Ajapada Muhurta अजपाद
The Ajapada muhurta is the 2nd of the fifteen night muhurtas (sunset to sunrise), and the 17th of the thirty in all. Presided over by Aja Ekapada, it is a steady window, traditionally considered inauspicious.
- Presiding deity
- Aja Ekapada
- Nature
- Steady
- Energy
- Stable, enduring
- Traditional quality
- Inauspicious
Best for
- Construction
- foundations
- long-term work
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ajapada muhurta?
The Ajapada muhurta is the 2nd of the fifteen night muhurtas (sunset to sunrise), and the 17th of the thirty in all. Presided over by Aja Ekapada, it is a steady window, traditionally considered inauspicious. A muhurta is one of the 30 divisions of the Hindu day (about 48 minutes each), 15 in daylight and 15 at night.
Is the Ajapada muhurta auspicious?
The Ajapada muhurta is traditionally considered inauspicious. It is generally avoided for new or important undertakings.
What is the Ajapada muhurta good for?
Ajapada best suits construction, foundations, long-term work. Its energy is stable, enduring.
Last updated 1 August 2026