Namakaran Muhurtam — August 2026
నామకరణం (Namakarana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
14 auspicious dates in August 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3 Monday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాభాద్ర Uttara Bhadrapada |
5:55 AM to 6:48 PM |
Avoid: 7:32 AM - 9:08 AM |
★★ |
| August 4 Tuesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
రేవతి Revati |
5:55 AM to 6:48 PM |
Avoid: 3:35 PM - 5:11 PM |
★★ |
| August 5 Wednesday |
సప్తమి Saptami (K-paksha) |
అశ్విని Ashwini |
5:56 AM to 6:47 PM |
Avoid: 12:21 PM - 1:58 PM |
★★★ |
| August 7 Friday |
నవమి Navami (K-paksha) |
కృత్తిక Krittika |
5:56 AM to 6:46 PM |
Avoid: 10:45 AM - 12:21 PM |
★ |
| August 9 Sunday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (K-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
5:57 AM to 6:45 PM |
Avoid: 5:09 PM - 6:45 PM |
★★ |
| August 13 Thursday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (S-paksha) |
మఘ Magha |
5:58 AM to 6:43 PM |
Avoid: 1:56 PM - 3:32 PM |
★★ |
| August 14 Friday |
విదియ Dwitiya (S-paksha) |
పుబ్బ Purva Phalguni |
5:58 AM to 6:42 PM |
Avoid: 10:45 AM - 12:20 PM |
★★ |
| August 17 Monday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
చిత్త Chitra |
5:59 AM to 6:40 PM |
Avoid: 7:34 AM - 9:09 AM |
★★★ |
| August 18 Tuesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (S-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
5:59 AM to 6:40 PM |
Avoid: 3:30 PM - 5:05 PM |
★★ |
| August 19 Wednesday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
విశాఖ Vishakha |
5:59 AM to 6:39 PM |
Avoid: 12:19 PM - 1:54 PM |
★★ |
| August 20 Thursday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (S-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
5:59 AM to 6:38 PM |
Avoid: 1:54 PM - 3:29 PM |
★★★ |
| August 24 Monday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (S-paksha) |
పూర్వాషాఢ Purva Ashadha |
6:00 AM to 6:36 PM |
Avoid: 7:35 AM - 9:09 AM |
★ |
| August 28 Friday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
శతభిష Shatabhisha |
6:01 AM to 6:33 PM |
Avoid: 10:43 AM - 12:17 PM |
★★ |
| August 31 Monday |
చవితి Chaturthi (K-paksha) |
రేవతి Revati |
6:01 AM to 6:30 PM |
Avoid: 7:35 AM - 9:09 AM |
★★ |
About Namakaran Muhurtam in August 2026
Namakarana (నామకరణం) 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 namakaran. August 2026 offers 14 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 Namakarana: Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta...
- Tithi — Avoid 4, 9, 14 (Riktha) and Amavasya. Favored: 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13.
- Weekday — Best: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Avoid: 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 Namakarana muhurtam in August 2026?
The next auspicious namakaran muhurtam in August 2026 is August 3, 2026 (Monday) — Panchami tithi in Krishna Paksha, Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra. Sunrise at 5:55 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 7:32 AM - 9:08 AM.
How many Namakarana muhurtam dates are there in August 2026?
14 auspicious namakaran muhurtam dates in August 2026, classified by tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and weekday per Muhurta Chintamani guidelines.
What time of day is best for Namakaran Namakarana 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 Namakarana, 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).