Engagement Muhurat Guidelines
Engagement (Sagai/Ring Ceremony) muhurat is more flexible than wedding muhurat. Key considerations:
- Avoid Pitru Paksha (Sep 3-17, 2026)
- Avoid solar/lunar eclipse days
- Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) preferred
- Thursday and Sunday are traditionally best
Month-wise Engagement Dates 2026
January 2026
Jan 8 (Thu)
Mrigashira
Jan 11 (Sun)
Pushya
Jan 15 (Thu)
Rohini
Jan 18 (Sun)
Uttara Phalguni
Jan 22 (Thu)
Anuradha
Jan 25 (Sun)
Uttarashada
February 2026
Feb 1 (Sun)
Revati
Feb 5 (Thu)
Rohini
Feb 8 (Sun)
Pushya
Feb 12 (Thu)
Magha
Feb 15 (Sun)
Uttara Phalguni
Feb 19 (Thu)
Swati
Feb 22 (Sun)
Anuradha
Feb 26 (Thu)
Uttarashada
March 2026
Mar 1 (Sun)
Dhanishta
Mar 5 (Thu)
Revati
Mar 8 (Sun)
Rohini
Mar 12 (Thu)
Pushya
Mar 15 (Sun)
Uttara Phalguni
Mar 19 (Thu)
Hasta
Mar 22 (Sun)
Swati
April 2026
Apr 2 (Thu)
Rohini
Apr 5 (Sun)
Mrigashira
Apr 9 (Thu)
Pushya
Apr 12 (Sun)
Magha
Apr 19 (Sun)
Swati
Apr 23 (Thu)
Anuradha
Apr 26 (Sun)
Uttarashada
May 2026
May 3 (Sun)
Revati
May 7 (Thu)
Rohini
May 10 (Sun)
Pushya
May 14 (Thu)
Magha
May 17 (Sun)
Uttara Phalguni
May 21 (Thu)
Hasta
May 24 (Sun)
Anuradha
May 28 (Thu)
Uttarashada
June 2026
Jun 4 (Thu)
Rohini
Jun 7 (Sun)
Mrigashira
Jun 11 (Thu)
Magha
Jun 14 (Sun)
Uttara Phalguni
Jun 18 (Thu)
Swati
Jun 21 (Sun)
Anuradha
July 2026
Jul 2 (Thu)
Rohini
Jul 5 (Sun)
Pushya
Jul 9 (Thu)
Magha
Jul 12 (Sun)
Uttara Phalguni
Jul 19 (Sun)
Anuradha
Jul 23 (Thu)
Uttarashada
August 2026
Aug 2 (Sun)
Revati
Aug 6 (Thu)
Rohini
Aug 9 (Sun)
Pushya
Aug 13 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
Aug 20 (Thu)
Anuradha
Aug 23 (Sun)
Uttarashada
September 2026
Avoid Sep 3-17 (Pitru Paksha). Limited dates available.
Sep 20 (Sun)
Uttarashada
Sep 24 (Thu)
Revati
Sep 27 (Sun)
Rohini
October 2026
Oct 1 (Thu)
Pushya
Oct 4 (Sun)
Magha
Oct 8 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
Oct 11 (Sun)
Hasta
Oct 25 (Sun)
Rohini
Oct 29 (Thu)
Pushya
November 2026
Nov 1 (Sun)
Magha
Nov 5 (Thu)
Uttara Phalguni
Nov 8 (Sun)
Swati
Nov 12 (Thu)
Anuradha
Nov 15 (Sun)
Uttarashada
Nov 19 (Thu)
Dhanishta
Nov 22 (Sun)
Revati
Nov 26 (Thu)
Rohini
December 2026
Dec 3 (Thu)
Magha
Dec 6 (Sun)
Uttara Phalguni
Dec 10 (Thu)
Swati
Dec 13 (Sun)
Anuradha
Dec 17 (Thu)
Uttarashada
Dec 20 (Sun)
Revati
Dec 24 (Thu)
Rohini
Dec 27 (Sun)
Mrigashira
Best Nakshatras for Engagement
Rohini
Moon's favorite. Brings beauty, charm, and attraction.
Highly RecommendedMrigashira
Searching, curiosity. Perfect for beginning new relationship.
Highly RecommendedUttara Phalguni
Contracts, agreements. Excellent for formal commitment.
Highly RecommendedHasta
Skill, craftsmanship. Good for ring exchange rituals.
GoodSwati
Independence in partnership. Modern couples prefer this.
GoodAnuradha
Devotion and loyalty. Deep emotional connection.
GoodPreferred Tithis for Engagement
| Tithi | Name | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Dwitiya | Best |
| 3rd | Tritiya | Best |
| 5th | Panchami | Best |
| 7th | Saptami | Good |
| 10th | Dashami | Good |
| 11th | Ekadashi | Good |
| 4th, 9th, 14th | Rikta Tithis | Avoid |
| 30th | Amavasya | Avoid |