Puruhuta-muhurta, Puruhūta-muhūrta: 1 definition

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Puruhuta-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.

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

The specific time range this day-part refers to is 13:12–14:00 and has Inauspicious qualities.

Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

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