Muhurtham
Marriage Muhurtham
A marriage Muhurtham (Kalyana Muhurtham, Vivah Muhurat) is the window chosen for the main ritual, such as the tying of the Mangalsutra or Thali or the Saptapadi. It combines a favourable Nakshatra and Tithi with a strong Moon, a clean Ascendant (Lagna) and good Tara Bala and Chandra Bala for both bride and groom.
- Favourable stars
- Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
- Favourable Tithis
- Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi
- Checked for
- Chennai
About Marriage
A marriage Muhurtham (Kalyana Muhurtham, Vivah Muhurat) is the window chosen for the main ritual, such as the tying of the Mangalsutra or Thali or the Saptapadi. It combines a favourable Nakshatra and Tithi with a strong Moon, a clean Ascendant (Lagna) and good Tara Bala and Chandra Bala for both bride and groom.
What makes a marriage Muhurtham strong
Classical works such as Muhurta Chintamani list Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati as favourable stars. The Lagna at the moment of the ceremony should be free of malefics in the 7th and 8th houses, Venus and Jupiter should not be combust, and the months of Ashadha, Bhadrapada and the Dhanur/Margazhi period are avoided in many regions.
Personal checks for the couple
A date that is good in general must also suit the couple: the day’s star should give favourable Tara Bala from both birth stars, the Moon should not transit the 8th sign from either Moon sign, and the Muhurtham should not fall in Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam or a Varjyam period. This is why families take the shortlisted dates here to a full Muhurtham search with both birth charts.
Classical rules for Marriage
Favourable Nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati. Favourable Tithis: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi. Avoid: Rikta Tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi), Amavasya, Bharani, Krittika, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 24 October 2026 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Trayodashi |
| Fri, 30 October 2026 | Mrigashira | Panchami |
| Thu, 5 November 2026 | Uttara Phalguni | Ekadashi |
| Wed, 11 November 2026 | Anuradha | Dwitiya |
| Sat, 21 November 2026 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Ekadashi |
| Sun, 22 November 2026 | Revati | Trayodashi |
| Thu, 26 November 2026 | Mrigashira | Dwitiya |
| Thu, 3 December 2026 | Uttara Phalguni | Dashami |
| Fri, 4 December 2026 | Hasta | Ekadashi |
| Sun, 6 December 2026 | Swati | Trayodashi |
| Sat, 12 December 2026 | Uttara Ashadha | Tritiya |
Common questions
Which Nakshatras are good for Marriage?
The classical favourable stars for Marriage are Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati.
Which Tithis are good for Marriage?
The favourable lunar days are Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi (counted within each fortnight).
What should be avoided for Marriage?
Classical lists advise avoiding Rikta Tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi), Amavasya, Bharani, Krittika, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha.
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 marriage 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.