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- Govardhan Puja Annakut and Govardhan worship on Kartika Shukla Pratipada; on the day after Diwali, joined with Amavasya, when Pratipada covers at least three muhurtas of that day's daylight.
- Vijayadashami (Dussehra) Victory of dharma; Dashami prevailing at Aparahna, with Shravana nakshatra deciding the doubtful years. Vijaya Muhurat is observed for new undertakings.
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- Agreement / Signing Muhurat Signing contracts, agreements or important documents.
- Annaprashan (First Feeding) Muhurat First solid food, traditionally in the 6th month (boys: even, girls: odd months).
- Bhoomi Pujan / Foundation (Shilanyas) Muhurat Starting construction or laying the foundation stone.
- Business / Shop / Office Opening Muhurat Opening a shop, office or new business.
- General Auspicious Time Any auspicious beginning not covered by a specific purpose.
- Griha Pravesh (House-warming) Muhurat Entering a new home: Dhruva and Mridu nakshatras, fixed lagna preferred, avoiding Chaturmas, Kharmas, Adhik Maas and Guru/Shukra asta, bala and vriddha.
- Karnavedha (Ear-piercing) Muhurat Ear-piercing ceremony.
- Mundan / Chudakarana Muhurat First tonsure ceremony.
- Naamkaran (Naming Ceremony) Muhurat Naming ceremony, traditionally on or after the 11th/12th day after birth.
- New Job / Joining Muhurat Joining a new job or starting new work.
- Property Purchase Muhurat Buying land, a house or other property.
- Property Registration Muhurat Signing and registering property documents.
- Puja / Havan / Yajna Muhurat General puja, havan or yajna, avoiding Rahu Kaal and Bhadra.
- Travel / Journey Muhurat Starting an important journey on the yatra nakshatras and tithis; Disha Shool, and Panchak for a journey south, checked when a direction is given.
- Upanayan (Janeu) Muhurat Sacred thread ceremony; Uttarayana preferred.
- Vehicle Delivery Muhurat Taking delivery of a new vehicle and first drive. For a long first journey, the Travel Muhurat also checks its direction (Disha Shool; Panchak for a journey south).
- Vehicle Purchase Muhurat Buying a car, two-wheeler or other vehicle.
- Vidyarambha / Akshararambha Muhurat Beginning formal learning or writing the first letters.
- Vivah (Marriage) Muhurat Marriage muhurat using the eleven classical vivah nakshatras, avoiding Chaturmas, Kharmas, Adhik Maas and Guru/Shukra asta, bala and vriddha.
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- Brahma Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurat Explained Brahma Muhurat is the 14th muhurta of the night before sunrise, and Abhijit is the 8th muhurta of the day around local noon. Both are calculated from actual sunrise and sunset.
- Griha Pravesh Muhurat: How It Is Chosen The nakshatras, tithis, months, weekdays and periods to avoid that traditionally shape a griha pravesh (house-warming) muhurat.
- Holika Dahan and Holi: Timing and Bhadra Holika Dahan is held on Phalguna Purnima in Pradosh, avoiding Bhadra, and Holi colours follow the next day. Here is how the timing is worked out.
- Vivah Muhurat: How Wedding Dates Are Chosen The eleven vivah nakshatras, the periods traditionally avoided for weddings, and why wedding-date lists differ between Panchangs.