September 2010 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 8.09), Bhadrapada (from 9.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 22.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 1.09 Krishna Janmashtami; 11.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 22.09 Ananta Chaturdashi.
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How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 1.09 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 08:20
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 5.09 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa after 08:22
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 13.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra after 11:31
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 24.09 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja after 09:06
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 29.09 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Shubha until 13:37
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Festivals
- 1.09 Wed Krishna Janmashtami
- 1.09 Wed Kalashtami
- 2.09 Thu Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 2.09 Thu Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
- 4.09 Sat Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 5.09 Sun Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast
- 6.09 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 6.09 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 8.09 Wed Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 10.09 Fri Hartalika Teej
- 11.09 Sat Ganesha Chaturthi
- 11.09 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 12.09 Sun Rishi Panchami
- 13.09 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 15.09 Wed Radha Ashtami
- 15.09 Wed Masik Durgashtami
- 17.09 Fri Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
- 18.09 Sat Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
- 19.09 Sun Vamana Jayanti
- 20.09 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 22.09 Wed Ananta Chaturdashi
- 22.09 Wed Purnima Vrat
- 22.09 Wed Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
- 23.09 Thu Bhadrapada Purnima
- 26.09 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
- 26.09 Sun Bharani Shraddha
- 30.09 Thu Kalashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 4.09 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:26–05:41 (05.09)
- 5.09 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:41–08:22
- 5.09 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:22–05:43 (06.09)
- 5.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–05:43 (06.09)
- 6.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:43–06:07
- 11.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:28–05:54 (12.09)
- 13.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:08–05:58 (14.09)
- 18.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:38–06:08 (19.09)
- 19.09 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 21:35–05:02 (20.09)
- 24.09 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:06–06:20 (25.09)
- 24.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:06–06:20 (25.09)
- 26.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:22–13:37
- 28.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:45
- 29.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
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.
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.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.09 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 4.09 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
- 7.09 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 8.09 Wed — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 10.09 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Musala, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 15.09 Wed — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 16.09 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
- 17.09 Fri — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 19.09 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 22.09 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 30.09 Thu — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Kana
Sky this month
- 8.09 New moon (Amavasya) 13:29
- 17.09 Kanya Sankranti 03:00 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
- 23.09 Full moon (Purnima) 12:17
- 23.09 Autumnal equinox 06:09
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 22.09 Pitru Paksha
- 20.09 11:06 – 25.09 11:30 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vikriti (No. 24, “distortion”) — A year of distortion: unrest, unpredictable changes, illness. more
Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit. Shaka Samvat 1932, Vikram Samvat 2067, Kali Yuga 5111.
Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 08:20 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 05:33
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:49 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 08:19 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:20 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:19 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 08:20 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 08:20 | karana Balava |
| from 10:49 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 20:21 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:33 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:24 |
| End of twilight | 20:03 |
| Moonrise | 21:30 |
| Moonset | 14:45 |
| Day length | 13 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:20 | from 10:49 |
|---|
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, Krittika (05:33–10:49) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:49–19:24) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna
The appearance of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, at midnight on the eighth day of the dark half of the month under the Rohini nakshatra. Devotees fast until midnight, and at Nishitha they perform abhisheka of Bala Gopala and rock his cradle.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Ashtami and Rohini together at midnight (Jayanti Yoga)
Vaishnava date: 2.09
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, 19:24–21:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:33–08:20 Ravi Yoga 05:33–10:49 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:33–10:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:20–10:49 Hutashana Yoga 08:20–05:35 (02.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–05:35 (02.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:33–10:49 Anandadi: Shubha 10:49–05:35 (02.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:24–19:44 |
| Pradosha | 19:24–21:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (02.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:18–09:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:17–09:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Varjyam | 03:07–04:45 (02.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:33–08:20
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 05:33–08:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:33–08:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:12–08:20, 10:49–15:58, 17:50–18:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:49, Rohini from 10:49; tithi Krishna-saptami until 08:20, Krishna-ashtami from 08:20; lagna Simha 05:33, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:14, Dhanu 15:58, Makara 17:50, Kumbha 18:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:49) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:49) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:20–19:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 08:20
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 05:33–10:49+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:33–08:20+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:33–10:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:33–10:49+1 Yoga Harshana 08:19–05:35 (02.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:49–05:35 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 08:20–05:35 (02.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:20–10:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–05:35 (02.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 08:20–05:35 (02.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi |
At sunrise 05:35
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:17 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 07:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:12 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:11 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 08:12 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 08:12 | karana Taitila |
| from 11:17 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 19:52 | karana Gara |
| from 05:28 (03.09) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:35 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:21 |
| End of twilight | 20:00 |
| Moonrise | 22:25 |
| Moonset | 15:48 |
| Day length | 13 h 46 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 08:12 | from 11:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:35–11:17) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:17–19:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna
The Vaishnava date of Janmashtami — by the Ashtami at sunrise without any admixture of Saptami; ISKCON and the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan may celebrate it a day later than the Smartas.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:20 (01.09)–08:12
Smarta date: 1.09
Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna
On the day after Janmashtami the joy of Nanda is celebrated: young men form human pyramids to break a hanging pot of curd, as little Krishna used to do.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 05:35–08:12 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–08:12 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:12–11:17 Hutashana Yoga 08:12–05:37 (03.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–05:37 (03.09)
Anandadi: Utpata 05:35–11:17 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:17–05:37 (03.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:14–04:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:41 |
| Godhuli | 19:21–19:42 |
| Pradosha | 19:21–21:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (03.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:01–09:39, 02:19–03:54 (03.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:12–15:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:35–07:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:02–10:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:11–11:06, 15:41–16:36 |
| Varjyam | 16:49–18:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:08–08:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 11:17, Mrigashirsha from 11:17; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:12, Krishna-navami from 08:12; lagna Simha 05:35, Kanya 07:08, Tula 10:09, Vrischika 13:10, Dhanu 15:54, Makara 17:46, Kumbha 18:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:17) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:17) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:35–08:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 08:12–19:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:35–11:17+1 Yoga Harshana 05:35–07:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 07:11–08:180 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–08:120 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:12–11:17−1 Krakacha Yoga 05:35–08:12−2 Rikta tithi 08:12–05:37 (03.09)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:12–05:37 (03.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–05:37 (03.09)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:35–11:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Rikta tithi, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:37
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:01 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:09 (04.09) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:20 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:20 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 07:20 | karana Vanija |
| from 11:01 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 18:37 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:09 (04.09) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:37 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:19 |
| End of twilight | 19:57 |
| Moonrise | 23:36 |
| Moonset | 16:37 |
| Day length | 13 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:20 | from 11:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:37–11:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:37–19:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–07:20 Hutashana Yoga 07:20–05:39 (04.09)
Anandadi: Manasa 05:37–11:01 Anandadi: Padma 11:01–05:39 (04.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:37–05:44 (04.09); Bhadra Puchha 20:13–21:20; Bhadra Mukha 21:20–23:12
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:21–06:05 (04.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:15–04:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:19–19:39 |
| Pradosha | 19:19–21:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:50 (04.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:27–01:59 (04.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–12:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:53–17:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:20–09:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:21–09:16, 12:55–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 19:05–20:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:20–11:01
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 07:20–11:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:20–11:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:20–15:50, 17:42–18:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:01, Ardra from 11:01; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:20, Krishna-dashami from 07:20; lagna Simha 05:37, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:05, Vrischika 13:06, Dhanu 15:50, Makara 17:42, Kumbha 18:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:01) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:01) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:37–07:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:37–03:09 (04.09)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:37–11:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–11:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:37–05:39 (04.09)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–07:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:01–05:39 (04.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:20–05:39 (04.09)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:20–05:39 (04.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:37–07:20
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 05:39
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:02 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:16 (05.09) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:44 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:44 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:44 | karana Bava |
| from 10:02 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 16:40 | karana Balava |
| from 00:16 (05.09) | yoga Variyana |
| from 03:26 (05.09) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 03:26 (05.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:39 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:16 |
| End of twilight | 19:55 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 17:13 |
| Day length | 13 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:44 | from 10:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (10:02–19:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:39–05:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Shravana (Bhadrapada in North India). According to legend, this fast restored King Harishchandra’s kingdom and family; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:44–03:26 (05.09)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:49–16:31 (05.09)
Vaishnava date: 5.09
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 03:26–05:41 (05.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–05:44 Hutashana Yoga 05:44–03:26 (05.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 10:02–05:41 (05.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:39–10:02
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:37 (03.09)–05:44; Bhadra Puchha 20:13–21:20 (03.09); Bhadra Mukha 21:20–23:12 (03.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:21–06:05
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:16–04:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:16–19:37 |
| Pradosha | 19:16–21:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:49 (05.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:03–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:10–15:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:39–07:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:39–06:34, 06:34–07:28 |
| Varjyam | 21:12–22:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:39–15:46, 17:38–18:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:02, Punarvasu from 10:02; tithi Krishna-dashami until 05:44, Krishna-ekadashi from 05:44; lagna Simha 05:39, Kanya 07:00, Tula 10:01, Vrischika 13:02, Dhanu 15:46, Makara 17:38, Kumbha 18:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:02) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:02) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:39–19:16: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:02–05:41 (05.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:02–05:41 (05.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:26–05:41 (05.09)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–05:440 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:39–05:44−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:39–10:02−1 Gandanta 05:39–06:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:39–05:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:39–10:02−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:44–03:26 (05.09)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vyatipata 05:39–00:16 (05.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 08:22 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 05:41
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:31 (06.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:22 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:51 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 14:02 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:51 | yoga Parigha |
| from 00:31 (06.09) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 00:31 (06.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:14 |
| End of twilight | 19:52 |
| Moonrise | 01:01 |
| Moonset | 17:39 |
| Day length | 13 h 32 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 08:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:41–08:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:22–19:14) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 4.09
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:41–08:22 Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:22–05:43 (06.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–05:43 (06.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–00:31 (06.09) Hutashana Yoga 05:41–00:31 (06.09) Krakacha Yoga 05:41–00:31 (06.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:41–08:22 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:22–05:43 (06.09)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:18–04:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:14–19:35 |
| Pradosha | 19:14–21:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (06.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:08–07:38, 00:19–01:46 (06.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:32–19:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:50–17:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:25–18:19 |
| Varjyam | 15:37–17:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:57–12:58, 17:34–18:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:57–12:58, 17:34–18:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:57–12:58, 17:34–18:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:57–15:42, 17:34–18:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:22, Pushya from 08:22; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:41, Kanya 06:57, Tula 09:57, Vrischika 12:58, Dhanu 15:42, Makara 17:34, Kumbha 18:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:22) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:22) — increase in wealth; 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
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 08:22
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:22–05:43 (06.09)+2 Pushya 08:22–05:43 (06.09)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:22–05:43 (06.09)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:41–20:510 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–00:31 (06.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:41–00:31 (06.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:41–08:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:41–00:31 (06.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 06:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:43
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 06:07 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:01 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 10:52 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:01 | yoga Shiva |
| from 21:07 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 21:07 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:25 (07.09) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:43 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:11 |
| End of twilight | 19:49 |
| Moonrise | 02:33 |
| Moonset | 17:59 |
| Day length | 13 h 28 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 06:07 |
|---|
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, Pushya (05:43–06:07) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:11–21:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:07–00:49 (07.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:43–06:07
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:43–06:07 Anandadi: Saumya 06:07–03:25 (07.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:25–05:45 (07.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 21:07–07:17 (07.09); Bhadra Mukha 21:07–22:48; Bhadra Puchha 06:14–07:15 (07.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:07–08:41 (07.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:19–05:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:11–19:32 |
| Pradosha | 19:11–21:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (07.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:59–03:25 (07.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:24–09:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:46–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:08–15:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:54–13:48, 15:36–16:29 |
| Varjyam | 17:28–18:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:43–06:07, 06:53–12:54, 17:30–18:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:43–06:07, 06:53–12:54, 17:30–18:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:43–06:07, 06:53–12:54, 17:30–18:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:43–06:07, 06:53–15:38, 17:30–18:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 06:07, Ashlesha from 06:07; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Simha 05:43, Kanya 06:53, Tula 09:53, Vrischika 12:54, Dhanu 15:38, Makara 17:30, Kumbha 18:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 06:07) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 06:07) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 06:56
+2 Pushya 05:43–06:07+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:07–03:25 (07.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 17:01–05:45 (07.09)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:43–06:070 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 05:43–06:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–03:25 (07.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:45
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:25 (08.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:53 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:17 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:17 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 12:53 | yoga Siddha |
| from 17:23 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 17:23 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 00:25 (08.09) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 03:27 (08.09) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:45 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:08 |
| End of twilight | 19:47 |
| Moonrise | 04:09 |
| Moonset | 18:15 |
| Day length | 13 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:45–19:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:45–07:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 07:17–17:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 17:23–19:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:45–17:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:45–00:25 (08.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:25–05:47 (08.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:25–07:17; Bhadra Puchha 06:14–07:15
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:07 (06.09)–08:41
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:20–05:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 19:08–19:30 |
| Pradosha | 19:08–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (08.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:19–23:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:48–17:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:06–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:26–09:19, 23:24–00:06 (08.09) |
| Varjyam | 13:55–15:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 17:23, Amavasya from 17:23; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:49, Tula 09:49, Vrischika 12:50, Dhanu 15:34, Makara 17:26, Kumbha 18:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:45–17:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 17:23–19:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 05:45–07:17: 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:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Yoga Shiva 05:45–12:530 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 05:45–07:17−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:45–00:25 (08.09)−1 Gandanta 05:45–08:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:45–00:25 (08.09)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:45–17:23
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) |
At sunrise 05:47
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:20 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:35 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:29 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:35 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 13:29 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 13:29 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 21:20 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 23:33 | karana Bava |
| from 04:15 (09.09) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:06 |
| End of twilight | 19:44 |
| Moonrise | 05:44 |
| Moonset | 18:30 |
| Day length | 13 h 19 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 13:29 |
|---|
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 13:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:47–19:06) is good for root crops.
- Naga 05:47–13:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 13:29–19:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:23 (07.09)–13:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 13:29–05:49 (09.09)
Anandadi: Sthira 05:47–21:20 Anandadi: Vardhamana 21:20–05:49 (09.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:09–13:49
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:22–05:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 19:06–19:27 |
| Pradosha | 19:06–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (09.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:45–17:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:27–09:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Varjyam | 07:23–08:47, 03:38–05:02 (09.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:22–18:27
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:22–18:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:22–18:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:45–15:30, 17:22–18:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Amavasya until 13:29, Shukla-pratipat from 13:29; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:45, Tula 09:45, Vrischika 12:46, Dhanu 15:30, Makara 17:22, Kumbha 18:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:47–13:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
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: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:47–08:35+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:47–21:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:47–21:20−1 Samvartaka Yoga 13:29–05:49 (09.09)−3 Amavasya 05:47–13:29
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 18:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:49
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:21 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:04 (10.09) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:38 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 09:38 | karana Balava |
| from 18:21 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 19:46 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:04 (10.09) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:49 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:41 |
| Moonrise | 07:19 |
| Moonset | 18:44 |
| Day length | 13 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:38 | from 18:21 |
|---|
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 (05:49–18:21) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (18:21–19:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:49–18:21
Anandadi: Matanga 05:49–18:21 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:21–05:51 (10.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:23–05:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (10.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:03–13:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:05–15:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:49–07:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:07–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:14–11:07, 15:31–16:24 |
| Varjyam | 01:49–03:14 (10.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:38–12:42, 17:18–18:23
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 | good 09:38–12:42, 17:18–18:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 09:38–12:42, 17:18–18:23 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:38–15:26, 17:18–18:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 18:21, Hasta from 18:21; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 09:38, Shukla-dvitya from 09:38; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:41, Tula 09:41, Vrischika 12:42, Dhanu 15:26, Makara 17:18, Kumbha 18:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 18:21) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 18:21) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 18:21
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:49–00:04 (10.09)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:49–18:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–18:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:38–05:51 (10.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:21–05:51 (10.09)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:49–18:21
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej |
At sunrise 05:51
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:40 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:10 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:59 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:59 | tithi Shukla-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:59 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:40 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 16:18 | karana Gara |
| from 20:10 | yoga Brahma |
| from 02:44 (11.09) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 02:44 (11.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:51 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:38 |
| Moonrise | 08:53 |
| Moonset | 19:00 |
| Day length | 13 h 09 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 05:59 | from 15:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:51–15:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:40–19:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Hartalika Teej · Shiva and Parvati
The fast of Parvati, who won Shiva as her husband through severe austerity: women fast without water and mould clay figures of Shiva and Parvati. In Karnataka this day is Gowri Habba.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:59–02:44 (11.09)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 15:40–05:53 (11.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–05:59
Anandadi: Amrita 05:51–15:40 Anandadi: Musala 15:40–05:53 (11.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:24–05:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 19:01–19:22 |
| Pradosha | 19:01–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (11.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:20–11:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:47–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:43–17:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:29–09:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:29–09:21, 12:52–13:45 |
| Varjyam | 22:56–00:23 (11.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:37–12:38, 17:15–18:19
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 | good 06:37–12:38, 17:15–18:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:37–12:38, 17:15–18:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:37–15:22, 17:15–18:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:40, Chitra from 15:40; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 05:59, Shukla-tritya from 05:59; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:37, Tula 09:37, Vrischika 12:38, Dhanu 15:22, Makara 17:15, Kumbha 18:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:40) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:40) — improvement of well-being; 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:51–15:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–15:40+1 Yoga Shukla 05:51–20:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:51–05:59+1 Ravi Yoga 15:40–05:53 (11.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–05:590 Anandadi: Musala 15:40–05:53 (11.09)−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.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:19 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:53
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:03 (12.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:28 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:43 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:19 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:19 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 13:28 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 16:43 | yoga Indra |
| from 00:03 (12.09) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 00:03 (12.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:53 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:58 |
| End of twilight | 19:36 |
| Moonrise | 10:26 |
| Moonset | 19:19 |
| Day length | 13 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:28 |
|---|
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, Chitra (05:53–13:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:28–18:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:19–18:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ganesha Chaturthi · Ganesha
The appearance day of Ganesha and the start of the ten-day festival. The clay murti is installed at noon (Madhyahna), and modaks and durva grass are offered; on this evening devotees do not look at the Moon (mithya dosha). The festival ends with the immersion of the murti in water on Ananta Chaturdashi.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:26–19:19
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, 18:58–19:19
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:58–19:19
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:53–13:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–00:03 (12.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:28–05:54 (12.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:28–05:54 (12.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:03–05:54 (12.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 13:28–05:54 (12.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:53–13:28
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:19–00:03 (12.09); Bhadra Mukha 13:24–15:10; Bhadra Puchha 22:59–00:03 (12.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:26–05:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:58–19:20 |
| Pradosha | 18:58–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (12.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:39–09:06, 03:41–05:11 (12.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:09–10:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:03–15:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:53–07:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:53–06:45, 06:45–07:37 |
| Varjyam | 18:42–20:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:33–15:18, 17:11–18:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:28, Swati from 13:28; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:33, Tula 09:33, Vrischika 12:34, Dhanu 15:18, Makara 17:11, Kumbha 18:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:28) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:28) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:53–18:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 13:19
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:53–16:43+2 Ravi Yoga 05:53–13:28+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:28–05:54 (12.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:53–13:280 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:28–05:54 (12.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:28–05:54 (12.09)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:53–13:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–00:03 (12.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:19–00:03 (12.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:53–00:03 (12.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:55; auspicious time — until 13:48 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rishi Panchami |
At sunrise 05:54
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:55 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:48 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:59 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:59 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 11:55 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 13:48 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 22:06 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 22:06 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:33 |
| Moonrise | 11:56 |
| Moonset | 19:43 |
| Day length | 13 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 11:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:54–11:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:55–18:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)
Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:55–05:56 (13.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:06–05:56 (13.09)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:54–11:55 Anandadi: Utpata 11:55–05:56 (13.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:44–22:29
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:27–05:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:55–19:17 |
| Pradosha | 18:55–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (13.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:37–04:10 (13.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:18–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:25–14:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:40–17:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:11–18:03 |
| Varjyam | 17:20–18:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:54–12:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:54–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:54–12:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:54–15:14, 17:07–18:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 11:55, Vishakha from 11:55; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:54, Kanya 06:29, Tula 09:29, Vrischika 12:30, Dhanu 15:14, Makara 17:07, Kumbha 18:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:55) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:55) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 13:48–18:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:55
Auspicious time ends by 13:48
+2 Yoga Indra 05:54–13:48+2 Ravi Yoga 11:55–05:56 (13.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–11:55+1 Auspicious tithi 05:54–22:060 Anandadi: Utpata 11:55–05:56 (13.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:54–11:55−1 Vaidhriti 13:48–05:56 (13.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:31 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:56
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:08 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:31 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:25 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:25 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 11:08 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 11:31 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 20:57 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 20:57 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 13:18 |
| Moonset | 20:17 |
| Day length | 12 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:56–11:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:08–18:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:06 (12.09)–20:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:56–11:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:08–05:58 (14.09) Ravi Yoga 16:54–05:58 (14.09)
Yamaghanta 05:56–11:08 Hutashana Yoga 05:56–20:57 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–20:57 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:57–05:58 (14.09)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:56–11:08 Anandadi: Manasa 11:08–05:58 (14.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:28–05:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:15 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:48 (14.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:46–02:22 (14.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:33–09:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:02–15:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:50–13:42, 15:26–16:17 |
| Varjyam | 15:08–16:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:31–12:26, 17:03–18:07
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 11:31–12:26, 17:03–18:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:31–12:26, 17:03–18:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:08–15:11, 17:03–18:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:08, Anuradha from 11:08; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:56, Kanya 06:25, Tula 09:25, Vrischika 12:26, Dhanu 15:11, Makara 17:03, Kumbha 18:07, Mina 18:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:08) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:08) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 05:56–11:31: 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
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 11:31
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:08–05:58 (14.09)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:56–11:08+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:56–11:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:08–05:58 (14.09)0 Ravi Yoga 16:54–05:58 (14.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:56–20:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–20:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:56–11:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 05:56–11:31
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:58
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 11:11 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:55 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:42 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:42 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 09:55 | yoga Priti |
| from 11:11 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 20:39 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 20:39 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:58 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:50 |
| End of twilight | 19:27 |
| Moonrise | 14:28 |
| Moonset | 21:02 |
| Day length | 12 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:58–11:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (11:11–18:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:58–11:11 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:39–06:00 (15.09)
Hutashana Yoga 05:58–20:39 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–20:39
Anandadi: Vajra 05:58–11:11 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:11–06:00 (15.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:39–08:49 (15.09); Bhadra Puchha 22:30–23:43; Bhadra Mukha 23:43–01:46 (15.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:46–18:24 (15.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30–05:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:50–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:50–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:48 (15.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:56–04:36 (15.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:37–17:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:11–10:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:24–14:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:33–09:24, 23:18–00:03 (15.09) |
| Varjyam | 16:59–18:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:21–12:23, 16:59–18:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:21–12:23, 16:59–18:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:21–12:23, 16:59–18:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:58–15:07, 16:59–18:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 11:11, Jyestha from 11:11; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:58, Kanya 06:21, Tula 09:21, Vrischika 12:23, Dhanu 15:07, Makara 16:59, Kumbha 18:03, Mina 18:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 11:11) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 11:11) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 05:58–11:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:58–11:11+1 Auspicious tithi 05:58–20:39+1 Yoga Priti 09:55–06:00 (15.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:11–06:00 (15.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:58–11:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:58–20:39−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–20:39
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:00
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:04 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 08:59 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:49 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 08:59 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 12:04 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 21:11 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 21:11 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:00 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:25 |
| Moonrise | 15:23 |
| Moonset | 22:00 |
| Day length | 12 h 47 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 |
|---|
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 (06:00–12:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:04–18:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:00–08:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Radha Ashtami · Radha
The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:39 (14.09)–21:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga 06:00–21:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:00–21:11 Yamaghanta 12:04–06:02 (16.09) Krakacha Yoga 21:11–06:02 (16.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:04–06:02 (16.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:00–12:04
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:39 (14.09)–08:49; Bhadra Puchha 22:30–23:43 (14.09); Bhadra Mukha 23:43 (14.09)–01:46
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:46–18:24
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:31–05:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (16.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:24–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:36–09:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:48–12:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:17–15:03, 16:55–17:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:04, Mula from 12:04; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 06:00, Kanya 06:17, Tula 09:17, Vrischika 12:19, Dhanu 15:03, Makara 16:55, Kumbha 17:59, Mina 18:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 12:04) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:04) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:00–18:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:04–06:02 (16.09)+1 Yoga Priti 06:00–08:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:00–08:49−1 Ashtami 06:00–21:11−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:00–12:04−1 Gandanta 06:00–18:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:00–12:04−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:00–21:11−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:00–21:11−3 Yamaghanta 12:04–06:02 (16.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:02
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:42 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:40 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:44 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:40 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 09:44 | karana Kaulava |
| from 13:42 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 22:28 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 22:28 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:02 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | 16:02 |
| Moonset | 23:08 |
| Day length | 12 h 42 min |
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 13:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:02–13:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:42–18:45) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:42–06:04 (17.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:28–06:04 (17.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:02–22:28 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–22:28
Anandadi: Prajapati 13:42–06:04 (17.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:02–13:42
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:07 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (17.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:52–08:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:59–15:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:02–07:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:13–10:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:16–11:07, 15:21–16:12 |
| Varjyam | 11:59–13:42, 00:12–01:57 (17.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:13–18:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 13:42, Purva-Ashadha from 13:42; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 06:02, Kanya 06:13, Tula 09:13, Vrischika 12:15, Dhanu 14:59, Makara 16:51, Kumbha 17:55, Mina 18:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:42) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:42) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:02–18:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:02–08:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:42–06:04 (17.09)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:42–06:04 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:02–13:42−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:02–13:42−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:02–22:28−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–22:28−2 Rikta tithi 06:02–22:28
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) |
At sunrise 06:04
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:19 (18.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:57 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:52 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:19 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:52 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 11:19 | karana Gara |
| from 15:57 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 00:19 (18.09) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 00:19 (18.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:42 |
| End of twilight | 19:19 |
| Moonrise | 16:30 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 38 min |
Sky
| Kanya Sankranti | 03:00 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:04–15:57) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:57–18:42) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Virgo. Vishwakarma Puja — worship of the divine architect: tools, workshop machinery and vehicles are blessed.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:04–09:24
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:19–06:06 (18.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:04–00:19 (18.09)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:04–15:57 Anandadi: Ananda 15:57–06:06 (18.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:53–00:45 (18.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:42–19:05 |
| Pradosha | 18:42–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (18.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:42–12:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:48–12:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:33–17:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:39–09:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:36–09:26, 12:48–13:39 |
| Varjyam | 00:51–02:37 (18.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:09–14:55, 16:47–17:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:57, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:57; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 06:04, Kanya 06:09, Tula 09:10, Vrischika 12:11, Dhanu 14:55, Makara 16:47, Kumbha 17:51, Mina 18:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:57) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:57) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 03:00 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:04–15:57+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:04–08:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:04–00:19 (18.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:57–06:06 (18.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:04–00:19 (18.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:04–15:57
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 11:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:34 (19.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 18:38 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 09:27 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:24 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:27 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 13:24 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:38 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 02:34 (19.09) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 02:34 (19.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:40 |
| End of twilight | 19:17 |
| Moonrise | 16:50 |
| Moonset | 00:20 |
| Day length | 12 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:06–18:38) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (18:38–18:40) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:24–18:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) · Vishnu
On this day the sleeping Vishnu turns over onto his other side. Devotees worship Vamana — the dwarf avatar of Vishnu; the fast removes sins and brings blessings.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:19–02:34 (19.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:37–16:07 (19.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:06–18:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:38–06:08 (19.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:06–02:34 (19.09)
Anandadi: Chara 11:56–20:26 Anandadi: Sthira 20:26–06:08 (19.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:06–11:56
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:24–02:34 (19.09); Bhadra Puchha 18:41–20:00; Bhadra Mukha 20:00–22:11
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:40–19:03 |
| Pradosha | 18:40–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (19.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:31–13:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:14–10:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:57–15:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:06–07:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:06–06:56, 06:56–07:47 |
| Varjyam | 23:08–00:55 (19.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:06–12:07, 16:43–17:48 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 18:38, Shravana from 18:38; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:06, Tula 09:06, Vrischika 12:07, Dhanu 14:51, Makara 16:43, Kumbha 17:48, Mina 18:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 18:38) — improved health; Shravana (from 18:38) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:56
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:06–18:38+1 Anandadi: Chara 11:56–20:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–18:38+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:06–09:27+1 Auspicious tithi 06:06–02:34 (19.09)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:38–06:08 (19.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:06–02:34 (19.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 09:27–11:56−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:24–02:34 (19.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:06–11:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vamana Jayanti |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:02 (20.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:35 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 10:17 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:47 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:17 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 15:47 | karana Balava |
| from 21:35 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 05:02 (20.09) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 05:02 (20.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| End of twilight | 19:14 |
| Moonrise | 17:05 |
| Moonset | 01:34 |
| Day length | 12 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:08–18:37) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vamana Jayanti · Vamana
The appearance day of Vamana — the fifth avatar of Vishnu, the dwarf brahmin who covered the worlds in three steps and humbled King Bali. The Shravana nakshatra is favourable.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:34–05:02 (20.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 21:35–05:02 (20.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–05:02 (20.09) Hutashana Yoga 06:08–05:02 (20.09) Krakacha Yoga 06:08–05:02 (20.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 21:35–06:10 (20.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:08–21:35
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:37–19:00 |
| Pradosha | 18:37–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:47 (20.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:54–11:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:03–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:22–13:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:30–17:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:57–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 02:05–03:53 (20.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:08–12:03, 16:39–17:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:08–12:03, 16:39–17:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:08–12:03, 16:39–17:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:08–14:47, 16:39–17:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:08, Tula 09:02, Vrischika 12:03, Dhanu 14:47, Makara 16:39, Kumbha 17:44, Mina 18:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:08–21:35+1 Yoga Sukarma 10:17–06:10 (20.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 21:35–05:02 (20.09)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:08–21:35−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–05:02 (20.09)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:08–05:02 (20.09)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:08–05:02 (20.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 11:06 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:10
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:33 (21.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:37 (21.09) more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:14 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:18 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:14 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 18:18 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:37 (21.09) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | 17:18 |
| Moonset | 02:48 |
| Day length | 12 h 24 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:34–20:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:10–00:37 (21.09) Ravi Yoga 00:37–06:12 (21.09)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:10–00:37 (21.09) Anandadi: Amrita 00:37–06:12 (21.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:06–11:30 (25.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:34–18:58 |
| Pradosha | 18:34–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (21.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:54–14:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:43–09:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:49–12:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:55–15:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:47–13:37, 15:16–16:05 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:10–11:59, 16:35–17:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:10–11:59, 16:35–17:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:10–11:59, 16:35–17:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:10–14:43, 16:35–17:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kanya 06:10, Tula 08:58, Vrischika 11:59, Dhanu 14:43, Makara 16:35, Kumbha 17:40, Mina 18:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 11:06
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:10–00:37 (21.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–00:37 (21.09)+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:10–11:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:10–00:37 (21.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 11:06–06:12 (21.09)−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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:12
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:33 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:36 (22.09) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 12:12 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:33 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:33 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:33 | karana Gara |
| from 12:12 | yoga Shula |
| from 20:48 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:36 (22.09) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:12 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| End of twilight | 19:09 |
| Moonrise | 17:29 |
| Moonset | 04:00 |
| Day length | 12 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:33 |
|---|
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 (06:12–18:32) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:33–18:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–07:33 Ravi Yoga 06:12–03:36 (22.09)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:12–03:36 (22.09) Anandadi: Kana 03:36–06:14 (22.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:06 (20.09)–11:30 (25.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:32–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:32–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (22.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:31–21:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:27–16:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:17–10:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:22–13:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:40–09:29, 23:12–23:59 |
| Varjyam | 08:43–10:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:12–07:33
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:12–07:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:12–07:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:12–14:39, 16:31–17:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:33, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:33; lagna Kanya 06:12, Tula 08:54, Vrischika 11:55, Dhanu 14:39, Makara 16:31, Kumbha 17:36, Mina 18:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:33–18:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 06:12–03:36 (22.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:12–03:36 (22.09)+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:12–12:12+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–07:330 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:12–03:36 (22.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–07:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 12:12–14:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 07:33–06:14 (22.09)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima |
| Festivals | Ananta Chaturdashi · Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:27 (23.09) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:06 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:00 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:00 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 10:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 13:06 | yoga Ganda |
| from 23:10 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:29 |
| End of twilight | 19:06 |
| Moonrise | 17:39 |
| Moonset | 05:12 |
| Day length | 12 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:14–18:29) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:00–18:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:14–10:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Ananta Chaturdashi · Vishnu as Ananta
Worship of Vishnu as Ananta (“the Endless”), reclining on the serpent Shesha: a thread with fourteen knots (the ananta sutra) is tied on the arm. On this day Ganesha murtis are immersed in water — the end of Ganesha Utsav.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:33 (21.09)–10:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The first day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on a full moon. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna).
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:35–16:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:08–13:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 23.09
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma all day
- Bhadra on earth: 10:00–23:10; Bhadra Puchha 18:32–19:51; Bhadra Mukha 19:51–22:03
- Raja Panchaka: 11:06 (20.09)–11:30 (25.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:29–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:29–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (23.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:30–23:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:21–13:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:46–09:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:49–12:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Varjyam | 10:46–12:33 |
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 06:14–14:35, 16:27–17:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:00, Purnima from 10:00; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:50, Vrischika 11:51, Dhanu 14:35, Makara 16:27, Kumbha 17:32, Mina 18:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:14–10:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 10:00–18:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 10:00–18:29: 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 = −5
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: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Padma all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 13:06–15:35−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:14–10:00−3 Bhadra on earth 10:00–23:10
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — until 12:17 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| Festivals | Bhadrapada Purnima |
At sunrise 06:16
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 12:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:27 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:52 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:17 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:27 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 12:17 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 12:17 | karana Balava |
| from 13:52 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 01:20 (24.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:26 |
| End of twilight | 19:03 |
| Moonrise | 17:49 |
| Moonset | 06:24 |
| Day length | 12 h 10 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 12:17 |
|---|---|
| Autumnal equinox | 06:09 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:27 | from 12:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:16–06:27) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:27–18:26) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Bhadrapada Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Bhadrapada: Uma Maheshwara Vrat; from this day (Purnima Shraddha) Pitru Paksha begins — the fortnight of ancestor rites.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:00 (22.09)–12:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 22.09
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–12:17
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:27–06:18 (24.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:16–06:27
- Raja Panchaka: 11:06 (20.09)–11:30 (25.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:50–12:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:26–18:50 |
| Pradosha | 18:26–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:46 (24.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:46–05:33 (24.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:52–15:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:16–07:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:18–10:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:19–11:08, 15:12–16:00 |
| Varjyam | 17:07–18:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:17–18:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:17–18:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:17–18:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:27–14:31, 16:23–17:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 06:27, Uttara-Bhadra from 06:27; tithi Purnima until 12:17, Krishna-pratipat from 12:17; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:46, Vrischika 11:47, Dhanu 14:31, Makara 16:23, Kumbha 17:28, Mina 18:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 06:27) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 06:27) — a good life; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:16–12:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:17
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–12:17+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:27–06:18 (24.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:27–06:18 (24.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 12:17–06:18 (24.09)0 Yoga Vriddhi 13:52–06:18 (24.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:16–06:27−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:16–06:27
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:06 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya |
At sunrise 06:18
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:06 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 14:28 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:20 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:06 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 14:20 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 14:20 | karana Taitila |
| from 14:28 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 03:16 (25.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:24 |
| End of twilight | 19:01 |
| Moonrise | 18:01 |
| Moonset | 07:36 |
| Day length | 12 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:06 | from 14:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:18–09:06) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:06–18:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–14:20 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:06–06:20 (25.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:06–06:20 (25.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:20–06:20 (25.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:18–09:06 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:06–06:20 (25.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:06 (20.09)–11:30 (25.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:56–18:04 (25.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:10 |
| Godhuli | 18:24–18:48 |
| Pradosha | 18:24–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:46 (25.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:50–12:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:22–16:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:48–09:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:43–09:31, 12:45–13:33 |
| Varjyam | 22:18–00:04 (25.09) |
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 06:18–14:27, 16:19–17:24, 18:08–18:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:06, Revati from 09:06; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 14:20, Krishna-dvitya from 14:20; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:42, Vrischika 11:43, Dhanu 14:27, Makara 16:19, Kumbha 17:24, Mina 18:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:06) — a good life; Revati (from 09:06) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +10
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:06
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:06–06:20 (25.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–14:20+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:18–09:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–09:06+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:18–14:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:18–14:200 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:20–06:20 (25.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya |
At sunrise 06:20
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 11:30 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:51 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:08 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:30 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 14:51 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 16:08 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 16:08 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:55 (26.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:20 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:58 |
| Moonrise | 18:15 |
| Moonset | 08:50 |
| Day length | 12 h 01 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 11:30 | from 16:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:20–11:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:20–11:30
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:20–11:30 Anandadi: Saumya 11:30–06:22 (26.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:55–17:37 (26.09); Bhadra Puchha 13:10–14:26 (26.09); Bhadra Mukha 14:26–16:34 (26.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:06 (20.09)–11:30
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:56–18:04
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:09 |
| Godhuli | 18:21–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:21–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (26.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:52–10:37, 05:47–07:31 (26.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:20–10:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:51–15:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:20–07:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:20–07:08, 07:08–07:56 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–11:39, 16:08–18:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:20–11:39, 16:08–18:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:20–11:39, 16:16–17:20, 18:04–18:21 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:20–11:39, 16:08–18:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 11:30, Ashwini from 11:30; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 16:08, Krishna-tritya from 16:08; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:38, Vrischika 11:39, Dhanu 14:23, Makara 16:16, Kumbha 17:20, Mina 18:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 11:30) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 11:30) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:20–11:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:20–11:30+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:20–14:51+1 Auspicious tithi 06:20–16:080 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 14:51–18:28−1 Gandanta 06:20–18:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 06:20–11:30−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:20–11:30
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha |
At sunrise 06:22
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:37 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:00 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:37 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:37 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 15:00 | yoga Harshana |
| from 17:37 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 17:37 | karana Bava |
| from 06:14 (27.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:22 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 18:33 |
| Moonset | 10:06 |
| Day length | 11 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:37 | from 17:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (13:37–18:18) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:22–17:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · 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, 18:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)
A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:32–15:55
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:22–13:37
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:37–06:23 (27.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:37–06:23 (27.09)
Anandadi: Ananda 06:22–13:37 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:37–06:23 (27.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:55–17:37; Bhadra Puchha 13:10–14:26; Bhadra Mukha 14:26–16:34
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:45–05:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–15:07 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:43 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (27.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:47–07:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:49–18:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:20–13:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:19–16:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:43–17:31 |
| Varjyam | 09:16–11:00, 23:55–01:39 (27.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:22–13:37, 16:12–17:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:22–13:37, 16:12–17:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:22–11:35 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:22–13:37, 16:12–17:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:22–14:19, 16:12–17:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:37, Bharani from 13:37; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:37, Krishna-chaturti from 17:37; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:34, Vrischika 11:35, Dhanu 14:19, Makara 16:12, Kumbha 17:16, Mina 18:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:37) — joy; Bharani (from 13:37) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 17:37–18:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:22–13:37+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:22–13:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:22–13:37+1 Auspicious tithi 06:22–17:370 Yoga Harshana 15:00–06:23 (27.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:37–06:23 (27.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 17:37–06:23 (27.09)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:37–06:23 (27.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:37–06:23 (27.09)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:37–06:23 (27.09)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:22–17:37
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 15:23 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:53 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 18:45 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:53 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 15:23 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 18:45 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 18:45 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 18:57 |
| Moonset | 11:21 |
| Day length | 11 h 52 min |
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 15:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:23–15:23) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (15:23–18:16) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 06:23–15:23 Anandadi: Sthira 15:23–06:25 (28.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:47–05:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–15:06 |
| Godhuli | 18:16–18:40 |
| Pradosha | 18:16–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (28.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:14–11:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:53–09:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:51–12:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:49–15:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:43–13:31, 15:06–15:53 |
| Varjyam | 04:04–05:46 (28.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:23–14:15, 16:08–17:12, 17:56–18:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 15:23, Krittika from 15:23; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:23, Tula 08:30, Vrischika 11:31, Dhanu 14:15, Makara 16:08, Kumbha 17:12, Mina 17:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 15:23) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 15:23) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:23–18:16: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:23–15:23+1 Yoga Harshana 06:23–14:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vajra 14:53–16:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:23–15:23−2 Rikta tithi 06:23–18:45
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious tithi; auspicious time — after 16:45 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami |
At sunrise 06:25
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 16:45 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:26 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:09 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 14:26 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 16:45 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 19:27 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 19:27 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:25 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:13 |
| End of twilight | 18:50 |
| Moonrise | 19:31 |
| Moonset | 12:34 |
| Day length | 11 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:45 |
|---|
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 (06:25–16:45) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (16:45–18:13) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:45
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–19:27 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:27–06:27 (29.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:27–06:27 (29.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 16:45–06:27 (29.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:25–16:45
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:02–19:51
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:48–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–15:04 |
| Godhuli | 18:13–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:13–20:40 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (29.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:13–15:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:16–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:22–10:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:19–13:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:47–09:34, 23:07–23:56 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:25–11:27, 16:04–18:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:25–11:27, 16:04–18:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:25–11:27, 16:04–18:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:25–14:12, 16:04–18:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 16:45, Rohini from 16:45; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:25, Tula 08:26, Vrischika 11:27, Dhanu 14:12, Makara 16:04, Kumbha 17:08, Mina 17:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 16:45) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 16:45) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 16:45
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:45+1 Auspicious tithi 06:25–19:27+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:26–06:27 (29.09)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:45–06:27 (29.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:45–06:27 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–19:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:25–16:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 13:37 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:38 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:37 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:37 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:37 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 13:37 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 17:38 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 19:39 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 19:39 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:11 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | 20:19 |
| Moonset | 13:38 |
| Day length | 11 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:27–17:38) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:38–18:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 17:38–06:29 (30.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:39–06:29 (30.09)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:27–17:38
Anandadi: Shubha 06:27–17:38 Anandadi: Amrita 17:38–06:29 (30.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:39–07:32 (30.09); Bhadra Puchha 00:22–01:33 (30.09); Bhadra Mukha 01:33–03:31 (30.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–15:03 |
| Godhuli | 18:11–18:35 |
| Pradosha | 18:11–20:38 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:45 (30.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:19–15:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:19–13:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:55–09:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:51–12:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:56–12:42 |
| Varjyam | 09:21–11:00, 23:19–00:57 (30.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–13:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:27–13:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:27–13:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:27–14:08, 16:00–17:04, 17:48–18:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:38, Mrigashirsha from 17:38; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:27, Tula 08:22, Vrischika 11:24, Dhanu 14:08, Makara 16:00, Kumbha 17:04, Mina 17:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:38) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:38) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 13:37–18:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 13:37
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:27–13:37+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:27–17:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:27–17:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 17:38–06:29 (30.09)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:27–17:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Vyatipata 13:37–06:29 (30.09)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 17:59 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 12:22 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:32 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:32 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 12:22 | yoga Variyana |
| from 17:59 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 19:17 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 19:17 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| End of twilight | 18:45 |
| Moonrise | 21:22 |
| Moonset | 14:31 |
| Day length | 11 h 38 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 17:59 |
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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 (06:29–17:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:29–07:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 19:17–20:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:29–17:59
Krakacha Yoga 19:17–06:31 (01.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:17–06:31 (01.10)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:29–17:59 Anandadi: Kana 17:59–06:31 (01.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:53–07:32
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:15–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 18:08–18:33 |
| Pradosha | 18:08–20:37 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:44 (01.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:03–10:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:46–15:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:29–07:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:24–10:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:22–11:09, 15:02–15:48 |
| Varjyam | 02:17–03:52 (01.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:56–17:00
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 15:56–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:56–17:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:29–14:04, 15:56–17:00, 17:44–18:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 17:59, Ardra from 17:59; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:29, Tula 08:18, Vrischika 11:20, Dhanu 14:04, Makara 15:56, Kumbha 17:00, Mina 17:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 17:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 17:59) — sadness; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 06:29–12:22: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:29–17:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:29–17:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 12:22–06:31 (01.10)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:29–17:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:59–06:31 (01.10)0 Anandadi: Kana 17:59–06:31 (01.10)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:29–07:32−3 Vyatipata 06:29–12:22
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit (No. 37)
Shaka Samvat 1932 · Vikram Samvat 2067 · Kali Yuga 5111
Next year — Khara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.2011
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
“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.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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.
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.
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 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: 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.
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)
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.
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.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
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.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
“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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
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.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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)
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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-dvadashi
neutral
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.
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.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
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 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).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground