Description

Godhuli Muhurat, literally meaning "cow dust time," refers to the sacred twilight period in the evening when traditionally cattle would return home from grazing, creating dust in the air. This mystical time between daylight and darkness is considered highly auspicious in Vedic tradition.

During Godhuli, the transition of energies creates a unique atmosphere conducive to spiritual practices. The word "Go" also means "senses" in Sanskrit, and "dhuli" means dust, symbolically representing the time to withdraw the senses from worldly activities and turn inward for prayer and meditation.

Significance

Godhuli Muhurat holds special significance in Hindu tradition as a time for evening prayers (sandhya), lighting lamps (diya), and performing rituals. It is believed that prayers offered during this period reach the divine realm more effectively due to the sattvic atmosphere created by the transition between day and night.

Calculation Method

Typically occurs during the twilight period, approximately 24-48 minutes before sunset, when the dust particles in the atmosphere create a golden hue.

Weekly Pattern

Occurs every day during the evening twilight period before sunset