JupiterWiseGriha Pravesh dates in August 2026
1 favourable, 8 mixed and 22 days to avoid, from the public Panchang for South India (sunrise times for New Delhi (IST)). This is the calendar everyone shares; your own best dates depend on your chart.
The one favourable day for a griha pravesh is Thursday 20 August: Shukla Ashtami, with Anuradha nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:00–12:48; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 14:02–15:40.
← July 2026: 0 favourable, 7 mixedSeptember 2026: 3 favourable, 12 mixed →North India
Seasonal bars in this month: Kharmas. Days inside them are tagged Avoid.
- • Kharmas rules out griha pravesh dates on 1–16 August (16 days).
- Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the karana, paksha, Kharmas - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, paksha, Kharmas - Monday · Avoid
Against: paksha, Kharmas - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, paksha, Kharmas - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, paksha, Kharmas - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, paksha, Kharmas - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, paksha, Kharmas - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga, the karana, paksha, Kharmas - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, paksha, Kharmas - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, paksha, Kharmas - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the karana, paksha, Kharmas - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga, paksha, Kharmas - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, Kharmas - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, Kharmas - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, Kharmas - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the karana, Kharmas - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Panchami · Chitra · Against: the nakshatra - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Swati · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Vishakha · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Favourable
Shukla Ashtami · Anuradha - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Ekadashi · Mula · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Dwadashi · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Trayodashi · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the yoga, the karana - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Pratipada · Shatabhisha · Against: paksha - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Dwitiya · Purva Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, paksha - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga, paksha - Monday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga, paksha
Green-toned days are favourable, amber are mixed, red are best avoided. Hover or tap a day for its tithi, nakshatra and what counts against it.
- Favourable: Panchang factors support this day for a griha pravesh.
- Mixed: Some factors support this day for a griha pravesh, others don't — usable, but not the best choice.
- Avoid: Traditionally avoided for a griha pravesh — a seasonal bar or unfavourable factor applies.
Favourable days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Abhijit | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug (Thu) | Shukla Ashtami | Anuradha | 12:00–12:48 | 14:02–15:40 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 30 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (18 days), paksha (16 days) and the weekday (14 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug (Mon) | Shukla Panchami | Chitra | the nakshatra |
| 19 Aug (Wed) | Shukla Saptami | Vishakha | the nakshatra |
| 24 Aug (Mon) | Shukla Dwadashi | Purva Ashadha | the nakshatra |
| 25 Aug (Tue) | Shukla Trayodashi | Uttara Ashadha | the weekday |
South India compared with North India
South India has 1 favourable and 8 mixed days this month; North India has 0 favourable and 0 mixed. No date is favourable in both regions. Kharmas is applied in South India but not in North India. Chaturmas is applied in North India but not in South India.
What matters for a griha pravesh
- • A waxing Moon (Shukla paksha) and a fixed or gentle nakshatra suit house-entry best
- • Avoid Tuesday and Saturday for a first entry where possible
- • Enter within the Abhijit Muhurat when you can
- • Traditionally avoided in the south: Kharmas (Sun in Sagittarius, or in Cancer for Aadi) (a regional convention)
Find the best date for your own chart
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