Upanayanam Muhurtam — August 2027
ఉపనయనం (Upanayana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
11 auspicious dates in August 2027 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6 Friday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
5:56 AM to 6:47 PM |
Avoid: 10:45 AM - 12:21 PM |
★★★ |
| August 8 Sunday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
5:57 AM to 6:46 PM |
Avoid: 5:10 PM - 6:46 PM |
★★★ |
| August 11 Wednesday |
దశమి Dashami (S-paksha) |
జ్యేష్ఠ Jyeshtha |
5:57 AM to 6:44 PM |
Avoid: 12:21 PM - 1:57 PM |
★★ |
| August 13 Friday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (S-paksha) |
మూల Mula |
5:58 AM to 6:43 PM |
Avoid: 10:45 AM - 12:20 PM |
★ |
| August 18 Wednesday |
పాడ్యమి Pratipada (K-paksha) |
శతభిష Shatabhisha |
5:59 AM to 6:40 PM |
Avoid: 12:19 PM - 1:54 PM |
★★★ |
| August 19 Thursday |
విదియ Dwitiya (K-paksha) |
పూర్వాభాద్ర Purva Bhadrapada |
5:59 AM to 6:39 PM |
Avoid: 1:54 PM - 3:29 PM |
★★ |
| August 22 Sunday |
పంచమి Panchami (K-paksha) |
అశ్విని Ashwini |
6:00 AM to 6:37 PM |
Avoid: 5:02 PM - 6:37 PM |
★ |
| August 23 Monday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
అశ్విని Ashwini |
6:00 AM to 6:36 PM |
Avoid: 7:35 AM - 9:09 AM |
★★ |
| August 26 Thursday |
నవమి Navami (K-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
6:01 AM to 6:34 PM |
Avoid: 1:52 PM - 3:26 PM |
★★★ |
| August 28 Saturday |
ఏకాదశి Ekadashi (K-paksha) |
పునర్వసు Punarvasu |
6:01 AM to 6:33 PM |
Avoid: 9:09 AM - 10:43 AM |
★ |
| August 29 Sunday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (K-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
6:01 AM to 6:32 PM |
Avoid: 4:58 PM - 6:32 PM |
★★★ |
About Upanayanam Muhurtam in August 2027
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. August 2027 offers 11 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 August 2027?
The next auspicious upanayanam muhurtam in August 2027 is August 6, 2027 (Friday) — Panchami tithi in Shukla Paksha, Hasta nakshatra. Sunrise at 5:56 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 10:45 AM - 12:21 PM.
How many Upanayana muhurtam dates are there in August 2027?
11 auspicious upanayanam muhurtam dates in August 2027, 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).