Upanayanam Muhurtam — January 2027
ఉపనయనం (Upanayana) శుభ మూహుర్తం
12 auspicious dates in January 2027 computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa — sorted by date
| Date | తిథి (Tithi) | నక్షత్రం (Nakshatra) | Sunrise / Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 Friday |
నవమి Navami (K-paksha) |
చిత్త Chitra |
6:46 AM to 5:52 PM |
Avoid: 10:56 AM - 12:19 PM |
★★★ |
| January 4 Monday |
ద్వాదశి Dwadashi (K-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
6:47 AM to 5:54 PM |
Avoid: 8:10 AM - 9:34 AM |
★★ |
| January 6 Wednesday |
చతుర్దశి Chaturdashi (K-paksha) |
మూల Mula |
6:47 AM to 5:55 PM |
Avoid: 12:21 PM - 1:45 PM |
★ |
| January 10 Sunday |
తదియ Tritiya (S-paksha) |
శ్రవణం Shravana |
6:48 AM to 5:58 PM |
Avoid: 4:34 PM - 5:58 PM |
★ |
| January 13 Wednesday |
పంచమి Panchami (S-paksha) |
పూర్వాభాద్ర Purva Bhadrapada |
6:49 AM to 6:00 PM |
Avoid: 12:24 PM - 1:48 PM |
★★ |
| January 15 Friday |
సప్తమి Saptami (S-paksha) |
రేవతి Revati |
6:49 AM to 6:01 PM |
Avoid: 11:01 AM - 12:25 PM |
★★★ |
| January 20 Wednesday |
త్రయోదశి Trayodashi (S-paksha) |
మృగశిర Mrigashira |
6:49 AM to 6:04 PM |
Avoid: 12:27 PM - 1:51 PM |
★★★ |
| January 22 Friday |
పూర్ణిమ Purnima (S-paksha) |
పుష్యమి Pushya |
6:49 AM to 6:05 PM |
Avoid: 11:03 AM - 12:27 PM |
★★★ |
| January 27 Wednesday |
షష్ఠి Shashthi (K-paksha) |
హస్త Hasta |
6:49 AM to 6:08 PM |
Avoid: 12:28 PM - 1:53 PM |
★★★ |
| January 28 Thursday |
సప్తమి Saptami (K-paksha) |
చిత్త Chitra |
6:49 AM to 6:09 PM |
Avoid: 1:54 PM - 3:19 PM |
★★ |
| January 29 Friday |
అష్టమి Ashtami (K-paksha) |
స్వాతి Swati |
6:48 AM to 6:09 PM |
Avoid: 11:04 AM - 12:29 PM |
★★★ |
| January 31 Sunday |
దశమి Dashami (K-paksha) |
అనురాధ Anuradha |
6:48 AM to 6:10 PM |
Avoid: 4:45 PM - 6:10 PM |
★★★ |
About Upanayanam Muhurtam in January 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. January 2027 offers 12 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 January 2027?
The next auspicious upanayanam muhurtam in January 2027 is January 1, 2027 (Friday) — Navami tithi in Krishna Paksha, Chitra nakshatra. Sunrise at 6:46 AM. Avoid Rahu Kalam 10:56 AM - 12:19 PM.
How many Upanayana muhurtam dates are there in January 2027?
12 auspicious upanayanam muhurtam dates in January 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).