Upanayanam Muhurtam — September 2026
ఉపనయనం (Upanayana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
14 auspicious dates in September 2026 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 Tuesday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
అశ్విని Ashwini |
6:02 AM to 6:30 PM |
Avoid: 3:23 PM - 4:56 PM |
★ |
| September 2 Wednesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
భరణి Bharani |
6:02 AM to 6:29 PM |
Avoid: 12:15 PM - 1:49 PM |
★ |
| September 4 Friday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
రోహిణి Rohini |
6:02 AM to 6:27 PM |
Avoid: 10:41 AM - 12:15 PM |
★★★ |
| September 7 Monday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (K-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
6:02 AM to 6:25 PM |
Avoid: 7:35 AM - 9:08 AM |
★★★ |
| September 9 Wednesday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
ఆశ్లేష Ashlesha |
6:03 AM to 6:23 PM |
Avoid: 12:13 PM - 1:45 PM |
★★ |
| September 11 Friday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (S-paksha) |
పుబ్బ Purva Phalguni |
6:03 AM to 6:21 PM |
Avoid: 10:40 AM - 12:12 PM |
★★ |
| September 13 Sunday |
తదియ Tritiya (S-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
6:03 AM to 6:20 PM |
Avoid: 4:48 PM - 6:20 PM |
★★★ |
| September 15 Tuesday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
6:03 AM to 6:18 PM |
Avoid: 3:14 PM - 4:46 PM |
★ |
| September 17 Thursday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
6:04 AM to 6:16 PM |
Avoid: 1:42 PM - 3:13 PM |
★★★ |
| September 18 Friday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
జ్యేష్ఠ Jyeshtha |
6:04 AM to 6:16 PM |
Avoid: 10:38 AM - 12:10 PM |
★★ |
| September 23 Wednesday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (S-paksha) |
ధనిష్ఠ Dhanishta |
6:05 AM to 6:11 PM |
Avoid: 12:08 PM - 1:39 PM |
★★★ |
| September 24 Thursday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (S-paksha) |
శతభిష Shatabhisha |
6:05 AM to 6:11 PM |
Avoid: 1:38 PM - 3:09 PM |
★★★ |
| September 27 Sunday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
రేవతి Revati |
6:05 AM to 6:08 PM |
Avoid: 4:38 PM - 6:08 PM |
★★★ |
| September 28 Monday |
విదియ Dwitiya (K-paksha) |
అశ్విని Ashwini |
6:05 AM to 6:07 PM |
Avoid: 7:35 AM - 9:06 AM |
★ |
About Upanayanam Muhurtam in September 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. September 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 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 September 2026?
The next auspicious upanayanam muhurtam in September 2026 is September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) — Panchami tithi in Krishna Paksha, Ashwini nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:02 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 3:23 PM - 4:56 PM.
How many Upanayana muhurtam dates are there in September 2026?
14 auspicious upanayanam muhurtam dates in September 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).