Panchanga Calendar

September 2182

SamvatsaraChitrabhanu (16)MonthBhadrapada → Ashwina from 28.09RituVarsha → Sharad from 28.09AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

September 2182 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 27.09), Ashwina (from 28.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; 12–27.09 — Pitru Paksha; from 28.09 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 2.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 11.09 Ananta Chaturdashi; 27.09 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 28.09 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana. 27.09 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Has3until 13:53

2Chit4Ganesha Chaturthi

3Swa5Rishi Panchami

4Vish6

5Anu7

6Jye8Radha Ashtami

7Mul9

8PAsh10after 09:52

9UAsh11Vamana Jayanti

10Shra13Onam

11Dhan14Ananta Chaturdashi

12Shat15Purnima Shraddha

13PBh1

14UBh2

15Ashw3after 10:42

16Bhar4Bharani Shraddha

17Krit5

18Roh6

19Mrig7Kanya Sankranti

20Mrig8Avidhava Navami

21Ard9

22Pun10

23Push11after 15:15

24Ashl12Bhauma Pradosha

25Mag13Masik Shivaratri

26PPh14Ghata Chaturdashi

27UPh30Mahalaya

28Has1Navaratri begins

29Chit2Navaratri, day 2

30Swa3Navaratri, day 3

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (24)

Hartalika TeejAmrita Siddhi YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiRishi PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRadha AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiVamana JayantiPradoshaAnanta ChaturdashiShraddha (ancestors)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiAutumnal equinoxRavi Pushya YogaShivaratriSolar eclipse, annularday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Navaratri beginsDwipushkar Yoga

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.09 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga until 13:53
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
4.09 Wed — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
18.09 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
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.
23.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati after 15:15 until 15:57
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.
29.09 Sun — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.09 Sun Hartalika Teej
1.09 Sun Chandra Darshan
2.09 Mon Ganesha Chaturthi
3.09 Tue Rishi Panchami
3.09 Tue Skanda Shashti
6.09 Fri Radha Ashtami
6.09 Fri Masik Durgashtami
8.09 Sun Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
9.09 Mon Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) — Vaishnava fast
9.09 Mon Vamana Jayanti
10.09 Tue Onam (Thiruvonam)
10.09 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
11.09 Wed Ananta Chaturdashi
12.09 Thu Bhadrapada Purnima
12.09 Thu Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
15.09 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
16.09 Mon Bharani Shraddha
19.09 Thu Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
19.09 Thu Kalashtami
19.09 Thu Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
20.09 Fri Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
23.09 Mon Indira Ekadashi
24.09 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
25.09 Wed Masik Shivaratri
26.09 Thu Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
27.09 Fri Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
27.09 Fri Bhadrapada Amavasya
28.09 Sat Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
30.09 Mon Chandra Darshan

Special muhurta yogas

1.09 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:34–22:32
1.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:34–22:32
4.09 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:52–05:42 (05.09)
4.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:52–05:42 (05.09)
5.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:42–01:45 (06.09)
8.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:40–05:50 (09.09)
9.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:20–05:52 (10.09)
15.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:01–04:03 (16.09)
17.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–04:22 (18.09)
18.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
22.09 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 12:56–06:17 (23.09)
22.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:56–06:17 (23.09)
23.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:17–15:57
24.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–18:57
28.09 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 04:27–06:28 (29.09)
29.09 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 06:28–02:01 (30.09)

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

Avoid starting important matters

5.09 Thu — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
6.09 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.09 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
19.09 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day (unfavourable day)
20.09 Fri — Vyatipata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
22.09 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Yoga Parigha
26.09 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
27.09 Fri — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
28.09 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
30.09 Mon — Vaidhriti

Sky this month

12.09 Full moon (Purnima) 17:08
19.09 Kanya Sankranti 05:02 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
22.09 Autumnal equinox 21:16
27.09 New moon (Amavasya) 23:51
27.09 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 23:57, magnitude 0.953
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
12–27.09 Pitru Paksha
from 28.09 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
11.09 03:20 – 15.09 05:00 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Chitrabhanu (No. 16, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs. more

Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba. Shaka Samvat 2104, Vikram Samvat 2239, Kali Yuga 5283.

Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more

Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. 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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 13:53
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:53 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:32 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:43 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:53	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 13:53	karana Vanija
from 22:32	nakshatra Chitra
from 22:43	yoga Shukla
from 02:33 (02.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:55
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	09:04
Moonset	20:14
Day length	13 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:53

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, Hasta (05:34–19:23) 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 12:15 (31.08)–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 19:23–20:14
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:23–20:14

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:34–22:32 Ravi Yoga 05:34–22:32 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:34–22:32 Ravi Yoga 00:54–05:36 (02.09)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:53–05:36 (02.09)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:34–22:32 Anandadi: Padma 22:32–05:36 (02.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:33–11:26 (02.09); Bhadra Mukha 02:29–04:35 (02.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:42
Godhuli	19:23–19:44
Pradosha	19:23–21:26
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Amrita Kalam	16:01–17:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:39–19:23
Yamaganda	12:29–14:12
Gulika Kalam	15:56–17:39
Dur Muhurta	17:33–18:28
Varjyam	05:35–07:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:34–13:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:34–13:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:34–13:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:34–16:07, 17:55–18:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:53, Shukla-chaturti from 13:53; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:25, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:26, Dhanu 16:07, Makara 17:55, Kumbha 18:57

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 13:53–19:23: 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 = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:53

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:34–22:32+2 Yoga Shubha 05:34–22:43+2 Ravi Yoga 05:34–22:32+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:34–22:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:34–22:32+1 Auspicious tithi 05:34–13:530 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:53–05:36 (02.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 13:53–05:36 (02.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ganesha Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:06 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:12 (03.09) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:06	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:06	karana Bava
from 22:32	yoga Brahma
from 00:12 (03.09)	nakshatra Swati
from 03:31 (03.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:57
Sunrise	05:36
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:21
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	10:13
Moonset	20:38
Day length	13 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:06

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 (05:36–19:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:36–15:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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), 11:06–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:13–15:06

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:36–00:12 (03.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:36–00:12 (03.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 00:12–05:38 (03.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:36–00:12 (03.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:33–15:06; Bhadra Mukha 02:29–04:35; Bhadra Puchha 13:50–15:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:41
Godhuli	19:21–19:41
Pradosha	19:21–21:24
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (03.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:21–19:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:19–09:02
Yamaganda	10:45–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:11–15:54
Dur Muhurta	12:56–13:51, 15:41–16:36
Varjyam	07:06–08:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:51–18:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:51–18:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:51–18:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:06–16:03, 17:51–18:53

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:06, Shukla-panchami from 15:06; lagna Simha 05:36, Kanya 07:21, Tula 10:22, Vrischika 13:22, Dhanu 16:03, Makara 17:51, Kumbha 18:53

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:36–15:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:36–00:12 (03.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:36–00:12 (03.09)+1 Yoga Shukla 05:36–22:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:06–05:38 (03.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:36–00:12 (03.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:36–00:12 (03.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:36–15:06−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:36–15:06

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rishi Panchami · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:38

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:47 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:20 (04.09) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:57 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:47	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 15:47	karana Kaulava
from 21:57	yoga Indra
from 01:20 (04.09)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 03:55 (04.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:59
Sunrise	05:38
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:57
Moonrise	11:22
Moonset	21:05
Day length	13 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:47

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 (05:38–19:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:06–13:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 15:47–05:40 (04.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:20–05:40 (04.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–15:47 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:47–05:40 (04.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:38–01:20 (04.09) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 01:20–05:40 (04.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 15:23–16:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:16–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:39
Godhuli	19:18–19:39
Pradosha	19:18–21:22
Nishitha	00:08–00:50 (04.09)
Amrita Kalam	16:07–17:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:53–17:35
Yamaganda	09:03–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:11
Dur Muhurta	08:22–09:17, 23:27–00:08 (04.09)
Varjyam	06:04–07:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:38–15:47, 17:47–18:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:38–15:47, 17:47–18:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:38–15:47, 17:47–18:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:38–15:59, 17:47–18:49

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-panchami until 15:47, Shukla-shashti from 15:47; lagna Simha 05:38, Kanya 07:17, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:19, Dhanu 15:59, Makara 17:47, Kumbha 18:49

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:38–21:57+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:38–01:20 (04.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:38–01:20 (04.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:38–15:470 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:47–05:40 (04.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–15:47

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 05:38

Summary	Best day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:40

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:53 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:52 (05.09) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:52 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:53 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:53	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 15:53	karana Gara
from 20:52	yoga Vaidhriti
from 01:52 (05.09)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 03:42 (05.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:01
Sunrise	05:40
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	12:32
Moonset	21:37
Day length	13 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Vishakha (05:40–19:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:40–01:52 (05.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:53–05:42 (05.09) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:52–05:42 (05.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:52–05:42 (05.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:40–01:52 (05.09) Anandadi: Saumya 01:52–05:42 (05.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:59
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:38
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:21
Nishitha	00:08–00:50 (05.09)
Amrita Kalam	16:52–18:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:10
Yamaganda	07:22–09:04
Gulika Kalam	10:46–12:28
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:55
Varjyam	07:03–08:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:14–13:15, 15:53–19:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:14–13:15, 15:53–19:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:14–13:15, 15:53–19:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:14–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 15:53, Shukla-saptami from 15:53; lagna Simha 05:40, Kanya 07:14, Tula 10:14, Vrischika 13:15, Dhanu 15:56, Makara 17:43, Kumbha 18:45

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+2 Yoga Indra 05:40–20:52+2 Ravi Yoga 05:40–01:52 (05.09)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:40–01:52 (05.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:53–05:42 (05.09)0 Auspicious tithi 15:53–05:42 (05.09)0 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 05:40

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:42

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:21 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:45 (06.09) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 19:17 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:21	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 15:21	karana Vishti
from 19:17	yoga Vishkambha
from 01:45 (06.09)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:50 (06.09)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:03
Sunrise	05:42
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:51
Moonrise	13:39
Moonset	22:18
Day length	13 h 30 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

task	at sunrise	from 15:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:42–19:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:21–19:13: 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 05:42–01:45 (06.09)

Krakacha Yoga 15:21–05:44 (06.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–05:44 (06.09)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:42–01:45 (06.09) Anandadi: Kaladanda 01:45–05:44 (06.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:21–02:50 (06.09); Bhadra Puchha 17:03–18:12; Bhadra Mukha 18:12–20:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:37
Godhuli	19:13–19:34
Pradosha	19:13–21:19
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (06.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:24–16:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:50
Yamaganda	05:42–07:23
Gulika Kalam	09:05–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:12–11:06, 15:37–16:31
Varjyam	05:50–07:26

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, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:10–15:52, 17:39–18:41

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 15:21, Shukla-ashtami from 15:21; lagna Simha 05:42, Kanya 07:10, Tula 10:10, Vrischika 13:11, Dhanu 15:52, Makara 17:39, Kumbha 18:41

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 15:21–19:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 05:42–19:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:42–01:45 (06.09)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:42–01:45 (06.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:42–01:45 (06.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:42–15:210 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–05:44 (06.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 15:21–05:44 (06.09)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:21–02:50 (06.09)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:21–05:44 (06.09)−3 Vaidhriti 05:42–19:17

Panchanga at sunrise 05:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:09 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:58 (07.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:09 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:09	tithi Shukla-navami
from 14:09	karana Balava
from 17:09	yoga Priti
from 00:58 (07.09)	nakshatra Mula
from 01:18 (07.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:06
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	14:42
Moonset	23:08
Day length	13 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:44–19:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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), 11:06–13:48
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 15:21 (05.09)–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:58–05:46 (07.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–14:09 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:44–00:58 (07.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–05:46 (07.09)

Anandadi: Chara 05:44–00:58 (07.09) Anandadi: Sthira 00:58–05:46 (07.09)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:14–06:41 (07.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:20–05:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:35
Godhuli	19:10–19:31
Pradosha	19:10–21:17
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (07.09)
Amrita Kalam	16:27–18:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–12:27
Yamaganda	15:49–17:29
Gulika Kalam	07:25–09:05
Dur Muhurta	08:25–09:19, 12:54–13:48
Varjyam	07:10–08:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:06–15:48, 17:35–18:37

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:09, Shukla-navami from 14:09; lagna Simha 05:44, Kanya 07:06, Tula 10:06, Vrischika 13:07, Dhanu 15:48, Makara 17:35, Kumbha 18:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — 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 05:44–14:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 14:09–19:10: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:44–00:58 (07.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 17:09–05:46 (07.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–05:46 (07.09)−1 Ashtami 05:44–14:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:44–00:58 (07.09)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–14:09−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:44–00:58 (07.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:46

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:18 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 23:36 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:31 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:18	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 12:18	karana Taitila
from 14:31	yoga Ayushman
from 23:09	karana Gara
from 23:36	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:08
Sunrise	05:46
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	15:39
Moonset	none
Day length	13 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:46–19:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–12:18 Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:18–05:48 (08.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 23:36–05:48 (08.09) Anandadi: Gada 05:46–23:36

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:14 (06.09)–06:41
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:21–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:34
Godhuli	19:08–19:29
Pradosha	19:08–21:16
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (08.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:34–19:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:06–10:46
Yamaganda	14:07–15:47
Gulika Kalam	05:46–07:26
Dur Muhurta	05:46–06:39, 06:39–07:33
Varjyam	22:05–23:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:18–13:03, 17:31–18:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:18–13:03, 17:31–18:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:18–13:03, 17:31–18:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:18–15:44, 17:31–18:33

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-navami until 12:18, Shukla-dashami from 12:18; lagna Simha 05:46, Kanya 07:02, Tula 10:02, Vrischika 13:03, Dhanu 15:44, Makara 17:31, Kumbha 18:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — 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-navami 05:46–12:18: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–12:18+1 Yoga Priti 05:46–14:31+1 Auspicious tithi 12:18–05:48 (08.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:18–05:48 (08.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:18–05:48 (08.09)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:46–23:36−1 Gandanta 05:46–06:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:46–23:36−2 Rikta tithi 05:46–12:18

Panchanga at sunrise 05:46

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 09:52
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)

At sunrise 05:48

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:52 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:40 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:52 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 09:52	karana Vanija
from 11:25	yoga Saubhagya
from 20:28	karana Vishti
from 21:40	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:10
Sunrise	05:48
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:05
End of twilight	19:43
Moonrise	16:28
Moonset	00:09
Day length	13 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:48–19:05) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 09:52–06:58 (09.09)
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): 13:45–16:24 (09.09)
Vaishnava date: 9.09

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:48–21:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:40–05:50 (09.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:52–05:50 (09.09)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:48–21:40 Anandadi: Amrita 21:40–05:50 (09.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:28–06:58 (09.09); Bhadra Puchha 00:38–01:41 (09.09); Bhadra Mukha 01:41–03:27 (09.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 09:31–10:13
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:32
Godhuli	19:05–19:26
Pradosha	19:05–21:14
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (09.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:15–18:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:25–19:05
Yamaganda	12:26–14:06
Gulika Kalam	15:46–17:25
Dur Muhurta	17:19–18:12
Varjyam	08:25–09:54, 04:54–06:20 (09.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:58–12:59, 17:27–18:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:58–12:59, 17:27–18:29
Cutting fingernails	average 06:58–09:52
Cutting toenails	average 06:58–12:59, 17:27–18:29
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 09:52, Shukla-ekadashi from 09:52; lagna Simha 05:48, Kanya 06:58, Tula 09:58, Vrischika 12:59, Dhanu 15:40, Makara 17:27, Kumbha 18:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:52

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:48–21:40+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:48–21:40+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:48–11:25+1 Auspicious tithi 05:48–09:520 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:52–05:50 (09.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:48–09:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:48–21:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:48

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Kshaya tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vamana Jayanti · Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 05:50

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:58 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 19:20 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:54 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:58 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:58	tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:58	karana Bava
from 07:54	yoga Shobhana
from 17:21	karana Balava
from 19:20	nakshatra Shravana
from 03:41 (10.09)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 03:41 (10.09)	karana Kaulava
from 04:06 (10.09)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:12
Sunrise	05:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:40
Moonrise	17:08
Moonset	01:20
Day length	13 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:58

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 (05:50–19:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:50–06:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 06:58–03:41 (10.09)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 8.09
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.

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:20–05:52 (10.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–06:58 Krakacha Yoga 05:50–06:58 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–03:41 (10.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 20:46–05:52 (10.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 05:50–13:57 Anandadi: Kana 13:57–20:46

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:07–06:58; Bhadra Mukha 01:41–03:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:24–05:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:31
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:12
Nishitha	00:05–00:49 (10.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:33–15:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:29–09:08
Yamaganda	10:47–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:05–15:44
Dur Muhurta	12:52–13:45, 15:31–16:24
Varjyam	04:54–06:20, 22:53–00:19 (10.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:54–12:55, 17:23–18:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:54–12:55, 17:23–18:25
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:54–12:55, 17:23–18:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:54–15:36, 17:23–18:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 06:58, Shukla-dvadashi from 06:58; lagna Simha 05:50, Kanya 06:54, Tula 09:54, Vrischika 12:55, Dhanu 15:36, Makara 17:23, Kumbha 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:50–19:20+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:50–07:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:50–06:580 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–06:580 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:50–06:580 Krakacha Yoga 05:50–06:58−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–03:41 (10.09)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:50–13:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam) · Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 05:52

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:11 (11.09) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 16:42 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:07 (11.09) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:57 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:57	karana Taitila
from 16:42	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:07 (11.09)	yoga Sukarma
from 00:11 (11.09)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 00:11 (11.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:14
Sunrise	05:52
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	17:42
Moonset	02:40
Day length	13 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:52–16:42) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

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

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 08:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:00–21:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–00:11 (11.09) Ravi Yoga 16:42–05:54 (11.09)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:52–16:42 Anandadi: Utpata 16:42–05:54 (11.09)

Agni Panchaka: 03:20 (11.09)–05:00 (15.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:30
Godhuli	19:00–19:22
Pradosha	19:00–21:10
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (11.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:26–08:52, 04:44–06:09 (11.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:43–17:21
Yamaganda	09:09–10:47
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:04
Dur Muhurta	08:29–09:22, 23:21–00:05 (11.09)
Varjyam	20:15–21:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 06:50–12:51, 17:20–18:21
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 16:42, Dhanishtha from 16:42; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:52, Kanya 06:50, Tula 09:50, Vrischika 12:51, Dhanu 15:32, Makara 17:20, Kumbha 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 16:42) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 16:42) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:52–16:42+1 Auspicious tithi 05:52–00:11 (11.09)0 Ravi Yoga 16:42–05:54 (11.09)0 Anandadi: Utpata 16:42–05:54 (11.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–00:11 (11.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 05:52–06:06−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:52–16:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:52

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 13:57
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ananta Chaturdashi

At sunrise 05:54

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:37 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:57 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:04 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:24 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:24	karana Vanija
from 13:57	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 20:04	yoga Dhriti
from 20:37	tithi Purnima
from 20:37	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:16
Sunrise	05:54
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:57
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	18:12
Moonset	04:03
Day length	13 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (13:57–18:57) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:54–18:57: 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 00:11–20:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:54–13:57

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:54–13:57

Anandadi: Mitra 05:54–13:57 Anandadi: Manasa 13:57–05:55 (12.09)

Bhadra on earth: 20:37–06:51 (12.09); Bhadra Puchha 03:17–04:19 (12.09); Bhadra Mukha 04:19–06:01 (12.09)
Agni Panchaka: 03:20–05:00 (15.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:10
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:28
Godhuli	18:57–19:19
Pradosha	18:57–21:09
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (12.09)
Amrita Kalam	04:44–06:09, 04:51–06:16 (12.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:25–14:03
Yamaganda	07:31–09:09
Gulika Kalam	10:47–12:25
Dur Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Varjyam	20:20–21:45

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:57, Shatabhisha from 13:57; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:54, Kanya 06:46, Tula 09:46, Vrischika 12:47, Dhanu 15:28, Makara 17:16, Kumbha 18:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:57) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:57) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:54–18:57: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:57

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:54–13:57+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:54–13:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–13:57+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:54–20:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:54–13:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:54–20:37

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
Festivals	Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:08 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:14 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:06 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:51	karana Bava
from 11:14	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 16:06	yoga Shula
from 17:08	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 17:08	karana Balava
from 03:29 (13.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:18
Sunrise	05:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:32
Moonrise	18:39
Moonset	05:29
Day length	12 h 59 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	17:08

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:14	from 17:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:55–11:14) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:14–18:54) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:55–06:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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, 13:43–16:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhadrapada Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Bhadrapada: Uma Maheshwara Vrat; from this day (Purnima Shraddha) Pitru Paksha begins — the fortnight of ancestor rites.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:37 (11.09)–17:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–17:08

Anandadi: Vajra 05:55–11:14 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:14–05:57 (13.09)

Bhadra on earth: 20:37 (11.09)–06:51; Bhadra Puchha 03:17–04:19; Bhadra Mukha 04:19–06:01
Agni Panchaka: 03:20 (11.09)–05:00 (15.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:48–17:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:28–05:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:27
Godhuli	18:54–19:17
Pradosha	18:54–21:07
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (13.09)
Amrita Kalam	04:51–06:16, 01:34–03:00 (13.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:02–15:40
Yamaganda	05:55–07:33
Gulika Kalam	09:10–10:48
Dur Muhurta	10:15–11:07, 15:27–16:19
Varjyam	16:58–18:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:12–18:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:12–18:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:12–18:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:42–11:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:14, Purva-Bhadra from 11:14; tithi Purnima until 17:08, Krishna-pratipat from 17:08; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:42, Tula 09:42, Vrischika 12:43, Dhanu 15:24, Makara 17:12, Kumbha 18:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 11:14) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 11:14) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 05:55–17:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:55–06:51: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–17:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:55–11:14+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:55–16:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:08–05:57 (13.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Shula 16:06–17:470 Bhadra on earth 05:55–06:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:14–05:57 (13.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:55–11:14−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat, Krishna-dvitya

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:55 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:44 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 12:20 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 12:20	yoga Ganda
from 13:55	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 13:55	karana Taitila
from 00:27 (14.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:20
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	19:04
Moonset	06:54
Day length	12 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:44	from 13:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:57–08:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:44–18:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–13:55

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:55–05:59 (14.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:44–05:59 (14.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:57–08:44

Agni Panchaka: 03:20 (11.09)–05:00 (15.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:25
Godhuli	18:52–19:14
Pradosha	18:52–21:05
Nishitha	00:03–00:48 (14.09)
Amrita Kalam	02:14–03:41 (14.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:48–12:25
Yamaganda	15:38–17:15
Gulika Kalam	07:34–09:11
Dur Muhurta	08:32–09:24, 12:50–13:42
Varjyam	17:29–18:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:38–18:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:38–18:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:38–18:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:44–15:20, 17:08–18:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:44, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:44; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 13:55, Krishna-dvitya from 13:55; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:38, Tula 09:38, Vrischika 12:39, Dhanu 15:20, Makara 17:08, Kumbha 18:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:44) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:44) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–13:55+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:44–05:59 (14.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:57–13:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–05:59 (14.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 12:20–14:23−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:55–05:59 (14.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:57–08:44−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–08:44

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:07 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:36 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 08:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:36	nakshatra Revati
from 08:54	yoga Vriddhi
from 11:07	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 11:07	karana Vanija
from 21:55	karana Vishti
from 05:00 (15.09)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 05:54 (15.09)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:22
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:49
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	19:30
Moonset	08:18
Day length	12 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:36	from 11:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:59–06:36) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:36–18:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:36–05:00 (15.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:36–05:00 (15.09) Anandadi: Saumya 05:00–06:01 (15.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:59–06:36

Bhadra on earth: 21:55–05:00 (15.09)
Bhadra in heaven: 05:00–08:52 (15.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:03–06:09 (15.09); Bhadra Mukha 06:09–07:57 (15.09)
Agni Panchaka: 03:20 (11.09)–05:00 (15.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:21–10:42 (15.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:24
Godhuli	18:49–19:12
Pradosha	18:49–21:04
Nishitha	00:03–00:48 (15.09)
Amrita Kalam	02:46–04:15 (15.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:12–10:48
Yamaganda	14:00–15:37
Gulika Kalam	05:59–07:36
Dur Muhurta	05:59–06:51, 06:51–07:42
Varjyam	17:48–19:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:34–18:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:34–18:49
Cutting fingernails	average 06:34–12:35, 17:04–18:06
Cutting toenails	average 06:34–18:49
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 06:36, Revati from 06:36; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 11:07, Krishna-tritya from 11:07; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:34, Tula 09:34, Vrischika 12:35, Dhanu 15:16, Makara 17:04, Kumbha 18:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 06:36) — a good life; Revati (from 06:36) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:36–05:00 (15.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:59–06:36+1 Auspicious tithi 05:59–11:07+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:54–05:54 (15.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:59–06:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 05:59–05:00 (15.09)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:36–05:00 (15.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:59

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 10:42 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:52 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 04:03 (16.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 03:26 (16.09) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:52 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:52	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 08:52	karana Bava
from 19:59	karana Balava
from 03:26 (16.09)	yoga Vyaghata
from 04:03 (16.09)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:01
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:47
End of twilight	19:24
Moonrise	19:58
Moonset	09:38
Day length	12 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:52

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:01–08:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 19:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:01–04:03 (16.09)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–06:03 (16.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:03–06:03 (16.09)

Anandadi: Ananda 06:01–04:03 (16.09) Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:03–06:03 (16.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:00–08:52; Bhadra Puchha 05:03–06:09; Bhadra Mukha 06:09–07:57
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:21 (14.09)–10:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:22
Godhuli	18:47–19:09
Pradosha	18:47–21:02
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (16.09)
Amrita Kalam	21:08–22:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:11–18:47
Yamaganda	12:24–14:00
Gulika Kalam	15:35–17:11
Dur Muhurta	17:05–17:56
Varjyam	00:12–01:45 (16.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:01–08:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:01–08:52
Cutting fingernails	average 06:30–08:52
Cutting toenails	average 06:01–08:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:01–15:12, 17:00–18:02

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-tritya until 08:52, Krishna-chaturti from 08:52; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:30, Tula 09:31, Vrischika 12:31, Dhanu 15:12, Makara 17:00, Kumbha 18:02, Mina 18:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:52–18:47: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:42

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:01–04:03 (16.09)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:01–04:03 (16.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:01–04:03 (16.09)+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:01–03:26 (16.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:01–08:520 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–06:03 (16.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:01–08:52−1 Gandanta 06:01–10:42−2 Rikta tithi 08:52–06:03 (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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Jwalamukhi Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
Festivals	Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 06:03

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:16 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:49 (17.09) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:34 (17.09) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:16	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 07:16	karana Kaulava
from 18:46	karana Taitila
from 01:34 (17.09)	yoga Harshana
from 03:49 (17.09)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:26
Sunrise	06:03
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:44
End of twilight	19:21
Moonrise	20:29
Moonset	10:55
Day length	12 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:03–18:44) is good for root crops.

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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, 13:40–16:12

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

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:16–03:49 (17.09)

Anandadi: Chara 06:03–03:49 (17.09) Anandadi: Sthira 03:49–06:05 (17.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:03–06:50 (17.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:21
Godhuli	18:44–19:07
Pradosha	18:44–21:00
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (17.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:04–00:39 (17.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:38–09:13
Yamaganda	10:48–12:24
Gulika Kalam	13:59–15:34
Dur Muhurta	12:49–13:40, 15:21–16:12
Varjyam	13:33–15:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:16–18:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:16–18:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:16–18:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:26–18:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 07:16, Krishna-panchami from 07:16; lagna Simha 06:03, Kanya 06:26, Tula 09:27, Vrischika 12:27, Dhanu 15:08, Makara 16:56, Kumbha 17:58, Mina 18:41

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:03–07:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:03–03:49 (17.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:16–06:05 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:03–06:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:03–03:49 (17.09)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:16–03:49 (17.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:03–07:16

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 06:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 06:05

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:26 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 04:22 (18.09) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:19 (18.09) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:26	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 06:26	karana Gara
from 18:19	karana Vanija
from 00:19 (18.09)	yoga Vajra
from 04:22 (18.09)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:28
Sunrise	06:05
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:41
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	21:04
Moonset	12:06
Day length	12 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:26

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 (06:05–18:41) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–04:22 (18.09) Ravi Yoga 04:22–06:07 (18.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–06:26 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–06:07 (18.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:22–06:07 (18.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:22–06:07 (18.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:05–04:22 (18.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:03–06:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:20
Godhuli	18:41–19:04
Pradosha	18:41–20:58
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (18.09)
Amrita Kalam	01:55–03:33 (18.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:32–17:07
Yamaganda	09:14–10:49
Gulika Kalam	12:23–13:58
Dur Muhurta	08:36–09:27, 23:16–00:01 (18.09)
Varjyam	16:06–17:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:22–15:04, 16:52–17:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-panchami until 06:26, Krishna-shashti from 06:26; lagna Simha 06:05, Kanya 06:22, Tula 09:23, Vrischika 12:23, Dhanu 15:04, Makara 16:52, Kumbha 17:54, Mina 18:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–04:22 (18.09)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:05–00:19 (18.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:05–06:260 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–06:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–06:07 (18.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:05–04:22 (18.09)−1 Gandanta 06:05–06:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:05

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:23 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 05:39 (19.09) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:41 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:23 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:23	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 06:23	karana Vishti
from 18:39	karana Bava
from 23:41	yoga Siddhi
from 05:39 (19.09)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:39
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	21:45
Moonset	13:09
Day length	12 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:07–18:39) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:23–18:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:07–05:39 (19.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–06:09 (19.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:07–06:23

Anandadi: Shubha 06:07–05:39 (19.09) Anandadi: Amrita 05:39–06:09 (19.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:23–18:39; Bhadra Puchha 11:20–12:34; Bhadra Mukha 12:34–14:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:21
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:18
Godhuli	18:39–19:02
Pradosha	18:39–20:57
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (19.09)
Amrita Kalam	02:17–03:58 (19.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:23–13:57
Yamaganda	07:41–09:15
Gulika Kalam	10:49–12:23
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Varjyam	21:13–22:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:23–12:20, 16:48–17:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:23–12:20, 16:48–17:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:23–12:20, 16:48–17:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:18–15:01, 16:48–17:50

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-shashti until 06:23, Krishna-saptami from 06:23; lagna Simha 06:07, Kanya 06:18, Tula 09:19, Vrischika 12:20, Dhanu 15:01, Makara 16:48, Kumbha 17:50, Mina 18:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 06:07–05:39 (19.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–06:09 (19.09)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:07–05:39 (19.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:07–05:39 (19.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:07–06:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:23–18:39

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:09

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:06 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 07:37 (20.09) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:06 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 07:06	karana Balava
from 19:43	karana Kaulava
from 23:35	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:09
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:36
End of twilight	19:13
Moonrise	22:32
Moonset	14:05
Day length	12 h 27 min

Sky

Kanya Sankranti	05:02 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:06

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 (06:09–18:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 06:09–11:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 18:36–20:55
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, 13:37–16:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:06–06:11 (20.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–06:11 (20.09)

Anandadi: Mrityu all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:37–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:17
Godhuli	18:36–18:59
Pradosha	18:36–20:55
Nishitha	00:00–00:47 (20.09)
Amrita Kalam	22:06–23:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:56–15:29
Yamaganda	06:09–07:42
Gulika Kalam	09:16–10:49
Dur Muhurta	10:18–11:08, 15:17–16:07
Varjyam	11:43–13:26

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, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:15–14:57, 16:44–17:46

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 07:06, Krishna-ashtami from 07:06; lagna Simha 06:09, Kanya 06:15, Tula 09:15, Vrischika 12:16, Dhanu 14:57, Makara 16:44, Kumbha 17:46, Mina 18:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:06–18:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 05:02 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:09–23:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 07:06–06:11 (20.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:06–06:11 (20.09)−1 Sankranti day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–06:11 (20.09)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:06–06:11 (20.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 06:11

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:30 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 07:37 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:57 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:37	nakshatra Ardra
from 08:30	tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:30	karana Taitila
from 21:24	karana Gara
from 23:57	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:34
Sunrise	06:11
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	23:25
Moonset	14:52
Day length	12 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:37	from 08:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:11–07:37) 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, 13:36–16:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–08:30 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–06:13 (21.09)

Anandadi: Manasa 06:11–07:37 Anandadi: Padma 07:37–06:13 (21.09)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:15
Godhuli	18:33–18:57
Pradosha	18:33–20:53
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (21.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:04–00:49 (21.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:49–12:22
Yamaganda	15:28–17:01
Gulika Kalam	07:44–09:16
Dur Muhurta	08:39–09:29, 12:47–13:36
Varjyam	16:53–18:39

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:11–08:30

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 07:37, Ardra from 07:37; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:30, Krishna-navami from 08:30; lagna Kanya 06:11, Tula 09:11, Vrischika 12:12, Dhanu 14:53, Makara 16:40, Kumbha 17:42, Mina 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 07:37) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 07:37) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:11–08:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 08:30–18:33: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 06:11–18:33: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:37–06:13 (21.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–07:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–08:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:37–06:13 (21.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:11–08:30−2 Rikta tithi 08:30–06:13 (21.09)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–06:13 (21.09)−3 Vyatipata 06:11–23:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:13

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:26 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:06 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 00:39 (22.09) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:26 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 10:26	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 10:26	karana Vanija
from 23:34	karana Vishti
from 00:39 (22.09)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:36
Sunrise	06:13
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:32
Day length	12 h 18 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

task	at sunrise	from 10:06	from 10:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (10:06–18:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–10:26

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:26–06:15 (22.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 10:06–06:15 (22.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:13–10:06

Bhadra in heaven: 23:34–06:12 (22.09); Bhadra Puchha 01:34–02:53 (22.09); Bhadra Mukha 02:53–05:05 (22.09)
Bhadra on earth: 06:12–12:45 (22.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:39–05:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:14
Godhuli	18:31–18:54
Pradosha	18:31–20:52
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (22.09)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:17–10:49
Yamaganda	13:54–15:26
Gulika Kalam	06:13–07:45
Dur Muhurta	06:13–07:02, 07:02–07:51
Varjyam	23:31–01:18 (22.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:26–12:08, 16:36–17:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:26–12:08, 16:36–17:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:26–12:08, 16:36–17:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:13–10:06, 10:26–14:49, 16:36–17:38

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:06, Punarvasu from 10:06; tithi Krishna-navami until 10:26, Krishna-dashami from 10:26; lagna Kanya 06:13, Tula 09:07, Vrischika 12:08, Dhanu 14:49, Makara 16:36, Kumbha 17:38, Mina 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:06) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:06) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 06:13–10:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–10:26+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:06–06:15 (22.09)+1 Yoga Variyana 06:13–00:39 (22.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:06–06:15 (22.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:13–10:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:13–10:06−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:26–06:15 (22.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:13–10:26

Panchanga at sunrise 06:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Yoga Parigha Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:45 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 12:56 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 01:34 (23.09) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:45	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 12:45	karana Bava
from 12:56	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:34 (23.09)	yoga Shiva
from 01:59 (23.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:28
End of twilight	19:05
Moonrise	00:22
Moonset	16:04
Day length	12 h 13 min

Sky

Autumnal equinox	21:16

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:45	from 12:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:15–12:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (12:56–18:28) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:15–12:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 12:56–06:17 (23.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:56–06:17 (23.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:45–06:17 (23.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:15–12:56 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:56–06:17 (23.09)

Bhadra on earth: 06:12–12:45
Gandanta (tithi): 12:19–13:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:41–05:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:13
Godhuli	18:28–18:52
Pradosha	18:28–20:50
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (23.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:15–12:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:56–18:28
Yamaganda	12:21–13:53
Gulika Kalam	15:25–16:56
Dur Muhurta	16:50–17:39
Varjyam	21:56–23:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:32–17:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:32–17:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:32–17:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:15–14:45, 16:32–17:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 12:56, Pushya from 12:56; tithi Krishna-dashami until 12:45, Krishna-ekadashi from 12:45; lagna Kanya 06:15, Tula 09:03, Vrischika 12:04, Dhanu 14:45, Makara 16:32, Kumbha 17:34, Mina 18:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 12:56) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 12:56) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:15–12:45: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Pushya Yoga 12:56–06:17 (23.09)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:15–12:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–12:560 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:45–06:17 (23.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Yoga Parigha 06:15–13:06−3 Bhadra on earth 06:15–12:45

Panchanga at sunrise 06:15

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 15:15; auspicious time — until 15:57 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:17

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:15 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:57 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 02:32 (24.09) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:15	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 15:15	karana Kaulava
from 15:57	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:32 (24.09)	yoga Siddha
from 04:30 (24.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:17
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:26
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	01:23
Moonset	16:32
Day length	12 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:15	from 15:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:17–15:57) is good for sowing.

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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 12:45 (22.09)–15:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:18–08:43 (24.09)

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:17–15:57

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–15:15 Krakacha Yoga 06:17–15:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:15–06:18 (24.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:57–06:18 (24.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:17–15:57 Anandadi: Saumya 15:57–06:18 (24.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:11
Godhuli	18:26–18:49
Pradosha	18:26–20:48
Nishitha	23:58–00:46 (24.09)
Amrita Kalam	08:45–10:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:48–09:19
Yamaganda	10:50–12:21
Gulika Kalam	13:52–15:23
Dur Muhurta	12:45–13:34, 15:11–16:00
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:17–12:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:17–12:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:17–12:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:17–14:41

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:57, Ashlesha from 15:57; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:15, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:15; lagna Kanya 06:17, Tula 08:59, Vrischika 12:00, Dhanu 14:41, Makara 16:28, Kumbha 17:30, Mina 18:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:57) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:57) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:15

Auspicious time ends by 15:57

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:17–15:57+2 Pushya 06:17–15:57+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:17–15:57+1 Yoga Shiva 06:17–02:32 (24.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:57–06:18 (24.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–15:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:15–06:18 (24.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:57–06:18 (24.09)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:17–15:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:17

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:44 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 03:26 (25.09) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:44 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 17:44	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 17:44	karana Gara
from 18:57	nakshatra Magha
from 03:26 (25.09)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:42
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	02:27
Moonset	16:57
Day length	12 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:44

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:23–20:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–18:57 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:44–06:20 (25.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:18–17:44

Anandadi: Ananda 06:18–18:57 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:57–06:20 (25.09)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:12–01:41 (25.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:43–05:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:10
Godhuli	18:23–18:47
Pradosha	18:23–20:46
Nishitha	23:58–00:46 (25.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:09–18:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:22–16:52
Yamaganda	09:20–10:50
Gulika Kalam	12:21–13:51
Dur Muhurta	08:43–09:32, 23:10–23:58
Varjyam	06:21–08:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:44, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:44; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:55, Vrischika 11:56, Dhanu 14:37, Makara 16:24, Kumbha 17:26, Mina 18:10

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–18:57+2 Yoga Siddha 06:18–03:26 (25.09)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:18–18:570 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:44–06:20 (25.09)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:18–17:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:18–18:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:05 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 21:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 04:12 (26.09) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:56 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	karana Vanija
from 20:05	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 20:05	karana Vishti
from 21:48	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 04:12 (26.09)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:44
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:20
End of twilight	18:57
Moonrise	03:32
Moonset	17:18
Day length	11 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:20–18:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:57–00:45 (26.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

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

Anandadi: Chara 06:20–21:48 Anandadi: Sthira 21:48–06:22 (26.09)

Bhadra on earth: 20:05–09:09 (26.09); Bhadra Mukha 20:05–22:15; Bhadra Puchha 07:48–09:06 (26.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:45–05:33
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–15:08
Godhuli	18:20–18:44
Pradosha	18:20–20:45
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (26.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:07–20:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:20–13:50
Yamaganda	07:50–09:20
Gulika Kalam	10:50–12:20
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Varjyam	08:22–10:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–11:52, 16:21–17:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:20–11:52, 16:21–17:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:20–11:52, 16:21–17:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:20–14:33, 16:21–17:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:51, Vrischika 11:52, Dhanu 14:33, Makara 16:21, Kumbha 17:22, Mina 18:06

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

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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:20–21:48+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:20–04:12 (26.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:20–21:48−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–20:05

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 06:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:22

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 22:08 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:23 (27.09) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:43 (27.09) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	karana Shakuni
from 22:08	tithi Amavasya
from 22:08	karana Chatushpada
from 00:23 (27.09)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 04:43 (27.09)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:46
Sunrise	06:22
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:18
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	04:38
Moonset	17:39
Day length	11 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:22–18:18) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:22–09:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 09:09–18:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:22–18:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)

Shraddha for those who died a violent death — by weapons or in an accident; it is performed on the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha.

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-chaturdashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–22:08 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:23–06:24 (27.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 00:23–06:24 (27.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:22–00:23 (27.09)

Bhadra on earth: 20:05 (25.09)–09:09; Bhadra Mukha 20:05–22:15 (25.09); Bhadra Puchha 07:48–09:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–15:07
Godhuli	18:18–18:42
Pradosha	18:18–20:43
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (27.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:17–19:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:49–15:19
Yamaganda	06:22–07:52
Gulika Kalam	09:21–10:51
Dur Muhurta	10:21–11:08, 15:07–15:55
Varjyam	06:40–08:26

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, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:22–14:29, 16:17–17:19, 18:02–18:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:47, Vrischika 11:48, Dhanu 14:29, Makara 16:17, Kumbha 17:19, Mina 18:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:22–18:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:22–09:09: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:22–04:43 (27.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Bhadra on earth 06:22–09:09−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:22–00:23 (27.09)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:22–00:23 (27.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–22:08−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:22–22:08

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here)

At sunrise 06:24

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 23:51 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:37 (28.09) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 04:58 (28.09) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	karana Naga
from 23:51	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 23:51	karana Kimstughna
from 02:37 (28.09)	nakshatra Hasta
from 04:58 (28.09)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:47
Sunrise	06:24
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	05:45
Moonset	17:59
Day length	11 h 50 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	23:51
Solar eclipse, annular	greatest eclipse 23:57, magnitude 0.953
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:24–18:15) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 06:24–11:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 11:03–18:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The main day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for all ancestors, including those whose date of death is unknown. Navaratri begins the next day; in Bengal Mahalaya is the invocation of Durga to earth.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:31–15:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhadrapada Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Bhadrapada — Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya: the end of Pitru Paksha, shraddha for all ancestors.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:08 (26.09)–23:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:51–06:26 (28.09)

Anandadi: Shubha 06:24–02:37 (28.09) Anandadi: Amrita 02:37–06:26 (28.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:25–00:16 (28.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:47–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–15:05
Godhuli	18:15–18:39
Pradosha	18:15–20:41
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (28.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:44–20:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:51–12:20
Yamaganda	15:17–16:46
Gulika Kalam	07:53–09:22
Dur Muhurta	08:46–09:34, 12:43–13:31
Varjyam	08:15–10:00

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:43, Vrischika 11:44, Dhanu 14:25, Makara 16:13, Kumbha 17:15, Mina 17:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Amavasya 06:24–18:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:24–02:37 (28.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–02:37 (28.09)+1 Yoga Shukla 06:24–04:58 (28.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 06:24–23:51

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 06:24

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 06:26

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:09 (29.09) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 04:27 (29.09) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 04:53 (29.09) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:33 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:33	karana Bava
from 01:09 (29.09)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 01:09 (29.09)	karana Balava
from 04:27 (29.09)	nakshatra Chitra
from 04:53 (29.09)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:49
Sunrise	06:26
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:12
End of twilight	18:49
Moonrise	06:54
Moonset	18:20
Day length	11 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:26–18:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:26–12:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:51 (27.09)–01:09 (29.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:26–10:22
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:56–12:43

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:27–06:28 (29.09)

Yamaghanta 06:26–04:27 (29.09)

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:26–04:27 (29.09) Anandadi: Kana 04:27–06:28 (29.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:49–05:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–15:04
Godhuli	18:12–18:37
Pradosha	18:12–20:40
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (29.09)
Amrita Kalam	21:59–23:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:23–10:51
Yamaganda	13:48–15:16
Gulika Kalam	06:26–07:55
Dur Muhurta	06:26–07:13, 07:13–08:00
Varjyam	11:39–13:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:26–11:40, 16:09–17:11, 17:54–18:12

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, shaving	average 06:26–11:40, 16:09–17:11, 17:54–18:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:26–11:40, 16:09–17:11, 17:54–18:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:26–14:21, 16:09–17:11, 17:54–18:12

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:39, Vrischika 11:40, Dhanu 14:21, Makara 16:09, Kumbha 17:11, Mina 17:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:26–04:53 (29.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–04:27 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:27–06:28 (29.09)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:26–04:27 (29.09)−3 Yamaghanta 06:26–04:27 (29.09)

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 06:26

Summary	Best day — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Padma
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:01 (30.09) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:51 (30.09) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 04:27 (30.09) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:38 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:38	karana Kaulava
from 02:01 (30.09)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 02:01 (30.09)	karana Taitila
from 04:27 (30.09)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 05:51 (30.09)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:10
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	08:03
Moonset	18:43
Day length	11 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:28–18:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:28–02:01 (30.09)

Anandadi: Padma 06:28–05:51 (30.09) Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:51–06:30 (30.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–15:03
Godhuli	18:10–18:34
Pradosha	18:10–20:38
Nishitha	23:55–00:45 (30.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:04–00:46 (30.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:42–18:10
Yamaganda	12:19–13:47
Gulika Kalam	15:14–16:42
Dur Muhurta	16:36–17:23
Varjyam	12:55–14:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:28–11:36, 16:05–17:07, 17:50–18:10
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:35, Vrischika 11:36, Dhanu 14:17, Makara 16:05, Kumbha 17:07, Mina 17:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

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.

+2 Yoga Indra 06:28–04:27 (30.09)+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:28–05:51 (30.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:28–05:51 (30.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–02:01 (30.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:28–02:01 (30.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:30

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:25 (01.10) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:48 (01.10) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 03:41 (01.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:16	karana Gara
from 02:25 (01.10)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 02:25 (01.10)	karana Vanija
from 03:41 (01.10)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:53
Sunrise	06:30
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:07
End of twilight	18:44
Moonrise	09:13
Moonset	19:09
Day length	11 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:30–18:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:07–19:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:07–19:09

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:51–05:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–15:01
Godhuli	18:07–18:32
Pradosha	18:07–20:36
Nishitha	23:55–00:44 (01.10)
Amrita Kalam	21:39–23:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:57–09:24
Yamaganda	10:52–12:19
Gulika Kalam	13:46–15:13
Dur Muhurta	12:42–13:28, 15:01–15:48
Varjyam	11:40–13:20

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:30–14:13, 16:01–17:03, 17:46–18:07

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:30, Tula 08:32, Vrischika 11:32, Dhanu 14:13, Makara 16:01, Kumbha 17:03, Mina 17:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 06:30–18:07: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:30–02:25 (01.10)0 Chaturmasya−3 Vaidhriti 06:30–03:41 (01.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 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

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.

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.

Chitrabhanu (No. 16 of 60, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba (No. 31)
Shaka Samvat 2104 · Vikram Samvat 2239 · Kali Yuga 5283
Next year — Subhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 24.03.2183
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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

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.

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: 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.

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

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

The Moon in 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+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.

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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: 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.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

Anuradha
−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.

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-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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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)

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

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

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 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

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.

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

Mula
−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)

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable 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

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.

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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)

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.

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 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-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: 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.

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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.

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 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-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: 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.

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

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.

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

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.

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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.

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.

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)

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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-tritya
any undertakings

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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-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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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.

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 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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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-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.

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)

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.

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

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-dashami
any undertakings

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south (tropical longitude 180°): day and night are equal. Tula Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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 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-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−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.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

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.

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

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

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

Solar eclipse, annular
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 Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−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.

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

Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.

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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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.

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.

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

nakshatra 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-tritya
any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).