Muhurtham
Bride and Groom Viewing Muhurtham
The bride or groom viewing (Pen Paarthal, Aan Paarthal) is the first formal meeting between the families. Many South Indian families choose a pleasant Muhurtham for it so that the conversation begins on a good note.
- Favourable stars
- Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Anuradha, Revati
- Favourable Tithis
- Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Dashami and Ekadashi
- Checked for
- Chennai
About Bride and Groom Viewing
The bride or groom viewing (Pen Paarthal, Aan Paarthal) is the first formal meeting between the families. Many South Indian families choose a pleasant Muhurtham for it so that the conversation begins on a good note.
Rules commonly followed
Soft and fixed stars such as Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Anuradha and Revati are preferred, with a Shukla Paksha Tithi. Some families avoid Tuesdays and Saturdays. The meeting is usually held in the morning or late afternoon, outside Rahu Kalam.
Practical guidance
Because this visit is informal compared with the engagement, families often simply avoid Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Rikta Tithis rather than searching for a perfect Muhurtham.
How the meeting usually goes
The groom and his family visit the bride at her home with fruit, flowers and sweets. Elders talk first, the young people are then given time to speak, and the visit closes with tea and snacks. Families traditionally avoid Rahu Kalam for the arrival, and many prefer a waxing Moon so that the bond begins on a growing note.
Before the visit
Most families exchange horoscopes and complete the Porutham or Ashtakoota check before arranging this meeting, so that the visit is a happy step rather than a test. A short prayer at the family deity and setting out at an auspicious Hora are common customs.
Classical rules for Bride and Groom Viewing
Favourable Nakshatras: Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Anuradha, Revati. Favourable Tithis: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Dashami and Ekadashi. Avoid: Rikta Tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi), Amavasya.
How the dates are chosen
The list checks each day for a favourable Nakshatra and lunar day (Tithi) for this ceremony at sunrise in Chennai. A full Muhurtham also looks at the weekday, Yoga, Karana, Lagna at the ceremony time, Rahu Kalam and the personal charts of the people involved, so use the list to shortlist dates and then fix the exact time with the Muhurtham finder.
| Date | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, 5 November 2026 | Uttara Phalguni | Ekadashi |
| Wed, 11 November 2026 | Anuradha | Dwitiya |
| Thu, 3 December 2026 | Uttara Phalguni | Dashami |
| Fri, 4 December 2026 | Hasta | Ekadashi |
Common questions
Which Nakshatras are good for Bride and Groom Viewing?
The classical favourable stars for Bride and Groom Viewing are Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Anuradha, Revati.
Which Tithis are good for Bride and Groom Viewing?
The favourable lunar days are Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Dashami and Ekadashi (counted within each fortnight).
What should be avoided for Bride and Groom Viewing?
Classical lists advise avoiding Rikta Tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi), Amavasya.
Are these dates valid for every city?
Dates are checked at sunrise in Chennai. Star and Tithi changes happen at the same moment everywhere but fall at different local times, so check the Panchangam for your city.
Do I still need a personal Muhurtham?
Yes for major ceremonies. Personal Tara Bala, Chandra Bala and the ceremony Lagna are fixed from the birth charts of the people involved.
How many dates are listed?
Up to twelve dates in the next sixty days that meet both the star and Tithi rules.
Is Rahu Kalam considered?
Rahu Kalam is a daily window rather than a whole-day rule. Avoid it when you fix the exact time; the Panchangam page for each date shows it.
Can I search other ceremonies?
Yes. The Muhurtham finder ranks dates for many more activities and lets you add your own birth details.
Why are only some upcoming dates shown?
The list shows days in the next two months where both the star and the Tithi at sunrise match the classical rules. Personal checks for your birth stars may remove some of them.
Should I avoid Rahu Kalam on these dates?
Yes. Even on a good day, choose a time outside Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika. The Panchangam link for each date shows these windows.
Who should confirm the final bride and groom viewing Muhurtham?
The priest or astrologer performing the ceremony, using the birth details of the people involved.
Can the family astrologer adjust this Muhurtham to our charts?
Yes. A general Muhurtham shows the good windows for everyone; a family astrologer then checks the birth stars and the current Dasha of the people involved and picks the best of those windows for them.
What should we do if no good date fits our plans?
Families usually choose the best available window, begin with a prayer to Ganesha and the family deity, and keep the most important moment of the rite inside a strong Lagna or Abhijit Muhurtham.