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The selection of a wedding date and month in India is primarily linked with muhurat. FYI, the muhurat is an auspicious time determined by astrologers or priests for a couple to tie the knot.
The shubh muhurat for marriage fall in the winter months. (Representational Image)
There’s nothing more extravagant than a big fat Indian wedding. If you want an out-of-the-world experience, attending weddings should be a must-add to your checklist. Any specific month for the same? Well, the religious ceremonies take place across the year but there is an explosion in the month of November and December.
These two months witness an endless parade of the specific functions and there are many reasons behind the same. For those wondering what makes November and December special to get married in the particular time frame, here we reveal.
The selection of a wedding date and month in India is primarily linked with muhurat. FYI, the muhurat is an auspicious time determined by astrologers or priests for a couple to tie the knot based on their horoscopes. Since, more muhurat dates are typically observed in the winter months—to be specific, between November and February, making the months for Indian weddings. On the other hand, summer comparatively has fewer auspicious dates. Here, in this article, we have compiled both cultural and astrological factors.
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Wedding In Nov-Dec As Per Vedic Astrology
In Hindu culture, Vedic astrology holds great significance, allowing people to decide an auspicious date and time for a wedding, known as a Shubh Muhurat. An astrologer refers to the same to determine the best date for the marriage, considering the couple’s zodiac signs, and the position of the moon and sun concerning the couple.
Auspicious And Inasuspicius Dates For Wedding
Following Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the wedding season commences in India. Reason? It is believed that Lord Vishnu wakes up after four months on the auspicious day, marking the onset of favourable wedding dates. Some auspicious dates for weddings include Akshaya Tritiya. On the other hand, a few dates including Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Ekadashi, and Trayodashi are considered inauspicious to tie the nuptial knots.
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To Avoid Weddings In Prohibited Months
The wedding season in North India begins in mid-November due to favourable astrological yogas forming. In Hindu culture, weddings are not permitted during prohibited solar months. These months include when the Sun is in specific zodiac signs like Cancer, Leo, Virgo and Libra.
Weddings In Holiday Season
Since November is the beginning of the holiday season with many festivals celebrated in the specific month, it makes for a good time, allowing relatives and families to gather and spend time together.
