What is Abhijit Muhurat?
Abhijit Muhurat is the eighth of the day’s fifteen muhurtas — the window centred on midday. Ruled by Lord Vishnu, it is regarded as the most universally auspicious time of the day, said to overcome most other doshas. When no dedicated muhurat has been calculated, this is the go-to window for a good start.
Because it’s measured between the real sunrise and sunset, it’s never at a fixed clock time. Astronaad computes both for Karnal from the Sun’s actual position, so today’s Abhijit window of 12:01 PM–12:55 PM is accurate to the minute for your location.
When to use it
Abhijit Muhurat is favourable for travel, signing, purchases, starting a business or new work, and griha pravesh — especially as a safe default. Try to keep clear of Rahu Kaal (today 05:36 PM–07:18 PM in Karnal). For an activity-specific date, use the Muhurat Finder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Abhijit Muhurat time today in Karnal?
- Today (26 July 2026), Abhijit Muhurat in Karnal is from 12:01 PM to 12:55 PM — the most auspicious window of the day for any important beginning.
- What is Abhijit Muhurat?
- Abhijit Muhurat is the eighth of the fifteen muhurtas of the day — the window straddling midday (solar noon). Ruled by Lord Vishnu, it is considered the most universally auspicious time of the day, said to overcome most other doshas, and is widely used for starting important work when no other muhurat is fixed.
- How is Abhijit Muhurat calculated for Karnal?
- We compute the exact sunrise and sunset for Karnal (29.69°, 76.99°), divide the daytime into fifteen equal muhurtas, and take the eighth — the one centred on local midday. Today that is 12:01 PM–12:55 PM in Karnal.
- What is Abhijit Muhurat good for?
- It is favourable for almost any auspicious beginning — travel, signing, purchases, starting a business or new work, and griha pravesh — especially when a dedicated muhurat has not been calculated. The one traditional exception is that some avoid it for marriage; a full muhurat is preferred there.