Muhurat

Why is Muhurat Important?

There are countless reasons why muhurat is important. One of the most significant reasons is that it reduces all the obstacles and hurdles that might come in the future. All the challenges and limitations mentioned in an individual's birth chart are reduced and nullified by following an auspicious muhurat. It is believed that any work started in an auspicious muhurat will bring happiness, wealth and prosperity.

Even if the individual does not have their birth chart or kundali ready, they can take the help of todays muhurat and perform the desired activity. For example, if someone starts their business in an auspicious today muhurat time, they will have greater chances of success. So, performing any activity or task in a shubh muhurat can remove the impact of the bad horoscope.

Muhurats in Astrology- Auspicious and Inauspicious

Muhurta Shastra divides a day into 30 equal periods called muhurats. By taking notes of the muhurta time today and tomorrow, you can plan your activities accordingly:

Auspicious Muhurats

Of all the 30 muhurats of the day, auspicious muhurats promises success and fortune. Below are all the auspicious or shubh time muhurat:

• Mitra: Mitra is the third muhurta of the day, which means friendship, peace and harmony. This muhurat is perfect for working on the team and making partnerships or collaborations.
• Vasu: This muhurta is dedicated to the lords associated with wealth and abundance. Thus, people can make financial decisions and investments during this time for financial growth.
• Varaha: This muhurta is dedicated to an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Varaha, a boar. This is the sixth muhurta of the day and is said to remove challenges and obstacles from people’s lives.
• Visvedeva: This muhurta is dedicated to Hindu deities ruling over the Uttarsada Vaishva Nakshatra. It is the 7th muhurta of the day, perfect for personal growth.
• Vidhi: The word ‘vidhi’ means the creator aspect of the divine. It is auspicious except on Mondays and Fridays. This time period is best for new beginnings and creative tasks.
• Sutamukhi: It is the ninth muhurta of the day. The word ‘sutamukhi’ is derived from the Sanskrit language, which means ‘goat-faced’. This type of today and tomorrow muhurtham is ideal for growth-related activities.
• Varuna: The thirteenth muhurta of the day is considered auspicious for travelling. It is dedicated to the Hindu deity Varuna(god of water). Sowing aquatic food items during this time is considered beneficial.
• Aryaman: The fourteenth muhurat of the day is dedicated to Lord Aryaman, the god of hospitality. It is believed that this time period is good for making agreements and partnerships.
• Girisa: Girisa muhurat is associated with Lord Shiva, the ‘lord of the mountain’. This is an auspicious muhurat of the night. One can perform meditation during this time.
• Ahir-Budhnya is a Sanskrit term meaning ‘serpent of the deep’. During these 48 minutes, one can focus on research or transformative work.
• Pusya: The nineteenth muhurat of the day, Pusya means ‘the nourisher’. This 48-minute time window is extremely auspicious for all kinds of activities.
• Asvini: This muhurta is favourable for healing and starting new projects. It is associated with the Ashwini Kumars (two Hindu gods related to health).
• Agni: Next is the 22nd muhurats of the day, Agni. As the name suggests, Agni muhurta is dedicated to the ‘lord of fire’, Agnidev.
• Vidhatr: The term ‘Vidhatr’ means the creator of destiny. This time frame is considered lucky for planning future goals, writing and creative tasks.
• Kanda: Its effects may vary from neutral to auspicious. This time period can be suitable for focusing on the beginning stages of projects.
• Aditi: This todays muhurat is dedicated to Aditi, ‘the mother of all gods’. It is considered perfect for growth, freedom and abundance.
• Jiva: Jiva is a Sanskrit word that means ‘life force’. People can focus on their health during this muhurat, such as starting a new fitness regime or activities.
• Vishnu: The Vishnu muhurat is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. It lasts 48 minutes and is ideal for making relationships and professional decisions.
• Dyumadgadyuti: The Sanskrit word for this period is ‘Dyumadgadyuti,’ which means ‘brilliance of light’. It is considered beneficial for honing talents and skills and performing creative tasks.
• Brahma: Dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, Brahma Muhurt is perfect for focusing on creativity and innovation. During this time, people can start new creative or artistic projects.
• Samudra: The very last muhurta of the day, Samudra means ‘vast ocean’. This 48-minute time frame is ideal for focusing on long-term projects, research and planning for career goals.

Inauspicious Muhurats

Below is the list of all inauspicious muhurats during the day and night. Avoid doing any new tasks or activities during this muhurta time today and tomorrow.

• Rudra: The very first muhurat of the day falls after the sunrise. It comprises two Sanskrit words: Rudra (dreadful) and muhurta (division of time).
• Ahi: It is the second inauspicious muhurat of the day that begins 48 minutes after Rudra Muhurat. One should avoid starting a new task during this period.
• Pitra: The fourth muhurat of the day, Pitra Muhurat, refers to the ‘father’. It is considered inauspicious for making purchases or making new beginnings.
• Puruhuta: It is the tenth muhurat of the day. People should avoid making bold decisions or signing new agreements or contracts during this 48-minute period to avoid risks and loss.
• Vahini: Vahini muhurta is the day's eleventh muhurat, symbolising movement. However, it is not ideal for travel and starting new activities. Activities performed during this time may face problems.
• Naktanchara: This inauspicious muhurat means ‘nightwalker’. This period may bring hidden challenges or complications in the activities. So, it is advised not to start anything new during Naktanchara muhurat.
• Bhaga: The word Bhaga means ‘destiny or fortune’. Ironically, this fifteenth muhurat of the day is considered inauspicious for making financial decisions such as purchasing or investments.
• Ajapdada: It is the seventeenth today and tomorrow muhurat of the day, which means ‘goat foot’. This time is not ideal for making important decisions or starting new activities.
• Yama: This 21st muhurat of the day is dedicated to Yama, the lord of death. People should avoid travelling during this time period and focus on meditation.

Different Types of Muhurat

Let us explore the different types of Muhurat, their significance, and their benefits.

• Chogadiya Muhurat

‘Chogadiya’ means ‘four ghadiyas, where one ghati lasts 24 minutes. It is one of the simplest methods to calculate the auspicious timings. Of all the eight chogadiyas in a day, the first three Chogadiya- Shubh, Labh and Amrit are considered beneficial for beginning new tasks.

• Brahma Muhurat

Brahma Muhurat, which means ‘creator’s time’, is a 48-minute period that begins 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise and ends 48 minutes before sunrise. This type of muhurat is known to bring clarity, peace and creativity to individuals. This is why people consider performing yoga and meditation practises during Brahma Muhurat.

• Abhijit Muhurat

Abhijit Muhurat, also known as Vijay Muhurat today, is one of the most highly auspicious types of muhurat in a day. It is a midday period that usually lasts for 48 minutes. People perform auspicious activities such as starting new business ventures, having marriage rituals, or even making financial investments. Tasks performed during these 48 minutes are believed to bring victory and success.

• Rahu Kaal

Unlike Brahma and Abhijit Muhurat, Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious daily period lasting 90 minutes. During this time window, one should avoid any important event, such as starting something new or performing auspicious activities. However, they can continue with ongoing activities.

• Hora Muhurat

‘Hora’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘hour’. This type of muhurat refers to the auspicious hours dedicated to a specific planet within a day. There are 24 horas in a day, each lasting for 24 minutes. Horas muhurat can be beneficial or malefic depending on the planet's energy to which it is dedicated.