Shubh muhurat dates
Choose an occasion and a year to see every auspicious date with its timings. For your own city and family details, use the muhurat finder.
Vivah Muhurat
Marriage is the most important samskara for which a muhurat is chosen. The day must fall on an auspicious nakshatra and tithi, outside Kharmas, Chaturmas and adhik maas, and while Jupiter and Venus are visible (not combust).
Vivah Muhurat 2026 (46 dates) Vivah Muhurat 2027 (69 dates) Vivah Muhurat 2028 (60 dates)
Griha Pravesh Muhurat
Griha pravesh, the first formal entry into a new home, is done on a fixed or soft nakshatra so that the household stays settled. It avoids Kharmas, Chaturmas, adhik maas and the combustion of Jupiter or Venus.
Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2026 (32 dates) Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2027 (43 dates) Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2028 (40 dates)
Vehicle Purchase Muhurat
A new vehicle is traditionally bought or taken home on a movable (chara) or light nakshatra, which suit things meant to travel. No seasonal restrictions apply.
Vehicle Purchase Muhurat 2026 (132 dates) Vehicle Purchase Muhurat 2027 (140 dates) Vehicle Purchase Muhurat 2028 (131 dates)
Business Opening Muhurat
A shop, office or business is best opened on a light or fixed nakshatra and a full or rising tithi, so that it grows steadily. Adhik maas is avoided.
Business Opening Muhurat 2026 (96 dates) Business Opening Muhurat 2027 (106 dates) Business Opening Muhurat 2028 (104 dates)
Namkaran Muhurat
The naming ceremony is usually held on the 11th or 12th day after birth, or on a later auspicious day chosen from these lists.
Namkaran Muhurat 2026 (158 dates) Namkaran Muhurat 2027 (166 dates) Namkaran Muhurat 2028 (158 dates)
Annaprashan Muhurat
Annaprashan, a baby's first solid food, is usually done in the 6th or 8th month for boys and the 5th or 7th month for girls, on an auspicious day like these.
Annaprashan Muhurat 2026 (111 dates) Annaprashan Muhurat 2027 (125 dates) Annaprashan Muhurat 2028 (116 dates)
Mundan Muhurat
Mundan, the first haircut, is traditionally done in the 1st, 3rd or 5th year, avoiding Kharmas, Chaturmas and adhik maas.
Mundan Muhurat 2026 (37 dates) Mundan Muhurat 2027 (51 dates) Mundan Muhurat 2028 (53 dates)
Vidyarambh Muhurat
Vidyarambh marks the start of formal learning; Vasant Panchami and Vijayadashami are traditional, and these dates offer other good days.
Vidyarambh Muhurat 2026 (77 dates) Vidyarambh Muhurat 2027 (94 dates) Vidyarambh Muhurat 2028 (89 dates)
Computed with this site's panchang (Lahiri ayanamsa) for New Delhi. Sunrise, Rahu Kaal and tithi times shift with place, and published panchangs differ on some rules (for example weekdays), so a date can differ by a day elsewhere. Consult your family priest for the final choice.