JupiterWiseWedding dates in May 2030
1 favourable, 12 mixed and 18 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 Monday 13 May: Shukla Ekadashi, with Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 11:53–12:41; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 07:13–08:54.
← April 2030: 3 favourable, 9 mixedJune 2030: 0 favourable, 10 mixed →North India
- Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Friday · Mixed
Shukla Pratipada · Bharani · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Dwitiya · Krittika · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga - Monday · Avoid
Against: the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Panchami · Ardra · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the karana - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Monday · Favourable
Shukla Ekadashi · Uttara Phalguni - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Wednesday · Mixed
Shukla Trayodashi · Chitra · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Pratipada · Anuradha · Against: the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Tritiya · Jyeshtha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Shravana · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Saptami · Dhanishta · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the karana - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Ekadashi · Revati · Against: the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Revati · Against: the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Ashwini · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga, the karana - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May (Mon) | Shukla Ekadashi | Uttara Phalguni | 11:53–12:41 | 07:13–08:54 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 30 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (20 days), the tithi (20 days) and the weekday (12 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May (Wed) | Shukla Trayodashi | Chitra | the nakshatra |
| 21 May (Tue) | Krishna Panchami | Uttara Ashadha | the weekday |
| 23 May (Thu) | Krishna Saptami | Dhanishta | the nakshatra |
| 27 May (Mon) | Krishna Ekadashi | Revati | the tithi |
South India compared with North India
South India has 1 favourable and 12 mixed days this month; North India has 1 favourable and 12 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 13 May.
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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