Hindus refer to the “Panchaanga” for auspicious dates for Hindu marriages which are called “Shubh Vivaah Muhurats”. Mentioned below are the “Shubh Vivah Muhurats” for 2011. To finalize the date and time of marriage, the groom and bride’s jyotish (astrologer) will refer to the “Kundli” (horoscope) of the partners. Please note that there are some differences in auspicious dates between different communities.

JULY – 2011: Shubh Vivah Muhurat, Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates

July 4: Asadh Shukla Tritiya

July 5: Asadh Shukla Chaturthi

July 6: Asadh Shukla Panchami

July 7: Asadh Shukla Saptami

July 8: Asadh Shukla Ashtami

July 9: Asadh Shukla Nawami

July 10: Asadh Shukla Dashmi

Rest of July: No Hindu wedding dates for next four month Chaturmas starting from “Hari Shayani Ekadashi” (“Ashad sud ekadashi”, “Devashayani Ekadashi”, “Ashaad Shukla Ekadashi”) and ending on “Kartik Sud Ekadashi” (“Prabodhini Ekadashi”, “Utthana Ekadasi”, “Kartik Shukla Ekadashi”). Chaturmas is the period when Lord Vishnu, and his fellow Gods and Goddesses, are believed to be in Yogi Sleep (“Yoga Nidra”) for the four months. Hindu weddings are not held so that the Gods are not disturbed. Chaturmas extends from July to October.

AUGUST – 2011: Shubh Vivah Muhurat, Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates

No Hindu marriage dates for four month Chaturmas starting from “Hari Shayani Ekadashi” (“Ashad sud ekadashi”, “Devashayani Ekadashi”, “Ashaad Shukla Ekadashi”) and ending on “Kartik Sud Ekadashi” (“Prabodhini Ekadashi”, “Utthana Ekadasi”, “Kartik Shukla Ekadashi”). Chaturmas is the period when Lord Vishnu, and his fellow Gods and Goddesses, are believed to be in Yogi Sleep (“Yoga Nidra”) for the four months. Hindu weddings are not held so that the Gods are not disturbed. Chaturmas extends from July to October.

SEPTEMBER – 2011: Shubh Vivah Muhurat, Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates

No HinduVivah Muharat dates for four month Chaturmas starting from “Hari Shayani Ekadashi” (“Ashad sud ekadashi”, “Devashayani Ekadashi”, “Ashaad Shukla Ekadashi”) and ending on “Kartik Sud Ekadashi” (“Prabodhini Ekadashi”, “Utthana Ekadasi”, “Kartik Shukla Ekadashi”). Chaturmas is the period when Lord Vishnu, and his fellow Gods and Goddesses, are believed to be in Yogi Sleep (“Yoga Nidra”) for the four months. Hindu weddings are not held so that the Gods are not disturbed. Chaturmas extends from July to October.

OCTOBER – 2011: Shubh Vivah Muhurat, Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates

Because of Chatur Mas and Hari Shayan, there are no auspicious Hindu Vivaah Marriage Muharat dates.

NOVEMBER – 2011: Shubh Vivah Muhurat, Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates

Nov 18: Margashirsh Krishna Asthami

Nov 20: Margashirsh Krishna Dashmi

Nov 21: Margashirsh Krishna Ekadashi

Nov 22: Margashirsh Krishna Dwadashi

Nov 26: Margashirsh Shukla Pratipada

Nov 27: Margashirsh Shukla Dwitiya

Nov 28: Margashirsh Shukla Tritiya

Nov 29: Margashirsh Shukla Panchami

DECEMBER – 2011: Shubh Vivah Muhurat, Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates

Dec 3: Margashirsh Shukla Nawami

Dec 4: Margashirsh Shukla Nawami

Dec 5: Margashirsh Shukla Dashmi

Dec 6: Margashirsh Shukla Ekadashi

Dec 9: Margashirsh Shukla Chaturdashi

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