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Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Muhuratउत्तरा फाल्गुनी नक्षत्र

12th lunar mansion, ruled by Aryaman, favored for marriage ceremonies + family events.

Timing
Monthly ~13-26 hours when moon transits Uttara Phalguni nakshatra
Duration
~13-26 hours
Ruled by
Aryaman (god of contracts + chivalry); planet Sun

Best for

  • Marriage ceremonies (foundational nakshatra)
  • Marriage anniversary celebrations
  • Family-binding rituals
  • Land purchase + property foundation
  • Beginning of major spiritual sadhanas

Avoid

  • Cremation
  • Solo isolation undertakings

Spiritual Significance

Uttara Phalguni literally means later of the Phalguni twins. Ruled by Aryaman — the Vedic god of contracts + chivalry + marriage. Per Brihad Parashara Hora Shastra, considered the foremost marriage muhurat nakshatra. The Bhishma-Drupada-Drauni marriages in Mahabharata were conducted during Uttara Phalguni.

How to Calculate

Per monthly panchang. Uttara Phalguni active ~13-26 hours per month. Combined with Sunday (Surya, ruling planet) for amplified marital energy.

Modern Application

Wedding industry near-universal preference for Uttara Phalguni dates. Real-estate developers schedule possession-handover. Bhaktisetu wedding-planner tool defaults to Uttara Phalguni when available. NRI Indian families particularly value this nakshatra for engagement + wedding muhurat dates.

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