In India, irrespective of whether it's a Marriage, Grieh Pravesh, a child-naming ceremony or launch of a new business - everything takes place on the 'MAHURAT'. There is a strong traditional belief that some days are more auspicious than others and that the Gods are more benevolent on these days. Whether one believes in Mahurats or not, the general trend is to perform the ceremony on a 'good' day... it never hurts to have divine blessings after all !

Listed along side are the mahurats for weddings in year 2007. As is commonly known there are no Shubh Mahurats in the monsoon months of Shravan (August), Bhadra (September) and Aashwin (October). This is due a Hindu belief that the Gods are 'sleeping' during these three months. It is also supported by the impracticality of having a wedding ceremony during the damp days of the monsoon.

For any couple the mahurats are chosen on the basis of the 'Janam Patri' of both the bride and the groom. Depending on the various Rashi Chakras and the date of birth, the positions of Rahu and Khetu and the match between the bride and the groom, the Pandit selects the best 'Mahurat' for the wedding. This is supposedly the day that brings the most luck and prosperity to the sacred union between the couple. Thus, the wedding that takes place on a good mahurat is a blessed one.

However, whether one believes this or not is simply a matter of individual preferences. We at manuhaar has no particular preference for any religion. All matter on the site is simply a function of ease of access and availability.