The right hour.
Choose an activity and a date range. We weigh tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga, and karana against the activity's classical significations and return the windows that hold the strongest assent.
- Tithi & Vara the lunar day and the weekday
- Nakshatra where the Moon sits among the 27
- Yoga & Karana sun-moon angle and the half-tithi
- Muhurta deity the 30 named windows of the day
- Inauspicious bands rahu kaal, yamaghanta, gulika
What is Muhurta?
Vedic Time UnitMuhurta is a Vedic unit of time, approximately 48 minutes in length. Each day contains 30 muhurtas: 15 during daytime and 15 during nighttime. The duration varies slightly based on the actual length of day and night at your location.
Why Timing Matters
Muhurta ShastraIn Vedic astrology, choosing an auspicious time (muhurta) for important activities is believed to enhance success and minimize obstacles. Each muhurta has unique qualities based on its ruling deity and planetary influences.
Day Muhurtas
Sunrise to SunsetThe 15 day muhurtas include Rudra, Ahi, Mitra, Pitri, Vasu, Vara, Visvedeva, Vidhi, Satamukha, Puruhuta, Vahini, Naktanakara, Varuna, Aryaman, and Bhaga. Day muhurtas are generally more auspicious for most activities.
Night Muhurtas
Sunset to SunriseThe 15 night muhurtas include Ajapada, Ahir-Budhnya, Pushan, Indra, Nirriti, Apah, Visvedevah, Tvastra, Vidhi, Kala, Garja, Prithvi, Vyoman, Sambhu, and Bhaga. Night muhurtas are generally less auspicious but suitable for specific activities.
Key Considerations
Avoid Starting During:
- ⚠ Rahu Kala: Inauspicious period ruled by Rahu
- ⚠ Yamaghanta: Period associated with Yama
- ⚠ Gulika Kala: Saturn's son's period
Special Auspicious Times:
- ✓ Abhijit Muhurta: Most auspicious, around midday
- ✓ Brahma Muhurta: Pre-dawn spiritual time
- ✓ Amrit Kaal: Nectar period for all activities