Buying a car or vehicle is a big, hopeful purchase, and many families want to bring it home on an auspicious day, a shubh muhurat. Here is how that date is actually chosen, in plain terms.
What makes a date auspicious for a vehicle
- Nakshatra, certain nakshatras are traditionally favoured for buying vehicles and movable assets, such as Pushya, Anuradha, Hasta, Chitra, Revati, Ashwini, Dhanishta and Shravana.
- Tithi, auspicious lunar days are preferred; the inauspicious tithis (the Rikta tithis, 4th, 9th, 14th) and Amavasya are usually avoided.
- Vara (weekday), days are matched to the purchase; many avoid Tuesday and Saturday for new vehicles.
- Avoid inauspicious windows, Rahu Kaal and other daily inauspicious periods are set aside even on a good date.
Why a personal muhurat beats a generic list
A public “good dates” list is calculated for the day in general. The best muhurat for you also considers your birth nakshatra and chart, and steers clear of your personal inauspicious periods (such as a difficult dasha or transit). That is the difference between a generic date and one chosen for you, a 40-minute reading.
A live Shubh Muhurat Finder showing upcoming auspicious GTA dates for vehicle purchase is being added to this page.
Frequently asked questions
Which day is best for buying a car?
Traditionally, nakshatras like Pushya, Anuradha and Hasta on an auspicious tithi are favoured, while Tuesday, Saturday, Amavasya and the Rikta tithis are usually avoided. The best day for you also depends on your own chart.
Is Pushya Nakshatra good for buying a vehicle?
Yes, Pushya is one of the most auspicious nakshatras for purchases and assets, which is why Pushya days are popular for buying vehicles and gold.
Do I need my birth details for a vehicle muhurat?
For a general date, no. For a personalised muhurat that also avoids your inauspicious periods, your birth date, time and place are needed.
Richa Sabharwal (AstroRicha), Vedic & Lal Kitab astrologer, 22+ years, Brampton & the GTA. For education and guidance only; not a substitute for medical, financial, or legal advice. No outcomes guaranteed.
A house is chosen the same way, with more weight given to the family's own charts. See Griha Pravesh muhurat.