Choghadiya Explained: How to Read Auspicious and Inauspicious Periods

Choghadiya divides the day and night into timing blocks used in Hindu timekeeping. It is popular because it gives a quick practical answer: which part of the day is generally favorable, workable, or best avoided for new beginnings.

HinduLab calculates Choghadiya from sunrise and sunset for your selected city.

Day and Night Choghadiya

Day Choghadiya runs from sunrise to sunset. Night Choghadiya runs from sunset to the next sunrise. Each side is divided into eight periods, and each period receives a quality label.

Because sunrise and sunset differ by location, Choghadiya timings should be checked for the city where the activity will happen.

Common Choghadiya Labels

• Amrit: highly auspicious
• Shubh: auspicious
• Labh: favorable for gain and progress
• Char: movable or workable
• Rog: generally avoided
• Kaal: generally avoided
• Udveg: restless or unfavorable

These labels are helpful for daily planning, but they are not a replacement for deeper muhurat selection for major life events.

When to Use Choghadiya

Choghadiya is useful for travel, meetings, purchases, applications, and small beginnings. For weddings, griha pravesh, or major samskaras, families usually consult more detailed muhurat criteria.

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• Today's Panchang