How are wedding muhurat dates calculated in Vedic astrology?▼
Wedding muhurats (विवाह मुहूर्त) are the most complex to calculate. MuhuratGuru checks all 5 panchanga elements (nakshatra, tithi, yoga, karana, vara), planetary combustion (especially Venus/Shukra), Khar Maas, Adhik Maas, and eclipses. Only dates where the Godhuli Bela to next sunrise window has all favorable elements receive high ratings. The scoring follows Muhurta Chintamani and Dharma Sindhu guidelines.
Why are certain months blocked for weddings?▼
Months during Shukra Asta (Venus combustion), Guru Asta (Jupiter combustion), Khar Maas, and Adhik Maas are traditionally prohibited for marriages. Venus (Shukra) is the karaka for love and marital happiness — when combust (within 10° of Sun), its blessings are considered unavailable. MuhuratGuru automatically blocks these periods and shows the reason.
What nakshatras are best for marriage?▼
The most auspicious nakshatras for marriage include Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, and Revati. Nakshatras like Bharani, Krittika, Ardra, and Ashlesha should be avoided. MuhuratGuru checks the nakshatra active during the actual ceremony window, not just at sunrise.
Can weddings be held on Tuesday or Saturday?▼
Tuesday (Mangalvar) and Saturday (Shanivar) are generally avoided for marriages in North Indian tradition. However, some regional traditions permit Saturday weddings if other panchanga elements are very favorable. Sunday is also traditionally cautioned. The safest days are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
What is the significance of Godhuli Muhurat for weddings?▼
Godhuli Bela (गोधूली बेला) is the twilight period around sunset when cows return home, raising dust. This is considered extremely auspicious for beginning wedding ceremonies. MuhuratGuru's wedding muhurat window starts from Godhuli Bela and extends to next sunrise, analyzing all panchanga transitions within this overnight window.
How does MuhuratGuru differ from Drikpanchang for wedding muhurats?▼
MuhuratGuru provides transition-to-transition scoring within the actual ceremony window (Godhuli to sunrise), not just a date-level rating. Each date shows exactly when nakshatra, tithi, and yoga change, with precise timing windows that avoid Rahu Kalam, Dur Muhurat, and Gulika. The scoring engine uses 306 classical rules with source citations from Muhurta Chintamani and Brihat Samhita.
