2 Ravi Yoga 07:41–05:08 (19.08)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:41–05:08 (19.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:06–07:410 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:03–03:23 (19.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:06–03:23 (19.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:06

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:52
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:56 (20.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 10:52 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 07:10 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:41 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:10	yoga Shubha
from 10:52	nakshatra Chitra
from 16:41	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	10:18
Moonset	21:22
Day length	14 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:08–10:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (10:52–19:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:08–12:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:08–10:52 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:08–10:52

Anandadi: Ananda 05:08–10:52 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:52–05:10 (20.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:00
Godhuli	19:57–20:15
Pradosha	19:57–21:47
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:04–05:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:23
Yamaganda	06:59–08:50
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Varjyam	19:52–21:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:05–14:06, 18:42–19:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:05–14:06, 18:42–19:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:05–14:06, 18:42–19:46
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:05–16:50, 18:42–19:46

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 10:52, Chitra from 10:52; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:05, Vrischika 14:06, Dhanu 16:50, Makara 18:42, Kumbha 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 10:52) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 10:52) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:52

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:08–10:52+2 Ravi Yoga 05:08–10:52+2 Yoga Shubha 07:10–05:10 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:08–10:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:08–10:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:52–05:10 (20.08)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:08

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — until 05:56
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:56 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:54 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:12 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:56 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:56	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 05:56	karana Kaulava
from 08:12	yoga Shukla
from 13:54	nakshatra Swati
from 19:06	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:36
Moonrise	11:23
Moonset	21:44
Day length	14 h 44 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 05:56	from 13:54

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, Chitra (05:10–13:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:54–19:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 05:56–05:12 (21.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–05:56 Ravi Yoga 13:54–05:12 (21.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–05:12 (21.08)

Anandadi: Chara 05:10–13:54 Anandadi: Sthira 13:54–05:12 (21.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:29–06:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:54–20:13
Pradosha	19:54–21:46
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:41–08:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–16:13
Yamaganda	05:10–07:00
Gulika Kalam	08:51–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:05–11:04, 15:58–16:57
Varjyam	20:07–21:54

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 08:01–16:46, 18:38–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:54, Swati from 13:54; tithi Shukla-panchami until 05:56, Shukla-shashti from 05:56; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:01, Tula 11:01, Vrischika 14:02, Dhanu 16:46, Makara 18:38, Kumbha 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:54) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:54) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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 05:56

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:10–08:12+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:10–13:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:10–13:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:10–05:56+1 Ravi Yoga 13:54–05:12 (21.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–05:560 Chaturmasya−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–05:12 (21.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:10

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 16:34
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:10 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:34 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:59 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:10	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 08:10	karana Gara
from 08:59	yoga Brahma
from 16:34	nakshatra Vishakha
from 21:07	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:33
Moonrise	12:29
Moonset	22:10
Day length	14 h 40 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 08:10	from 16:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:12–16:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:34–19:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–08:10 Ravi Yoga 05:12–16:34

Krakacha Yoga 08:10–05:13 (22.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–05:13 (22.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 16:34–05:13 (22.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:12–16:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:57
Godhuli	19:52–20:11
Pradosha	19:52–21:44
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:47–08:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:32
Yamaganda	16:12–18:02
Gulika Kalam	07:02–08:52
Dur Muhurta	08:08–09:06, 13:01–14:00
Varjyam	22:40–00:24 (22.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:10–13:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:10–13:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:10–13:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:57–16:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 16:34, Vishakha from 16:34; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:10, Shukla-saptami from 08:10; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:57, Tula 10:57, Vrischika 13:58, Dhanu 16:42, Makara 18:34, Kumbha 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:34) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:34) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:34

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:12–16:34+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–08:10+1 Yoga Brahma 08:59–05:13 (22.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–16:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:10–05:13 (22.08)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:34–05:13 (22.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–05:13 (22.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:12–16:34−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:10–05:13 (22.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:54 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 18:41 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 09:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:54 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:23	yoga Indra
from 09:54	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 09:54	karana Vishti
from 18:41	nakshatra Anuradha
from 22:31	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:49
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	13:34
Moonset	22:41
Day length	14 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:54	from 18:41

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 (05:13–18:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (18:41–19:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:54–19:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:13–09:54

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–09:54

Anandadi: Shubha 05:13–18:41 Anandadi: Amrita 18:41–05:15 (23.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:54–12:13; Bhadra Puchha 11:46–13:02
Bhadra in heaven: 12:13–22:31; Bhadra Puchha 11:46–13:02; Bhadra Mukha 13:02–15:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:49–20:08
Pradosha	19:49–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:06–10:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:52–10:42
Yamaganda	14:21–16:10
Gulika Kalam	05:13–07:03
Dur Muhurta	05:13–06:12, 06:12–07:10
Varjyam	22:55–00:37 (23.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:53–09:54

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 07:53–09:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:53–09:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–09:54, 18:41–19:35

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 18:41, Anuradha from 18:41; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:54, Shukla-ashtami from 09:54; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:53, Tula 10:53, Vrischika 13:54, Dhanu 16:38, Makara 18:30, Kumbha 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 18:41) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 18:41) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 09:54–19:49: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:13–09:23+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:13–18:41+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–09:540 Auspicious nakshatra 18:41–05:15 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:13–09:54−1 Ashtami 09:54–05:15 (23.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–09:54−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:13–22:31

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vaidhriti
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:56 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 20:05 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:56 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:14	yoga Vaidhriti
from 10:56	tithi Shukla-navami
from 10:56	karana Balava
from 20:05	nakshatra Jyestha
from 23:09	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:47
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	14:38
Moonset	23:18
Day length	14 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:15–19:47) 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 09:54 (22.08)–10:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:05–05:17 (24.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:15–20:05 Anandadi: Kana 20:05–05:17 (24.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
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	09:05–10:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:58–19:47
Yamaganda	12:31–14:20
Gulika Kalam	16:09–17:58
Dur Muhurta	17:51–18:49
Varjyam	01:50–03:28 (24.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:49–16:34, 18:26–19:31

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:56, Shukla-navami from 10:56; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:49, Tula 10:49, Vrischika 13:50, Dhanu 16:34, Makara 18:26, Kumbha 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:15–10:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 10:56–19:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 09:14–19:47: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 05:15–09:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–20:050 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 10:56–05:17 (24.08)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:15–20:05−3 Vaidhriti 09:14–05:17 (24.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:10 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 08:28 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:10 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:28	yoga Vishkambha
from 11:10	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 11:10	karana Taitila
from 20:41	nakshatra Mula
from 22:59	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:25
Moonrise	15:38
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 27 min

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 11:10

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, Jyestha (05:17–19:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Padma 05:17–20:41 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:41–05:19 (25.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:37–02:43 (25.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	11:40–13:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:06–08:54
Yamaganda	10:43–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:19–16:08
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:58, 15:53–16:51
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:10–19:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:10–19:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:10–19:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:45–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-navami until 11:10, Shukla-dashami from 11:10; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:45, Tula 10:45, Vrischika 13:46, Dhanu 16:30, Makara 18:22, Kumbha 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 05:17–11:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:17–08:28: 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 = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:17–20:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:10–05:19 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:10–05:19 (25.08)−1 Vaidhriti 05:17–08:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:17–20:41−2 Rikta tithi 05:17–11:10

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	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:35 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:02	yoga Priti
from 10:35	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 10:35	karana Vanija
from 20:28	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 21:58	karana Vishti
from 04:57 (26.08)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	16:33
Moonset	00:05
Day length	14 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:35

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, Mula (05:19–19:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:19–20:28

Krakacha Yoga 05:19–10:35 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:35–05:21 (26.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:19–20:28 Anandadi: Mitra 20:28–05:21 (26.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:58–09:10 (26.08); Bhadra Puchha 02:23–03:31 (26.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:31–05:24 (26.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 10:11–10:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:52
Godhuli	19:42–20:01
Pradosha	19:42–21:38
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:08–15:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:06–17:54
Yamaganda	08:55–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:19
Dur Muhurta	08:12–09:09, 23:34–00:12 (26.08)
Varjyam	18:53–20:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:41–13:42, 18:18–19:23

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 07:41–13:42, 18:18–19:23
Cutting fingernails	average 07:41–10:35
Cutting toenails	average 07:41–13:42, 18:18–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:41–16:26, 18:18–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dashami until 10:35, Shukla-ekadashi from 10:35; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:41, Tula 10:41, Vrischika 13:42, Dhanu 16:26, Makara 18:18, Kumbha 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:19–20:28+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:19–20:28+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–10:35+1 Yoga Priti 07:02–04:57 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:35–05:21 (26.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:19–10:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:19–20:28−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:19–10:35

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 09:10
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:10 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 19:29 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:16 (27.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:10 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:10	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 09:10	karana Bava
from 19:29	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 20:11	karana Balava
from 02:16 (27.08)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:41
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	17:21
Moonset	01:01
Day length	14 h 18 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 09:10	from 19:29

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 (05:21–19:29) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (19:29–19:40) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:21–09:10: 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 10:35 (25.08)–09:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:23–07:02 (27.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:10–05:23 (27.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:21–19:29 Anandadi: Vajra 19:29–05:23 (27.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:58 (25.08)–09:10; Bhadra Puchha 02:23–03:31; Bhadra Mukha 03:31–05:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:36
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:53–16:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:18
Yamaganda	07:09–08:56
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Varjyam	05:41–07:13, 02:56–04:25 (27.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:21–13:38, 18:14–19:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:21–13:38, 18:14–19:19
Cutting fingernails	average 07:37–13:38, 18:14–19:19
Cutting toenails	average 05:21–13:38, 18:14–19:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:37–16:22, 18:14–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 19:29, Uttara-Ashadha from 19:29; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:10, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:10; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:37, Tula 10:37, Vrischika 13:38, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:14, Kumbha 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 19:29) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 19:29) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:10

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:10–05:23 (27.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:21–19:29+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:21–02:16 (27.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–09:100 Auspicious nakshatra 19:29–05:23 (27.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 19:29–05:23 (27.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:21–09:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:21–19:29

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 05:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:02 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:49 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:02	tithi Shukla-triodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:02	karana Kaulava
from 17:44	karana Taitila
from 17:49	nakshatra Shravana
from 23:03	yoga Shobhana
from 04:17 (28.08)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 04:17 (28.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:37
End of twilight	20:17
Moonrise	18:02
Moonset	02:08
Day length	14 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:02	from 17:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:23–17:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (17:49–19:37) is good for sowing.

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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, 19:37–21:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:49–05:25 (28.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–05:25 (28.08)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:23–12:17 Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:17–05:25 (28.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:17–19:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:37–19:57
Pradosha	19:37–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:52–13:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:04
Yamaganda	05:23–07:10
Gulika Kalam	08:57–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:08–11:05, 15:49–16:46
Varjyam	21:27–22:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:33–13:35, 18:11–19:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:33–13:35, 18:11–19:15
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:33–13:35, 18:11–19:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:33–16:19, 18:11–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 17:49, Shravana from 17:49; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:02, Shukla-triodashi from 07:02; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:33, Tula 10:33, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:19, Makara 18:11, Kumbha 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 17:49) — improved health; Shravana (from 17:49) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:23–12:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:23–17:49+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:23–23:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:02–04:17 (28.08)0 Ravi Yoga 17:49–05:25 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:17–19:17−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:37
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam) · Varalakshmi Vrat

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:05 (29.08) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:37 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:44 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:44	karana Vanija
from 15:37	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 19:25	yoga Atiganda
from 01:05 (29.08)	tithi Purnima
from 01:05 (29.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:14
Moonrise	18:37
Moonset	03:24
Day length	14 h 09 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 15:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:25–15:37) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:25–19:35: 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, 07:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:25–15:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–15:37

Anandadi: Prajapati 15:37–05:27 (29.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:25–15:37

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:05–02:21 (29.08)
Bhadra on earth: 02:21–11:21 (29.08); Bhadra Puchha 07:45–08:46 (29.08); Bhadra Mukha 08:46–10:29 (29.08)
Chora Panchaka: 02:21 (29.08)–02:18 (02.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:54
Pradosha	19:35–21:33
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:10–07:37, 03:45–05:11 (29.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:30
Yamaganda	16:02–17:48
Gulika Kalam	07:11–08:57
Dur Muhurta	08:15–09:12, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	19:11–20:37

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:37, Dhanishtha from 15:37; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:29, Tula 10:29, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:15, Makara 18:07, Kumbha 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:37) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:37) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:25–19:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:37

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–15:37+2 Ravi Yoga 05:25–15:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–15:37+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:25–19:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Prajapati 15:37–05:27 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 19:25–21:25−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:25–15:37−2 Rikta tithi 05:25–01:05 (29.08)

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 05:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:35 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:02 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:30 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:21 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:21	karana Bava
from 13:02	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 15:30	yoga Sukarma
from 21:35	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 21:35	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

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

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	21:35

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (13:02–19:32) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:27–11:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:54–16:43
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 01:05–21:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–21:35

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:27–13:02 Anandadi: Ananda 13:02–05:29 (30.08)

Bhadra on earth: 02:21–11:21; Bhadra Puchha 07:45–08:46; Bhadra Mukha 08:46–10:29
Chora Panchaka: 02:21–02:18 (02.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 21:14–21:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:47
Godhuli	19:32–19:52
Pradosha	19:32–21:31
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:18 (30.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:58–10:44
Yamaganda	14:15–16:01
Gulika Kalam	05:27–07:13
Dur Muhurta	05:27–06:23, 06:23–07:20
Varjyam	19:24–20:48

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:25–16:11, 18:03–19:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:02, Shatabhisha from 13:02; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:25, Tula 10:25, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:11, Makara 18:03, Kumbha 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:02) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:02) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Purnima 05:27–19:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:27–11:21: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:27–13:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–13:020 Yoga Sukarma 15:30–05:29 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 05:27–11:21−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–21:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:56 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 10:14 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:25 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:46 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:46	karana Kaulava
from 10:14	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 11:25	yoga Dhriti
from 17:56	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 17:56	karana Taitila
from 04:07 (31.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:09
Moonrise	19:36
Moonset	06:12
Day length	14 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:14	from 17:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:29–10:14) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (10:14–19:30) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 17:56–05:31 (31.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–17:56

Anandadi: Chara 10:14–05:31 (31.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:29–10:14

Chora Panchaka: 02:21 (29.08)–02:18 (02.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:22–01:46 (31.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:44–19:30
Yamaganda	12:29–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:59–17:44
Dur Muhurta	17:37–18:34
Varjyam	15:53–17:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:21–10:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:21–10:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:21–10:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:21–10:14, 17:59–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 10:14, Purva-Bhadra from 10:14; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:56, Krishna-dvitya from 17:56; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:21, Tula 10:22, Vrischika 13:23, Dhanu 16:07, Makara 17:59, Kumbha 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 10:14) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 10:14) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:14–05:31 (31.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–10:14+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:29–11:25+1 Auspicious tithi 05:29–17:560 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:56–05:31 (31.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:14–05:31 (31.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:29–10:14−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–17:56

Panchanga at sunrise 05:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:20 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 07:25 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:20 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:20 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:20	yoga Shula
from 07:25	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:20	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:20	karana Vanija
from 00:35 (01.09)	karana Vishti
from 03:20 (01.09)	yoga Ganda
from 04:43 (01.09)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:06
Moonrise	20:02
Moonset	07:38
Day length	13 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:25	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, Purva-Bhadra (05:31–07:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:25–19:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–14:20 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:20–04:43 (01.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:43–05:33 (01.09) Anandadi: Musala 05:31–07:25 Anandadi: Gada 07:25–04:43 (01.09)

Bhadra on earth: 00:35–10:54 (01.09); Bhadra Puchha 07:18–08:19 (01.09); Bhadra Mukha 08:19–10:02 (01.09)
Chora Panchaka: 02:21 (29.08)–02:18 (02.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:44
Godhuli	19:27–19:47
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	00:28–01:53 (01.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:15–09:00
Yamaganda	10:44–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:58
Dur Muhurta	12:57–13:53, 15:44–16:40
Varjyam	15:56–17:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:55–18:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:55–18:59
Cutting fingernails	average 07:17–19:27
Cutting toenails	good 17:55–18:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:25–16:03, 17:55–18:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 07:25, Uttara-Bhadra from 07:25; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:20, Krishna-tritya from 14:20; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:17, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:19, Dhanu 16:03, Makara 17:55, Kumbha 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 07:25) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 07:25) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 05:31–07:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:31–14:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:25–04:43 (01.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 07:20–09:00−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:20–04:43 (01.09)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:25–04:43 (01.09)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:31–07:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–14:20

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

Nija 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.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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.

Manmatha (No. 29 of 60, “agitator of the mind (a name of Kama)”) — A year of passions: desires and infatuations get the upper hand; results are mixed.
Northern samvatsara: Kilaka (No. 42)
Shaka Samvat 1937 · Vikram Samvat 2072 · Kali Yuga 5116
Next year — Durmukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 7.04.2016
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-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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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: 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.

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+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-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−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.

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)

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

Krishna-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

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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: 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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Anandadi: 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: 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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
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.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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 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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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 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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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.

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Anandadi: 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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

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

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.

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+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-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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Swati
+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.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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)

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Anuradha
−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.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Mula
−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-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.

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)

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.