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What is Choghadiya?

A Vedic time-division system splitting day and night into 8 periods each. Each Choghadiya is ~90 minutes — auspicious, neutral, or inauspicious.

Definition

Choghadiya (also spelled Chaughadia) is a Vedic time-division system. "Cho" = four, "Ghadiya" = ghadi (time unit). Each day and night is divided into 8 periods each — totaling 16 Choghadiya per 24 hours.

Each Choghadiya period is approximately 90 minutes (varies with sunrise/sunset). Day Choghadiya runs from sunrise to sunset, and night Choghadiya from sunset to next sunrise.

7 TYPES OF CHOGHADIYA
Amrit
Auspicious
Best period — suitable for all activities including weddings, business, travel.
Shubh
Auspicious
Excellent for religious ceremonies, pujas, and auspicious events.
Labh
Auspicious
Ideal for business, financial matters, new ventures, and investments.
Char
Neutral
Neutral period — best suited for travel and movement. Acceptable for routine work.
Udveg
Inauspicious
Ruled by Sun — avoid starting new work. May cause anxiety or obstacles.
Rog
Inauspicious
Ruled by Mars — avoid health-related decisions and new beginnings.
Kaal
Most Inauspicious
Ruled by Saturn — the most inauspicious period. Strictly avoid all new activities.
HOW TO READ CHOGHADIYA
  1. 1 Open today's Choghadiya for your city
  2. 2 Check Day and Night Choghadiya periods separately
  3. 3 Green (Amrit/Shubh/Labh) = Auspicious, Amber (Char) = Neutral, Red (Udveg/Rog/Kaal) = Inauspicious
  4. 4 Choose a green Choghadiya period for starting new work
  5. 5 "Char" Choghadiya is also suitable for travel
Check Today's Choghadiya
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