16 Aug 2024 is a neutral day for naamkaran ceremony. Proceed with caution.
Today is an average day for Naamkaran. If the date is fixed, choose the most auspicious time window for the ceremony.
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18 Aug 202481/100 · Excellent
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Why this score
16 Aug 2024 scores 50/100 for Naamkaran — the Panchang reads as mixed for naamkaran ceremony. On this Friday, the lunar day is Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha), the Nakshatra is Moola, Yoga is Vishkambha, and Karana is Vishti. Together these elements shape whether tradition would green-light naamkaran ceremony right now.
Supporting signals: Favorable lunar day (Ekadashi); Favorable day of the week. Friction points: Challenging nakshatra (Moola); Challenging energy period (Vishkambha yoga). Rahu Kaal runs 10:30 AM–12:00 PM; most families avoid signing or finalising during that window. Abhijit Muhurat (11:36 AM–12:24 PM) is the most commonly used “safe” slot if you must proceed today.
If you can wait, the next stronger window is 18 Aug 2024 (score 81/100, Excellent). A common pattern: prepare paperwork on a Neutral/Avoid day, then close on a Good or Excellent date.
Positive Factors
- Favorable lunar day (Ekadashi)
- Favorable day of the week
- Waxing moon period (Shukla Paksha)
Negative Factors
- Challenging nakshatra (Moola)
- Challenging energy period (Vishkambha yoga)
- Challenging lunar phase (Vishti)
- Rahu Kaal active 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is on 16 Aug 2024 a good day for naamkaran ceremony?
- Score: 50/100 — Neutral. Favorable lunar day (Ekadashi)
- What is the best time for naamkaran ceremony on 16 Aug 2024?
- The Abhijit Muhurat (11:36 AM – 12:24 PM) is considered the most auspicious time. Avoid Rahu Kaal (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM).
- What are the negative factors for naamkaran ceremony on 16 Aug 2024?
- Challenging nakshatra (Moola). Challenging energy period (Vishkambha yoga). Challenging lunar phase (Vishti). Rahu Kaal active 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
- When is the next good day for naamkaran ceremony?
- 18 Aug 2024 scores 81/100 (Excellent).