Is Panguni Uthiram a good day to marry?

It's traditionally one of the best days for it in Tamil Nadu, several divine marriages are placed on this day, including Murugan and Deivanai and Shiva and Parvati, so it's considered especially auspicious for weddings and for renewing vows. It falls on Uthiram nakshatra in Panguni, usually near the full moon.

Panguni Uthiram

Tamil

पंगुनी उत्तिरम · પંગુની ઉથિરમ

2026

1 April 2026

Wednesday · Shukla Chaturdashi

Tithi begins06:56 AM · 31 Mar

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Full panchang for this day

About

Celebrated when Uttara Phalguni nakshatra falls in Panguni month. Sacred weddings of deities in temples across Tamil Nadu.

Falls on: Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni) nakshatra in Panguni month, March or April, usually at full moon

What it is

An unusual concentration: several divine marriages are placed on this day, Murugan and Deivanai, Shiva and Parvati, Rama and Sita, Andal and Ranganatha. Consequently it is a favoured day for human weddings too, and for renewing vows.

Food

Temple prasadam; panakam and sundal.

Common questions

Is Panguni Uthiram a good day to marry?: It's traditionally one of the best days for it in Tamil Nadu, several divine marriages are placed on this day, including Murugan and Deivanai and Shiva and Parvati, so it's considered especially auspicious for weddings and for renewing vows. It falls on Uthiram nakshatra in Panguni, usually near the full moon.

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