September 2024 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 2.09), Bhadrapada (from 3.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 17.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 7.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 17.09 Ananta Chaturdashi. 18.09 — lunar eclipse, partial (visible until setting).
Icons this month (23)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 4.09 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:17
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 7.09 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga after 15:07
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 19.09 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra
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. - 23.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga until 11:20
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. - 26.09 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi after 09:56
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Festivals
- 1.09 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 2.09 Mon Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 2.09 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 5.09 Thu Chandra Darshan
- 6.09 Fri Hartalika Teej
- 7.09 Sat Ganesha Chaturthi
- 8.09 Sun Rishi Panchami
- 8.09 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 11.09 Wed Radha Ashtami
- 11.09 Wed Masik Durgashtami
- 14.09 Sat Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
- 15.09 Sun Vamana Jayanti
- 15.09 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 16.09 Mon Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
- 17.09 Tue Ananta Chaturdashi
- 17.09 Tue Bhadrapada Purnima
- 17.09 Tue Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
- 20.09 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
- 21.09 Sat Bharani Shraddha
- 24.09 Tue Kalashtami
- 24.09 Tue Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
- 25.09 Wed Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
- 28.09 Sat Indira Ekadashi
- 29.09 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 30.09 Mon Masik Shivaratri
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–05:42 (05.09)
- 7.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:04–05:48 (08.09)
- 9.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:34–05:52 (10.09)
- 14.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:02–06:01 (15.09)
- 19.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 20.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:11–00:12 (21.09)
- 23.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 23.09 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:37–06:19 (24.09)
- 24.09 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 06:19–10:09
- 26.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 26.09 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:04–06:25 (27.09)
- 26.09 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 21:04–06:25 (27.09)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.09 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
- 2.09 Mon — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
- 3.09 Tue — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 9.09 Mon — Vaidhriti
- 10.09 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 11.09 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 15.09 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 16.09 Mon — Sankranti day, Panchaka, Rikta tithi
- 17.09 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
- 18.09 Wed — Eclipse, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 21.09 Sat — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 22.09 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 24.09 Tue — Vyatipata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
- 25.09 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 29.09 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 3.09 New moon (Amavasya) 04:55
- 16.09 Kanya Sankranti 17:13 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
- 18.09 Full moon (Purnima) 05:34
- 18.09 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 05:44, magnitude 0.084
visible until setting: 05:13–06:10, maximum eclipse here 05:44, magnitude 0.084 - 22.09 Autumnal equinox 15:43
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 17.09 Pitru Paksha
- 16.09 03:14 – 20.09 02:45 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Krodhi (No. 38, “wrathful”) — A wrathful year: flare-ups of conflict and irritability; not a time for arguments. more
Northern samvatsara: Pingala. Shaka Samvat 1946, Vikram Samvat 2081, Kali Yuga 5125.
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 | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:34
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:52 (02.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:18 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:19 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:58 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 15:19 | yoga Shiva |
| from 19:18 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 02:52 (02.09) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 02:52 (02.09) | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:34 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:22 |
| End of twilight | 20:01 |
| Moonrise | 02:57 |
| Moonset | 19:19 |
| Day length | 13 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (19:18–19:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:34–13:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 13:58–19:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:34–19:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:50 (02.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 19:18–05:36 (02.09)
Anandadi: Vajra 05:34–19:18 Anandadi: Mudgara 19:18–05:36 (02.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:11–13:58; Bhadra Mukha 01:11–03:19; Bhadra Puchha 12:44–14:01
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:44–01:54 (02.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:13–04:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:22–19:43 |
| Pradosha | 19:22–21:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (02.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:34–19:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:39–19:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:28–14:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:55–17:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:32–18:27 |
| Varjyam | 07:06–08:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:18, Magha from 19:18; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:11, Tula 10:11, Vrischika 13:12, Dhanu 15:56, Makara 17:48, Kumbha 18:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:18) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:18) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:34–19:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:34–13:58: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
0 Yoga Shiva 15:19–05:36 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 19:18–05:36 (02.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:34–19:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:34–19:18−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:34–02:52 (02.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:34–13:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Somvati Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) |
At sunrise 05:36
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:55 (03.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 21:50 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:49 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:51 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:49 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 15:51 | karana Naga |
| from 21:50 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 04:55 (03.09) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 04:55 (03.09) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:36 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:20 |
| End of twilight | 19:59 |
| Moonrise | 04:19 |
| Moonset | 19:26 |
| Day length | 13 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 1, bad — 12
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:36–19:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Chatushpada 05:36–15:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 15:51–19:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:52–04:55 (03.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:52–04:55 (03.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:50–05:38 (03.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:36–21:50
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:29–05:21 (03.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:15–04:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:20–19:40 |
| Pradosha | 19:20–21:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:50 (03.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:11–20:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:19–09:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:56–13:50, 15:40–16:35 |
| Varjyam | 08:34–10:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:07–15:52, 17:44–18:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Simha 05:36, Kanya 07:07, Tula 10:07, Vrischika 13:08, Dhanu 15:52, Makara 17:44, Kumbha 18:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:36–19:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Amavasya
+1 Yoga Shiva 05:36–15:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:36–21:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:36–21:50−3 Amavasya 05:36–04:55 (03.09)
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 — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:38
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:17 (04.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:40 (04.09) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 16:35 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 18:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:35 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 18:04 | karana Bava |
| from 00:40 (04.09) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:38 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:17 |
| End of twilight | 19:56 |
| Moonrise | 05:38 |
| Moonset | 19:31 |
| Day length | 13 h 38 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 04:55 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:38–19:17) is good for root crops.
- Kimstughna 05:38–18:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Prajapati 00:40–05:40 (04.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:38–00:40 (04.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:16–04:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:39 |
| Godhuli | 19:17–19:38 |
| Pradosha | 19:17–21:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:50 (04.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:31–19:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:53–17:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:03–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:28–14:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:22–09:17, 23:26–00:08 (04.09) |
| Varjyam | 06:47–08:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:38, Kanya 07:03, Tula 10:03, Vrischika 13:04, Dhanu 15:48, Makara 17:40, Kumbha 18:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:38–16:350 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:38–00:40 (04.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:38–00:40 (04.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 07:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:40
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:17 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 03:44 (05.09) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 17:32 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:17 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:17 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 07:17 | karana Balava |
| from 17:32 | yoga Shubha |
| from 20:33 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:44 (05.09) | nakshatra Hasta |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:40 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:15 |
| End of twilight | 19:53 |
| Moonrise | 06:54 |
| Moonset | 19:36 |
| Day length | 13 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:17 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:40–19:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–05:42 (05.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–05:42 (05.09)
Samvartaka Yoga 05:40–07:17
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:40–03:44 (05.09) Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–05:42 (05.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:17–04:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:15–19:36 |
| Pradosha | 19:15–21:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (05.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:37–21:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:22–09:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Varjyam | 08:47–10:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:17–13:01, 17:36–18:40
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 07:17–13:01, 17:36–18:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:17–13:01, 17:36–18:40 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:17–15:44, 17:36–18:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:17, Shukla-dvitya from 07:17; lagna Simha 05:40, Kanya 06:59, Tula 09:59, Vrischika 13:01, Dhanu 15:44, Makara 17:36, Kumbha 18:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 07:17
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–05:42 (05.09)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:40–03:44 (05.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–03:44 (05.09)+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:40–17:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:17–05:42 (05.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Samvartaka Yoga 05:40–07:17
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 18:37 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:42
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:55 (06.09) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:37 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:51 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:51 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 09:51 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:37 | yoga Shukla |
| from 23:11 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:42 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:12 |
| End of twilight | 19:50 |
| Moonrise | 08:09 |
| Moonset | 19:40 |
| Day length | 13 h 29 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 09:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:42–19:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:12–19:40
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:12–19:40
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Rakshasa all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:19–05:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:12–19:33 |
| Pradosha | 19:12–21:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (06.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:07–01:56 (06.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:42–07:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:05–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:12–11:06, 15:36–16:30 |
| Varjyam | 13:15–15:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:55–12:57, 17:32–18:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:55–12:57, 17:32–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:55–12:57, 17:32–18:37 |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:51–12:57, 17:32–18:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:55–15:40, 17:32–18:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 09:51, Shukla-tritya from 09:51; lagna Simha 05:42, Kanya 06:55, Tula 09:55, Vrischika 12:57, Dhanu 15:40, Makara 17:32, Kumbha 18:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
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 18:37
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:42–18:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:42–09:510 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 06:55 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej |
At sunrise 05:44
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:55 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:44 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:31 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:55 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 12:31 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 12:31 | karana Vanija |
| from 19:44 | yoga Brahma |
| from 01:51 (07.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:44 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:09 |
| End of twilight | 19:48 |
| Moonrise | 09:24 |
| Moonset | 19:45 |
| Day length | 13 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:55 | from 12:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:44–06:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:55–19:09) 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 09:51 (05.09)–12:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:55–05:46 (07.09)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:44–06:55 Anandadi: Musala 06:55–05:46 (07.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:51–15:07 (07.09); Bhadra Mukha 01:49–04:02 (07.09); Bhadra Puchha 13:48–15:07 (07.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:20–05:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:09–19:31 |
| Pradosha | 19:09–21:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (07.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:50–04:38 (07.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:48–17:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:25–09:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:25–09:19, 12:54–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 15:58–17:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:51–12:31
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:51–12:31 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:51–12:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:51–12:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:55, Chitra from 06:55; tithi Shukla-tritya until 12:31, Shukla-chaturti from 12:31; lagna Simha 05:44, Kanya 06:51, Tula 09:52, Vrischika 12:53, Dhanu 15:37, Makara 17:28, Kumbha 18:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:55) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:55) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 12:31–19:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 06:55
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:55–05:46 (07.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–06:55+1 Yoga Shukla 05:44–19:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:44–12:310 Anandadi: Amrita 05:44–06:550 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 12:31–05:46 (07.09)−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:55–05:46 (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 | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 15:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi |
At sunrise 05:46
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:04 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:46 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:04 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 15:07 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 15:07 | karana Bava |
| from 20:46 | yoga Indra |
| from 04:21 (08.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:46 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:07 |
| End of twilight | 19:45 |
| Moonrise | 10:41 |
| Moonset | 19:51 |
| Day length | 13 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:04 | from 15:07 |
|---|
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, Chitra (05:46–10:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (10:04–19:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:46–15:07: 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), 11:06–13:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Do not look at the Moon: 10:41–15:07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:46–10:04 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–15:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:04–05:48 (08.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:04–05:48 (08.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:07–05:48 (08.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 10:04–05:48 (08.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:46–10:04
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:51–15:07; Bhadra Mukha 01:49–04:02; Bhadra Puchha 13:48–15:07
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:21–05:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 19:07–19:28 |
| Pradosha | 19:07–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (08.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:08–04:56 (08.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:06–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:07–15:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:46–07:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:46–06:39, 06:39–07:33 |
| Varjyam | 16:21–18:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:07–19:07
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 15:07–19:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:07–19:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:47–19:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 10:04, Swati from 10:04; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:07, Shukla-panchami from 15:07; lagna Simha 05:46, Kanya 06:47, Tula 09:48, Vrischika 12:49, Dhanu 15:33, Makara 17:24, Kumbha 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 10:04) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 10:04) — 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 05:46–15:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:07
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:04–05:48 (08.09)+2 Yoga Brahma 05:46–20:46+2 Ravi Yoga 05:46–10:04+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:04–05:48 (08.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:46–10:04+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:04–05:48 (08.09)0 Auspicious tithi 15:07–05:48 (08.09)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:46–10:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:07–05:48 (08.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–15:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:46–15:07−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:46–15:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 13:01; auspicious time — until 17:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rishi Panchami · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:48
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:01 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:35 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:29 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:01 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 17:29 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 17:29 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:35 | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:04 |
| End of twilight | 19:42 |
| Moonrise | 12:01 |
| Moonset | 19:59 |
| Day length | 13 h 16 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 13:01 | from 17:29 |
|---|
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, Swati (05:48–13:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:01–19:04) 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), 11:06–13:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 17:29–05:50 (09.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:01–05:50 (09.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:29–05:50 (09.09)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:48–13:01 Anandadi: Utpata 13:01–05:50 (09.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:02–17:54
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:22–05:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 19:04–19:26 |
| Pradosha | 19:04–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (09.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:50–07:36 (09.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:25–19:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:45–17:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:18–18:11 |
| Varjyam | 19:12–20:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:48–13:01
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 | average 05:48–13:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:48–13:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:48–15:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 13:01, Vishakha from 13:01; tithi Shukla-panchami until 17:29, Shukla-shashti from 17:29; lagna Simha 05:48, Kanya 06:44, Tula 09:44, Vrischika 12:45, Dhanu 15:29, Makara 17:20, Kumbha 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:01) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:01) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:01
Auspicious time ends by 17:29
+2 Yoga Indra 05:48–21:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:48–13:01+1 Auspicious tithi 05:48–17:29+1 Ravi Yoga 13:01–05:50 (09.09)0 Anandadi: Utpata 13:01–05:50 (09.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:29–05:50 (09.09)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:48–13:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:50
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:34 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:02 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 06:30 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:30 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:34 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 19:23 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 19:23 | karana Gara |
| from 22:02 | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:50 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| End of twilight | 19:39 |
| Moonrise | 13:23 |
| Moonset | 20:12 |
| Day length | 13 h 11 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 15:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:50–15:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:34–19:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:50–15:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:34–05:52 (10.09)
Yamaghanta 05:50–15:34 Hutashana Yoga 05:50–19:23 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–19:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:23–05:52 (10.09)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:50–15:34 Anandadi: Manasa 15:34–05:52 (10.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:24–05:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 19:02–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:02–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (10.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:50–07:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:29–09:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:47–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:52–13:45, 15:31–16:23 |
| Varjyam | 19:54–21:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:17–18:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:34, Anuradha from 15:34; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:50, Kanya 06:40, Tula 09:40, Vrischika 12:41, Dhanu 15:25, Makara 17:17, Kumbha 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:34) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:34) — 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 05:50–19:02: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:50–15:34+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:50–15:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:34–05:52 (10.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:34–05:52 (10.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:50–19:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–19:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:50–15:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Vaidhriti 05:50–22:02
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:52
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:34 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:00 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:08 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:08 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 17:34 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 20:42 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 20:42 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:00 | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:52 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 14:47 |
| Moonset | 20:34 |
| Day length | 13 h 07 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 17:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:52–17:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:34–18:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:42–05:54 (11.09)
Hutashana Yoga 05:52–20:42 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–20:42
Anandadi: Vajra 05:52–17:34 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:34–05:54 (11.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:42–09:05 (11.09); Bhadra Puchha 22:33–23:46; Bhadra Mukha 23:46–01:49 (11.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:25–05:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:21 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (11.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:18–08:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:42–17:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:09–10:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:25–14:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:29–09:22, 23:21–00:05 (11.09) |
| Varjyam | 23:28–01:09 (11.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–12:37, 17:13–18:17
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 06:36–12:37, 17:13–18:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:36–12:37, 17:13–18:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:52–18:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:34, Jyestha from 17:34; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:52, Kanya 06:36, Tula 09:36, Vrischika 12:37, Dhanu 15:21, Makara 17:13, Kumbha 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:34) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:34) — 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:52–17:34+1 Auspicious tithi 05:52–20:420 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:34–05:54 (11.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:52–17:34−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:52–20:42−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–20:42
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:54
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 18:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:24 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:05 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:05 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 18:52 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 21:17 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 21:17 | karana Balava |
| from 21:24 | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| End of twilight | 19:34 |
| Moonrise | 16:03 |
| Moonset | 21:10 |
| Day length | 13 h 02 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 (05:54–18:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (18:52–18:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:54–09:05: 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), 11:07–13:43
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 20:42 (10.09)–21:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:52–05:56 (12.09)
Hutashana Yoga 05:54–21:17 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–21:17 Yamaghanta 18:52–05:56 (12.09) Krakacha Yoga 21:17–05:56 (12.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:52–05:56 (12.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:54–18:52
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:42 (10.09)–09:05; Bhadra Puchha 22:33–23:46 (10.09); Bhadra Mukha 23:46 (10.09)–01:49
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:36–01:04 (12.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:26–05:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:56–19:18 |
| Pradosha | 18:56–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (12.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:35–11:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:25–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:32–09:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:47–12:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| 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 06:32–15:17, 17:09–18:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 18:52, Mula from 18:52; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:54, Kanya 06:32, Tula 09:32, Vrischika 12:33, Dhanu 15:17, Makara 17:09, Kumbha 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 18:52) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 18:52) — 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 05:54–18:56: 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
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 Priti 05:54–21:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:52–05:56 (12.09)0 Ravi Yoga 18:52–05:56 (12.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 18:52–05:56 (12.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:54–09:05−1 Ashtami 05:54–21:17−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:54–18:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:54–18:52−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:54–21:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–21:17
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: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:56
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 19:23 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:11 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:16 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:16 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 19:23 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 20:11 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 21:03 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 21:03 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| End of twilight | 19:31 |
| Moonrise | 17:03 |
| Moonset | 22:09 |
| Day length | 12 h 58 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:56–18:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:03–05:58 (13.09)
Hutashana Yoga 05:56–21:03 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–21:03
Anandadi: Prajapati 19:23–05:58 (13.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:56–19:23
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:28–05:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:54–19:16 |
| Pradosha | 18:54–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (13.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:50–14:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:02–15:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:56–07:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:10–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:15–11:07, 15:26–16:18 |
| Varjyam | 17:44–19:23, 04:52–06:26 (13.09) |
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 06:28–15:13, 17:05–18:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:56, Kanya 06:28, Tula 09:28, Vrischika 12:29, Dhanu 15:13, Makara 17:05, Kumbha 18:09, Mina 18:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — 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 05:56–18:54: 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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:56–20:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:56–21:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–21:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:56–19:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:56–19:23−2 Rikta tithi 05:56–21:03
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:58
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 19:05 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:18 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:38 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:38 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 18:18 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 19:05 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 20:00 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 20:00 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:58 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:29 |
| Moonrise | 17:43 |
| Moonset | 23:32 |
| Day length | 12 h 53 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:58–18:51) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:00–06:00 (14.09)
Hutashana Yoga 05:58–20:00
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:58–19:05 Anandadi: Ananda 19:05–06:00 (14.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:37–20:22
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:29–05:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:51–19:13 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:48 (14.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:21–15:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:48–12:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:38–17:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:34–09:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:32–09:24, 12:50–13:42 |
| Varjyam | 04:52–06:26, 02:44–04:16 (14.09) |
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 06:24–15:09, 17:01–18:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:58, Kanya 06:24, Tula 09:24, Vrischika 12:25, Dhanu 15:09, Makara 17:01, Kumbha 18:05, Mina 18:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:58–19:05+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:58–18:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:58–20:000 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:58–20:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:58–20:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:58–19:05
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) |
At sunrise 06:00
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 18:02 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:47 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:11 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 15:47 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 18:02 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 18:11 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 18:11 | karana Bava |
| from 05:01 (15.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:00 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 18:06 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 48 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 18:02 | from 18:11 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (06:00–18:02) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (18:02–18:49) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:11–18:11: 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 20:00 (13.09)–18:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:01–08:34 (15.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:00–18:02 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:02–06:01 (15.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:00–18:11
Anandadi: Chara 12:22–19:32 Anandadi: Sthira 19:32–06:01 (15.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:00–12:22
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:11–18:11; Bhadra Puchha 11:32–12:39; Bhadra Mukha 12:39–14:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30–05:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:11 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:47 (15.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:55–13:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:12–10:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:00–15:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:00–07:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:00–06:51, 06:51–07:42 |
| Varjyam | 21:45–23:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:00–18:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:00–18:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:20–12:21, 16:57–18:01 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:00–18:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:00–18:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 18:02, Shravana from 18:02; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 18:11, Shukla-dvadashi from 18:11; lagna Simha 06:00, Kanya 06:20, Tula 09:20, Vrischika 12:21, Dhanu 15:05, Makara 16:57, Kumbha 18:01, Mina 18:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 18:02) — improved health; Shravana (from 18:02) — 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
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:00–18:02+1 Anandadi: Chara 12:22–19:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:00–18:02+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:00–15:47+1 Auspicious tithi 06:00–18:110 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:02–06:01 (15.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:00–18:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 15:47–17:53−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:00–12:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:11–18:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vamana Jayanti · Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:01
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 16:19 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 12:43 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:42 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:43 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 15:42 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 15:42 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:19 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 02:15 (16.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:46 |
| End of twilight | 19:23 |
| Moonrise | 18:21 |
| Moonset | 01:09 |
| Day length | 12 h 44 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 15:42 | from 16:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:01–16:19) 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 18:11 (14.09)–15:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:46–21:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–15:42 Hutashana Yoga 06:01–15:42 Krakacha Yoga 06:01–15:42
Anandadi: Matanga 16:19–06:03 (16.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:01–16:19
- Roga Panchaka: 03:14 (16.09)–02:45 (20.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:46–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:46–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (16.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:40–08:09, 04:38–06:05 (16.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:10–18:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:24–13:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:35–17:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:04–17:55 |
| Varjyam | 19:56–21:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–12:17, 15:42–18:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:16–12:17, 15:42–18:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:16–12:17, 16:53–17:57 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:16–12:17, 15:42–18:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:16–15:01, 15:42–18:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 16:19, Dhanishtha from 16:19; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:42, Shukla-triodashi from 15:42; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:16, Tula 09:16, Vrischika 12:17, Dhanu 15:01, Makara 16:53, Kumbha 17:57, Mina 18:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 16:19) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 16:19) — longevity (increased vitality); 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 06:01–16:190 Yoga Sukarma 12:43–06:03 (16.09)0 Auspicious tithi 15:42–06:03 (16.09)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:19–06:03 (16.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:01–16:19−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–15:42−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:01–15:42−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:01–15:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) |
At sunrise 06:03
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:03 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 09:11 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:40 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:11 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 12:40 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 12:40 | karana Gara |
| from 14:03 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 23:00 | karana Vanija |
| from 05:18 (17.09) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 18:31 |
| Moonset | 02:50 |
| Day length | 12 h 39 min |
Sky
| Kanya Sankranti | 17:13 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|
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 12:40 | from 14:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (14:03–18:43) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 12:40–18:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 17:13–18:43
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:03–14:03 Ravi Yoga 14:03–06:05 (17.09)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:03–14:03 Anandadi: Amrita 14:03–06:05 (17.09)
- Roga Panchaka: 03:14–02:45 (20.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:33–05:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (17.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:38–06:05, 04:59–06:24 (17.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:38–09:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:58–15:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:49–13:39, 15:21–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 20:27–21:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:12–12:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:03, Shatabhisha from 14:03; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:40, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:40; lagna Simha 06:03, Kanya 06:12, Tula 09:12, Vrischika 12:13, Dhanu 14:57, Makara 16:49, Kumbha 17:53, Mina 18:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:03) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:03) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 12:40–18:43: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 17:13 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:03–14:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:03–14:03+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:03–09:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:03–12:40+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:03–14:03+1 Ravi Yoga 14:03–06:05 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 12:40–06:05 (17.09)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima |
| Festivals | Ananta Chaturdashi · Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:23 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:11 (18.09) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:14 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:14 | tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:14 | karana Vishti |
| from 11:23 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 19:25 | karana Bava |
| from 01:11 (18.09) | yoga Ganda |
| from 05:34 (18.09) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 05:34 (18.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 18:39 |
| Moonset | 04:31 |
| Day length | 12 h 35 min |
Sky
| Sutak | 20:13–06:07 (18.09) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:14 | from 11:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:05–11:23) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:23–18:41) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:14–18:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:05–09:14: 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 12:40 (16.09)–09:14
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, 13:38–16:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 09:14–05:34 (18.09)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:05–11:23
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–06:07 (18.09)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:05–11:23 Anandadi: Kana 11:23–06:07 (18.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:14–19:25; Bhadra Puchha 15:51–16:52; Bhadra Mukha 16:52–18:33
- Roga Panchaka: 03:14 (16.09)–02:45 (20.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:14–05:54 (18.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:03 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (18.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:59–06:24, 01:28–02:52 (18.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:32–17:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:14–10:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:23–13:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:36–09:27, 23:15–00:01 (18.09) |
| Varjyam | 17:01–18:25 |
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 06:08–11:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:23, Purva-Bhadra from 11:23; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:14, Purnima from 09:14; lagna Simha 06:05, Kanya 06:08, Tula 09:08, Vrischika 12:09, Dhanu 14:53, Makara 16:45, Kumbha 17:49, Mina 18:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 11:23) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 11:23) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:05–09:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 09:14–18:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 09:14–18:41: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −13
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: Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:05–11:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–11:230 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:05–11:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Shula 06:05–06:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:23–06:07 (18.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 06:05–09:14−3 Anandadi: Kana 11:23–06:07 (18.09)−3 Eclipse−3 Bhadra on earth 09:14–19:25
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 — Eclipse, Samvartaka Yoga 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| Festivals | Lunar eclipse, partial (visible until setting) |
At sunrise 06:07
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:49 (19.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:30 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 20:58 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:42 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:30 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 15:42 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:58 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 01:49 (19.09) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 01:49 (19.09) | karana Taitila |
| from 05:34 (19.09) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:07 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 18:45 |
| Moonset | 06:10 |
| Day length | 12 h 30 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, partial | greatest eclipse 05:44, magnitude 0.084 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 03:41 Partial eclipse begins 05:13 Partial eclipse ends 06:15 Penumbral eclipse ends 07:47 |
| Visibility | visible until setting: 05:13–06:10, maximum eclipse here 05:44, magnitude 0.084 |
| Sutak | 06:07–06:15 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:07–08:30) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:30–18:38) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:49–06:09 (19.09)
Samvartaka Yoga 06:07–01:49 (19.09)
Anandadi: Padma 06:07–08:30 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:30–05:34 (19.09) Anandadi: Utpata 05:34–06:09 (19.09)
- Roga Panchaka: 03:14 (16.09)–02:45 (20.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:38–19:01 |
| Pradosha | 18:38–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (19.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:21–02:45 (19.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:23–13:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:41–09:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:49–12:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Varjyam | 16:56–18:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:30–14:49, 16:41–17:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:30, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:30; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:07, Tula 09:04, Vrischika 12:06, Dhanu 14:49, Makara 16:41, Kumbha 17:45, Mina 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:30) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:30) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (06:07–06:15).
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 = −6
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: Eclipse
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:07–01:49 (19.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:30–05:34 (19.09)0 Anandadi: Padma 06:07–08:300 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:30–05:34 (19.09)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–08:30−3 Eclipse−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:07–01:49 (19.09)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya |
At sunrise 06:09
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:45 (20.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:48 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:58 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:58 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:48 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 22:10 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 22:10 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:45 (20.09) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| End of twilight | 19:12 |
| Moonrise | 18:52 |
| Moonset | 07:50 |
| Day length | 12 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:09–18:35) 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
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Mitra 06:09–02:45 (20.09) Anandadi: Manasa 02:45–06:11 (20.09)
- Roga Panchaka: 03:14 (16.09)–02:45 (20.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:26–08:05 (20.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:35–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:35–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (20.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:38–02:02 (20.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:56–15:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:09–07:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:16–10:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:18–11:08, 15:16–16:06 |
| Varjyam | 16:09–17:34 |
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 06:09–14:45, 16:37–17:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:09, Tula 09:00, Vrischika 12:02, Dhanu 14:45, Makara 16:37, Kumbha 17:41, Mina 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:09–02:45 (20.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–02:45 (20.09)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:09–16:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:09–22:100 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka 06:09–02:45 (20.09)
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 08:05; auspicious time — until 08:25 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 00:12 (21.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:48 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:25 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:25 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 12:48 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 18:45 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 18:45 | karana Bava |
| from 00:12 (21.09) | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 05:11 (21.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 19:01 |
| Moonset | 09:30 |
| Day length | 12 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:25–18:33: 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, 19:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:11–00:12 (21.09)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:11–00:12 (21.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:12–06:13 (21.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 08:25–18:45; Bhadra Puchha 15:09–16:11; Bhadra Mukha 16:11–17:54
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:26 (19.09)–08:05
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:33–18:56 |
| Pradosha | 18:33–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (21.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:46–19:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:49–12:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:27–17:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:44–09:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:39–09:29, 12:47–13:36 |
| Varjyam | 20:38–22:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:11–11:58, 16:33–17:38
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 06:11–11:58, 16:33–17:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:11–11:58, 16:33–17:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:11–14:42, 16:33–17:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:11, Tula 08:57, Vrischika 11:58, Dhanu 14:42, Makara 16:33, Kumbha 17:38, Mina 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:05
Auspicious time ends by 08:25
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:11–00:12 (21.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–00:12 (21.09)+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:11–12:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:11–18:450 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 12:48–15:51−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:11–00:12 (21.09)−1 Gandanta 06:11–08:05−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:25–18:45
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti, Krishna-panchami |
| Festivals | Bharani Shraddha |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 22:06 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:06 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:44 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:06 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 15:44 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 15:44 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:06 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 02:24 (22.09) | karana Taitila |
| from 05:47 (22.09) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 19:12 |
| Moonset | 11:11 |
| Day length | 12 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:13–18:30) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
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, 13:35–16:03
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti, Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–15:44
Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:44–22:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:44–06:15 (22.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:06–06:15 (22.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:13–22:06
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:30–18:54 |
| Pradosha | 18:30–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (22.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:43–19:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:17–10:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:54–15:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:13–07:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:13–07:02, 07:02–07:51 |
| Varjyam | 08:58–10:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:29–17:34
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 16:29–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:29–17:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 16:29–17:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:44, Krishna-panchami from 15:44; lagna Kanya 06:13, Tula 08:53, Vrischika 11:54, Dhanu 14:38, Makara 16:29, Kumbha 17:34, Mina 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:13–15:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–15:44+1 Yoga Harshana 09:06–05:47 (22.09)0 Auspicious tithi 15:44–06:15 (22.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:44–22:060 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:44–06:15 (22.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:13–22:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:13–22:06−2 Rikta tithi 06:13–15:44
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 — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 06:15
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 20:32 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:57 (23.09) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:14 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:14 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 13:14 | karana Gara |
| from 20:32 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 00:12 (23.09) | karana Vanija |
| from 02:57 (23.09) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:27 |
| End of twilight | 19:04 |
| Moonrise | 19:30 |
| Moonset | 12:52 |
| Day length | 12 h 12 min |
Sky
| Autumnal equinox | 15:43 |
|---|
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 13:14 |
|---|
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 (06:15–18:27) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:32–06:17 (23.09)
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:15–13:14 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:14–06:17 (23.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:32–06:17 (23.09)
Anandadi: Prajapati 20:32–06:17 (23.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:15–20:32
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:52–13:36
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:27–18:51 |
| Pradosha | 18:27–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (23.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:18–19:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:56–18:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:21–13:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:24–16:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:50–17:39 |
| Varjyam | 09:19–10:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–11:50
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 06:15–11:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:15–11:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:15–14:34, 16:25–17:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:14, Krishna-shashti from 13:14; lagna Kanya 06:15, Tula 08:49, Vrischika 11:50, Dhanu 14:34, Makara 16:25, Kumbha 17:30, Mina 18:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious tithi 06:15–13:140 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vajra 06:15–06:50−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:14–06:17 (23.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:15–20:32−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:15–13:14
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 11:20 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 06:17
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 19:37 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 00:39 (24.09) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:20 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:20 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 11:20 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:37 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 22:39 | karana Bava |
| from 00:39 (24.09) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 20:00 |
| Moonset | 14:25 |
| Day length | 12 h 07 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 11:20 |
|---|
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, Rohini (06:17–18:25) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:20–18:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:17–19:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:37–06:19 (24.09)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:17–11:20 Hutashana Yoga 06:17–11:20 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–11:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:20–06:19 (24.09)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:17–19:37 Anandadi: Ananda 19:37–06:19 (24.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 11:20–22:39; Bhadra Puchha 15:54–17:03; Bhadra Mukha 17:03–18:57
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:42–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:25–18:49 |
| Pradosha | 18:25–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:46 (24.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:32–18:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:48–09:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:50–12:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:52–15:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:45–13:34, 15:11–15:59 |
| Varjyam | 11:55–13:28, 01:10–02:45 (24.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:20–11:46, 16:22–17:26, 18:10–18:25
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 11:20–11:46, 16:22–17:26, 18:10–18:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:20–11:46, 16:22–17:26, 18:10–18:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:17–14:30, 16:22–17:26, 18:10–18:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:20, Krishna-saptami from 11:20; lagna Kanya 06:17, Tula 08:45, Vrischika 11:46, Dhanu 14:30, Makara 16:22, Kumbha 17:26, Mina 18:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 11:20
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:17–00:39 (24.09)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:17–19:37+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:17–19:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–19:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:17–11:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:17–11:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:20–06:19 (24.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–11:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:20–22:39
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:24 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:56 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:09 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 10:09 | karana Balava |
| from 19:24 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 21:49 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:56 | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 20:48 |
| Moonset | 15:40 |
| Day length | 12 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:19–18:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 18:22–20:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The middle of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on the eighth lunar day; on this day many also observe the Mahalakshmi and Jivitputrika Vrats.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:33–15:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 06:19–10:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–06:21 (25.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:19–10:09 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–10:09 Yamaghanta 19:24–06:21 (25.09)
Anandadi: Chara 19:24–06:21 (25.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:19–19:24
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 | 04:44–05:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:09 |
| Godhuli | 18:22–18:46 |
| Pradosha | 18:22–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:45 (25.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:41–12:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:21–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:20–10:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:20–13:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:44–09:32, 23:10–23:58 |
| Varjyam | 03:58–05:36 (25.09) |
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 06:19–14:26, 16:18–17:22, 18:06–18:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:09, Krishna-ashtami from 10:09; lagna Kanya 06:19, Tula 08:41, Vrischika 11:42, Dhanu 14:26, Makara 16:18, Kumbha 17:22, Mina 18:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 10:09–18:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 06:19–18:22: 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 = −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: Vyatipata
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–06:21 (25.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:19–19:240 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:19–10:090 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 10:09–06:21 (25.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:09–06:21 (25.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:19–19:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:19–10:09−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–10:09−3 Vyatipata 06:19–22:56
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 — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami |
| Festivals | Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 19:53 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 21:47 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:41 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:41 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 09:41 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:53 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 21:43 | karana Gara |
| from 21:47 | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:56 |
| Moonrise | 21:57 |
| Moonset | 16:31 |
| Day length | 11 h 58 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 09:41 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for mothers and married women who died before their husbands; it is performed on the ninth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:32–15:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga 06:21–09:41 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–09:41 Krakacha Yoga 09:41–06:23 (26.09)
Anandadi: Musala 06:21–19:53 Anandadi: Gada 19:53–06:23 (26.09)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:45–05:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–15:08 |
| Godhuli | 18:20–18:44 |
| Pradosha | 18:20–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (26.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:41–11:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:20–13:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:51–09:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:50–12:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| 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 | good 06:21–09:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 09:41, Krishna-navami from 09:41; lagna Kanya 06:21, Tula 08:37, Vrischika 11:38, Dhanu 14:22, Makara 16:14, Kumbha 17:18, Mina 18:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:21–09:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 09:41–18:20: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −9
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Yoga Variyana 06:21–21:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:21–19:53−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:21–09:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:21–19:53−1 Rikta tithi 09:41–06:23 (26.09)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:21–09:41−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–09:41−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:41–06:23 (26.09)
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, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:56 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 21:04 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:11 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:56 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:56 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 09:56 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:04 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 21:11 | yoga Shiva |
| from 22:18 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:17 |
| End of twilight | 18:54 |
| Moonrise | 23:19 |
| Moonset | 17:01 |
| Day length | 11 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:23–18:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:23–21:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:56–06:25 (27.09) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:04–06:25 (27.09) Guru Pushya Yoga 21:04–06:25 (27.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:23–09:56 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–09:56
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:23–21:04 Anandadi: Shubha 21:04–06:25 (27.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:18–10:50 (27.09); Bhadra Puchha 00:15–01:30 (27.09); Bhadra Mukha 01:30–03:34 (27.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:46–05:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–15:06 |
| Godhuli | 18:17–18:41 |
| Pradosha | 18:17–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (27.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:33–20:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:49–15:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:23–07:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:21–10:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:21–11:08, 15:06–15:54 |
| Varjyam | 08:28–10:09, 05:39–07:22 (27.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:56–11:34, 16:10–17:14, 17:58–18:17
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 09:56–11:34, 16:10–17:14, 17:58–18:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:56–11:34, 16:10–17:14, 17:58–18:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:56–14:18, 16:10–17:14, 17:58–18:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:56, Krishna-dashami from 09:56; lagna Kanya 06:23, Tula 08:33, Vrischika 11:34, Dhanu 14:18, Makara 16:10, Kumbha 17:14, Mina 17:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:23–09:56: 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:56
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:56–06:25 (27.09)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:23–21:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:23–21:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:23–21:040 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:23–09:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–09:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Yoga Parigha 06:23–09:29−2 Rikta tithi 06:23–09:56
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Yoga Shiva; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Hutashana Yoga 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:25
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 22:50 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:03 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:50 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:50 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:50 | karana Bava |
| from 21:03 | yoga Siddha |
| from 22:50 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 23:31 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:25 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 17:19 |
| Day length | 11 h 49 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 10:50 |
|---|
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 (06:25–18:14) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:25–10:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:50–06:27 (28.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:25–10:50
Anandadi: Utpata 06:25–22:50 Anandadi: Mrityu 22:50–06:27 (28.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:18 (26.09)–10:50; Bhadra Puchha 00:15–01:30; Bhadra Mukha 01:30–03:34
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:25–11:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:48–05:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–15:05 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:39 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:41 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (28.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:58–17:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:51–12:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:17–16:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:53–09:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:47–09:34, 12:43–13:30 |
| Varjyam | 05:39–07:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:50–11:30, 16:06–17:10, 17:54–18:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:50–11:30, 16:06–17:10, 17:54–18:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:50–11:30, 16:06–17:10, 17:54–18:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:25–14:14, 16:06–17:10, 17:54–18:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dashami until 10:50, Krishna-ekadashi from 10:50; lagna Kanya 06:25, Tula 08:29, Vrischika 11:30, Dhanu 14:14, Makara 16:06, Kumbha 17:10, Mina 17:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 06:25–10:50: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Pushya 06:25–22:50+1 Yoga Shiva 06:25–21:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:50–06:27 (28.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 06:25–10:50−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:25–10:50−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:25–22:50
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Hutashana Yoga, 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| Festivals | Indira Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 01:08 (29.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:20 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:20 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:20 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:20 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:20 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 01:08 (29.09) | nakshatra Magha |
| from 01:16 (29.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:48 |
| Moonrise | 00:43 |
| Moonset | 17:30 |
| Day length | 11 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:20 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:50 (27.09)–12:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:29–08:49 (29.09)
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga 06:27–12:20 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:20–01:08 (29.09)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:27–01:08 (29.09) Anandadi: Padma 01:08–06:29 (29.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:31–07:46 (29.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–15:04 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:39 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (29.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:22–01:08 (29.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:23–10:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:47–15:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:27–07:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:27–07:14, 07:14–08:01 |
| Varjyam | 12:51–14:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:27–12:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 12:20, Krishna-dvadashi from 12:20; lagna Kanya 06:27, Tula 08:25, Vrischika 11:26, Dhanu 14:10, Makara 16:02, Kumbha 17:06, Mina 17:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:27–21:20+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:27–01:08 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:20–01:08 (29.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:27–01:08 (29.09)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:27–12:20
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:48 (30.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:57 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:18 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:18 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
|---|---|
| from 14:18 | karana Gara |
| from 21:57 | yoga Shubha |
| from 03:25 (30.09) | karana Vanija |
| from 03:48 (30.09) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 02:06 |
| Moonset | 17:37 |
| Day length | 11 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:29–18:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:09–20:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–14:18 Hutashana Yoga 06:29–14:18 Krakacha Yoga 06:29–14:18 Yamaghanta 06:29–03:48 (30.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 03:48–06:31 (30.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:29–03:48 (30.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:31 (28.09)–07:46
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 18:09–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:09–20:37 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:45 (30.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:08–02:55 (30.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:41–18:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:19–13:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:14–16:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:36–17:22 |
| Varjyam | 14:28–16:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:18, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:18; lagna Kanya 06:29, Tula 08:21, Vrischika 11:22, Dhanu 14:06, Makara 15:58, Kumbha 17:02, Mina 17:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
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
Unfavourable day · score S = −11
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:29–21:570 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:29–03:48 (30.09)−1 Gandanta 06:29–07:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:29–03:48 (30.09)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–14:18−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:29–14:18−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:29–14:18−3 Yamaghanta 06:29–03:48 (30.09)
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 | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:31
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 06:46 (01.10) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:47 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:37 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:37 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 16:37 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:47 | yoga Shukla |
| from 05:52 (01.10) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:31 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:06 |
| End of twilight | 18:43 |
| Moonrise | 03:25 |
| Moonset | 17:42 |
| Day length | 11 h 35 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 16:37 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (06:31–18:06) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:37–18:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 16:37–18:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:55–00:44 (01.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja all day
- Bhadra on earth: 16:37–05:52 (01.10); Bhadra Mukha 16:37–18:49; Bhadra Puchha 04:33–05:53 (01.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:52–05:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–15:01 |
| Godhuli | 18:06–18:31 |
| Pradosha | 18:06–20:36 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:44 (01.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:34–01:22 (01.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:58–09:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:52–12:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:45–15:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:42–13:28, 15:01–15:47 |
| Varjyam | 12:48–14:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:31–11:18, 15:54–16:37
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 06:31–11:18, 15:54–16:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:31–11:18, 15:54–16:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:31–14:02, 15:54–16:58, 17:42–18:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 16:37, Krishna-chaturdashi from 16:37; lagna Kanya 06:31, Tula 08:17, Vrischika 11:18, Dhanu 14:02, Makara 15:54, Kumbha 16:58, Mina 17:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 16:37–18:06: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 16:37–18:06: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:31–22:47+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Krishna Chaturdashi 16:37–06:33 (01.10)0 Bhadra on earth 16:37–05:52 (01.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
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: Pingala (No. 51)
Shaka Samvat 1946 · Vikram Samvat 2081 · Kali Yuga 5125
Next year — Vishvavasu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.2025
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — 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.
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.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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: 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
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
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.
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
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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: 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: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
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.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-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
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An 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 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.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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 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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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 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).
do not fell trees, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: 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.
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): 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.
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable 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: 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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)
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.
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
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign 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
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 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).
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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
no pruning or felling
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.
“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 of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
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
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
not good for sowing seeds, 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
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra 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-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
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: 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
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.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
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.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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 — 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: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra 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)
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
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
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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): 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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: 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)
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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: 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)
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
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 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
+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: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else