Abhijit Muhurat is the eighth muhurta of the day, spanning roughly 24 minutes on either side of local solar noon (its exact timing shifts with sunrise and sunset). Named after Abhijit ("the victorious"), an intercalary 28th nakshatra associated with success, it is regarded as a universally favorable window that can override many minor inauspicious factors — making it a convenient default when a formally calculated muhurat is unavailable. Tradition holds that Lord Shiva destroyed the demon Tripurasura during Abhijit Muhurat. It is generally recommended for new beginnings, travel, and important meetings, though many panchang traditions advise avoiding it on Wednesdays and for certain specific rites.