Pitru Muhurta पितृ
The Pitru muhurta is the 4th of the fifteen daytime muhurtas (sunrise to sunset), and the 4th of the thirty in all. Presided over by Ancestors (Pitru), it is a reverential window, traditionally considered mixed.
- Presiding deity
- Ancestors (Pitru)
- Nature
- Reverential
- Energy
- Respectful, reflective
- Traditional quality
- Mixed
Best for
- Ancestral rites
- remembrance
- charity
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pitru muhurta?
The Pitru muhurta is the 4th of the fifteen daytime muhurtas (sunrise to sunset), and the 4th of the thirty in all. Presided over by Ancestors (Pitru), it is a reverential 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 Pitru muhurta auspicious?
The Pitru muhurta is traditionally considered mixed. It is a mixed window - suitable for some activities but not the most important ones.
What is the Pitru muhurta good for?
Pitru best suits ancestral rites, remembrance, charity. Its energy is respectful, reflective.
Last updated 31 July 2026