Namkaran (Naming Ceremony) Muhurat May 2026 — 5 dates with time
Baby naming: gentle nakshatras on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, in the daytime.
These dates have passed.
| Date | Muhurat time (New Delhi) | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 Friday · passed | 10:00 AM – 10:39 AM; 12:18 PM – 06:56 PM | Swati | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 May 2026 Friday · passed | 05:35 AM – 10:37 AM | Uttara Ashadha | Krishna Shashthi |
| 11 May 2026 Monday · passed | 03:24 PM – 07:02 PM | Shatabhisha | Krishna Dashami |
| 14 May 2026 Thursday · passed | 05:31 AM – 01:59 PM; 03:40 PM – 07:04 PM | Revati | Krishna Dwadashi, Krishna Trayodashi |
| 15 May 2026 Friday · passed | 05:30 AM – 08:31 AM | Ashwini | Krishna Trayodashi, Krishna Chaturdashi |
Why the other days are left out
Adhika (leap) month — auspicious ceremonies are not held (16); Weekday avoided for this event (6); An inauspicious yoga (e.g. Vyatipata, Vaidhriti) covers the good nakshatra (2)
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Rules used for these dates
- Suitable nakshatras for this work (Muhurta Chintamani groups), a good tithi and weekday
- Avoided: Bhadra, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, Rikta tithis and Amavasya, Rahu Kaal
- Not checked here: your own birth nakshatra and Moon sign (Tara bala, Chandra bala) and the lagna of the moment. The app's muhurat finder adds Tara and Chandra bala for your chart.
Other muhurats 2026
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