Namakaran Muhurtam — July 2026
నామకరణం (Namakarana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
17 auspicious dates in July 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 Wednesday |
విదియ Dwitiya (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాషాఢ Uttara Ashadha |
5:45 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 12:19 PM - 1:58 PM |
★★ |
| July 2 Thursday |
తదియ Tritiya (K-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
5:45 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 1:58 PM - 3:37 PM |
★★★ |
| July 3 Friday |
చవితి Chaturthi (K-paksha) |
ధనిష్ఠ Dhanishta |
5:45 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 10:41 AM - 12:20 PM |
★ |
| July 6 Monday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
పూర్వాభాద్ర Purva Bhadrapada |
5:46 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 7:25 AM - 9:03 AM |
★ |
| July 8 Wednesday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
రేవతి Revati |
5:47 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 12:20 PM - 1:59 PM |
★★ |
| July 9 Thursday |
దశమి Dashami (K-paksha) |
అశ్విని Ashwini |
5:47 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 1:59 PM - 3:37 PM |
★★★ |
| July 10 Friday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (K-paksha) |
భరణి Bharani |
5:47 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 10:42 AM - 12:21 PM |
★★ |
| July 12 Sunday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
5:48 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 5:16 PM - 6:54 PM |
★★★ |
| July 13 Monday |
చతుర్దశి Chaturdashi (K-paksha) |
ఆర్ద్ర Ardra |
5:48 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 7:27 AM - 9:05 AM |
★ |
| July 15 Wednesday |
విదియ Dwitiya (S-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
5:49 AM to 6:54 PM |
Avoid: 12:21 PM - 1:59 PM |
★★★ |
| July 16 Thursday |
తదియ Tritiya (S-paksha) |
ఆశ్లేష Ashlesha |
5:49 AM to 6:53 PM |
Avoid: 1:59 PM - 3:37 PM |
★★ |
| July 20 Monday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
5:51 AM to 6:53 PM |
Avoid: 7:29 AM - 9:06 AM |
★★★ |
| July 23 Thursday |
దశమి Dashami (S-paksha) |
విశాఖ Vishakha |
5:52 AM to 6:52 PM |
Avoid: 1:59 PM - 3:37 PM |
★★ |
| July 24 Friday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (S-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
5:52 AM to 6:52 PM |
Avoid: 10:44 AM - 12:22 PM |
★★★ |
| July 29 Wednesday |
పూర్ణిమ Purnima (S-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాషాఢ Uttara Ashadha |
5:54 AM to 6:50 PM |
Avoid: 12:22 PM - 1:59 PM |
★ |
| July 30 Thursday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
5:54 AM to 6:50 PM |
Avoid: 1:59 PM - 3:36 PM |
★★★ |
| July 31 Friday |
విదియ Dwitiya (K-paksha) |
ధనిష్ఠ Dhanishta |
5:54 AM to 6:49 PM |
Avoid: 10:45 AM - 12:22 PM |
★★ |
About Namakaran Muhurtam in July 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. July 2026 offers 17 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 July 2026?
The next auspicious namakaran muhurtam in July 2026 is July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) — Dwitiya tithi in Krishna Paksha, Uttara Ashadha nakshatra. Sunrise at 5:45 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 12:19 PM - 1:58 PM.
How many Namakarana muhurtam dates are there in July 2026?
17 auspicious namakaran muhurtam dates in July 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).