Panchanga Calendar

September 2100

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SamvatsaraRaudra (54)MonthShravana → Bhadrapada from 5.09RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

September 2100 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 4.09), Bhadrapada (from 5.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 17.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 7.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 17.09 Ananta Chaturdashi. 4.09 — solar eclipse, total (not visible here).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Pun12after 08:38
2Push13until 06:20
3Ashl14
4Mag30Shani Amavasya
5UPh1
6Has2Hartalika Teej
7Chit4Ganesha Chaturthi
8Swa5until 08:14
9Vish6Skanda Shashti
10Anu7
11Jye8Radha Ashtami
12Mul9after 14:46
13PAsh10
14UAsh11Parivartini
15Shra12until 11:52
16Dhan13
17Shat14Ananta Chaturdashi
18PBh15Kanya Sankranti
19UBh1
20Rev2
21Ashw3after 08:03
22Bhar4Sankashti
23Bhar5
24Krit6after 10:11
25Roh7after 16:53
26Mrig8Kalashtami
27Ard8Avidhava Navami
28Pun9
29Push10after 07:54
30Ashl11Ekadashi Vaish.
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
MarkersPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (25)
PradoshaAmrita Siddhi YogaGuru Pushya YogaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Tripushkar YogaHartalika TeejChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiRishi PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRadha AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiVamana JayantiAnanta ChaturdashiShraddha (ancestors)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankrantiSankashtiAutumnal equinoxDwipushkar YogaKalashtami
How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

  • 2.09 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha until 06:20
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 5.09 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra
    Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 12.09 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 14:46
    Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
  • 19.09 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
    Uttara-Bhadra (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.
  • 21.09 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita after 08:03
    Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
    Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
  • 24.09 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious weekday after 10:11
    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.
  • 25.09 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga after 16:53
    Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
    Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
  • 29.09 Wed — Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Shiva after 07:54
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
    Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.

Festivals

  • 1.09 Wed Pradosha Vrat
  • 2.09 Thu Masik Shivaratri
  • 4.09 Sat Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
  • 4.09 Sat Shani Amavasya
  • 6.09 Mon Hartalika Teej
  • 6.09 Mon Chandra Darshan
  • 7.09 Tue Ganesha Chaturthi
  • 8.09 Wed Rishi Panchami
  • 9.09 Thu Skanda Shashti
  • 11.09 Sat Radha Ashtami
  • 11.09 Sat Masik Durgashtami
  • 14.09 Tue Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
  • 15.09 Wed Vamana Jayanti
  • 15.09 Wed Pradosha Vrat
  • 17.09 Fri Ananta Chaturdashi
  • 17.09 Fri Purnima Vrat
  • 17.09 Fri Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
  • 18.09 Sat Bhadrapada Purnima
  • 18.09 Sat Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
  • 22.09 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
  • 22.09 Wed Bharani Shraddha
  • 26.09 Sun Kalashtami
  • 26.09 Sun Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
  • 27.09 Mon Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
  • 29.09 Wed Indira Ekadashi
  • 30.09 Thu Indira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

Special muhurta yogas

  • 2.09 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:36–08:26
  • 2.09 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 05:36–08:26
  • 2.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:36–08:26
  • 5.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 5.09 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 09:13–02:23 (06.09)
  • 5.09 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:23–05:43 (06.09)
  • 9.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:04–05:51 (10.09)
  • 10.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:51–16:33
  • 12.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:55–14:46
  • 14.09 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 11:52–14:49
  • 19.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:08–22:40
  • 21.09 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:12–04:14 (22.09)
  • 21.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–04:14 (22.09)
  • 25.09 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:20–12:54
  • 25.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:20–12:54
  • 25.09 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 12:54–05:48 (26.09)

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

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

  • 3.09 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
  • 4.09 Sat — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 6.09 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Vajra, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 9.09 Thu — Vaidhriti
  • 14.09 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 18.09 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
  • 22.09 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 23.09 Thu — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka (unfavourable day)
  • 26.09 Sun — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha, Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 27.09 Mon — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 28.09 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 30.09 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

  • 4.09 New moon (Amavasya) 11:51
  • 4.09 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 11:48, magnitude 1.040
    not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
  • 18.09 Full moon (Purnima) 14:34
  • 18.09 Kanya Sankranti 04:39 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
  • 23.09 Autumnal equinox 01:01

Periods

  • all month Chaturmasya
  • from 17.09 Pitru Paksha
  • 16.09 04:04 – 21.09 01:20 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Raudra (No. 54, “fierce, belonging to Rudra”) — A fierce year: storms, disease and strife; prudence is needed. more

Northern samvatsara: Bhava. Shaka Samvat 2022, Vikram Samvat 2157, Kali Yuga 5201.

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

SummaryFavourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Pushya; auspicious time — after 08:38; auspicious time — until 17:01
MonthShravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:01 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:38 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 08:05 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 17:01 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:05yoga Variyana
from 08:38nakshatra Pushya
from 17:01tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 17:01karana Gara
from 04:32 (02.09)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn04:55
Sunrise05:34
Noon12:29
Sunset19:23
End of twilight20:02
Moonrise00:46
Moonset18:40
Day length13 h 49 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:38from 17:01

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:34–08:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:38–19:23) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:23–21:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–17:01

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:01–05:36 (02.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:38–05:36 (02.09) Anandadi: Gada 05:34–08:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:13–04:53
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:47–15:42
Godhuli19:23–19:44
Pradosha19:23–21:26
Nishitha00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Amrita Kalam06:11–07:49, 02:05–03:40 (02.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:29–14:12
Yamaganda07:18–09:01
Gulika Kalam10:45–12:29
Dur Muhurta12:01–12:56
Varjyam16:34–18:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:05–13:20

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:05–13:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 08:05–13:20
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:38, Pushya from 08:38; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:01, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:01; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:19, Tula 10:19, Vrischika 13:20, Dhanu 16:03, Makara 17:52, Kumbha 18:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:38) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:38) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Vyatipata 05:34–08:05: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:38

Auspicious time ends by 17:01

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–17:01+2 Pushya 08:38–05:36 (02.09)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:38–05:36 (02.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 08:05–05:36 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:01–05:36 (02.09)−1 Vyatipata 05:34–08:05−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:34–08:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:34

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 06:20
MonthShravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:53 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:26 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 06:20 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 15:53 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:20yoga Parigha
from 08:26nakshatra Ashlesha
from 15:53tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 15:53karana Vishti
from 03:04 (03.09)karana Shakuni
from 04:03 (03.09)yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn04:57
Sunrise05:36
Noon12:29
Sunset19:21
End of twilight20:00
Moonrise02:17
Moonset18:52
Day length13 h 45 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:26from 15:53

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:36–08:26) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:53–19:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 15:53–19:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 (03.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:36–08:26 Guru Pushya Yoga 05:36–08:26 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:36–08:26

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:53–05:38 (03.09)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:36–08:26 Anandadi: Amrita 08:26–05:38 (03.09)

  • Bhadra on earth: 15:53–03:04 (03.09); Bhadra Mukha 15:53–17:44; Bhadra Puchha 01:53–03:00 (03.09)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:52–13:18 (03.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta14:46–15:41
Godhuli19:21–19:41
Pradosha19:21–21:24
Nishitha00:09–00:50 (03.09)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:11–15:55
Yamaganda05:36–07:19
Gulika Kalam09:02–10:45
Dur Muhurta10:11–11:06, 15:41–16:36
Varjyam20:47–22:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:36–13:16

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 05:36–13:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 05:36–13:16
Bathing, washing hairaverage 05:36–15:59, 17:49–18:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:26, Ashlesha from 08:26; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:53, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:53; lagna Simha 05:36, Kanya 07:15, Tula 10:15, Vrischika 13:16, Dhanu 15:59, Makara 17:49, Kumbha 18:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:26) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:26) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 15:53–19:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 15:53–19:21: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:20

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:36–08:26+2 Pushya 05:36–08:26+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:36–08:26+1 Yoga Variyana 05:36–06:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:53–05:38 (03.09)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:53–05:38 (03.09)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:53–03:04 (03.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:26–05:38 (03.09)−1 Yoga Parigha 06:20–17:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:36

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi
MonthShravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 05:38

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:07 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 07:36 more
Gandamula
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 01:18 (04.09) more
KaranaShakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:07 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:36nakshatra Magha
from 14:07tithi Amavasya
from 14:07karana Chatushpada
from 01:03 (04.09)karana Naga
from 01:18 (04.09)yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn04:59
Sunrise05:38
Noon12:29
Sunset19:18
End of twilight19:57
Moonrise03:51
Moonset19:02
Day length13 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:36from 14:07

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, Magha (07:36–19:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Shakuni 05:38–14:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 14:07–19:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 05:38–14:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:38–07:36 Anandadi: Kana 07:36–05:40 (04.09)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:52–13:18
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:15–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta14:45–15:39
Godhuli19:18–19:39
Pradosha19:18–21:23
Nishitha00:08–00:50 (04.09)
Amrita Kalam06:03–07:36, 03:58–05:29 (04.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:45–12:28
Yamaganda15:53–17:36
Gulika Kalam07:20–09:03
Dur Muhurta08:22–09:17, 12:55–13:50
Varjyam18:55–20:26

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:11–15:55, 17:45–18:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 07:36, Magha from 07:36; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 14:07, Amavasya from 14:07; lagna Simha 05:38, Kanya 07:11, Tula 10:11, Vrischika 13:12, Dhanu 15:55, Makara 17:45, Kumbha 18:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 07:36) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 07:36) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 05:38–14:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 14:07–19:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Yoga Shiva 05:38–01:18 (04.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 05:38–13:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:38–07:36−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:36–05:40 (04.09)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:38–14:07

Panchanga at sunrise 05:38

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthShravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShani Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Solar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 05:40

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 11:51 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:14 more
Gandamula
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 22:12 more
KaranaNaga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:51 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:14nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 11:51tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 11:51karana Kimstughna
from 22:12yoga Sadhya
from 22:34karana Bava
from 04:27 (05.09)nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:01
Sunrise05:40
Noon12:28
Sunset19:16
End of twilight19:54
Moonrise05:25
Moonset19:09
Day length13 h 36 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)11:51
Solar eclipse, totalgreatest eclipse 11:48, magnitude 1.040
Visibilitynot visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:14from 11:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:40–06:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:14–19:16) is good for root crops.
  • Naga 05:40–11:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 11:51–19:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:07 (03.09)–11:51
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 14:07 (03.09)–11:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 05:40–06:14 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:14–04:27 (05.09) Anandadi: Utpata 04:27–05:42 (05.09)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 11:30–12:13
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:17–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta14:44–15:38
Godhuli19:16–19:37
Pradosha19:16–21:21
Nishitha00:08–00:49 (05.09)
Amrita Kalam22:32–00:00 (05.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:04–10:46
Yamaganda14:10–15:52
Gulika Kalam05:40–07:22
Dur Muhurta05:40–06:34, 06:34–07:28
Varjyam13:38–15:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 06:14, Purva-Phalguni from 06:14; tithi Amavasya until 11:51, Shukla-pratipat from 11:51; lagna Simha 05:40, Kanya 07:07, Tula 10:07, Vrischika 13:08, Dhanu 15:51, Makara 17:41, Kumbha 18:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 06:14) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 06:14) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Amavasya 05:40–11:51: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:40–22:120 Anandadi: Padma 05:40–06:140 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:14–04:27 (05.09)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:40–06:14−3 Amavasya 05:40–11:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:40

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 05:42

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:13 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:23 (06.09) more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:50 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:13 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:13tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 09:13karana Balava
from 18:50yoga Shubha
from 19:47karana Kaulava
from 02:23 (06.09)nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:03
Sunrise05:42
Noon12:28
Sunset19:13
End of twilight19:51
Moonrise06:59
Moonset19:16
Day length13 h 31 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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:13

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:42–19:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Tripushkar Yoga 09:13–02:23 (06.09) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:23–05:43 (06.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:42–09:13

Anandadi: Mitra 05:42–02:23 (06.09) Anandadi: Manasa 02:23–05:43 (06.09)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:18–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta14:43–15:37
Godhuli19:13–19:34
Pradosha19:13–21:19
Nishitha00:07–00:49 (06.09)
Amrita Kalam19:48–21:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam17:32–19:13
Yamaganda12:27–14:09
Gulika Kalam15:50–17:32
Dur Muhurta17:25–18:19
Varjyam11:02–12:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:03–19:13

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 07:03–19:13
Cutting fingernailsaverage 07:03–19:13
Cutting toenailsaverage 07:03–13:04, 17:37–18:40
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:03–19:13

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 09:13, Shukla-dvitya from 09:13; lagna Simha 05:42, Kanya 07:03, Tula 10:03, Vrischika 13:04, Dhanu 15:47, Makara 17:37, Kumbha 18:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +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 05:42–02:23 (06.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:42–02:23 (06.09)+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:42–18:50+1 Auspicious tithi 09:13–05:43 (06.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:42–09:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:13–02:23 (06.09)−1 Eclipse nearby

Panchanga at sunrise 05:42

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsHartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:43

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:19 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:11 (07.09) more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:19 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 06:19 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:19tithi Shukla-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:19karana Taitila
from 15:19yoga Shukla
from 16:50karana Gara
from 00:11 (07.09)nakshatra Chitra
from 03:19 (07.09)tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 03:19 (07.09)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:05
Sunrise05:43
Noon12:28
Sunset19:11
End of twilight19:49
Moonrise08:34
Moonset19:23
Day length13 h 27 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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:19

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, Hasta (05:43–19:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 06:19–03:19 (07.09)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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, 19:11–19:23
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: 19:11–19:23

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:11–05:45 (07.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–06:19 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:11–05:45 (07.09)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:43–00:11 (07.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:11–05:45 (07.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:19–05:01
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta14:42–15:35
Godhuli19:11–19:32
Pradosha19:11–21:18
Nishitha00:07–00:49 (07.09)
Amrita Kalam18:44–20:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam07:24–09:05
Yamaganda10:46–12:27
Gulika Kalam14:08–15:49
Dur Muhurta12:54–13:48, 15:35–16:29
Varjyam10:01–11:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:59–13:01, 17:33–18:36

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 06:59–13:01, 17:33–18:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 06:59–13:01, 17:33–18:36
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:59–15:43, 17:33–18:36

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 06:19, Shukla-tritya from 06:19; lagna Simha 05:43, Kanya 06:59, Tula 10:00, Vrischika 13:01, Dhanu 15:43, Makara 17:33, Kumbha 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:43–15:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:43–00:11 (07.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:43–06:190 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–06:19−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:43–00:11 (07.09)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:43

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsGanesha Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:45

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:20 (08.09) more
NakshatraChitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:59 more
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:45 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 13:49 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:45yoga Brahma
from 13:49karana Vishti
from 21:59nakshatra Swati
from 00:20 (08.09)tithi Shukla-panchami
from 00:20 (08.09)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:07
Sunrise05:45
Noon12:27
Sunset19:08
End of twilight19:46
Moonrise10:11
Moonset19:31
Day length13 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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, Chitra (05:45–19:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:49–19:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:11–19:31

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:45–21:59

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:20–05:47 (08.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:59–05:47 (08.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:45–21:59

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:49–00:20 (08.09); Bhadra Mukha 13:50–15:35; Bhadra Puchha 23:17–00:20 (08.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:21–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta14:40–15:34
Godhuli19:08–19:29
Pradosha19:08–21:16
Nishitha00:06–00:49 (08.09)
Amrita Kalam16:10–17:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:47–17:28
Yamaganda09:06–10:46
Gulika Kalam12:27–14:07
Dur Muhurta08:26–09:19, 23:24–00:06 (08.09)
Varjyam07:27–08:54, 03:06–04:34 (08.09)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 06:55–15:39, 17:29–18:32

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:55, Tula 09:56, Vrischika 12:57, Dhanu 15:39, Makara 17:29, Kumbha 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 05:45–19:08: 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 = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:45–21:59+1 Yoga Brahma 11:45–05:47 (08.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:45–21:590 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:49–00:20 (08.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:45–21:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:45–00:20 (08.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:45

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 08:14
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsRishi Panchami

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:29 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:55 more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:14 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 10:53 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:14yoga Indra
from 10:53karana Balava
from 19:55nakshatra Vishakha
from 21:29tithi Shukla-shashti
from 21:29karana Kaulava
from 04:52 (09.09)yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:09
Sunrise05:47
Noon12:27
Sunset19:05
End of twilight19:43
Moonrise11:50
Moonset19:44
Day length13 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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, Swati (05:47–19:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)

Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:55–05:49 (09.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 19:55–05:49 (09.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:47–19:55

  • Gandanta (tithi): 21:08–21:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:22–05:05
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:39–15:33
Godhuli19:05–19:27
Pradosha19:05–21:14
Nishitha00:06–00:49 (09.09)
Amrita Kalam11:52–13:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:26–14:06
Yamaganda07:27–09:07
Gulika Kalam10:47–12:26
Dur Muhurta12:00–12:53
Varjyam01:05–02:33 (09.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:51–12:53, 17:25–18:28

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 06:51–12:53, 17:25–18:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 06:51–12:53, 17:25–18:28
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:51–15:35, 17:25–18:28

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:51, Tula 09:52, Vrischika 12:53, Dhanu 15:35, Makara 17:25, Kumbha 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:14

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:47–08:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:47–19:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:47–21:290 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:47–19:55

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:47

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:53 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 18:04 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 01:44 (10.09) more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 08:09 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:09karana Taitila
from 18:04nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:53tithi Shukla-saptami
from 18:53karana Gara
from 01:44 (10.09)yoga Vishkambha
from 05:42 (10.09)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:11
Sunrise05:49
Noon12:27
Sunset19:03
End of twilight19:41
Moonrise13:31
Moonset20:03
Day length13 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:04from 18:53

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:49–18:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (18:04–19:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:29 (08.09)–18:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:49–18:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:04–05:51 (10.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–18:53

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:49–18:04 Anandadi: Ananda 18:04–05:51 (10.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:23–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta14:38–15:31
Godhuli19:03–19:24
Pradosha19:03–21:12
Nishitha00:05–00:49 (10.09)
Amrita Kalam09:57–11:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:05–15:44
Yamaganda05:49–07:28
Gulika Kalam09:08–10:47
Dur Muhurta10:14–11:07, 15:31–16:24
Varjyam21:49–23:19

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 18:04–18:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 18:04, Anuradha from 18:04; tithi Shukla-shashti until 18:53, Shukla-saptami from 18:53; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:48, Tula 09:48, Vrischika 12:49, Dhanu 15:31, Makara 17:21, Kumbha 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 18:04) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 18:04) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

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

  • Vaidhriti 05:49–19:03: 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 = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:49–18:04+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:49–18:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:04–05:51 (10.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:04–05:51 (10.09)0 Auspicious tithi 18:53–05:51 (10.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–18:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Vaidhriti 05:49–01:44 (10.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:49

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Rakshasa
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:37 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:33 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:53 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 16:37 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 16:33nakshatra Jyestha
from 16:37tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 16:37karana Vishti
from 22:53yoga Priti
from 03:37 (11.09)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:13
Sunrise05:51
Noon12:26
Sunset19:00
End of twilight19:38
Moonrise15:04
Moonset20:35
Day length13 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:33from 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, Anuradha (05:51–16:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:33–19:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:37–19:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:51–16:33

Krakacha Yoga 05:51–16:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–16:37 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:33–05:53 (11.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:37–05:53 (11.09)

Anandadi: Chara 16:33–05:53 (11.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:51–16:33

  • Bhadra in heaven: 16:37–03:37 (11.09); Bhadra Puchha 18:16–19:23; Bhadra Mukha 19:23–21:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:25–05:08
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta14:37–15:30
Godhuli19:00–19:22
Pradosha19:00–21:11
Nishitha00:05–00:48 (11.09)
Amrita Kalam06:49–08:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:47–12:26
Yamaganda15:43–17:21
Gulika Kalam07:30–09:08
Dur Muhurta08:29–09:22, 12:52–13:45
Varjyam21:54–23:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:51–16:37

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, shavingaverage 05:51–16:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 05:51–16:37
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:44–15:27

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:33, Jyestha from 16:33; tithi Shukla-saptami until 16:37, Shukla-ashtami from 16:37; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:44, Tula 09:44, Vrischika 12:45, Dhanu 15:27, Makara 17:17, Kumbha 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:33) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:33) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 16:37–19:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:51–16:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–16:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:51–16:370 Anandadi: Chara 16:33–05:53 (11.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:37–05:53 (11.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–16:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 16:37–05:53 (11.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:33–05:53 (11.09)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:37–03:37 (11.09)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:33–05:53 (11.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:51–16:33−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:51–16:37

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Priti, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsRadha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:53

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:44 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:26 more
Gandamula
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:22 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 14:44 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:44tithi Shukla-navami
from 14:44karana Balava
from 15:26nakshatra Mula
from 20:22yoga Ayushman
from 01:58 (12.09)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:15
Sunrise05:53
Noon12:26
Sunset18:57
End of twilight19:35
Moonrise16:20
Moonset21:28
Day length13 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:44

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, Jyestha (05:53–15:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:26–18:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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), 11:07–13:44
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 16:37 (10.09)–14:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:44–05:55 (12.09) Ravi Yoga 15:26–05:55 (12.09)

Anandadi: Musala 05:53–15:26 Anandadi: Gada 15:26–05:55 (12.09)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:41–21:14
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:26–05:10
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta14:36–15:28
Godhuli18:57–19:19
Pradosha18:57–21:09
Nishitha00:04–00:48 (12.09)
Amrita Kalam07:03–08:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:09–10:47
Yamaganda14:03–15:41
Gulika Kalam05:53–07:31
Dur Muhurta05:53–06:45, 06:45–07:38
Varjyamnone 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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:26, Mula from 15:26; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:44, Shukla-navami from 14:44; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:40, Tula 09:40, Vrischika 12:41, Dhanu 15:23, Makara 17:13, Kumbha 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:26) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:26) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 05:53–14:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 14:44–18:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Priti 05:53–20:22+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:44–05:55 (12.09)+1 Ravi Yoga 15:26–05:55 (12.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 05:53–14:44−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:53–15:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:53–15:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:53

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:46
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:18 more
NakshatraMula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:46 more
Gandamula
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:13 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 13:18 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:18tithi Shukla-dashami
from 13:18karana Taitila
from 14:46nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 18:13yoga Saubhagya
from 00:46 (13.09)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:17
Sunrise05:55
Noon12:26
Sunset18:55
End of twilight19:32
Moonrise17:09
Moonset22:44
Day length12 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:18from 14:46

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:55–14:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:46–18:55) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:55–14:46 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:55–14:46 Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:55–14:46 Anandadi: Shubha 14:46–05:57 (13.09)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:27–05:11
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta14:35–15:27
Godhuli18:55–19:17
Pradosha18:55–21:07
Nishitha00:04–00:48 (13.09)
Amrita Kalam08:32–10:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam17:17–18:55
Yamaganda12:25–14:02
Gulika Kalam15:40–17:17
Dur Muhurta17:11–18:03
Varjyam13:12–14:46, 00:17–01:52 (13.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:09–18:12

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, shavingaverage 17:09–18:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 17:09–18:12
Bathing, washing hairaverage 13:18–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 14:46, Purva-Ashadha from 14:46; tithi Shukla-navami until 13:18, Shukla-dashami from 13:18; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:36, Tula 09:36, Vrischika 12:37, Dhanu 15:19, Makara 17:09, Kumbha 18:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:46) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:46) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-navami 05:55–13:18: 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 14:46

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:55–14:46+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:55–14:46+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:55–18:13+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:55–14:460 Auspicious tithi 13:18–05:57 (13.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:18–05:57 (13.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:55–14:46−2 Rikta tithi 05:55–13:18

Panchanga at sunrise 05:55

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:21 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 14:33 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:27 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 12:21 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:21tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 12:21karana Vanija
from 14:33nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 16:27yoga Shobhana
from 00:03 (14.09)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:19
Sunrise05:57
Noon12:25
Sunset18:52
End of twilight19:30
Moonrise17:38
Moonsetnone
Day length12 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:21from 14:33

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:57–14:33) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (14:33–18:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:57–14:33

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:21–05:59 (14.09) Krakacha Yoga 12:21–05:59 (14.09)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:57–14:33 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:33–05:59 (14.09)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:03–11:52 (14.09); Bhadra Puchha 04:49–05:59 (14.09); Bhadra Mukha 05:59–07:57 (14.09)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 11:58–12:45
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:29–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta14:34–15:25
Godhuli18:52–19:14
Pradosha18:52–21:06
Nishitha00:03–00:48 (14.09)
Amrita Kalam09:48–11:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam07:34–09:11
Yamaganda10:48–12:25
Gulika Kalam14:01–15:38
Dur Muhurta12:50–13:42, 15:25–16:17
Varjyam22:38–00:15 (14.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:05–18:08

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, shavinggood 17:05–18:08
Cutting fingernailsaverage 05:57–12:33, 14:33–18:52
Cutting toenailsgood 17:05–18:08
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:32–15:16, 17:05–18:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 14:33, Uttara-Ashadha from 14:33; tithi Shukla-dashami until 12:21, Shukla-ekadashi from 12:21; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:32, Tula 09:32, Vrischika 12:33, Dhanu 15:16, Makara 17:05, Kumbha 18:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 14:33) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 14:33) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:57–14:33+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:57–16:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:57–12:210 Auspicious nakshatra 14:33–05:59 (14.09)0 Anandadi: Utpata 05:57–14:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:21–05:59 (14.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:33–05:59 (14.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:57–12:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–14:33−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:21–05:59 (14.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsParivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:52 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 14:49 more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:04 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:52 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:52tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 11:52karana Bava
from 14:49nakshatra Shravana
from 15:04yoga Atiganda
from 23:49karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:21
Sunrise05:59
Noon12:25
Sunset18:50
End of twilight19:27
Moonrise17:55
Moonset00:12
Day length12 h 50 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:52from 14:49

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:59–14:49) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (14:49–18:50) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:59–11:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 12:21 (13.09)–11:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:01–08:34 (15.09)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 11:52–14:49

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–11:52 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:59–14:49

Anandadi: Manasa 05:59–08:42 Anandadi: Padma 08:42–16:27 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:27–06:01 (15.09)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:03–11:52; Bhadra Puchha 04:49–05:59; Bhadra Mukha 05:59–07:57

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:30–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta14:33–15:24
Godhuli18:50–19:12
Pradosha18:50–21:04
Nishitha00:03–00:48 (15.09)
Amrita Kalam08:21–09:58, 04:49–06:28 (15.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:37–17:13
Yamaganda09:12–10:48
Gulika Kalam12:24–14:01
Dur Muhurta08:33–09:24, 23:18–00:03 (15.09)
Varjyam18:56–20:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:59–12:29, 17:01–18:04

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, shavingaverage 05:59–12:29, 17:01–18:04
Cutting fingernailsaverage 06:28–12:29, 17:01–18:04
Cutting toenailsaverage 05:59–12:29, 17:01–18:04
Bathing, washing hairaverage 05:59–15:12, 17:01–18:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 14:49, Shravana from 14:49; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:52, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:52; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:28, Tula 09:28, Vrischika 12:29, Dhanu 15:12, Makara 17:01, Kumbha 18:04, Mina 18:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 14:49) — improved health; Shravana (from 14:49) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:59–08:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:59–14:49+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:59–15:04+1 Auspicious tithi 05:59–11:520 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:52–14:490 Yoga Atiganda 15:04–17:220 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:27–06:01 (15.09)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:59–11:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–11:52−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:59–14:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:59

SummaryFavourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — until 11:52
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsVamana Jayanti · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:52 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:32 more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:03 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 11:52 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:52tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 11:52karana Kaulava
from 14:03yoga Sukarma
from 15:32nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:03 (16.09)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:23
Sunrise06:01
Noon12:24
Sunset18:47
End of twilight19:24
Moonrise18:06
Moonset01:42
Day length12 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:52from 15:32

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:01–15:32) is good for sowing.

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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 11:52 (14.09)–11:52
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, 18:47–21:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–11:52

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:52–06:03 (16.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:32–06:03 (16.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:01–15:32 Anandadi: Mitra 15:32–06:03 (16.09)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:04 (16.09)–01:20 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:31–05:16
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:32–15:23
Godhuli18:47–19:09
Pradosha18:47–21:02
Nishitha00:02–00:47 (16.09)
Amrita Kalam04:49–06:28, 05:48–07:29 (16.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:24–14:00
Yamaganda07:37–09:12
Gulika Kalam10:48–12:24
Dur Muhurta11:58–12:49
Varjyam19:44–21:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:24–12:25, 16:57–18:01

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, shavinggood 06:24–12:25, 16:57–18:01
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 06:24–12:25, 16:57–18:01
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:24–15:08, 16:57–18:01

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:32, Dhanishtha from 15:32; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:52, Shukla-triodashi from 11:52; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:24, Tula 09:24, Vrischika 12:25, Dhanu 15:08, Makara 16:57, Kumbha 18:01, Mina 18:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:32) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:32) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:52

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–11:52+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:01–15:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:01–15:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:52–06:03 (16.09)0 Yoga Sukarma 14:03–06:03 (16.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:32–06:03 (16.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:52–06:03 (16.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:01

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 06:03

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:20 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 16:43 more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:24 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 12:20 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:20tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 12:20karana Gara
from 13:24yoga Dhriti
from 16:43nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 00:44 (17.09)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:25
Sunrise06:03
Noon12:24
Sunset18:44
End of twilight19:22
Moonrise18:13
Moonset03:09
Day length12 h 41 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:20from 16:43

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (16:43–18:44) is good for sowing.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 12:20–18:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:43–06:05 (17.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:20–06:05 (17.09)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:03–16:43 Anandadi: Vajra 16:43–06:05 (17.09)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:04–01:20 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:33–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta14:30–15:21
Godhuli18:44–19:07
Pradosha18:44–21:00
Nishitha00:02–00:47 (17.09)
Amrita Kalam05:48–07:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:59–15:34
Yamaganda06:03–07:38
Gulika Kalam09:13–10:48
Dur Muhurta10:17–11:07, 15:21–16:12
Varjyam00:24–02:06 (17.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:20–12:20

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 06:20–12:20
Cutting fingernailsaverage 06:03–12:20
Cutting toenailsgood 06:20–12:20
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:20–12:20

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 16:43, Shatabhisha from 16:43; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:20, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:20; lagna Simha 06:03, Kanya 06:20, Tula 09:20, Vrischika 12:21, Dhanu 15:04, Makara 16:53, Kumbha 17:57, Mina 18:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 16:43) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 16:43) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 12:20–18:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:03–16:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:03–16:43+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:03–13:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:03–12:200 Ravi Yoga 16:43–06:05 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 16:43–06:05 (17.09)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 12:20–06:05 (17.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:20–06:05 (17.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:03

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
FestivalsAnanta Chaturdashi · Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 06:05

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:14 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:19 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:06 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 13:14 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:06yoga Shula
from 13:14tithi Purnima
from 13:14karana Vishti
from 18:19nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 01:51 (18.09)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:27
Sunrise06:05
Noon12:24
Sunset18:42
End of twilight19:19
Moonrise18:19
Moonset04:32
Day length12 h 37 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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:14from 18:19

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, Shatabhisha (06:05–18:19) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:19–18:42) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:14–18:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 06:05–13:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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 12:20 (16.09)–13:14
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, 13:39–16:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 13:14–13:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 18.09

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:05–18:19

Anandadi: Saumya 06:05–18:19 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 18:19–06:07 (18.09)

  • Bhadra on earth: 13:14–01:51 (18.09); Bhadra Puchha 21:28–22:44; Bhadra Mukha 22:44–00:51 (18.09)
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:04 (16.09)–01:20 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:34–05:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta14:29–15:20
Godhuli18:42–19:05
Pradosha18:42–20:59
Nishitha00:01–00:47 (18.09)
Amrita Kalam10:38–12:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:49–12:23
Yamaganda15:32–17:07
Gulika Kalam07:39–09:14
Dur Muhurta08:36–09:27, 12:48–13:39
Varjyam01:15–02:59 (18.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 13:14–15:00, 16:50–17:53

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:19, Purva-Bhadra from 18:19; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 13:14, Purnima from 13:14; lagna Simha 06:05, Kanya 06:16, Tula 09:16, Vrischika 12:17, Dhanu 15:00, Makara 16:50, Kumbha 17:53, Mina 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:19) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:19) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 06:05–13:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 13:14–18:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 13:14–18:42: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:05–18:19+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:05–18:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–18:19+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:05–13:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 18:19–06:07 (18.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:19–06:07 (18.09)0 Yoga Shula 13:06–15:06−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 13:14–01:51 (18.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:05–13:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:05

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
FestivalsKanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Bhadrapada Purnima

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:34 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:19 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:06 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 14:34 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:06yoga Ganda
from 14:34tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:34karana Balava
from 20:19nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 03:22 (19.09)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:29
Sunrise06:07
Noon12:23
Sunset18:39
End of twilight19:16
Moonrise18:24
Moonset05:52
Day length12 h 32 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)14:34
Kanya Sankranti04:39 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:34

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, Purva-Bhadra (06:07–18:39) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Virgo. Vishwakarma Puja — worship of the divine architect: tools, workshop machinery and vehicles are blessed.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:07–11:03
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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 13:14 (17.09)–14:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 17.09

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–14:34

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:07–20:19 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:19–06:08 (19.09)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:04 (16.09)–01:20 (21.09)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 14:08–15:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:35–05:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta14:28–15:18
Godhuli18:39–19:02
Pradosha18:39–20:57
Nishitha00:01–00:47 (19.09)
Amrita Kalam11:39–13:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:15–10:49
Yamaganda13:57–15:31
Gulika Kalam06:07–07:41
Dur Muhurta06:07–06:57, 06:57–07:47
Varjyamnone 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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Purnima until 14:34, Krishna-pratipat from 14:34; lagna Simha 06:07, Kanya 06:12, Tula 09:12, Vrischika 12:13, Dhanu 14:56, Makara 16:46, Kumbha 17:49, Mina 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — 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:

  • Purnima 06:07–14:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Sankranti at 04:39 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

0 Auspicious tithi 14:34–06:08 (19.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 13:06–15:32−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:07–20:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–20:19−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–14:34

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat

At sunrise 06:08

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:17 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:40 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:25 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 16:17 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:25yoga Vriddhi
from 16:17tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 16:17karana Taitila
from 22:40nakshatra Revati
from 05:16 (20.09)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:31
Sunrise06:08
Noon12:23
Sunset18:36
End of twilight19:13
Moonrise18:29
Moonset07:09
Day length12 h 27 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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:17

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:08–18:36) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:08–22:40

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–16:17

Anandadi: Sthira 06:08–22:40 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:40–06:10 (20.09)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:04 (16.09)–01:20 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:37–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta14:27–15:17
Godhuli18:36–19:00
Pradosha18:36–20:55
Nishitha00:00–00:47 (20.09)
Amrita Kalam17:24–19:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam17:03–18:36
Yamaganda12:22–13:56
Gulika Kalam15:29–17:03
Dur Muhurta16:57–17:47
Varjyam06:51–08:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:08–12:09, 16:42–17:45

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 06:08–12:09, 16:42–17:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 06:08–12:09, 16:42–17:45
Bathing, washing hairaverage 06:08–14:52, 16:17–18:36

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 16:17, Krishna-dvitya from 16:17; lagna Kanya 06:08, Tula 09:08, Vrischika 12:09, Dhanu 14:52, Makara 16:42, Kumbha 17:45, Mina 18:28

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:08–22:40+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:08–22:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:08–22:40+1 Auspicious tithi 06:08–16:170 Yoga Vriddhi 13:25–06:10 (20.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–16:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 06:08

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:20 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:20 (21.09) more
Gandamula
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:59 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 18:20 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:59yoga Dhruva
from 18:20tithi Krishna-tritya
from 18:20karana Vanija
from 01:20 (21.09)nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:33
Sunrise06:10
Noon12:23
Sunset18:34
End of twilight19:11
Moonrise18:35
Moonset08:26
Day length12 h 23 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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:20

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, Revati (06:10–18:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–18:20

Anandadi: Matanga 06:10–01:20 (21.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 01:20–06:12 (21.09)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:04 (16.09)–01:20 (21.09)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:39–08:03 (21.09)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:38–05:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta14:26–15:16
Godhuli18:34–18:57
Pradosha18:34–20:53
Nishitha00:00–00:46 (21.09)
Amrita Kalam22:40–00:27 (21.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam07:43–09:16
Yamaganda10:49–12:22
Gulika Kalam13:55–15:28
Dur Muhurta12:47–13:36, 15:16–16:05
Varjyam12:00–13:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:10–18:24

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 06:10–18:24
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 06:10–18:24
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:10–14:48, 16:38–17:41

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:20, Krishna-tritya from 18:20; lagna Kanya 06:10, Tula 09:05, Vrischika 12:06, Dhanu 14:48, Makara 16:38, Kumbha 17:41, Mina 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:10–01:20 (21.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–01:20 (21.09)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:10–13:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:10–18:200 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka 06:10–01:20 (21.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–18:20

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:03
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:38 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 04:14 (22.09) more
Gandamula
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:45 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 07:27 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:27karana Vishti
from 14:45yoga Vyaghata
from 20:38tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:38karana Bava
from 04:14 (22.09)nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:35
Sunrise06:12
Noon12:22
Sunset18:31
End of twilight19:08
Moonrise18:42
Moonset09:44
Day length12 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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) 07:27–18:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–20:38 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:12–04:14 (22.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–04:14 (22.09)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:12–04:14 (22.09) Anandadi: Musala 04:14–06:14 (22.09)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 07:27–20:38; Bhadra Puchha 16:02–17:21; Bhadra Mukha 17:21–19:33
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:39 (20.09)–08:03
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:39–05:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta14:25–15:14
Godhuli18:31–18:55
Pradosha18:31–20:52
Nishitha23:59–00:46 (22.09)
Amrita Kalam20:10–21:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:26–16:59
Yamaganda09:17–10:49
Gulika Kalam12:22–13:54
Dur Muhurta08:40–09:29, 23:12–23:59
Varjyam23:45–01:32 (22.09)

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 06:12–12:02, 16:34–17:37
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:12, Tula 09:01, Vrischika 12:02, Dhanu 14:44, Makara 16:34, Kumbha 17:37, Mina 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 08:03

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:12–04:14 (22.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–20:38+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:12–04:14 (22.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:12–04:14 (22.09)+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:12–14:45+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–20:380 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 14:45–18:29−1 Gandanta 06:12–08:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:27–20:38

Panchanga at sunrise 06:12

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 06:14

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:06 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 07:14 (23.09) more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:40 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:52 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:52karana Balava
from 15:40yoga Harshana
from 23:06tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:06karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:37
Sunrise06:14
Noon12:22
Sunset18:29
End of twilight19:05
Moonrise18:52
Moonset11:04
Day length12 h 14 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

taskat 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, Bharani (06:14–18:29) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:35–16:02

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 23:06–06:16 (23.09)

Anandadi: Kana all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:41–05:27
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:24–15:13
Godhuli18:29–18:52
Pradosha18:29–20:50
Nishitha23:59–00:46 (23.09)
Amrita Kalam01:50–03:38 (23.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:21–13:53
Yamaganda07:46–09:18
Gulika Kalam10:50–12:21
Dur Muhurta11:57–12:46
Varjyam15:02–16:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 06:14–14:40, 16:30–17:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:57, Vrischika 11:58, Dhanu 14:40, Makara 16:30, Kumbha 17:33, Mina 18:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 06:14–18:29: 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 = −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 weekday0 Yoga Harshana 15:40–06:16 (23.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:14–23:06−3 Anandadi: Kana all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:14

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami

At sunrise 06:16

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:34 (24.09) more
NakshatraBharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 07:14 more
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:36 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 12:21 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:14nakshatra Krittika
from 12:21karana Taitila
from 16:36yoga Vajra
from 01:34 (24.09)tithi Krishna-shashti
from 01:34 (24.09)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:39
Sunrise06:16
Noon12:22
Sunset18:26
End of twilight19:03
Moonrise19:07
Moonset12:24
Day length12 h 09 min

Sky

Autumnal equinox01:01

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:14

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, Bharani (06:16–07:14) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:14–18:26) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–01:34 (24.09)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:16–07:14 Yamaghanta 07:14–06:18 (24.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:34–06:18 (24.09)

Anandadi: Padma 06:16–07:14 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:14–06:18 (24.09)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 01:08–02:00 (24.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:42–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta14:23–15:11
Godhuli18:26–18:50
Pradosha18:26–20:48
Nishitha23:58–00:46 (24.09)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:52–15:23
Yamaganda06:16–07:47
Gulika Kalam09:19–10:50
Dur Muhurta10:19–11:08, 15:11–16:00
Varjyam20:42–22:30

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 07:14–14:36, 16:26–17:29

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 07:14, Krittika from 07:14; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:53, Vrischika 11:54, Dhanu 14:36, Makara 16:26, Kumbha 17:29, Mina 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 07:14) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 07:14) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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 = −2

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Yoga Harshana 06:16–16:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:16–01:34 (24.09)0 Anandadi: Padma 06:16–07:140 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:16–07:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–01:34 (24.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 16:36–17:51−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:14–06:18 (24.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:16–07:14−3 Yamaghanta 07:14–06:18 (24.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:16

SummaryBest day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 10:11
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:52 (25.09) more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:11 more
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:28 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 14:45 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:11nakshatra Rohini
from 14:45karana Vanija
from 17:28yoga Siddhi
from 03:52 (25.09)tithi Krishna-saptami
from 03:52 (25.09)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:41
Sunrise06:18
Noon12:21
Sunset18:23
End of twilight19:00
Moonrise19:31
Moonset13:41
Day length12 h 05 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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:11

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, Krittika (06:18–10:11) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:11–18:23) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–03:52 (25.09) Ravi Yoga 10:11–06:20 (25.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:11–03:52 (25.09) Yamaghanta 10:11–06:20 (25.09) Krakacha Yoga 03:52–06:20 (25.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–06:20 (25.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:18–10:11 Anandadi: Mitra 10:11–06:20 (25.09)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 03:52–16:53 (25.09); Bhadra Puchha 09:03–10:21 (25.09); Bhadra Mukha 10:21–12:31 (25.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:43–05:31
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta14:22–15:10
Godhuli18:23–18:47
Pradosha18:23–20:47
Nishitha23:58–00:46 (25.09)
Amrita Kalam07:29–09:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:50–12:21
Yamaganda15:22–16:53
Gulika Kalam07:49–09:19
Dur Muhurta08:43–09:31, 12:45–13:33
Varjyam04:00–05:47 (25.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 10:11–14:32, 16:22–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:11, Rohini from 10:11; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:49, Vrischika 11:50, Dhanu 14:32, Makara 16:22, Kumbha 17:25, Mina 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:11) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:11) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 10:11

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:11–06:20 (25.09)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:18–10:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:11–06:20 (25.09)0 Yoga Siddhi 17:28–06:20 (25.09)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:11–03:52 (25.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–03:52 (25.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 10:11–06:20 (25.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 16:53
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:48 (26.09) more
NakshatraRohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:54 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:06 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:53 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:54nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:53karana Bava
from 18:06yoga Vyatipata
from 05:48 (26.09)tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 05:48 (26.09)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:43
Sunrise06:20
Noon12:21
Sunset18:21
End of twilight18:57
Moonrise20:08
Moonset14:50
Day length12 h 00 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:20–12:54) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:54–18:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:20–16:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:20–12:54 Ravi Yoga 06:20–12:54 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:20–12:54 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:54–05:48 (26.09)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–05:48 (26.09)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:20–12:54 Anandadi: Vajra 12:54–06:22 (26.09)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 03:52–16:53; Bhadra Puchha 09:03–10:21; Bhadra Mukha 10:21–12:31

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 Muhurta04:44–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta14:20–15:08
Godhuli18:21–18:45
Pradosha18:21–20:45
Nishitha23:57–00:45 (26.09)
Amrita Kalam09:20–11:07, 05:35–07:20 (26.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:20–10:50
Yamaganda13:50–15:20
Gulika Kalam06:20–07:50
Dur Muhurta06:20–07:08, 07:08–07:56
Varjyam19:03–20:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–18:06

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 06:20–18:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 06:20–18:06
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:54, Mrigashirsha from 12:54; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:45, Vrischika 11:46, Dhanu 14:28, Makara 16:18, Kumbha 17:21, Mina 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:54) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Vyatipata 18:06–18:21: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:53

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:20–12:54+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:20–18:06+2 Ravi Yoga 06:20–12:54+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:20–12:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:20–12:540 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:54–05:48 (26.09)0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–05:48 (26.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vyatipata 18:06–06:22 (26.09)0 Anandadi: Vajra 12:54–06:22 (26.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:20–16:53

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
FestivalsKalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:22

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:13 (27.09) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:14 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:24 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 18:35 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:14nakshatra Ardra
from 18:24yoga Variyana
from 18:35karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:45
Sunrise06:22
Noon12:21
Sunset18:18
End of twilight18:55
Moonrise21:05
Moonset15:44
Day length11 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:14

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, Mrigashirsha (06:22–15:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 18:18–20:43
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, 13:32–15:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 06:22–15:14 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:14–06:24 (27.09)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:46–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta14:19–15:07
Godhuli18:18–18:42
Pradosha18:18–20:43
Nishitha23:57–00:45 (27.09)
Amrita Kalam05:35–07:20, 06:15–07:58 (27.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:48–18:18
Yamaganda12:20–13:49
Gulika Kalam15:19–16:48
Dur Muhurta16:43–17:30
Varjyam00:15–01:58 (27.09)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 06:22–14:24, 16:14–17:17, 18:01–18:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:14, Ardra from 15:14; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:41, Vrischika 11:42, Dhanu 14:24, Makara 16:14, Kumbha 17:17, Mina 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:14) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:14) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 06:22–18:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vyatipata 06:22–18:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:22–15:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:22–15:140 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:14–06:24 (27.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:14–06:24 (27.09)−1 Ashtami all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vyatipata 06:22–18:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:22

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
FestivalsAvidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 06:24

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:13 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraArdra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:59 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:13 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 07:13 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:13tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:13karana Taitila
from 16:59nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:13yoga Parigha
from 19:40karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:47
Sunrise06:24
Noon12:20
Sunset18:15
End of twilight18:52
Moonrise22:20
Moonset16:20
Day length11 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:13from 16:59

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (16:59–18:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 13:31–15:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:24–16:59 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:59–06:26 (28.09)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:47–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta14:18–15:06
Godhuli18:15–18:40
Pradosha18:15–20:41
Nishitha23:56–00:45 (28.09)
Amrita Kalam06:15–07:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam07:53–09:22
Yamaganda10:51–12:20
Gulika Kalam13:49–15:18
Dur Muhurta12:43–13:31, 15:06–15:53
Varjyam05:31–07:11 (28.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:24–07:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:59, Punarvasu from 16:59; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:13, Krishna-navami from 07:13; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:37, Vrischika 11:38, Dhanu 14:20, Makara 16:10, Kumbha 17:13, Mina 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:59) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:59) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 06:24–07:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 07:13–18:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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 Yoga Variyana 06:24–18:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:59–06:26 (28.09)0 Yoga Parigha 18:13–05:51 (28.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:24–16:59−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:24–07:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:24–16:59−2 Rikta tithi 07:13–06:26 (28.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:24

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:26

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:56 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:02 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:29 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 07:56 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:56tithi Krishna-dashami
from 07:56karana Vanija
from 17:29yoga Shiva
from 18:02nakshatra Pushya
from 20:01karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:49
Sunrise06:26
Noon12:20
Sunset18:13
End of twilight18:49
Moonrise23:46
Moonset16:43
Day length11 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:56from 18:02

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:26–18:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (18:02–18:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:56–06:28 (29.09)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:26–18:02 Anandadi: Vardhamana 18:02–06:28 (29.09)

  • Bhadra on earth: 20:01–07:54 (29.09); Bhadra Puchha 21:43–22:55; Bhadra Mukha 22:55–00:55 (29.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:48–05:37
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta14:17–15:04
Godhuli18:13–18:37
Pradosha18:13–20:40
Nishitha23:56–00:45 (29.09)
Amrita Kalam15:32–17:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:16–16:44
Yamaganda09:23–10:51
Gulika Kalam12:19–13:48
Dur Muhurta08:47–09:34, 23:07–23:56
Varjyam05:31–07:11, 02:08–03:45 (29.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:56–11:34, 16:06–17:09, 17:53–18:13

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 07:56–11:34, 16:06–17:09, 17:53–18:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 07:56–11:34, 16:06–17:09, 17:53–18:13
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:56–14:17, 16:06–17:09, 17:53–18:13

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 18:02, Pushya from 18:02; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:56, Krishna-dashami from 07:56; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:33, Vrischika 11:34, Dhanu 14:17, Makara 16:06, Kumbha 17:09, Mina 17:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 18:02) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 18:02) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-navami 06:26–07:56: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:26–18:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–18:020 Yoga Shiva 17:29–06:28 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:26–07:56−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:56–06:28 (29.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:26

SummaryBest day — Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 07:54
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
FestivalsIndira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:54 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:19 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:07 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:54 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:54tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 07:54karana Bava
from 16:07yoga Siddha
from 18:19nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:35karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:51
Sunrise06:28
Noon12:20
Sunset18:10
End of twilight18:47
Moonrisenone
Moonset16:58
Day length11 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:28–18:10) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:28–07:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 07:54–07:04 (30.09)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:28–15:48 (30.09)
Vaishnava date: 30.09

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 06:28–18:19 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:19–06:30 (30.09)

  • Bhadra on earth: 20:01 (28.09)–07:54; Bhadra Puchha 21:43–22:55 (28.09); Bhadra Mukha 22:55 (28.09)–00:55
  • Gandanta (tithi): 07:30–08:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:50–05:39
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:16–15:03
Godhuli18:10–18:35
Pradosha18:10–20:38
Nishitha23:55–00:45 (30.09)
Amrita Kalam11:51–13:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:19–13:47
Yamaganda07:56–09:23
Gulika Kalam10:51–12:19
Dur Muhurta11:56–12:42
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:54–11:30, 16:02–17:05, 17:49–18:10

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 07:54–11:30, 16:02–17:05, 17:49–18:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 07:54–11:30, 16:02–17:05, 17:49–18:10
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:28–14:13, 16:02–17:05, 17:49–18:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:54, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:54; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:29, Vrischika 11:30, Dhanu 14:13, Makara 16:02, Kumbha 17:05, Mina 17:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 06:28–07:54: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:54

+2 Pushya 06:28–18:19+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:28–18:19+1 Yoga Shiva 06:28–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Bhadra on earth 06:28–07:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
MonthBhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraRaudra (No. 54) · Shaka 2022 · Vikram 2157 more
PeriodPitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
FestivalsIndira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 06:30

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:04 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 17:50 more
Gandamula
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:08 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 07:04 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:04tithi Krishna-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:04karana Kaulava
from 14:08yoga Sadhya
from 17:50nakshatra Magha
from 18:21karana Taitila
from 05:28 (01.10)tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 05:28 (01.10)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn05:53
Sunrise06:30
Noon12:19
Sunset18:07
End of twilight18:44
Moonrise01:17
Moonset17:09
Day length11 h 37 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:04from 17:50

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, Magha (17:50–18:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Indira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 29.09
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

  • Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:04–17:50

Anandadi: Amrita 06:30–17:50 Anandadi: Musala 17:50–06:32 (01.10)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:02–23:36
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta04:51–05:40
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta14:15–15:01
Godhuli18:07–18:32
Pradosha18:07–20:36
Nishitha23:55–00:44 (01.10)
Amrita Kalam16:16–17:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:46–15:13
Yamaganda06:30–07:57
Gulika Kalam09:24–10:51
Dur Muhurta10:22–11:09, 15:01–15:48
Varjyam06:52–08:26, 05:14–06:45 (01.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:30–11:26, 15:58–17:02, 17:45–18:07

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 06:30–11:26, 15:58–17:02, 17:45–18:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 06:30–11:26, 15:58–17:02, 17:45–18:07
Bathing, washing hairaverage 06:30–14:09, 15:58–17:02, 17:45–18:07

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 17:50, Magha from 17:50; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 07:04, Krishna-dvadashi from 07:04; lagna Kanya 06:30, Tula 08:25, Vrischika 11:26, Dhanu 14:09, Makara 15:58, Kumbha 17:02, Mina 17:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 17:50) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 17:50) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

  • Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:30–14:08+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:30–17:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Musala 17:50–06:32 (01.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:30–17:50−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:04–17:50−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:30

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Raudra (No. 54 of 60, “fierce, belonging to Rudra”) — A fierce year: storms, disease and strife; prudence is needed.
Northern samvatsara: Bhava (No. 8)
Shaka Samvat 2022 · Vikram Samvat 2157 · Kali Yuga 5201
Next year — Durmati, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.2101
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Kumbha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Solar eclipse, total
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Bhadrapada (Vedic name Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra 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
Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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).
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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).
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Pitru Paksha
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.
Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Pitru Paksha
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Anandadi: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south (tropical longitude 180°): day and night are equal. Tula Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
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.
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral