JupiterWiseWedding dates in May 2031
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 Friday 23 May: Shukla Dwitiya, with Mrigashira nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 11:54–12:42; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 10:35–12:18.
← April 2031: 0 favourable, 13 mixedJune 2031: 1 favourable, 9 mixed →North India
- Thursday · Avoid
Against: the tithi - Friday · Mixed
Shukla Dashami · Purva Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga, the karana - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Dwadashi · Hasta · Against: the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the karana - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Tritiya · Jyeshtha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Saptami · Shravana · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Uttara Bhadrapada · Against: the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Revati · Against: the weekday, the tithi - 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, the yoga - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Pratipada · Rohini · Against: the tithi - Friday · Favourable
Shukla Dwitiya · Mrigashira - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, the karana - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Panchami · Pushya · Against: the nakshatra - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Ashlesha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the karana - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Dashami · Uttara Phalguni · Against: the weekday
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May (Fri) | Shukla Dwitiya | Mrigashira | 11:54–12:42 | 10:35–12:18 |
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), the tithi (18 days) and the weekday (13 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May (Fri) | Shukla Dashami | Purva Phalguni | the nakshatra |
| 9 May (Fri) | Krishna Tritiya | Jyeshtha | the nakshatra |
| 12 May (Mon) | Krishna Shashthi | Uttara Ashadha | the tithi |
| 22 May (Thu) | Shukla Pratipada | Rohini | 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: 23 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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