Pitri-muhurta, Pitṝ-muhūrta: 1 definition

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Pitri-muhurta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Pitṝ-muhūrta can be transliterated into English as Pitr-muhurta or Pitri-muhurta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

General definition (in Hinduism)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

Pitṝ-muhūrta (पितॄ-मुहूर्त):—Name for a specific portion or phase of the day, used in ancient India during Vedic times. Pitṝ means “father” and muhūrta means “division of time”, in this case, a 30th part of a day. This is the fourth muhūrta of a day.

The specific time range this day-part refers to is 08:24–09:12 and has Inauspicious qualities.

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