Muhurat Terms Glossary
Plain-language glossary of Panchang and muhurat timing terms, with a calculator for Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta and Rahu Kaal windows.
About this tool
Muhurat Terms Glossary
Plain-language glossary of Panchang and muhurat timing terms, with a calculator for Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta and Rahu Kaal windows.
The Muhurat Terms Glossary explains Panchang timing words such as tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurta, Brahma Muhurta, Choghadiya and Hora in plain language. It also estimates simple local windows from sunrise, sunset and weekday for quick learning and planning.
How to use Muhurat Terms Glossary
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Open Muhurat Terms Glossary on AltFTool — it loads instantly in your browser.
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Add your input to the workspace.
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Adjust the options until the result looks right.
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Copy or download the output and put it to work.
Why use Muhurat Terms Glossary
Plain meanings
Each term includes what it means and how people use it.
Local timing helper
Enter sunrise, sunset and weekday to estimate common windows.
Copyable notes
Export matched terms and timing windows into a simple text summary.
Common use cases
- Understand Panchang terms without reading a long astrology manual.
- Estimate Brahma Muhurta, Abhijit Muhurta and Rahu Kaal from local sunrise and sunset.
- Prepare notes for festival, vrata or muhurat discussions.
- Help students distinguish tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, hora and choghadiya.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a full Panchang calculator?
No. It is a glossary plus simple daylight-window helper. Detailed muhurat selection also depends on location, lunar positions, tradition and purpose.
How is Rahu Kaal estimated here?
The daylight period between sunrise and sunset is divided into eight equal parts, then the weekday-specific Rahu segment is selected.
What is Brahma Muhurta?
It is commonly treated as a pre-dawn window roughly 1 hour 36 minutes before sunrise, lasting about 48 minutes, and is used for meditation or study.