Shubh Muhurat for Weddings, Griha Pravesh and Other Ceremonies

What is a Shubh Muhurat?

A shubh muhurat is a time chosen for a ceremony according to the panchang and family tradition. Depending on the occasion, people look at the weekday, tithi and nakshatra. Some traditions also consider yoga and karana.

Wedding muhurat

Shortlist a few dates that work for both families. Share the dates and venue location with the officiating priest. If your family consults birth charts, have those details ready too. Confirm the time for the main ritual before printing the invitations.

Griha Pravesh and Vastu Shanti

If you plan to hold Griha Pravesh and Vastu Shanti on the same day, ask when the puja should begin and when you should enter the home. Check a panchang that applies to the town or city where the house is located.

Munj, naming ceremonies and new beginnings

For Munj or a naming ceremony, check your family’s customs and the availability of the officiating priest. For a shop opening or vehicle puja, decide which part of the event you want to schedule around the muhurat.

How to read the time in a panchang

Check when the tithi and nakshatra begin and end. They can change during the day. If a time falls after midnight, confirm which civil date it belongs to before sharing the schedule.

Browse the 2027 Marathi Calendar for festival dates and daily tithis. For the exact time of a ceremony, consult the panchang for its location.

References include the Marathi Vishwakosh entries on muhurat and panchang.