Choghadiya Today — Aaj Ka Choghadiya
Choghadiya is a Vedic muhurat system that divides each day and night into eight periods of roughly 90 minutes each. Each period is named Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Udveg, Rog or Kaal, and carries a fixed auspiciousness — Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good for new work, Char suits travel, and Udveg, Rog and Kaal are traditionally avoided for beginnings.
This tool computes today's complete choghadiya for your Indian city. It takes the actual sunrise and sunset from the panchang, splits the day into 8 equal parts, splits the night (sunset to next sunrise) into 8 parts, and applies the classical weekday sequence.
The seven choghadiyas
| Choghadiya | Ruler | Nature | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amrit | Moon | Most auspicious | Any important work |
| Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | Marriage, ceremonies, education |
| Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | Business, contracts, deals |
| Char | Venus | Neutral | Travel and movement |
| Udveg | Sun | Inauspicious | Avoid beginnings (govt work excepted) |
| Rog | Mars | Inauspicious | Avoid new work |
| Kaal | Saturn | Inauspicious | Avoid new work |
Important: This is a computed muhurat reference. For critical events, confirm with a regional panchang or Jyotishi.
Formula
Day span = sunset − sunrise; divide into 8 equal parts. Night span = next sunrise − sunset; divide into 8 equal parts. Weekday fixes the first period; the 7-name cycle repeats.
Example
Delhi, Monday. Sunrise 06:15, sunset 18:20 → each day period ≈ 90.6 minutes. Monday day sequence: Amrit, Kaal, Shubh, Rog, Udveg, Char, Labh, Amrit. First period 06:15–07:46 is Amrit — the best window.
How to Use
- 1. Select your Indian city.
- 2. Click "Show Today's Choghadiya".
- 3. Read the day table (sunrise→sunset) and night table (sunset→next sunrise).
- 4. Prefer Amrit, Shubh or Labh periods for important work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is choghadiya?
A Vedic system dividing day and night into 8 muhurats each (~90 min). Amrit, Shubh and Labh are auspicious; Char is neutral; Udveg, Rog and Kaal are avoided for beginnings.
Why do timings differ by city?
Each period is an equal slice of local daylight (sunrise to sunset), so the clock times shift with your city's sunrise and sunset.
Which choghadiya is best?
Amrit is considered the best for any work. Shubh and Labh are also auspicious. Char is fine for travel.
Is choghadiya the same every day?
No. The sequence depends on the weekday, and the timings depend on that day's actual sunrise and sunset.
Can I use it for travel?
Yes — Char choghadiya specifically favours travel, and Amrit/Shubh/Labh are also suitable.