JupiterWiseWedding dates in October 2028
1 favourable, 7 mixed and 23 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 wedding is Thursday 19 October: Shukla Dwitiya, with Swati nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 11:41–12:29; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 13:31–14:56.
← September 2028: 0 favourable, 3 mixedNovember 2028: 1 favourable, 11 mixed →North India
Seasonal bars in this month: Jupiter asta. Days inside them are tagged Avoid.
- • Jupiter asta rules out wedding dates on 1–14 October (14 days).
- Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, Jupiter asta - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, Jupiter asta - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, Jupiter asta - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga, Jupiter asta - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, Jupiter asta - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, Jupiter asta - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, Jupiter asta - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga, Jupiter asta - Monday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, Jupiter asta - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, the karana, Jupiter asta - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, Jupiter asta - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, Jupiter asta - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, Jupiter asta - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, Jupiter asta - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Purva Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Uttara Phalguni · Against: the tithi - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Thursday · Favourable
Shukla Dwitiya · Swati - Friday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Vishakha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the karana - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Panchami · Mula · Against: the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Ekadashi · Shatabhisha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Dwadashi · Purva Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi
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 wedding.
- Mixed: Some factors support this day for a wedding, others don't — usable, but not the best choice.
- Avoid: Traditionally avoided for a wedding — a seasonal bar or unfavourable factor applies.
Favourable days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Abhijit | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct (Thu) | Shukla Dwitiya | Swati | 11:41–12:29 | 13:31–14:56 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 30 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (19 days), the tithi (18 days) and the weekday (14 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct (Mon) | Krishna Trayodashi | Uttara Phalguni | the tithi |
| 20 Oct (Fri) | Shukla Tritiya | Vishakha | the nakshatra |
| 22 Oct (Sun) | Shukla Panchami | Mula | the weekday |
| 24 Oct (Tue) | Shukla Saptami | Purva Ashadha | the nakshatra, the weekday |
South India compared with North India
South India has 1 favourable and 7 mixed days this month; North India has 0 favourable and 1 mixed. No date is favourable in both regions. Chaturmas is applied in North India but not in South India.
What matters for a wedding
- • Venus and Jupiter should be strong and un-eclipsed
- • Prefer the classical marriage nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
- • Avoid Rahu Kaal and Bhadra (Vishti karana)
- • Traditionally avoided in the south: Kharmas (Sun in Sagittarius, or in Cancer for Aadi), Jupiter or Venus combust (a regional convention)
Find the best date for your own chart
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