Find Auspicious Muhurat Dates
Select an event below to find the most auspicious dates and times based on Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and planetary positions.
Choose Your Event
Marriage / Vivah
Auspicious timing for marriage ceremonies and wedding functions
Vehicle Purchase
Auspicious timing for buying new vehicles - cars, bikes, etc.
Griha Pravesh / House Warming
Auspicious timing for entering a new house or house warming ceremony
Starting Business
Auspicious timing for starting a new business or venture
Travel / Journey
Auspicious timing for starting important journeys and travel
Medical Treatment / Therapy
Auspicious timing for starting medical treatments, therapy, and healing
Surgery / Operation
Auspicious timing for surgical procedures and operations
Joining New Job
Auspicious timing for joining a new job or position
Property Purchase
Auspicious timing for buying property, land, or real estate
Education Start / Vidyarambha
Auspicious timing for starting education or academic pursuits
Naming Ceremony / Namkaran
Auspicious timing for naming ceremony of a newborn
Engagement / Ring Ceremony
Auspicious timing for Sagai or Ring Ceremony prior to marriage
First Feeding / Annaprashan
Auspicious timing for feeding the baby solid food for the first time
Tonsure / Mundan
Auspicious timing for the baby's first haircut or head shaving ceremony
Ear Piercing / Karnavedha
Auspicious timing for piercing ears of children for health and tradition
Construction Start / Bhumi Pujan
Auspicious timing for breaking ground or laying the foundation stone
Baby Shower / Godh Bharai
Auspicious timing for Simantonnayana or protecting the expecting mother
Trading & Investment
Auspicious timing for stock market entry, gold purchase, or financial deals
Loan Application
Auspicious timing for applying for loans or borrowing money to ensure repayment
Thread Ceremony / Upanayana
Auspicious timing for sacred thread ceremony (Janeu)
Filing Court Case
Auspicious timing for filing court cases or legal petitions
Signing Contracts
Auspicious timing for signing important agreements and contracts
How Muhurat Works
Select Event Type
Choose from marriage, griha pravesh, vehicle purchase, and more — each has unique astrological rules.
Pick City & Month
Sunrise and sunset vary by location, so the Panchang — and therefore the muhurat — is city-specific.
View Rated Dates
Each day is scored and color-coded — from Excellent to Inauspicious — with reasons from classical texts.
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Create Free KundliShreeKundli's Muhurat Finder evaluates every day of the month across 22 event categories — including Marriage / Vivah, Vehicle Purchase, Griha Pravesh / House Warming, and more — scoring each date on Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Vara, and planetary positions as per classical Vedic texts. Results are location-specific, calculated from actual sunrise and sunset times for your selected city.
What is Muhurat? मुहूर्त
Muhurat (also spelled Muhurta) is the ancient Vedic science of electional astrology — the art of choosing the right moment to begin an important activity. The word comes from Sanskrit: Muhu (moment) + Rta (cosmic order), meaning a moment aligned with the natural rhythm of the cosmos.
In Vedic tradition, every moment carries its own planetary signature. Just as a person's birth chart is determined by the time of their birth, every new undertaking — a marriage, a journey, a business launch — acquires its own "birth chart" at the moment it begins. A well-chosen muhurat places favorable planets in strong houses, ensuring the activity starts with cosmic support rather than resistance.
The classical text Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira, Muhurta Chintamani by Daivagna Rama, and Kalaprakashika lay down detailed rules for selecting auspicious times. ShreeKundli's muhurat engine applies these rules computationally — evaluating every day of the month against the specific criteria for each event type.
The Five Pillars of Muhurat Selection
A proper muhurat evaluation considers five interconnected elements of the Panchang. A day is auspicious only when all five align favorably for the specific event in question:
Tithi तिथि — Lunar Day
The angular distance between Sun and Moon creates 30 tithis per lunar month. Rikta Tithis (4th, 9th, 14th) are universally avoided. Purnima (full moon) favors celebrations, while specific tithis like Dwitiya and Dasami are considered broadly auspicious. Each event type has its own set of preferred and prohibited tithis.
Nakshatra नक्षत्र — Lunar Mansion
The 27 nakshatras are the backbone of muhurat selection. Fixed nakshatras (Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada) are ideal for permanent activities like marriage or building. Movable nakshatras (Ashwini, Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana) suit travel and change. Fierce nakshatras (Bharani, Moola, Ardra) are generally avoided.
Yoga योग — Lunisolar Combination
There are 27 yogas formed by the combined longitude of Sun and Moon. Vyatipata and Vaidhriti yogas are universally inauspicious and avoided for all muhurat purposes. Siddha, Amrita, and Shubha yogas are particularly favorable and add positive weight to the day's score.
Karana करण — Half-Tithi
Each tithi is divided into two karanas, giving 60 karanas per lunar month. Vishti Karana (also called Bhadra) is the most inauspicious — activities begun during Vishti tend to face obstacles and delays. Bava, Balava, and Kaulava karanas are considered favorable for most events.
Vara वार — Weekday
Each weekday is ruled by a planet whose energy influences activities. Monday (Moon) and Wednesday (Mercury) are broadly auspicious. Friday (Venus) favors marriage and celebrations. Tuesday (Mars) and Saturday (Saturn) are generally avoided for new beginnings, though they suit specific activities like surgery or property-related work.
When Muhurat Matters Most
Marriage & Engagement
The most elaborate muhurat selection. Fixed nakshatras, Shukla Paksha tithis, and absence of Manglik Dosha or Bhadra are essential. A well-chosen vivah muhurat is believed to shape the entire married life.
Griha Pravesh
Entering a new home for the first time requires careful timing. Jupiter and Venus should not be combust, and the chosen nakshatra should be fixed or soft. Uttarayan (Sun's northward journey) is preferred.
Vehicle Purchase
Buying a vehicle on an auspicious day ensures safety and longevity. Nakshatras like Ashwini, Rohini, and Pushya are preferred. Tuesday and Saturday are traditionally avoided for vehicle delivery.
Business & New Ventures
Launching a business, signing agreements, or inaugurating an office. Labh-oriented nakshatras (Pushya, Revati, Anuradha) and Wednesday or Thursday are ideal. Avoid Amavasya and Rikta Tithis.
Education & Learning
Starting formal education, enrolling in a course, or beginning Vidyarambha (first writing). Mercury-ruled nakshatras (Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati) and Wednesday are particularly favorable for intellectual pursuits.
Wearing Gemstones
Each gemstone has a ruling planet and should be worn on the planet's day during a favorable hora. The nakshatra should align with the gemstone's energy — for example, Ruby during Sun-ruled nakshatras.
What Makes a Day Inauspicious?
Not every day on the calendar is suitable for important activities. Vedic texts identify several universally inauspicious combinations that are best avoided regardless of the event type:
4th, 9th, and 14th tithis are considered empty or barren — new activities started on these days lack sustaining energy.
Activities begun during Vishti Karana face delays, obstructions, and failures. Universally avoided in all muhurat systems.
These two yogas are classified as "maha dosha" — great fault. All significant activities should be avoided when these prevail.
The new moon day (Amavasya) carries minimal lunar energy. Except for Pitru Tarpana, most new beginnings are avoided on this day.
Solar and lunar eclipses create a period of cosmic disruption. No auspicious activity should be initiated during or immediately after an eclipse.
Bharani, Krittika, Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Moola carry intense or destructive energy. Avoided for celebrations and beginnings.