Muhurat Q&A
Q.1. What is Muhurat?
Answer: Muhurat is a special time which is considered auspicious or inauspicious for starting any work. It is decided by the calculation of planets, constellations, yoga, date and day.
Q.2. How many Muhurats are there in a day?
Answer: According to traditional calculations, there are 30 Muhurats in a day (24 hours), and each Muhurat is about 48 minutes.
Q.3. Why is it important to see Shubh Muhurat?
Answer: Starting work in Shubh Muhurat brings success, prosperity and positive energy. Starting work in inauspicious Muhurat can cause obstacles.
Q.4. How is the Muhurta determined?
Answer: On the basis of the Panchang, the Muhurta is determined by looking at the date, day, constellation, yoga and Karan. Along with this, the position of the horoscope and planets is also taken into consideration.
Q.5. Which Muhurtas are auspicious for marriage?
Answer: For marriage, the Muhurtas falling in Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttarashadha, Magha and Revati constellations are considered auspicious (according to date and yoga).
Q.6. Which Muhurta is best for Griha Pravesh?
Answer: The Muhurta of spring and autumn season is best for Griha Pravesh. Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi dates are considered special.
Q.7. Which Muhurta is good for starting a business?
Answer: Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami, Deepawali and Pushya Nakshatra days are considered extremely auspicious for starting a business.
Q.8. What are inauspicious Muhurtas?
Answer: Times like Rahukaal, Gulikkaal, Yamaganda Kaal and Gandmool are considered inauspicious. Auspicious work should be avoided during these times.
Q.9. What is Rahukaal?
Answer: Rahukaal is the time when Rahu planet is active. It is about one and a half hours every day and auspicious works are not done during this time.
Q.10. Can the Muhurta be different for each person?
Answer: Yes, even the general Muhurta can have a different effect on a person according to the planets and dasha of the horoscope. Therefore, personal consultation is important.