Muhurtam
మూహుర్తం
Sanskrit: मुहूर्त · Category: Time
Quick Definition
An auspicious time chosen for a specific activity based on tithi, nakshatra, vara, yoga, and karana alignment.
Detailed Explanation
Muhurtam is the science of selecting auspicious times for major life events: marriage, gruhapravesam (housewarming), namakaran (naming), upanayanam (sacred thread), business openings, vehicle purchase. The Muhurta Chintamani is the foundational text. A good muhurtam considers 10+ factors including the Moon's position, current dasha, transit (gocara), and the activity's ruling planet.
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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.