Moodami 2023-2024 | Guru Moodam & Shukra Moodam dates

1. Guru Moodam 2022-2023 (19 February 2022 to 20 March 2022)

Swasthi Sri Plava nama Samvatsara Guru Moodami begins on 19 February 2022, Magh Krishna Tritiya (Magha Bahula Thadiya), at 10.06 AM, by Guru Graha Astha in Kumbha Rashi’s Shatabhisha Nakshatra 4th quarter at west direction.

Guru Moodam ends on 20 March 2022, Krishna Dwitiya in Falgun Month (Phalguna Bahula Vidiya), at 8.38 AM, by Guru Graha Udayam in Poorvabhadra Nakshatra 2nd quarter in east direction.

During Guru Moodami, auspicious rituals like Engagement (Nischithartham), Vivah (Marriage), Upanayanam, Shankhu Sthapana (Bhumi Pooja), Grihapravesham, Devata Pratishta, starting new business, starting new shops or offices should be avoided as per Sanatan Jyotish Shastra.

2. Shukra Moodam 2022-2023 (15 September 2022 to 2 December 2022)

Swasthi Sri Shubhakruth Nama Samvatsara Shukra Moodami begins on 15 September 2022, Bhadrapad Krishna Panchami (Bhadrapada Bahula Panchami), at 2.41 AM, by Shukra Graha Astha in Simha Rashi Poorvaphalguni Nakhatra 2nd quarter at East direction.

Shukra Moodam ends on 2 December 2022, Shukla Dashami in Margashirsha Month (Margashira Masam), at 5.30 AM, Jyeshta Nakshatra 3rd quarter in Vrischika Rashi, after Shukra Graha Udayam in West direction.

During Shukra Moodami, auspicious rituals like Engagement (Nischithartham), Vivah (Marriage), Upanayanam, Shankhu Sthapana (Bhumi Pooja), Grihapravesham, Devata Pratishta, starting new business, starting new shops or offices should be avoided as per Sanatan Jyotish Shastra.

During Guru Moodam or Shukra Moodami, the auspicious rituals like Seemantham, Annaprasana, Shashti Poorthi, Bheemaratha Shanti, Sahasra Chandra Darshanam, Entering into new rented house, Navagraha Shanti Poojas, Land Registrations, Home or Apartment Registrations, Buying New Vehicles, All Homas and Yagnas, Construction of Slab or roof on Old houses, Namakaranam, Aksharabhyasam, Joining New jobs, etc can be performed.

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In 2021-2022, there are one Guru Moodam period and two Shukra Moodami period.

1. Shukra Moodam 2021-2022 (14 February 2021 to 4 May 2021)

Swasthi Sri Sharvari nama Samvatsara Shukra Moodami begins on 14 February 2021 at 00.21 AM by Shukra Graha Astha in Makara Rashi’s Shravana Nakshatra 4th quarter in esst direction. It begins on Shukla Dwitiya in Magha Month (Magha Shukla Vidiya).

Shukra Moodam ends on Plava nama Samvatsara Chaitra Bahula Ashtami, 4 May 2021, 7.00 AM, by Shukra Udayam in west direction (Krittika Nakshatram 1st charan, Mesha Rashi).

During Shukra Moodami, auspicious rituals like Engagement (Nischithartham), Vivah (Marriage), Upanayanam, Shankhu Sthapana (Bhumi Pooja), Grihapravesham, Devata Pratishta, starting new business, starting new shops or offices should be avoided as per Sanatan Jyotish Shastra.

3. Shukra Moodam 2021-2022 (4 January 2022 to 14 January 2022)

Swasthi Sri Plava nama Samvatsara Shukra Moodami begins on 4 January 2022 at 7.31 AM by Vakra Shukra Graha Astha in Dhanu Rashi’s Uttarashada Nakshatra 1st quarter in west direction. It begins on Shukla Dwitiya in Poush Month (Pushya Shukla Vidiya).

Shukra Moodam ends on Plava nama Samvatsara Pushya Shukla Dwadashi, 14 January 2022, 5.15 AM, by Shukra Udayam in east direction (Poorvashada Nakshatram 3rd charan, Dhanu Rashi).

During Shukra Moodami, auspicious rituals like Engagement (Nischithartham), Vivah (Marriage), Upanayanam, Shankhu Sthapana (Bhumi Pooja), Grihapravesham, Devata Pratishta, starting new business, starting new shops or offices should be avoided as per Sanatan Jyotish Shastra.

3. Guru Moodam 2021-2022 (19 February 2022 to 20 March 2022)

Swasthi Sri Plava nama Samvatsara Guru Moodami begins on 19 February 2022, Magh Krishna Tritiya (Magha Bahula Thadiya), at 10.06 AM, by Guru Graha Astha in Kumbha Rashi’s Shatabhisha Nakshatra 4th quarter at west direction.

Guru Moodam ends on 20 March 2022, Krishna Dwitiya in Falgun Month (Phalguna Bahula Vidiya), at 8.38 AM, by Guru Graha Udayam in Poorvabhadra Nakshatra 2nd quarter in east direction.

During Guru Moodami, auspicious rituals like Engagement (Nischithartham), Vivah (Marriage), Upanayanam, Shankhu Sthapana (Bhumi Pooja), Grihapravesham, Devata Pratishta, starting new business, starting new shops or offices should be avoided as per Sanatan Jyotish Shastra.

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1. Shukra Moodam 2020-2021 (29 May 2020 to 9 June 2020)

Swasthi Sri Sharvari nama Samvatsara Shukra Moodami begins on 29 May 2020 at 8.53 PM by Shukra Graha Astha in Vrishabha Rashi’s Rohini Nakshatra 4th quarter at west direction. It begins on Shukla Saptami in Jyeshta Month (Jyeshta Shukla Saptami).

Shukra Moodam ends on 9 June 2020 at 1.35 AM, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Jyeshta Month (Jyeshta Krishna Chaturthi), by Shukra Udayam in east direction (Rohini Nakshatram 2nd charan, Vrishabha Rashi).

2. Guru Moodam 2020-2021 (15 January 2021 to 12 February 2021)

Swasthi Sri Sarvari nama Samvatsara Guru Moodami begins on 15 January 2021, Poush Shukla Dwitiya (Pushya Bahula Vidiya), at 4.59 AM, by Guru Graha Astha in Makara Rashi’s Shravana Nakshatra 1st quarter at west direction.

Guru Moodam ends on 12 February 2021, Shukla Pratipada in Magh Month (Magha Shukla Padyami), at 10.50 AM, by Guru Graha Udayam in Shravana Nakshatra 3rd quarter in east direction.

3. Shukra Moodam 2020-2021 (14 February 2021 to 4 May 2021)

Swasthi Sri Sharvari nama Samvatsara Shukra Moodami begins on 14 February 2021 at 00.21 AM by Shukra Graha Astha in Makara Rashi’s Shravana Nakshatra 4th quarter in esst direction. It begins on Shukla Dwitiya in Magha Month (Magha Shukla Vidiya).

Shukra Moodam ends on Plava nama Samvatsara Chaitra Bahula Ashtami, 4 May 2021, 7.00 AM, by Shukra Udayam in west direction (Krittika Nakshatram 1st charan, Mesha Rashi).

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Shukra Moodam 2019-2020

Swasthi Sri Vikari nama Samvatsara Shukra Moodami begins on 9 July 2019 at 2.30 AM by Shukra Graha Astha in Mithuna Rashi’s Arudra Nakshatra 2nd quarter at east direction. It begins on Shukla Saptami in Ashad Month (Ashada Shukla Saptami).

Shukra Moodam ends on 20 September 2019 at 6.55 AM, Krishna Paksha Shashti in Bhadrapad Month (Bhadrapada Krishna Shashti), by Shukra Udayam in west direction (Hasta Nakshatram 1st charan, Kanya Rashi).

Guru Moodam 2019-2020

Swasthi Sri Vikari nama Samvatsara Guru Moodami begins on 14 December 2019, Margashirsha Krishna Dwitiya (Margashira Bahula Vidiya), at 1.25 AM, by Guru Graha Astha in Dhanu Rashi’s Moola Nakshatra 3rd quarter at west direction.

Guru Moodam ends on 10 January 2020, Poush Purnima (Pushya Pournami), at 10.21 PM, by Guru Graha Udayam in Purvashada Nakshatra 1st quarter at east direction.

Shukra Moodam 2018-2019

Vilamba nama Samvatsara Shukra Moodami begins on 21 October 2018 at 6.47 in the evening by Vakri Shukra Graha Astha in Tula Rashi’s Swati Nakshatra 2nd quarter at west direction. It begins on Shukla Dwadashi in Ashwin Month (Ashwayuja Shukla Dwadashi).

Shukra Moodam ends on 31 October 2018 at 8.13 hrs in the night, Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Ashwin Month (Ashwayuja Bahula Ashtami), by Vakri Shukra Udayam in east direction.

Guru Moodam 2018-2019

Sri Vilamba nama Samvatsara Guru Moodami begins on 12 November 2018, Kartika Shukla Panchami, at 12.17 in the noon, by Guru Graha Astha in Vrischika Rashi’s Anuradha Nakshatra 2nd quarter at west direction.

Guru Moodam ends on 10 December 2018, Margashirsha Shukla Tritiya, Monday, at 9.35 in the morning, by Guru Graha Udayam in Anuradha Nakshatra 3rd quarter at east direction.

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1st Shukra Moodam 2017

20 March 2017 to 30 March 2017

1st Shukra Moodam begins on Sri Durmukhi Nama Samvatsara Phalguna Masa Krishna Ashtami, Monday, 20 March 2017 in the evening at 4.13 PM and ends at 3.49 PM on Sri Hevilambi Samvatsara Chaitra Month Shukla Tritiya, Thursday, 30 March 2017.

Shukra Moodam starts with Vakra Shukra Grahastham in Uttarabhadra Nakshatra 4th Pada in the West direction and ends with Vakri Shukra Grahodayam in Uttarabhadra Nakshatra 2nd Pada in the West direction.

Shukra Graha Asthamayam (Shukra Moodam Arambham) – 20 March 2017, 4.13 PM

Shukra Grahodayam (Shukra Moodam Thyagam) – 30 March 2017, 3.49 PM.

Guru Moodam 2017

12 October 2017 to 9 November 2017

Guru Moodam begins on Sri Hemalamba Nama Samvatsara Ashwayuja Masa Krishna Saptami / Tatkala Ashtami, Thursday, 12 October 2017 at 7.39 PM.

Guru Moodam ends on Karthika Krishna Shashti / Tatkala Saptami, Thursday, 9 November 2017 at night 12.43.

Guru Graha Asthamayam (Guru Moodam Arambham) – 12 October 2017 at 7.39 PM

Guru Grahodayam (Guru Moodam Thyagam) – 9 November 2017 at night 12.43.

2nd Shukra Moodam 2017-2018

28 November 2017 to 19 February 2018

2nd Shukra Moodam begins on Sri Hemalamba Nama Samvatsara Margashira Shukla Navami / Tathakala Dashami, Tuesday, 28 November 2017 at night 12.30 hrs.

This Shukra Moudyami ends on Phalguna Shukla Chavithi, Monday, 19 February 2018 in the night 4.27 hrs.

Shukra Graha Asthamayam (Shukra Moodam Arambham) – 28 November 2017 at night 12.30 hrs.

Shukra Grahodayam (Shukra Moodam Thyagam) – 19 February 2018 in the night 4.27 hrs.

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Shukra Moodam 2016-2017

April 30, 2016 to 13 July 2016

Shukra Moodam begins on Sri Durmukhi Nama Samvatsara Chaitra Maasa Krishna Navami, Saturday, 30 April 2016 in the night at 11.26 hrs and ends at 7.39 AM on Ashada Month Shukla Navami, Wednesday, 13 July 2016.

Shukra Moodam starts with Shukra Grahastham in Ashwini Nakshatra 3rd Pada, Mesha Rashi in the East direction and ends with Shukra Grahodayam in Pushyami Nakshatra 2nd Pada in the West direction.

Shukra Graha Asthamayam (Shukra Moodam Arambham) – 30 April 2016, 11.26 PM

Shukra Grahodayam (Shukra Moodam Thyagam) – 13 July 2016, 7.39 AM.

Guru Moodam 2016-2017

12 September 2016 to 10 October 2016

Guru Moodami begins on Sri Durmukhi Nama Samvatsara Bhadrapada Masa Shukla Dashami, Monday, 12 September 2016, at night 3.09 hrs, and ends at 5.51 PM on Ashwayuja Masa Shukla Navami, 10 October 2016.

Guru Moodami begins with Guru Grahasthamayam in Uttara Nakshatra 3rd Pada, Kanya Rashi in the West direction, and ends with Guru Grahodayam in Hasta Nakshatra 1st Pada in East direction.

Guru Graha Asthamayam (Guru Moodam Arambham) – 12 September 2016, at night 3.09 hrs

Guru Grahodayam (Guru Moodam Thyagam) – 10 October 2016, 5.51 PM.

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Shukra Moodami in 2015-2016

Shukra Moodam begins on 10 August 2015, Monday (Krishna Ekadashi in Nija Ashada Month) and ends on Thursday, 20 August 2015 (Shukla Sashti in Shravan Month)

Guru Moodami in 2015-2016

Guru Moodam begins on 12 August 2015, Wednesday (Krishna Trayodashi in Nija Ashada Month) and ends on 12 September 2015, Saturday (Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in Shravan Month).

Guru Moodam in 2014-2015

Guru Moodam begins on 9 July 2014 at 1.46 hrs in the night and ends on 8 August 2014 at 12.49 hrs in the night.

Guru Moudyami begins on Shukla Dwadashi in Ashada Masam by the Guru Graha Astha in Pushya Nakshatra’s 1st quarter of Karkataka Rashi in the west direction.

Guru Moodam ends on Shukla Dwadashi in Shravan Month by the Guru Grahodaya (Rise of Jupiter) in Pushya Nakshatra 3rd quarter in the east direction.

There will be no auspicious muhurats (Shubha Muhurathams) during this period for Marriages, Grihapravesh, Aksharabhyasam, Annaprasana, Upanayanam, Keshakhandana, etc..

Shukra Moodam in 2014-2015

Shukra Moodam begins on 17 September 2014 at 7.24 PM and ends on 4 December 2014 at 7.23 PM.

Shukra Moudyami begins on Krishna Navami in Bhadrapada Masam by the Guru Shukra Astha in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra’s 3rd quarter of Simha Rashi in the east direction.

Shukra Moodam ends on Shukla Chaturdashi in Margashirsha Month by the Shukra Grahodaya (Rise of Venus) in Jyeshta Nakshatra 4th quarter of Vrischika Rashi in the west direction.

There will be no auspicious muhurats (Shubha Muhurathams) during this period for Marriages, Grihapravesh, Aksharabhyasam, Annaprasana, Upanayanam, Keshakhandana, etc..

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Guru Moodam in 2013-2014

Guru Moodam begins on 6 June 2013 (Trayodasi in Vaishakha Month / Jyeshta Month) and ends on 8 July 2013 (Jyeshta Amavasya / Ashada Amavasya)

Shukra Moodami in 2013-2014

As per some Panchangams, Shukra Moodam / Shukra Lop ends on 2 May 2013 (Shukla Paksha Saptami in Chaitra Month).

The next Shukra Lop begins on 6 January 2014 (Shukla Paksha Sashti in Poush Month) and ends on 16 January 2014 (Paush Purnima).

Guru Moodami period in 2012-2013

30 April 2012: Guru Moodam begins

29 May 2012: Guru Lop ends

Shukra Moodam period in 2012-2013

Shukra Lop 1:

1 June 2012: Shukra Lop begins

10 June 2012: Shukra Lop ends

Shukra Lop 2:

22 February 2013: Shukra Moodam begins

23 April 2013: Shukra Lop ends

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293 Comments

  1. Dhakeswar says:

    Guruji

    We are planning to do Akshara abhyaasam/Vidyaarambham to my kids in month Jan 22, 2018. I got a doubt
    as its shukra moodami can we perform or not. Kindly let us know can we proceed or need to postpone it after Feb 19, 2018.

    Regards
    Dhakeswar

  2. prabhakar says:

    Dear Guruji,

    We are constructing a new house and looking for good dates for house slab. I got a doubt that, can we do house slab while running shukra moodami or do we need to postpone it after Feb 19th. Could you please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Prabhakar

  3. Rajaiah says:

    Hi, I am planning to shift house on 7th. Can i go a head for shifting!! Pl confirm. Few people saying can not shift house in Moodam time.

  4. ashwini says:

    Sir,
    Can we move to a new home anytime before 19th Feb ?
    Also if by what time the Moodam ends on the 19th just in case we can move in after that time.
    Lease ends on 21st at the current place so trying to see if we can before or on 19th Feb.

    Thank you.

  5. Harika says:

    Hi
    We want move to new house in may 25 2018 to June 25 2018 can we go

  6. Samyukta Reddy says:

    Hello sir
    My father passed away in the month of May,she visited her brother’s house then she came with me. Now she wants to go back to her native place after Dussehra. But that time shukra mudhami is there. Can we travel on 31st oct 2018 or 3rd nov.
    Can my mom visit her relatives 3rd-11th nov? Can you please let me know the dates when can she visit her relatives and when can we travel.
    Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

    • Naveen Sanagala says:

      You can visit on an auspicious day, suitable for her Nakshatra. You may consult your neatest brahmin for this. You can avoid Moodami, Ghathavaaram for her..

  7. Hello sir
    My mom came with me after my father’s dismiss, that time she visited her parent’s house,now she wants to go back to her native place and wants to visit her relatives after Dussehra,during that time shukra mudhami is there . 12th nov -9th dec also guru mudhami I will be there .
    We want to travel on 31st oct 2018 is that a good day? Or 3rd of nov?

    31st oct to 11th November in this period can she visit?
    Can you please let me know when can we travel and when can she visit her relatives.
    Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

  8. Chandramouli Ramachandran says:

    When is Sukhra moodam for 2023-2024 in India?

  9. Swathi says:

    Please tell me the best date to start the new business in October and November 2022

  10. Siva says:

    HI we want to change to new rental home on 05th Dec 2018, shall we shift or we need to wait till the Guru moodam will complete on 10th Dec 2018?

  11. K V RAMANA RAO says:

    Can we perform sravanamasam vratham for a newly married girl during moudyami days .

  12. Uma maheswari says:

    Hello Sir/ Madam,

    Can anyone move into a new rented house during moodami? If yes, anything that he or she needs to bear in mind.

    Thanking you in advance,
    Uma

  13. Rk VIJAYCHANDRAN says:

    Sir
    ముడం లో వాహనం కొనుగోలు చేయవచ్చున ???

  14. Navin says:

    May 29th 2020 – June 10th 2020 Moodam is applicable in USA also.

  15. Charishma says:

    Can I take my baby from my mother’s house to my mother in laws house in the third month that means in the month of january

  16. rahul says:

    There are some speculations that Moodami does not apply to ppl living in USA can you please confirm

  17. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Manchala says:

    Hi – I am looking to do house warming function in the month of September. Can you suggest a good date? Mine is chitra nakhsatra

  18. Lacnaya says:

    Hello sir,
    My mom planned to take me to their house for delivery in 8 th month, but when I entered into 8th month at 14 sep in this year at the same time moodam will come on that time, so we are confusing about that and the nakshatra is starting from east side only at same time my mom’s house is also east side, please suggest me what we should do…
    Thank you

  19. Govindha rao says:

    I got married April 24 th 2022, I am planning for journey other city of Oct month. Is it good time to journey. Please let me know.

  20. Mrs.D.V.Rao says:

    Sir🙏Is moodam on Dec 2 Nd also.

  21. Rajini Jetty says:

    Can we invite newly married daughter and son in law for diwali and offer gifts.

    • Naveen Sanagala says:

      This year as there is Surya Grahanam and Moodalu, it is not preferred to invite newly-wed daugher and son in law to home and offer gifts. You can do it next year.

  22. v v seshagiri rao says:

    shall i can see my sister after her husband expired in moodam period

  23. Gopal Roa says:

    Shukra moodam lo pellichoopulaku vella vacha ?

  24. K v malli karjuna says:

    Guru Ji good evening I am started noew home just completed slab leval .please give me one slab dates. after Guru moodam

  25. Hemamalini Kesavamatham says:

    Sir, can we start new business in adhika sravana masam?