Muhurtha is an important subject in Astrology.  There are many classical works like Phalitanavaratna Sangrah and Rajamartanda written on this subject. 

 

 

Muhurta means auspicious moment.  According to Astrology, success in any work depends entirely on the natural forces that operate at the moment when it is commenced. 

 

 

Basically, five-time factors called Panchanga are taken into consideration when determining a Muhurtha for commencing a particular activity.  They are namely, Tithi (Lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (constellation), Karana and Yoga.  Of these five factors, nakshatra is reckoned as the most decisive factor for determining the Muhurtha for marriage.

 

 

Of the 27 Nakshatras (constellations), only 11 Nakshatras are considered auspicious for marriage. They are Rehana, Muwasirasa, Ma, Utrapala, Hata, Saa, Anura, Moola, Utrasala, Utraputupa and Revati.

In the case of activity other than marriage, such as administering medicine, commencing agricultural work etc. certain nakshatras considered unfavourable can be turn auspicious by combining them with specific weekdays to produce the auspicious Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amrita Yoga.  However, none of the Nakshatras considered evil for marriage can be turned auspicious by combining them with a weekday or a Tithi. 

However, following Marriage Nakshatra – Tithi combinations giving rise to Nishidha Yoga are considered auspicious for marriage. 

 

Diyawaka combined with Anura

Viseniya with Ma

Diyawaka with Rehana, Utraputupa or Utrasala

Ekaloswaka with Rehana

Teleswaka with Saa

Satawaka with Hata

Satawaka with Moola

Satawaka with Rehana

Following Marriage Nakshatra – Vara (weekday) combinations giving rise to Yamaghantaka, Dagdha and Utpata Yogas are also recommended for marriage though considered unfavourable for other auspicious activity.

 

1. Yamaghantaka Yogas

Sunday with Ma 

Wednesday with Moola

Friday with Rehana

Saturday with Hata

 

2. Dagdha Yogas

Thursday with Utrapala

Saturday with Revati

 

3. Utpata Yogas

Wednesday with Revati

Thursday with Rehana

Saturday with Utrapala

 

 

Rehana: The couple is assured of good progeny. Birth of a son is assured at least after the 5th year of marriage. Husband is greatly attached to wife

Muwasirasa:  Children would be beneficiaries of Rajayoga.  Mutual affection and long and happy marital life assured.

Ma:  Good progeny; happy married life

Utrapala:  Good health; a good start in life after two years

Hata: Happy long married life; good progeny, highly respected.

Saa:  favourable results soon after marriage

Anura: Good progeny; comforts; luxuries and servants assured

Moola: Long marital happiness

Utrasala:  Husband is assured of much happiness

Utraputupa: Happy married life; a good star in life after three years.

Revati: Happy married life; wealth and prosperity after four years

The 1st Pada (quarter) of Ma and Moola Nakshatras and the 4th Pada of Revati Nakshatra should be avoided when determining the Muhurtha for marriage.