వివాహ ముహూర్తాలు 2026

Rohini nakshatra with Shukla Saptami on Friday — highly auspicious for new beginnings. Guru (Jupiter) blesses the 7th house.

Mrigashira nakshatra ruled by Moon — ideal on Somavaram. Shukla Dashami (10th tithi) is auspicious for all samskara.

Hasta nakshatra (ruled by Moon) with auspicious Shubha yoga on Budhavaram. Krishna Tritiya is approved for vivah samskara.

Rohini on Maagha Shukla Saptami — one of the strongest combinations in 2026. Maagha masa itself is auspicious for weddings.

Mrigashira on Shukravaram with auspicious Brahma yoga. Navami tithi is favoured for marriage samskara in the tradition.

Uttara Phalguni ruled by Sun — associated with marriage (Vishnu's nakshatra). Siddha yoga + Shukravaram + Dwadashi is a rare triple auspicious combination.

Revati — last and gentle nakshatra, ruled by Mercury. Considered auspicious for marriage in South Indian tradition.

Rohini nakshatra with Amrita yoga on Somavaram — Moon's own nakshatra on Moon's day. Despite Krishna Ashtami, the nakshatra+yoga combination is strong.

Hasta nakshatra on Budhavaram with Shubha yoga. Good early-March date before Holashtak begins on March 20.

Swati nakshatra — ruled by Rahu, known for independence and growth. Ekadashi tithis with Siddha yoga on Shukravaram are widely accepted.

Uttara Bhadrapada (Saturn-ruled) with Brahma yoga — stable and enduring energy for marriage. Shukla Tritiya (Akha Teej equivalents) are universally auspicious.

First excellent date after Ugadi 2026. Rohini + Shukla Panchami + Shukravaram + Siddha yoga — four-fold auspicious alignment.

Uttara Phalguni — the "star of patronage" associated with Bhaga (god of prosperity in marriage). Shukla Dashami with Sadhya yoga is traditionally listed in all Telugu almanacs.

Swati nakshatra with auspicious Shubha yoga. Dwadashi tithi (12th) is accepted for vivah; Friday amplifies Venus energy for harmonious unions.

First date of Vaishakha masa — auspicious start to the prime wedding season. Mula (2nd, 3rd, 4th padas only; avoid 1st pada) with Harshana yoga.

Uttara Ashadha — "the universal star", ruled by Visvadevas. Known for enduring bonds. Shukla Panchami on Shukravaram is a classic Telugu muhurta combination.

Vaishakha Shukla Dashami — peak of the prime wedding season. Uttara Bhadrapada + Siddha yoga: strength, stability, long-lasting marriage.

Rohini in peak Vaishakha season — one of the most sought-after dates of 2026. Sadhya yoga and Shukravaram add to this excellent combination.

Magha nakshatra — ruled by ancestors (Pitrus), bestows ancestral blessings on the union. Krishna Saptami with Shubha yoga is accepted in most Telugu almanacs.

Uttara Phalguni (Vaishakha masa) — Lord Vishnu's nakshatra. Though Krishna Navami, the nakshatra strength overrides; favoured in Andhra tradition.

Rohini + Siddha yoga on Budhavaram — excellent combination even in Jyeshtha masa. Mercury rules this day, balancing the energies for clear communication in marriage.

Mrigashira + Shukla Saptami on Shukravaram — gentle, harmonious nakshatra ruled by Mars but associated with searching/seeking. Well-regarded in Jyeshtha season.

Hasta nakshatra (Moon-ruled) with Brahma yoga — creativity and divine blessing combined. Shukla Dwadashi is among the most auspicious tithis for any samskara.

Anuradha nakshatra — ruled by Saturn but dedicated to Mitra (friendship/devotion). Regarded as auspicious for marriage especially in Jyeshtha masa.

Rohini on Budhavaram — dependable combination before the monsoon season begins. Book hall and priests early; this is one of the last good dates before Chaturmas.

Shukla Ekadashi (Nirjala Ekadashi nearby) — Vishnu's day. Mrigashira + Sadhya on Shukravaram is respected in both Andhra and Telangana panchangam traditions.

Last reliable window before Ashadha (Chaturmas period). Uttara Phalguni ensures divine sanction for the union.

Hasta on Shukravaram — a traditional Telugu favourite. Krishna Panchami with Shubha yoga is accepted. One of the final June dates before the monsoon wedding pause.

First excellent date after Chaturmas ends. Kartika Rohini on Budhavaram — marriages celebrated here are said to have Vishnu's direct blessing in this sacred month.

Mrigashira + Sadhya yoga on Shukravaram in Kartika masa — highly favoured. Kartika is Vishnu's month; all auspicious samskara performed here carry extra merit.

Uttara Phalguni on Budhavaram near Kartika Purnima — very auspicious window. Avoid very early morning (Chaturdashi before sunrise) and choose mid-morning muhurta.

Swati nakshatra with Shubha yoga in Kartika. Krishna Dvitiya is acceptable; the strong nakshatra-yoga combination lifts this date into the "good" category.

Start of Margashira masa — the most auspicious month for Telugu weddings (Lord Krishna declared this in Bhagavad Gita). Mula with Siddha yoga opens the season well.

Uttara Ashadha in Margashira on Shukravaram — excellent energies. The universal nakshatra for lasting commitment, paired with joyful Harshana yoga.

Margashira Shukla Tritiya — equivalent to Akha Teej in importance. Uttara Bhadrapada (Saturn-ruled) ensures stability; Brahma yoga gives divine sanction.

Margashira Rohini on Shukravaram — the most prized date in November 2026. Rohini in Margashira is called "Margashira Rohini" and has special sanctity in Telugu tradition.

Margashira Shukla Ekadashi (Vaikunta Ekadashi nearby) — Vishnu's most auspicious day combined with Uttara Phalguni. One of the finest dates in all of 2026.

Hasta + Shubha yoga + Shukravaram in Margashira. Trayodashi approaching Purnima carries strong Shukla paksha energy. Expect high demand — book venues months ahead.

Anuradha nakshatra — Mitra's star of devotion and friendship. Siddha yoga on Budhavaram in Margashira ensures prosperity and harmony in the union.

Mula (2nd–4th padas) in Margashira on Shukravaram. Sadhya yoga indicates that what is started will be achieved. Avoid 1st pada of Mula; confirm with family astrologer.

Somavaram (Moon's day) with Uttara Ashadha in Margashira. Brahma yoga gives this Krishna Ashtami date its strength — the cosmic creator blesses the new household.

Uttara Bhadrapada on Budhavaram — stability and wisdom for the new family. Harshana yoga (joy) is perfectly suited for a wedding celebration.

Margashira Rohini on Shukravaram with Siddha yoga — widely regarded as one of the BEST dates in all of 2026. Combination of Margashira + Rohini + Friday + Siddha is rare and extremely powerful.

Margashira Mrigashira — a uniquely special combination where the month and nakshatra share the same name (Margashira masa is named after Mrigashira star). Brahma yoga is divine.

Final excellent date of 2026. Uttara Phalguni + Shubha yoga + Shukravaram in Margashira. Cross-community couples will find this date doubly auspicious (Christmas + Vivah Muhurta).

Nakshatra (నక్షత్రం)

11 nakshatras are approved for marriage: Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula (2–4th pada), Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati.

Tithi (తిథి)

Shukla Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi are especially auspicious. In Krishna paksha: Dvitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami are accepted.

Vara (వారం)

Monday (Moon), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter/Guru), and Friday (Venus/Shukra) are auspicious for marriage. Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday are generally avoided.

Yoga (యోగం)

Siddha, Sadhya, Shubha, Shukla, Brahma, Indra, Amrita, and Harshana yogas are auspicious. Avoid Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shoola, Ganda, Vyatipata, Parigha.

Avoid Rahu Kalam

Rahu Kalam falls at a different time each day. The muhurta window should not overlap with Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, or Gulika Kalam.

Masa (మాసం)

Margashira (Nov–Dec), Vaishakha (Apr–May), Magha (Jan–Feb), Kartika (Oct–Nov), and Phalguna (Feb–Mar) are the best months. Avoid Chaturmas (Jul–Oct) and Holashtak.

Most auspicious — Moon's favourite nakshatra

Gentle, harmonious; bestows searching soul

Ancestral blessings, royal energy

Vishnu's nakshatra — patronage & prosperity

Moon-ruled; skill, creativity, warmth

Independence, growth, balanced partnership

Mitra's nakshatra — deep friendship & devotion

Padas 2–4 only; avoid 1st pada

Universal star — enduring, victorious

Saturn-ruled stability; long-lasting bond

Mercury-ruled gentleness; completion & auspice

Monday

సోమవారం

Moon's day — nurturing, family-oriented

Wednesday

బుధవారం

Mercury's day — communication, intelligence

Thursday

గురువారం

Jupiter's (Guru) day — wisdom, expansion

Friday

శుక్రవారం

Venus's (Shukra) day — love, beauty, harmony

How many auspicious marriage dates are there in 2026 for Telugu weddings?

There are 46 auspicious vivah muhurta dates in 2026 according to Telugu jyotisha calculations, including 24 rated "Excellent" and 22 rated "Good".

Which months are best for Telugu weddings in 2026?

Vaishakha (April–May), Jyeshtha (May–June), Margashira (November–December), and Phalguna (February–March) are the best months for Telugu weddings in 2026.

What is today's Rahu Kalam in Cupertino, CA for wedding planning?

Rahu Kalam in Cupertino, CA is calculated from local sunrise using the NOAA solar algorithm. The exact times differ from Hyderabad by 15–45 minutes depending on Cupertino, CA's geographic coordinates. This page shows Rahu Kalam computed specifically for Cupertino, CA.