Source: epaper.timesofindia.com
NEW DELHI, INDIA, November 01, 2009: Delhi’s great winter wedding season has begun. But tying the knot will be more expensive this season. Few auspicious dates have led to a desperate rush for venues and sub-vendors, and consequently, higher costs.
Astrologers say between November and February, the winter wedding season, there are only 24 auspicious days as per the Hindu calendar. In comparison, there were 50 such dates for the same period last season. “Planet Jupiter is weak till March 13 next year. Also Mars, which is considered auspicious for any Hindu festivity, is weak till May 2010,” says astrologer Suresh Kaushal.
He adds, “The combined effects of both these planets create fewer auspicious dates for weddings this season. Further, lunar eclipse on December 31 and a solar one on January 15 next year mean no weddings immediately before and after the eclipse.”