Rudra Muhurta रुद्र
The Rudra muhurta is the 1st of the fifteen daytime muhurtas (sunrise to sunset), and the 1st of the thirty in all. Presided over by Rudra (Shiva), it is a fierce, transformative window, traditionally considered inauspicious.
- Presiding deity
- Rudra (Shiva)
- Nature
- Fierce, transformative
- Energy
- Powerful, intense
- Traditional quality
- Inauspicious
Best for
- Overcoming obstacles
- courageous acts
- spiritual austerity
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rudra muhurta?
The Rudra muhurta is the 1st of the fifteen daytime muhurtas (sunrise to sunset), and the 1st of the thirty in all. Presided over by Rudra (Shiva), it is a fierce, transformative 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 Rudra muhurta auspicious?
The Rudra muhurta is traditionally considered inauspicious. It is generally avoided for new or important undertakings.
What is the Rudra muhurta good for?
Rudra best suits overcoming obstacles, courageous acts, spiritual austerity. Its energy is powerful, intense.
Last updated 31 July 2026