During Chaturmas, weddings are generally avoided.
This year, one day of Vivah muhurat is in June, while all eight will be in July.
In Hinduism, it is believed that marriage should always take place as per muhurat (auspicious times) as all the gods and goddesses would be pleased and give their blessings. Therefore, believers prefer to schedule marriages on the days of muhurat, which depends on the positions of the constellations and planets.
Local18 reports that this year, one day of muhurat is in June, while all eight will be in July. In June, the auspicious day of muhurat is June 28, while in July, the dates are between 9 and 16. So, July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 are muhurat dates, next month. According to reports, after these dates the sun is expected to enter cancer and the weather will not be favorable for marital unions for about 118 days.
In a conversation with Local18, astrologer Alok Kumar said that according to the scriptures, a lagna is expected in June, but it is not a complete lagna due to its date. Therefore, before scheduling a wedding for June 28, it is advisable to consult experts. Also, after the July dates, the next muhurat dates are expected in four to five months, says the astrologer. He further states that after July 17 the sun will enter cancer. Marriage vows should not be taken at night as the veda mantras are not read during that time, the scriptures say.
During the period of Chaturmas (June to July), auspicious activities like marriage, house entry, worldly sanskar, etc. should not be performed. This year, the Chaturmas are from Ashadha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi to Kartik Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi. According to beliefs, Lord Vishnu sleeps soundly during this period.
