Girisha Muhurta गिरीश
The Girisha muhurta is the 1st of the fifteen night muhurtas (sunset to sunrise), and the 16th of the thirty in all. Presided over by Shiva (Girisha), it is a spiritual window, traditionally considered mixed.
- Presiding deity
- Shiva (Girisha)
- Nature
- Spiritual
- Energy
- Serene, transformative
- Traditional quality
- Mixed
Best for
- Meditation
- worship
- self-discipline
Frequently asked questions
What is the Girisha muhurta?
The Girisha muhurta is the 1st of the fifteen night muhurtas (sunset to sunrise), and the 16th of the thirty in all. Presided over by Shiva (Girisha), it is a spiritual window, traditionally considered mixed. 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 Girisha muhurta auspicious?
The Girisha muhurta is traditionally considered mixed. It is a mixed window - suitable for some activities but not the most important ones.
What is the Girisha muhurta good for?
Girisha best suits meditation, worship, self-discipline. Its energy is serene, transformative.
Last updated 31 July 2026