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Griha Arambha Muhurat 2026: Auspicious Construction Start Dates
The top Griha Arambha muhurat dates of late 2026 for laying the foundation or beginning construction, scored 0 to 100 on classical factors: tithi, weekday, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Tara bala, plus Guru and Shukra asta checks and eclipse exclusions. Each date shows its best intra-day lagna window.
Top Griha Arambha muhurat dates: October to December 2026
| Date | Weekday | Best window and why | Score |
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Computed for Delhi (IST). Griha Arambha muhurat shifts with location and timezone, and the best dates also depend on the family charts. Use the interactive muhurat finder for your city, or book a personalized muhurat consultation.
How we score a Griha Arambha muhurat
Every date is scored 0 to 100 on the classical Griha Arambha factors:
- Tithi: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi of the bright half are favored; Amavasya is excluded
- Weekday: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are favored; Tuesday is excluded
- Nakshatra: Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati are favored
- Lagna window: the best intra-day window with a strong, benefic lagna
- Exclusions: Rikta tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi), Jwalamukhi Yoga days and eclipse days are excluded outright
Dates we exclude, and why
These classical prohibitions remove a date from the Griha Arambha list entirely:
- Rikta tithis: Chaturthi, Navami and Chaturdashi of either paksha are considered hollow for foundation work
- Amavasya: the new-moon day is excluded for beginning construction
- Tuesday: Mangalvar is treated as inauspicious for Griha Arambha
- Jwalamukhi Yoga: the fierce tithi-nakshatra combinations are barred
- Eclipse days: no new beginnings on solar or lunar eclipse days
Bhadra (Vishti karana) only warns here: keep the foundation-laying clear of the Bhadra window rather than dropping the whole day.
Days to avoid in late 2026
A sample of dates our engine rejects or scores poorly for Griha Arambha, with the exact reason for each verdict.
| Date | Weekday | Verdict and why | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2026 | Sunday | Excluded Krishna Navami tithi is a Rikta tithi and is forbidden for Construction Start. | 66 |
| October 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Excluded Tuesday is forbidden for Construction Start. | 66 |
| October 8, 2026 | Thursday | Low score Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active at some point today; keep the main rite clear of that window. Kranti Samya occurs today; traditionally avoided for new beginnings. | 48 |
| October 10, 2026 | Saturday | Excluded Amavasya is forbidden for Construction Start. | 66 |
| October 21, 2026 | Wednesday | Low score Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active at some point today; keep the main rite clear of that window. Panchaka is active today; the five proscribed acts are avoided. | 50 |
| November 16, 2026 | Monday | Low score Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active at some point today; keep the main rite clear of that window. Kranti Samya occurs today; traditionally avoided for new beginnings. | 52 |
| December 6, 2026 | Sunday | Low score Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active at some point today; keep the main rite clear of that window. Kranti Samya occurs today; traditionally avoided for new beginnings. | 48 |
| December 10, 2026 | Thursday | Excluded Jwalamukhi Yoga is present (A fierce tithi and nakshatra combination. Treat the day as a living volcano and begin nothing new.) | 68 |
Cross-check: drikpanchang.com publishes no Bhoomi Pujan date list we could verify against, so we cross-checked our dates against published Griha Arambh lists (housing.com, anytimeastro): our Nov 25 and Dec 5 picks appear on those lists. Rule notes: we hard-bar Tuesday for construction starts and apply the Shukra asta window (Oct 19/20-30 in our classical reckoning); several traditions add extra inauspicious-yoga exclusions, so confirm with your pandit for the final call.
Early 2027 preview
The 2027 season opens strongly. Our engine top scores for January to June 2027 include May 8 (score 100), January 20 (score 96), February 11 (score 96) and April 12 (score 94). Check the interactive finder as the season approaches for the full ranked list for your city.
Frequently asked questions
What makes November 11, 2026 the best griha arambha date this season?
November 11, 2026 scores 96, the highest in our Oct-Dec 2026 window. Shukla Dwitiya tithi is favored for Construction Start. Wednesday is a favored weekday for Construction Start. Anuradha nakshatra is favored for Construction Start.
What makes a good Griha Arambha muhurat?
A favorable tithi, weekday and nakshatra, a strong lagna window, and freedom from Rikta tithis, Tuesday, Amavasya, Jwalamukhi Yoga and eclipse days. Bhadra hours within the day are avoided for the actual foundation-laying.
Can the foundation be laid on a Saturday?
Yes. Saturday is a favored weekday for Griha Arambha in this rule set, unlike Griha Pravesh where it is neutral. Tuesday remains the weekday to avoid.
Do Griha Arambha dates change by city?
Yes. Sunrise, sunset and the resulting lagna windows shift with location and timezone, so a date that is excellent in Delhi may score differently in Chicago or London. Always check for your city.
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