JupiterWiseWedding dates in January 2029
1 favourable, 5 mixed and 25 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 Wednesday 31 January: Krishna Dwitiya, with Magha nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:10–12:58; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 12:34–13:56.
← December 2028: 0 favourable, 5 mixedFebruary 2029: 0 favourable, 4 mixed →North India
Seasonal bars in this month: Kharmas. Days inside them are tagged Avoid.
- • Kharmas rules out wedding dates on 1–13 January (13 days).
- Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, Kharmas - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, Kharmas - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, the karana, Kharmas - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, Kharmas - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, Kharmas - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the karana, Kharmas - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, Kharmas - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, Kharmas - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, Kharmas - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga, Kharmas - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga, Kharmas - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, Kharmas - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, Kharmas - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Dwitiya · Shravana · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Uttara Bhadrapada · Against: the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Revati · Against: the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the karana - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Dashami · Krittika · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Avoid
Against: the karana - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Pratipada · Pushya · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Favourable
Krishna Dwitiya · Magha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan (Wed) | Krishna Dwitiya | Magha | 12:10–12:58 | 12:34–13:56 |
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 (13 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan (Tue) | Shukla Dwitiya | Shravana | the nakshatra, the weekday |
| 20 Jan (Sat) | Shukla Shashthi | Uttara Bhadrapada | the weekday, the tithi |
| 21 Jan (Sun) | Shukla Saptami | Revati | the weekday |
| 25 Jan (Thu) | Shukla Dashami | Krittika | the nakshatra |
South India compared with North India
South India has 1 favourable and 5 mixed days this month; North India has 1 favourable and 5 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 31 January.
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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