Auspicious Wedding Dates in Bihar — 2026 & 2027 Muhurat Calendar

Why Muhurat Matters for Bihari Weddings

In Bihar, selecting an auspicious wedding date is not a mere formality — it is a deeply held belief that the Pandit's muhurat sets the cosmic foundation for the couple's married life. Families consult trusted Pandits who calculate the shubh vivah muhurat based on both partners' birth details (kundali), the Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (star), and the position of key planets — especially Jupiter (Brihaspati), Venus (Shukra), and the Moon.

The most popular muhurat windows in Bihar are November–December and January–February, when the weather is pleasant and most auspicious Nakshatra align.

2026 Auspicious Wedding Dates — Bihar Muhurat Calendar

January 2026

• 14 January — Makar Sankranti; auspicious start of the solar calendar
• 16 January — Shukra Tara strong; Rohini Nakshatra
• 20 January — Magha Nakshatra; widely considered very auspicious for vivah
• 23 January — Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
• 28 January — Hasta Nakshatra; excellent for marriages

February 2026

• 2 February — Rohini Nakshatra; highly auspicious
• 6 February — Mrigashira Nakshatra
• 12 February — Magha Nakshatra
• 17 February — Uttara Phalguni; strong Guru position
• 25 February — Hasta Nakshatra

March 2026

• 3 March — Rohini Nakshatra; last good date before Holashtak
• 11 March — Uttara Phalguni (check Holika Dahan timing with local Pandit)

Note: Weddings typically pause during Holashtak (8 days before Holi) and resume after Holi.

April 2026

• 14 April — Post-Holi season; Rohini Nakshatra
• 19 April — Uttara Phalguni; Akshaya Tritiya (highly auspicious, no muhurat needed)
• 25 April — Hasta Nakshatra

May 2026

• 1 May — Rohini Nakshatra
• 7 May — Mrigashira
• 15 May — Uttara Phalguni; last major date before summer pause

Note: Many families avoid June–August (monsoon season) for outdoor weddings in Bihar. Weddings can be held but outdoor venues are impractical.

November 2026

• 15 November — Dev Uthani Ekadashi; wedding season resumes, extremely popular
• 19 November — Rohini Nakshatra; highly auspicious
• 23 November — Uttara Phalguni
• 26 November — Hasta Nakshatra
• 29 November — Mrigashira

December 2026

• 3 December — Rohini Nakshatra; peak season, book venues very early
• 7 December — Uttara Phalguni
• 12 December — Hasta Nakshatra
• 14 December — Mrigashira
• 20 December — Pushya Nakshatra; considered highly auspicious

Note: Kharmas begins in mid-December 2026 (when Sun enters Sagittarius). Check exact date with your Pandit — weddings typically pause for Kharmas.

2027 Auspicious Wedding Dates — Bihar

January 2027

• 14 January — Makar Sankranti; wedding season resumes
• 17 January — Rohini Nakshatra
• 22 January — Hasta Nakshatra
• 27 January — Uttara Phalguni

February 2027

• 2 February — Mrigashira Nakshatra
• 8 February — Rohini Nakshatra
• 14 February — Uttara Phalguni
• 21 February — Hasta Nakshatra
• 27 February — Pushya Nakshatra

How to Confirm Your Muhurat

1. Consult a trusted Pandit with both partners' birth details (date, time, place)
2. Cross-check Tithi and Nakshatra — avoid Bhadra Kaal, Rahu Kaal, and Amavasya dates
3. Match with venue availability — popular muhurats in November–January fill up months in advance
4. Confirm with both families — North Bihari and South Bihari Pandits may calculate slight variations

Book Your Wedding Vendors for 2026–2027

Once you fix your muhurat, the next step is securing your venue and key vendors. The best wedding venues in Patna for Nov–Jan dates fill up 6–9 months in advance. Browse all Patna wedding vendors and start booking as soon as your date is confirmed.

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