Upanayanam Muhurtam — May 2026
ఉపనయనం (Upanayana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
19 auspicious dates in May 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 Friday |
పూర్ణిమ Purnima (S-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
5:50 AM to 6:36 PM |
Avoid: 10:37 AM - 12:13 PM |
★★★ |
| May 3 Sunday |
విదియ Dwitiya (K-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
5:49 AM to 6:36 PM |
Avoid: 5:00 PM - 6:36 PM |
★★★ |
| May 6 Wednesday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
మూల Mula |
5:47 AM to 6:37 PM |
Avoid: 12:12 PM - 1:49 PM |
★★ |
| May 7 Thursday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
పూర్వాషాఢ Purva Ashadha |
5:47 AM to 6:38 PM |
Avoid: 1:49 PM - 3:25 PM |
★ |
| May 8 Friday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాషాఢ Uttara Ashadha |
5:47 AM to 6:38 PM |
Avoid: 10:36 AM - 12:12 PM |
★ |
| May 9 Saturday |
సప్తమి Saptami (K-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
5:46 AM to 6:38 PM |
Avoid: 8:59 AM - 10:36 AM |
★ |
| May 10 Sunday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
ధనిష్ఠ Dhanishta |
5:46 AM to 6:38 PM |
Avoid: 5:02 PM - 6:38 PM |
★★ |
| May 11 Monday |
నవమి Navami (K-paksha) |
శతభిష Shatabhisha |
5:45 AM to 6:39 PM |
Avoid: 7:22 AM - 8:59 AM |
★★ |
| May 13 Wednesday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (K-paksha) |
ఉత్తరాభాద్ర Uttara Bhadrapada |
5:44 AM to 6:39 PM |
Avoid: 12:12 PM - 1:49 PM |
★★ |
| May 14 Thursday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
రేవతి Revati |
5:44 AM to 6:40 PM |
Avoid: 1:49 PM - 3:26 PM |
★★★ |
| May 15 Friday |
చతుర్దశి Chaturdashi (K-paksha) |
అశ్విని Ashwini |
5:44 AM to 6:40 PM |
Avoid: 10:35 AM - 12:12 PM |
★ |
| May 18 Monday |
విదియ Dwitiya (S-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
5:43 AM to 6:41 PM |
Avoid: 7:20 AM - 8:57 AM |
★★★ |
| May 20 Wednesday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
5:42 AM to 6:42 PM |
Avoid: 12:12 PM - 1:50 PM |
★★★ |
| May 21 Thursday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (S-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
5:42 AM to 6:42 PM |
Avoid: 1:50 PM - 3:27 PM |
★★★ |
| May 22 Friday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
ఆశ్లేష Ashlesha |
5:42 AM to 6:43 PM |
Avoid: 10:35 AM - 12:12 PM |
★★ |
| May 26 Tuesday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (S-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
5:41 AM to 6:44 PM |
Avoid: 3:28 PM - 5:06 PM |
★ |
| May 27 Wednesday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (S-paksha) |
చిత్త Chitra |
5:41 AM to 6:44 PM |
Avoid: 12:13 PM - 1:51 PM |
★★ |
| May 28 Thursday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (S-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
5:41 AM to 6:45 PM |
Avoid: 1:51 PM - 3:29 PM |
★★★ |
| May 31 Sunday |
పూర్ణిమ Purnima (S-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
5:40 AM to 6:46 PM |
Avoid: 5:08 PM - 6:46 PM |
★★ |
About Upanayanam Muhurtam in May 2026
Upanayana (ఉపనయనం) 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 upanayanam. May 2026 offers 19 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 Upanayana: Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya...
- Tithi — Avoid 4, 9, 14 (Riktha) and Amavasya. Favored: 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13.
- Weekday — Best: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 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 Upanayana muhurtam in May 2026?
The next auspicious upanayanam muhurtam in May 2026 is May 1, 2026 (Friday) — Purnima tithi in Shukla Paksha, Swati nakshatra. Sunrise at 5:50 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 10:37 AM - 12:13 PM.
How many Upanayana muhurtam dates are there in May 2026?
19 auspicious upanayanam muhurtam dates in May 2026, classified by tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and weekday per Muhurta Chintamani guidelines.
What time of day is best for Upanayanam Upanayana 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 Upanayana, 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).