PM Modi Has Chosen 'Shubh Muhurat' Of 11:40 AM Sharp To File His Varanasi Seat Nomination. Here's Why

PM Modi chose 11:40 AM as the auspicious time to file his nomination because the hour coincides with Abhijit Muhurat and Anand Yog.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on May 13.

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PM Modi has chosen an auspicious time to file his Lok Sabha elections nomination from the Varanasi seat. After performing Ganga snan and Ganga Poojan at Dashashwamedh Ghat, he will be offering prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi, following which PM Modi will file his nomination at 11:40 AM sharp.

There is a special reason behind the decision to file the nomination at this particular time on May 14. Firstly, he chose May 14 as the day is observed as Ganga Saptami, which is regarded as a holy day in Hinduism. 

May 14 holds significance due to the conjunction of Ganga Saptami and Pushya Nakshatra. It is believed that any task undertaken on this day has high chances of being successful, and may lead to the fulfillment of one’s wish.

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Significance Of 11:40 AM For PM Modi's Nomination Filing

PM Modi chose 11:40 AM as the auspicious time to file his nomination because the hour coincides with Abhijit Muhurat and Anand Yog.

According to astrology, Abhijit Muhurat is the eighth muhurat of the day, occurring between the sunrise and the sunset.

At 11:23 AM on May 13, the Pushya Nakshatra began and will continue till 1.05 pm on May 14, followed by an Ashlesha Nakshatra. Pushya Nakshatra is also considered an auspicious time in Hindu astrology, as it is believed that performing activities during this time brings good luck and blessings. 

May 14 is an auspicious day as it also coincides with Ganga Saptami, which is believed to be the day Goddess Ganga came down to earth.

Also known as Ganga Jayanti, it is a Hindu festival that is celebrated to mark the descent of the holy river Ganges to Earth. It is also called Ganga Saptami as the day falls on the seventh day (Saptami) of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaisakha.