Quick Answer: Start with a date range that works logistically, then avoid clearly inauspicious windows (like heavy Rahu Kalam conflicts or problematic tithis for your tradition), and finally choose the best available time based on Panchang factors and family guidance. “Best available” beats “perfect but impossible.”
Why Muhurta matters
Muhurta is about choosing time that supports the intention. For weddings, the goal is harmony, stability, and auspicious beginnings — but always within real constraints (venue, travel, family).
Step 1: Decide constraints first
- City/venue availability
- Preferred season
- Family schedules
- Legal/administrative needs
Pick a realistic date window before looking at charts.
Step 2: Use Panchang to shortlist good days
Panchang includes:
- Tithi (lunar day)
- Nakshatra (lunar mansion)
- Yoga and Karana
- Rahu Kalam and other avoided windows
Different traditions have different rules. A good tool helps you evaluate options consistently.
Step 3: Choose the time-of-day window
Often, the date is “good enough”, and the time (muhurat) matters most. Choose a time that avoids the major avoided windows and supports the ceremony schedule.
Step 4: Personal chart context (optional)
Advanced selection considers the couple’s charts. If you have accurate birth times, you can refine selection further. If not, stick to strong Panchang-based choices.
Use Paramarsh to find wedding muhurta
Paramarsh includes a Muhurta finder and daily Panchang tools. Use it to shortlist candidate windows, then discuss with family and (if desired) a trusted practitioner.