Last Update: 16th May 2026
Starting Time and Date - 2.44 a.m (early hours) on Wednesday (15th July 2026 - Aashada Suddha Vidiya
Ending Time and Date - 7.29 a.m on Wednesday 12th August, 2026 - Aashada Bahula Amavasya
Ending Time and Date - 9.41 a.m. on Thursday 29th October 2026 Aswayuja Bahula Chaturthi
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, when these two planets move closer to Sun, they lose their energy and power and remain dull / inactive and invisible as they are overpowered by Sun's brightness and energy. Hence this period is known as Moodhami / Moodham because these two planets remains dull
According to astrology, these planets become malefic and inauspicious during this period and hence it is not auspicious to perform social functions or start new ventures during this period.
Thus, when Brihaspati remains closer to Sun and becomes dull, the period is known as Guru Moodhami and when Sukra / 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 2026
Guru Moodhami Dates 2026
Ref: TTD CalenderStarting Time and Date - 2.44 a.m (early hours) on Wednesday (15th July 2026 - Aashada Suddha Vidiya
Ending Time and Date - 7.29 a.m on Wednesday 12th August, 2026 - Aashada Bahula Amavasya
Sukra Moodhami Dates 2026
Starting Time and Date - 8.14 a.m on Monday 19th October, 2026 Aswayuja Suddha AshtamiEnding Time and Date - 9.41 a.m. on Thursday 29th October 2026 Aswayuja Bahula Chaturthi
What is Moodhami?
Moodhami (also called Moudhyami or Moodham) is the period when Brihaspati / Guru (Jupiter) or Shukra (Venus) move very close to Sun and remain invisible. Moodhalu period is not considered good for performing social functions like marriages and housewarming ceremonies.Scientific Explanation
Scientifically, Moodhami corresponds to the planetary motion when it moves too close to Sun due to which there is planetary combustion as the brightness of the planets is overpowered by Sun's brightness due to which the planets are not visible.Functions / ceremones to be avoided during Moodhami
In Vedic astrology, Moodhami / Moodham is considered an inauspicious period to perform social functions like marriages, grihapravesam, upanayanam etc and activities like starting major ventures or purchasing important things like house / flat etc. The term 'Moodham' is originally a Sanskrit word which literally 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, when these two planets move closer to Sun, they lose their energy and power and remain dull / inactive and invisible as they are overpowered by Sun's brightness and energy. Hence this period is known as Moodhami / Moodham because these two planets remains dull
According to astrology, these planets become malefic and inauspicious during this period and hence it is not auspicious to perform social functions or start new ventures during this period.
Thus, when Brihaspati remains closer to Sun and becomes dull, the period is known as Guru Moodhami and when Sukra / Venus goes closer to Sun and remains inactive, the period is known as Sukra Moodhami.
Difference between Guru and Sukra Moodham
Traditionally Guru moodhami affects religious functions / ceremonies and family ceremonies or functions. While Sukra moodhami affects marriage and relationships.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.
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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DeleteYou 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.
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?
ReplyDeleteHi Mukunda
DeleteIt 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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ReplyDeleteMy daughter born on feb 1st 2017
When we have to do annaprasan
And can we do in moodham
Hello
DeleteAccording 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'.
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?
ReplyDeleteHello R.G
DeleteThere 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.
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.
ReplyDeletePlease reply.
Thank you
Sorry for the delayed response. Yes, subhakaryalu are not performed during moodhalu. However, there is amendment in case of emergency.
DeleteIs 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
ReplyDeleteHello
DeleteMoodhami 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.
Hi can we conceive in shukra moodam..what are the must avoided things for conceiving
ReplyDeleteHi Shilpa
DeleteMoodhami 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.
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
ReplyDeleteYes, you can go. Moodhami is considered only for marriages / gruhapravesams and other such ceremonies.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteWe 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!
Hello Satya Raj,
DeleteNormally, 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.
Hello Sobha Kalyani Garu,
ReplyDeleteWe 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.
Hello
DeleteNormally 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.
Thank you so much madam.
DeleteYou are welcome
DeleteI understand marriage should not be done during this period.. but is ok to have marriage talks during moodam period?
ReplyDeleteYes, it's ok to initiate marriage talks during moodham period.
DeleteHi Sobha garu,
ReplyDeleteIs it ok to start joining new course for study during this sukra moodham period.
Hello
DeleteMoodham is not taken into consideration for a joining a new course.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI 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
Hello
DeletePls consult your family astrologer to know the best time for performing pooja as it is fixed based on your birth star.
Hi Sobha Garu,
ReplyDeleteI 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.
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.
DeleteHi Soba garu,
ReplyDeleteCan we new car on 11th feb 2018, during moodhami
Sorry for the delayed reply. Better to wait till the moodhalu are over. In case of emergency there is amendment.
DeleteHi Soba garu,
ReplyDeleteCan we new car on 11th feb 2018, during moodhami
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
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed response. So far to my knowledge, there is no restrictions for visiting one's mother's place or one's own house (i.e. in-laws place) during moodhalu.
DeleteCan we perform Sahtipoorthi during Muddham in august 2019
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed reply. So far to my knowledge, sashtipoorti is just a function and can be performed during moodham.
DeleteHi, can land registration can be done in Sukra moodam?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed reply. Better to wait till the moodham is over as land registration is important. In case of urgency, one can go ahead, otherwise wait till it is over.
DeleteCan we see boy or girl to fix matches during moodhaalu
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed reply. Better to wait till moodhalu are over.
DeleteHello Sobha garu,
ReplyDeletemy daughter's wedding is next. Can we shop for the wedding dresses and gold from Dec21 to Dec 30 during the Guru Moodham period.
Sorry for the delayed reply. Shopping can be done during moodhalu as it is a continuation of marriage preparation works.
DeleteHello Madam
ReplyDeleteCan we shift into a rented flat on 14th December 2019
Sorry for the delayed reply. In case there is no urgency, better to wait till moodham is over.
DeleteMy son's upanayana is on Feb 15 2021 , is this fine on this date?
ReplyDeleteThe exact time and date for upanayanam should be fixed by family astrologer after studying the horoscopes of the child and his parents.
DeleteNamaste Shobha garu, can we buy a new cell phone during this moodham ? Or do you advise me to wait?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed reply. Please try to develop scientific thinking. Moodham has nothing to do with purchasing a mobile phone.
DeleteI booked a car. I want to get that on feb 14th in few calender moodam is on 14th here it is 17th can u clarify if i can take the car on 14th?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed reply. For purchasing car better to wait till moodham period is over.
DeleteShall we go for alliance matching(Bridal glances) to see the bride during this period?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed response. Better to wait till moodham period is over.
DeleteNameste Madam
ReplyDeleteIs it ok if I perform upanayanam of my son in Tirumala during moodam period in March 2021. What we believe that performing at Tirumala is always auspicious. Request is your opinion.
Sorry for the delayed response. Yes, for performing a function any time in Tirumala is highly auspicious.
DeleteHi Shobha garu, I want to start classes for next grade(7th) of my kid.i changed her method of schooling i.e fro regular schooling to home schooling.Can I proceed or wait for moodami to get over.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed reply. However, hope it would be helpful to others those who are looking for a similar query. As it is education and future of the child, better to wait till moodham is over.
DeleteI got married in the month of May. As per the traditions, newly married women should go their parent's home in ashadam right and there is a moodham before the ashadam starts. Can I visit my parent's home during the moodham or should I leave in laws home before the moodham?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delay in replying. No restrictions for visiting mother's place - the place where a girl is nurtured.
DeleteHi I want to do aksharabhyasam on june12 2025 is it auspicious as people saying guru modami
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed reply. Aksharabhyasam has to be performed on auspicious days only. Better not to perform it in moodham period.
DeleteOkay for engagement
ReplyDeleteNot ok.
DeleteNamaskaram , We are planning to do my son's upanayaman on 26th Feb 2026. Can we do vinayak puja tomorrow ? Is it allowed to do vinayaka puja in moodam.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed reply. Vinayaka puja can be done anytime.
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