Auspicious Marriage Dates (Vivah Muhurta)

Dates verified as per Panchanga Shuddhi — Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Solar Month & Planetary positions


Highly auspicious (score ≥ 90) Auspicious Not recommended
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What is Vivah Muhurta?

In Vedic astrology, a Muhurta is an auspicious time window chosen for beginning an important life event. Vivah Muhurta — the marriage muhurta — is carefully selected so that the planetary positions at the time of the ceremony bless the union with harmony, prosperity, and longevity.

The selection follows Panchanga Shuddhi (purification of the five limbs of the almanac) as described in classical texts like Muhurta Chintamani and Muhurta Martanda.

Factors Checked for Each Date

Muhurta timings are calculated using traditional Vedic astrology principles that evaluate multiple astronomical and calendrical factors together. These include the Moon’s position (Nakshatra and Tithi), planetary alignments, weekday influences, and specific time-period classifications such as Yogas and Karanas. Each time window is assessed for overall harmony and stability, with certain conditions marked as favorable, cautionary, or unsuitable depending on their impact on the intended activity. The final recommended periods reflect a filtered combination of these factors to help identify the most auspicious timings.

Shukra & Guru Asta (Planetary Combustion)
Marriage is avoided when Venus (Shukra) or Jupiter (Guru) is combust — too close to the Sun to exercise their full benefic influence.

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Why are some months avoided for marriage in Vedic astrology?

Certain solar months are considered inauspicious because the Sun's position weakens the overall Panchanga quality. Additionally, Kharmas (when Sun is in Sagittarius or Pisces) and Chaturmas (four months of Vishnu's rest) are traditionally avoided for auspicious ceremonies.

Is the Muhurta the same for all cities in India?

The Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Tithi are nearly the same across India for a given day, since they are based on Sun and Moon positions. However, the exact timing of transitions and sunrise-based calculations can vary slightly by location, which is why we compute separately for each reference city.

Do I need a personal horoscope for Vivah Muhurta?

A general Vivah Muhurta (as shown here) validates the Panchanga quality of the day. For a complete Muhurta, an astrologer would additionally check Tarabala (Moon's position relative to the bride and groom's birth nakshatras), Chandrabala, and compatibility of the Lagna at the time of the ceremony.

What is Abhijit Muhurta and can it override a bad day?

Abhijit Muhurta is a powerful 48-minute window around solar noon that is considered highly auspicious. While it can offset minor Panchanga doshas, it cannot fully override major prohibitions like an inauspicious solar month or a prohibited nakshatra.



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