நிச்சயதார்த்த நாள் குறித்தல்
நிச்சயதார்த்த நாள் குறித்தல்
Engagement Date Marking
Engagement / Betrothal (Nichayathartham)
Nichaya Thambulam (Engagement/Betrothal) is a ceremonial occasion in which the prospective bride and groom formally announce their relationship in the presence of both families.
On this day, the wedding date is usually finalized.
After the engagement, the Muhurtha Paper (auspicious wedding date document) can be prepared.
While preparing the Muhurtha Paper, all four corners should be applied with turmeric paste, especially from the bottom upwards, as it is considered auspicious.
Auspicious Stars (Natchathiram) for Engagement
- Ashwini, Moola
- Uttara, Uttiradam
- Rohini, Ashtam, Tiruvonam
- Mrigaseerisham, Chithirai, Avittam
- Swathi, Sathayam
- Punarpoosam
- Poosam, Anusham, Uttiratadhi
- Revathi
Auspicious Thithis
- Dwithiya, Trithiya, Panchami, Sapthami, Dasami, Thrayodasi
- Dwithiya, Sapthami, Thrayodasi — highly auspicious
- Amavasya, Prathamai, Chaturdasi — should be avoided
Auspicious Ascendants (Lagnas)
- Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces
- Aries and Leo (Fiery signs) are generally avoided
Auspicious Weekdays
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Rules for Selecting an Engagement Muhurtha
- Benefic planets should occupy trine houses (1, 5, 9) from the ascendant.
- Malefic planets should preferably occupy the 3rd, 6th, or 11th houses.
- The Moon should be strong in the horoscope.
- The 7th house (marriage house) should be free from afflictions for a harmonious married life.
- The 8th house (longevity house) should be clean for a stable and long-lasting marriage.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra Karana) should be avoided.
- Vyatipata Yoga should not occur on the engagement day.
- The birth star, Anu-janma star, and Tri-janma star of both the boy and girl should be avoided.
- Select a day that gives Tara Bala (star strength) for both individuals.
- Engagement should not be performed when either of them is undergoing Chandra Ashtama (Moon in the 8th house).
