Muhurta: Choosing an Auspicious Time for Important Events

Muhurta is the branch of Jyotish that identifies the most supportive time for beginning an important activity. Weddings, business launches, purchasing property, starting a course of study — all benefit from a well-chosen Muhurta.

What goes into a good Muhurta

A Muhurta is calculated using the Panchang: tithi (lunar day), vaar (weekday), nakshatra, yoga and karana. The astrologer looks for combinations that support the specific nature of the event.

Common Muhurta uses

• Vivah Muhurta — weddings
• Griha Pravesh — moving into a new home
• Vyapaar Muhurta — starting a business or signing a major contract
• Yatra Muhurta — beginning a journey

How to request a Muhurta

Share the event, its intended location, and a broad window of dates. The astrologer returns a list of preferred windows, ranked from best to acceptable.