Abhijit Muhurtam
అభిజిత్ ముహూర్తం
Sanskrit: अभिजित मुहूर्त · Category: Time
Quick Definition
The most universally auspicious daily 48-minute window — centered at solar noon.
Detailed Explanation
Abhijit Muhurtam (the 8th of the 15 day muhurtas) is considered the most auspicious time of the entire day. Many activities like coronations, weddings, and important inaugurations are scheduled in this window. The Bhagavad Gita was reportedly delivered during Abhijit Muhurtam. Centered at solar noon, lasting ~48 minutes (~24 min before noon to ~24 min after).
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.