According to the Hindu calendar, November 12 has marked the end of four months of yogic rest of Lord Vishnu and the end of a pause on auspicious ceremonies. Astrologically it is known as Devuthani Ekadashi, and signals the start of the wedding season, with favourable dates resuming for weddings and other important events until mid-December, when the period of Kharmas begins.
This year, there will be nine auspicious days for marriage in November and ten in December, starting from Devuthani Ekadashi. This means the end of a 123-day hiatus on ceremonies which began in July.
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Devuthani Ekadashi is traditionally marked by the symbolic wedding of Tulsi and Shaligram, which also signifies the reopening of the calendar for auspicious events. Therefore, the wedding season is set to run from today, November 12 and end on December 16 when ‘Kharmas’ when no auspicious event is supposed to happen as the Sun enters the Sagittarian sign.
Kharmas will end on Makar Sankranti on January 15, 2025, and the marriage season and other festivities will again be on in the next year after which the season for weddings and ceremonies will resume.
In the Indian culture, choosing hours and days, which are called Murat, is considered a means of creating favourable conditions for marriage. People use consultations with astrologers to determine the ideal time for the marriage as those performed at other times are regarded to experience difficulties.
Among the various dates available, November 22-23, and December 9-10, stand out as highly propitious, allowing weddings throughout both day and night. December 14 is again appropriate for weddings, with Kharmas beginning after sunset, bringing a temporary halt to such events.
Auspicious Wedding Dates In 2024:
November: 16-18, 22-26, 28 (9 days)
December: 2-5, 9-11, 13-15 (10 days)
