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What Is Moodhami Or Moodham?

Last Update - April 2023

 In Vedic astrology, Moodhami / Moodham is considered as an inauspicious period and social functions like marriages, grihapravesam, upanayanam etc are not performed during this period. The term 'Moodham' is originally a Sanskrit word which means 'dull' or 'inactive'.

In Hindu mythology, it is believed that Planet Jupiter known as Guru or Brihaspati is the Deva Guru i.e teacher of Devas and Planet Venus i.e Shukra Graham is the guru of Asuras. As per Vedic astrology, these two important planets remain dull or inactive for a certain period of time. Hence this period is known as Moodhami / Moodham which literally means 'dull' in Sanskrit.

During planetary motion, when Guru and Shukra go closer to Sun (Ravi), these planets lose their energy and power. Thus these become dull and remain inactive. Hence, this period is known as Moodhami / Moodam. Astrologically, these planets become malefic and inauspicious during this period and hence it is not auspicious to perform social functions during this period.

Accordingly, when planet Brihaspati goes closer to Sun and becomes dull, the period is known as Guru Moodhami and when planet Venus goes closer to Sun and remains inactive, the period is known as Sukra Moodhami.

These two planets are believed to bestow all good effects on the individuals depending on their positions in the individual's horoscope. When such planets become dull and remain inactive, they cannot do any good to the individual. Hence, it was recommended by the ancient astrologers that auspicious functions like marriages should not be celebrated and one should not start new venture during this period as there won't be any good effect.

Moodhalu Dates 2023

Guru Moodhami Dates 2023

Starting Date - Wednesday - 29th March - Chaitra Suddha Ashtami
Ending Date - Tuesday 25th April - Vaisakha Suddha Shasti

Sukra Moodhami Dates 2023

Starting Date - Tuesday 8th August - Sravana (Adhika Masam) Bahula Ashtami  
Ending Date - Friday 18th August - Sravana (Nija Sravanam) Suddha Tadiya

Starting Date - 18th September 2022 (Bhadrapada Masam)
Ending Date - 27th November 2022 (Margasira Masam)

(Reference:  TTD Relangi Tangirala vari Sobhakrutu Nama Samvatsara Gantala Panchagam / calender)
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  1. AnonymousNovember 17, 2017 at 3:40 PM

    Thanks for the details. How about travel during Moodhami times. Can my wife travel from her home to inlaws house ? Are there any restrictions placed in terms of travel. I somehow hear different answers discussed between my parents and inlaws.

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    1. Sobha KalyaniNovember 20, 2017 at 6:17 PM

      Hello,
      You haven't mentioned whether this is your wife's first visit after marriage to her in-law's (your parents) place? If yes, it is not advisable to step into her in-laws house for the first time after marriage. There could be certain amendments in case there is no other option i.e if her travel is a must. You need to consult the priests / astrologers for the same.

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  2. UnknownNovember 27, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Hi I'm a newly married bride ,is this moodham affects my entry to new home which we have to take for rent and start our new marriage life?

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    1. Sobha KalyaniNovember 27, 2017 at 5:51 PM

      Hi Mukunda
      It is always better to consult your elders i.e your parents and in-laws and follow their advice. They are your well-wishers. According to Vedic astrology Shukra (Venus) is related to pleasure, prosperous and luxurious life. During Moodham, Shukrudu / Shukra remains inactive / dull, so it is believed that there won't be any effect of Shukra (whether good or bad) this time. That's why people won't perform any new ventures, marriages, thread ceremony, grihapravesam etc during moodhalu as there won't be either good or bad effect. So, it is up to you to decide whether to start your new marriage life during moodhalu or not. You can consult an astrologer / priest in your area for further advice in this regard.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 30, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Hello
    My daughter born on feb 1st 2017
    When we have to do annaprasan
    And can we do in moodham

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    1. Sobha KalyaniNovember 30, 2017 at 6:52 PM

      Hello
      According to Vaidika Sampradayam, 'annaprasanam' is performed in an auspicious time i.e 'sumuhurtam'. The is one of the 'shodasa samskaras'. For girl babies, it is generally performed on the 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th month. You should have performed it in Sravana masam or Kartikam when it was not 'moodhalu'. It always better to consult your family astrologer or priest or the temple priest in your area who can give you better advice / suggestions based on the place of your location, and follow accordingly. There are certain amendments for 'can't but situations'.

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  4. UnknownDecember 6, 2017 at 3:34 AM

    Can i do the gurupravesam to the recently bought old house(2014 house built, in which a family was living for these three years) in the sukra Moodam - Jan22 2018?

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    1. Sobha KalyaniDecember 6, 2017 at 7:13 PM

      Hello R.G
      There is nothing wrong in performing functions during Moodalu as there won't be any effect, be it good or bad but it will be neutral. Generally one steps into a newly purchased house, though a second hand one, in an auspicious time on an auspicious day for a healthy and prosperous life of the owners' family who is going to reside in the house. If time is a constraint for you, get guidance from your family astrologer / priest for makeshift / provisional muhurtam which is relatively / seemingly an auspicious time during moodham period.

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  5. UnknownDecember 6, 2017 at 11:23 PM

    Hello my brothers wedding is scheduled on 5th feb 2018. I want to know whether it is auspicious or not because i have red that during mudham no subhakaryam to be performed.
    Please reply.
    Thank you

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  6. raajDecember 8, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    Is it good to join in a new job or start any kind of new thing such as start learning new subject..,in this moodhalu period

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    1. Sobha KalyaniDecember 8, 2017 at 9:26 PM

      Hello
      Moodhami period has nothing to do with start learning a new subject. Your interest in the subject is more important than anything else. And for joining a new job, you can join based on your birth star when it is 2nd or 6th star from your birth star. For e.g if Aswini is the birth star of Mr.X, then the next star i.e Bharani is 2nd star for him, the 11th star and the 20th star from Aswini (Mr.X's birth star) are also considered as 2nd star.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 23, 2017 at 12:32 AM

    Hi can we conceive in shukra moodam..what are the must avoided things for conceiving

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    1. Sobha KalyaniDecember 24, 2017 at 2:14 PM

      Hi Shilpa
      Moodhami is looked into, only for performing main functions like marriage and gruhapravesam. Conceiving is a biological process and is in no way connected to Moodhami. Young married couple, enjoy their married life irrespective of Moodhami.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2018 at 9:50 PM

    Hi I delivered a baby girl.I want to go my in-laws house after sankranthi as it is 3rd month for the baby.can I go during this sukra moodhami.she is my second baby.pls suggest me.tq

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    1. Sobha KalyaniJanuary 9, 2018 at 9:24 PM

      Yes, you can go. Moodhami is considered only for marriages / gruhapravesams and other such ceremonies.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 11, 2018 at 6:56 AM

    Hello,
    We are planning to perform Aksharabhyasam for my son on SreePanchami (21st Febraury 2018),do you think it is a good time because off moodhami? Please sugest. Thank you in advance!

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    1. Sobha KalyaniJanuary 11, 2018 at 10:46 AM

      Hello Satya Raj,
      Normally, it is not considered good to perform Aksharabhyasam during moodhami as the entire life of the individual depends on good education and career. However, it is up to you / your belief whether to follow it or not.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 19, 2018 at 10:56 AM

    Hello Sobha Kalyani Garu,

    We are planning to perform Askharabyasam for my son on Vasantha Panchami(22nd Jan 2018) at Basar, May I know is it good time to perform Askharabyasam because it is Moodam. Please suggest me is it right time to do?

    Thank you.

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    1. Sobha KalyaniJanuary 21, 2018 at 3:50 PM

      Hello
      Normally it is not good to perform aksharabhyasam during Moodhami time. However, if you have no option you can perform it as Siri Panchami is a highly auspicious day for performing aksharabhyasam. Otherwise, you can wait till Vyasa i.e Guru Pournami day.

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    2. UnknownFebruary 2, 2018 at 6:53 PM

      Thank you so much madam.

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  11. DdJanuary 22, 2018 at 12:49 AM

    I understand marriage should not be done during this period.. but is ok to have marriage talks during moodam period?

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    1. Sobha KalyaniJanuary 22, 2018 at 11:34 AM

      Yes, it's ok to initiate marriage talks during moodham period.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 26, 2018 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Sobha garu,
    Is it ok to start joining new course for study during this sukra moodham period.

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    1. Sobha KalyaniJanuary 27, 2018 at 9:49 PM

      Hello
      Moodham is not taken into consideration for a joining a new course.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 29, 2018 at 3:48 PM

    Hello,

    I bought seconds used car on ekadashi 27th jan, can you please let me know when is the best time to do pooja, will i do after feb 19th or before please suggest

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    1. Sobha KalyaniFebruary 3, 2018 at 10:00 PM

      Hello
      Pls consult your family astrologer to know the best time for performing pooja as it is fixed based on your birth star.

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  14. jitendraFebruary 2, 2018 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Sobha Garu,

    I bought a new house and gruhaprevesam is already done last year. I want to move in next week as I have time constraints from the current rented house. Please advice.

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    1. Sobha KalyaniFebruary 11, 2018 at 8:00 AM

      An auspicious time is fixed based on the birth star of the owner and co-owner. You need to consult your family astrologer for the same.

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  15. BhanuFebruary 11, 2018 at 1:21 AM

    Hi Soba garu,

    Can we new car on 11th feb 2018, during moodhami

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  16. BhanuFebruary 11, 2018 at 1:22 AM

    Hi Soba garu,

    Can we new car on 11th feb 2018, during moodhami

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  17. InduFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:14 PM

    I delivered a baby girl in my living town . I didnt travel anywhere til delivery. (Not to my mother's house too)Shall i go to my mother's house and inlaws house diring moodham

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  18. UnknownMarch 29, 2019 at 6:00 PM

    Can we perform Sahtipoorthi during Muddham in august 2019

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  19. AnonymousJuly 23, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    Hi, can land registration can be done in Sukra moodam?

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  20. noAugust 12, 2019 at 12:15 AM

    Can we see boy or girl to fix matches during moodhaalu

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  21. AnonymousNovember 2, 2019 at 5:58 AM

    Hello Sobha garu,
    my daughter's wedding is next. Can we shop for the wedding dresses and gold from Dec21 to Dec 30 during the Guru Moodham period.

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  22. UnknownDecember 9, 2019 at 4:36 PM

    Hello Madam
    Can we shift into a rented flat on 14th December 2019

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  23. UnknownNovember 6, 2020 at 2:59 AM

    My son's upanayana is on Feb 15 2021 , is this fine on this date?

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