नामकरण मुहूर्त 2026
Find auspicious dates for the Namkaran ceremony (naming ceremony). This sacred samskara gives the child their identity and is performed with Vedic rites.
Muhurat timings vary by location due to differences in sunrise, sunset, and planetary transit times. Select your city for precise, location-specific namkaran muhurat dates:
Browse namkaran muhurat dates for each month. Pages show the number of auspicious dates, their scores, and the precise time windows for each:
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Namkaran (naming ceremony) is traditionally performed on the 11th or 12th day after birth, though it can be done later if the muhurat is not favorable. The child's name is selected based on their Janma Nakshatra — each Nakshatra has specific syllables prescribed for naming. The ceremony should be performed during Shukla Paksha, in an auspicious Nakshatra, and with Jupiter or Venus strong in the chart. The Lagna at the time of naming should support the child's Moon sign.
MuhuratGuru uses a rigorous 5-element panchang scoring system powered by Swiss Ephemeris astronomical calculations. Unlike competitors who show static date lists, MuhuratGuru performs transition-to-transition analysis — identifying the exact hours when all panchang elements are simultaneously favorable. The scoring weights are: Nakshatra (30%), Tithi (25%), Yoga (20%), Karana (15%), and Vara (10%). Additionally, prohibited periods like Rahu Kalam, Gulika Kalam, Dur Muhurat, and Bhadra are automatically blocked.
Each date receives a quality tier: Our Pick (exceptional alignment), Excellent (all elements favorable), Very Good, Good, Neutral, or Avoid. The "Best Window" feature pinpoints the exact hours within a day when the muhurat quality peaks — giving you precision no other platform offers.
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