Ashvini Muhurta अश्विनी
The Ashvini muhurta is the 5th of the fifteen night muhurtas (sunset to sunrise), and the 20th of the thirty in all. Presided over by Ashvini Kumaras, it is a healing window, traditionally considered auspicious.
- Presiding deity
- Ashvini Kumaras
- Nature
- Healing
- Energy
- Swift, revitalising
- Traditional quality
- Auspicious
Best for
- Medicine
- travel
- learning
- new ventures
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ashvini muhurta?
The Ashvini muhurta is the 5th of the fifteen night muhurtas (sunset to sunrise), and the 20th of the thirty in all. Presided over by Ashvini Kumaras, it is a healing window, traditionally considered auspicious. 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 Ashvini muhurta auspicious?
The Ashvini muhurta is traditionally considered auspicious. It is favoured for important and auspicious work.
What is the Ashvini muhurta good for?
Ashvini best suits medicine, travel, learning, new ventures. Its energy is swift, revitalising.
Last updated 31 July 2026