Daily Choghadiya
Discover the most auspicious timing windows throughout your day and night
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Day Choghadiya
Sunrise to Sunset
Night Choghadiya
Sunset to Next Sunrise
Understanding Choghadiya
Choghadiya is a traditional Vedic astrology system used to find favorable and unfavorable times of the day. By dividing the day and night into 8 equal segments each, it helps in planning important activities, travels, and new beginnings.
Please note: Choghadiya is supportive planning guidance, not an absolute certainty. Use it to align your efforts with favorable cosmic tides.
Favorable
- Amrit: Nectar. Best for all types of work.
- Shubh: Auspicious. Good for marriage, wealth, and ceremonies.
- Labh: Gain. Ideal for business, education, and starting new projects.
Neutral
- Char: Variable. This is a generally workable and safe period. It is well-suited for movement, travel, communication, and routine starts without strong positive or negative bias.
Avoid
- Rog: Disease. Avoid medical treatments or major starts.
- Kaal: Death/Loss. Strictly avoid for new beginnings or wealth matters.
- Udveg: Anxiety. Can cause distress, delays, and obstacles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Choghadiya calculated?
Choghadiya relies on accurate astronomical calculations. The time between local Sunrise and local Sunset is divided into 8 equal parts to form the "Day Choghadiya". Similarly, the time between Sunset and the Next Sunrise is divided into 8 equal parts for the "Night Choghadiya". Each segment lasts approximately 1.5 hours, but varies slightly depending on the season and location.
What is Amrit Choghadiya?
Amrit is considered the most powerful and auspicious Choghadiya segment. Governed by the Moon, it brings nourishing, nectar-like energy that is highly beneficial for almost any important task, journey, or ceremony.
Is Choghadiya the same as Rahu Kaal?
No, they are different systems. Rahu Kaal is a fixed 90-minute period every day governed by the shadow planet Rahu, which is strictly avoided for new beginnings. Choghadiya is a continuous cycle of 8 periods throughout the day and night that indicates varying levels of auspiciousness based on planetary hours.