Marriage Muhurtam — April 2026
వివాహం (Vivaha) శుభ మూహుర్తం
16 auspicious dates in April 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 Wednesday |
పూర్ణిమ Purnima (S-paksha) |
ఉత్తర Uttara Phalguni |
6:11 AM to 6:29 PM |
Avoid: 12:20 PM - 1:52 PM |
★ |
| April 2 Thursday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
6:10 AM to 6:29 PM |
Avoid: 1:52 PM - 3:24 PM |
★★★ |
| April 4 Saturday |
తదియ Tritiya (K-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
6:08 AM to 6:29 PM |
Avoid: 9:14 AM - 10:46 AM |
★ |
| April 6 Monday |
చవితి Chaturthi (K-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
6:07 AM to 6:30 PM |
Avoid: 7:40 AM - 9:13 AM |
★★ |
| April 8 Wednesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
మూల Mula |
6:05 AM to 6:30 PM |
Avoid: 12:18 PM - 1:51 PM |
★★★ |
| April 10 Friday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాషాఢ Uttara Ashadha |
6:04 AM to 6:31 PM |
Avoid: 10:44 AM - 12:17 PM |
★★★ |
| April 12 Sunday |
దశమి Dashami (K-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
6:02 AM to 6:31 PM |
Avoid: 4:57 PM - 6:31 PM |
★★ |
| April 15 Wednesday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
పూర్వాభాద్ర Purva Bhadrapada |
6:00 AM to 6:32 PM |
Avoid: 12:16 PM - 1:50 PM |
★★ |
| April 16 Thursday |
చతుర్దశి Chaturdashi (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాభాద్ర Uttara Bhadrapada |
5:59 AM to 6:32 PM |
Avoid: 1:50 PM - 3:24 PM |
★★ |
| April 19 Sunday |
తదియ Tritiya (S-paksha) |
కృత్తిక Krittika |
5:57 AM to 6:33 PM |
Avoid: 4:58 PM - 6:33 PM |
★★ |
| April 21 Tuesday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
5:56 AM to 6:33 PM |
Avoid: 3:24 PM - 4:58 PM |
★ |
| April 22 Wednesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (S-paksha) |
ఆర్ద్ర Ardra |
5:55 AM to 6:33 PM |
Avoid: 12:14 PM - 1:49 PM |
★ |
| April 23 Thursday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
5:55 AM to 6:34 PM |
Avoid: 1:49 PM - 3:24 PM |
★★ |
| April 24 Friday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (S-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
5:54 AM to 6:34 PM |
Avoid: 10:39 AM - 12:14 PM |
★ |
| April 26 Sunday |
దశమి Dashami (S-paksha) |
మఘ Magha |
5:53 AM to 6:34 PM |
Avoid: 4:59 PM - 6:34 PM |
★★★ |
| April 29 Wednesday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (S-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
5:51 AM to 6:35 PM |
Avoid: 12:13 PM - 1:49 PM |
★★★ |
About Marriage Muhurtam in April 2026
Vivaha (వివాహం) is one of the most important Vedic life-event ceremonies. The traditional Muhurta Chintamani text prescribes specific tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and weekday combinations for marriage. April 2026 offers 16 dates meeting these classical criteria.
Selection Methodology
Each date listed above scores ≥ 65 (out of 100) on these classical criteria:
- Nakshatra — Auspicious lunar mansions for Vivaha: Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta...
- Tithi — Avoid 4, 9, 14 (Riktha) and Amavasya. Favored: 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13.
- Weekday — Best: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday. Avoid: Tuesday, Saturday.
- Yoga — Avoid Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, Parigha, Vajra, Vyaghata.
- Karana — Always avoid Bhadra (Vishti).
Daily Inauspicious Windows (always avoid)
Within each auspicious day, avoid Rahu Kalam (listed above), Yamagandam, and Gulika Kalam. The safest window is Abhijit Muhurtam — the ~24 minutes centered on solar noon — which is auspicious every day regardless of other factors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next auspicious Vivaha muhurtam in April 2026?
The next auspicious marriage muhurtam in April 2026 is April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) — Purnima tithi in Shukla Paksha, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:11 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 12:20 PM - 1:52 PM.
How many Vivaha muhurtam dates are there in April 2026?
16 auspicious marriage muhurtam dates in April 2026, classified by tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and weekday per Muhurta Chintamani guidelines.
What time of day is best for Marriage Vivaha ceremony?
The auspicious time within each day varies. Universal good windows: Abhijit Muhurtam (~24 minutes around solar noon). Avoid Rahu Kalam (daily 90-minute inauspicious period). For Vivaha, also avoid Bhadra (Vishti karana) hours.
All muhurtam dates are computed for Hyderabad coordinates (17.3850°N, 78.4867°E) using Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa. For other cities, the auspicious dates remain the same but the exact sunrise/Rahu Kalam timings shift. Use the today's panchangam for your city's timings. For high-stakes ceremonies, consult a qualified Jyotishi to verify against your personal birth chart. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma (Jyotisha Visharada, 22+ years practice).