Muhurta Basics

Muhurtha is based on Beneficial Panchang Features, Auspicious Time Divisions and Favourable Planetary position.

I. Panchang

Panchang consists of Day, Tithi, Nakshathra, Yogam and Karnam. When the following features are beneficialy disposed, it is termed as Shubha Muhurtha Day.

• Vedic Day
• Tithi
• Star
• Yogam
• Karnam
• Synthesis

II. Time DivisionsDay is divided in various time divisions. These divisions are ruled by planets,Upagrahas, Dieties etc. Each Period has its Malefic and Benefic Nature. When the Time Divisions are beneficially disposed, it is termed as Shuba Muhurtha Time.

• Gulika
• Vaar Vela
• Kaal Vela
• Kaal Ratri
• Yamaghanta
• Ardha Yama
• Kantaka
• Rahukaal
• Amrita Ghati
• VishaGhati
• Gulika
• Maandi
• Kaala
• Karesa
• Kalaijnanan
• Ardhaprakarana
• Yamghantan
• Do Ghati
• Hora

III. Planetary Positions

After choosing an auspicious day (Shuba Muhurtha Day) and an auspicious time (Shuba Muhurtha Time) an auspicious Planetary Position is selected. An auspicious Planetary Positions consists of Natal Lagna Shudhi, Seventh Shudhi, Eigth Shudhi,Chandra Shudhi, Benefic Disposition, Karaka Shudhi and Karaka bhava Shudhi.

• Natal Lagna Scrutiny
• Muhurtha Lagna Shudhi
• Muhurtha Navamsa Lagna Shudhi
• Chandra Shudhi
• Chandrashatama Shudhi
• Seventh Shudhi
• Eighth Shudhi