Auspicious Muhurats
Auspicious Days & Muhurats
A monthly guide to the most auspicious days, vrats and observances, prepared by astrologer Harsh D Joshi of Krushn Darsshan Astro. Dates follow the Hindu Panchang and can differ slightly between Ahmedabad and Melbourne, as they depend on local sunrise, sunset and time zone; where they differ, both are shown. For any important event, confirm the exact muhurta for your location.
July 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion / Vrat | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivratri, Rohini Vrat | Shiva worship, healing prayers, overcoming obstacles and spiritual remedies |
| 14 Jul | Tuesday | Ashadha Amavasya | Pitru Tarpan, charity, feeding the needy and ancestral prayers; not preferred for ordinary new beginnings |
| 15 Jul | Wednesday | Ashadha Navratri begins, Chandra Darshan | Beginning Devi Upasana, mantra practice and a new spiritual discipline |
| 16 Jul | Thursday | Jagannath Rath Yatra, Karka Sankranti | Lord Jagannath worship, charity, pilgrimage prayers and Surya Upasana |
| 19 Jul | Sunday | Skanda Sashti | Courage, protection, victory over competition and Mars-related remedies |
| 21 Jul | Tuesday | Parvati Jayanti, Masik Durgashtami | Devi worship, family harmony, marital happiness and feminine prosperity |
| 22 Jul | Wednesday | Bhadali Navami | Religious Sankalp, Vishnu worship, prayer and charitable activities |
| 25 Jul | Saturday | Devshayani Ekadashi, Gauri Vrat begins | Vishnu worship, fasting, spiritual commitments and the beginning of Chaturmas discipline |
| 26 Jul | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh Vrat | Shiva worship, debt-related prayers, obstacle removal and inner purification |
| 27 Jul | Monday | Jayaparvati Vrat begins | Marital harmony, family wellbeing and Goddess Parvati worship |
| 29 Jul | Wednesday | Guru Purnima, Vyasa Puja, Ashadha Purnima | Guru worship, education, initiation, scripture study and blessings from teachers |
August 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion / Vrat | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Saturday | Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi; Jayaparvati Vrat concludes | Ganesha worship, removing obstacles, family wellbeing and completing an existing Sankalp |
| 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug | Mondays | Shravan Somwar Vrat | Shiva worship, health prayers, mental peace, marriage-related prayers and spiritual discipline |
| 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug | Tuesdays | Mangala Gauri Vrat | Goddess Parvati worship, marital harmony, family prosperity and protection |
| 5 Aug | Wednesday | Kalashtami and Masik Krishna Janmashtami | Bhairava worship, protection from negativity and Krishna Upasana |
| 9 Aug | Sunday | Kamika Ekadashi | Vishnu worship, fasting, repentance, spiritual purification and overcoming past karmic burdens |
| 9-10 Aug | Sun-Mon | Pradosh Vrat and Sawan / Masik Shivratri | Shiva Abhishek, Mahamrityunjaya Japa, health remedies and release from obstacles (exact observance can vary by city) |
| 12 Aug (AMD) / 13 Aug (MEL) | Wed / Thu | Shravan Amavasya and total solar eclipse period | Japa, meditation, charity and ancestral prayers. Avoid ordinary launches and major auspicious beginnings |
| 15 Aug | Saturday | Hariyali Teej | Shiva-Parvati worship, marital happiness, relationship harmony and family blessings |
| 17 Aug | Monday | Nag Panchami, Shravan Somwar and Simha Sankranti | Nag Devata worship, protection prayers, ancestral remedies and Surya Upasana |
| 20 Aug | Thursday | Masik Durgashtami | Devi worship, courage, protection and overcoming fear or opposition |
| 23 Aug (AMD) / 24 Aug (MEL) | Sun / Mon | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | Vishnu worship, children’s wellbeing, family prosperity and fulfilment of sincere wishes |
| 24-25 Aug | Mon-Tue | Pradosh Vrat | Shiva worship, debt-related remedies, obstacle removal and purification (observe per local Panchang) |
| 26 Aug | Wednesday | Onam | Gratitude, prosperity prayers, family gatherings and charitable activity |
| 28 Aug | Friday | Varalakshmi Vrat, Raksha Bandhan, Gayatri Jayanti and Shravan Purnima | Lakshmi worship, protection, prosperity, Gayatri Mantra Japa and strengthening family bonds |
| 31 Aug | Monday | Kajari Teej and Sankashti Chaturthi | Parvati worship, marital wellbeing and Ganesha remedies |
Most spiritually powerful days - August
- 9-10 August - Vishnu and Shiva Upasana, fasting, Abhishek and mantra practice.
- 12-13 August - Amavasya and the eclipse period; best for inward practice, Japa, Daan and ancestral prayers - not an ordinary launch muhurta.
- 17 August - A powerful day for Nag Devata, Lord Shiva and Surya Upasana.
- 23-24 August - Putrada Ekadashi, especially beneficial for family welfare and prayers concerning children.
- 28 August - The month’s most significant prosperity and family-blessing day (Varalakshmi Vrat, Raksha Bandhan, Gayatri Jayanti and Shravan Purnima).
Please note: A festival date by itself is not a final muhurta for major life decisions. For marriage, Griha Pravesh, a business or website launch, property or vehicle purchase, or signing major agreements, a personalised local calculation is essential - checking the local Tithi, Nakshatra, Lagna, Rahukal, Bhadra, eclipse influence and the individual Kundali. Two points for August 2026: the Amavasya and solar-eclipse window around 12-13 August is best reserved for inward practice and should not be used as an auspicious launch; and the Melbourne location-based calendar lists no standard auspicious marriage muhurta during August 2026 (linked to Guru Tara Asta and related considerations), so please speak with Harsh before fixing any wedding date.
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