Choghadiya Today: Good and Bad Muhurat Times Explained
By Naam Jaap Editorial Team · July 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Choghadiya is one of the simplest and most popular ways to find an auspicious time (muhurat) in the Hindu tradition. When you don't have time for a detailed muhurat calculation, Choghadiya gives you a quick, practical answer: is this window good, bad, or neutral for what I'm about to do? Here's how it works.
What is Choghadiya?
The word Choghadiya comes from "chau" (four) and "ghadi" (a unit of time of about 24 minutes) — so each Choghadiya is roughly four ghadis, or about 1.5 hours.
The daytime (sunrise to sunset) is divided into eight Choghadiya, and the night (sunset to next sunrise) into another eight. Each slot is ruled by a planet and carries an auspicious, inauspicious, or neutral quality.
The seven types of Choghadiya
There are seven Choghadiya, each named after its nature:
| Choghadiya | Ruling planet | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | Moon | Very auspicious (best) |
| Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious |
| Labh | Mercury | Auspicious (gain) |
| Char | Venus | Good / neutral (movable) |
| Udveg | Sun | Inauspicious (anxiety) |
| Rog | Mars | Inauspicious (illness) |
| Kaal | Saturn | Inauspicious |
Good Choghadiya
Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the auspicious windows — ideal for starting important work, puja, or new beginnings. Char is "movable," so it's especially good for travel and journeys.
Choghadiya to avoid
Udveg, Rog and Kaal are the inauspicious ones. Tradition advises against starting new or important tasks during these slots.
How the day's Choghadiya are arranged
The first Choghadiya of the day is ruled by that weekday's planetary lord, and the rest follow in a fixed rotating order. This is why the same-named Choghadiya (say, Amrit) falls at a different clock time on Monday than on Friday — and why a printed table is only a rough guide.
How to use Choghadiya
Choghadiya is best for quick, everyday decisions when a full muhurat isn't practical:
- Starting a journey? Look for Char (or any good Choghadiya).
- A small new task, purchase, or call? Aim for Amrit, Shubh or Labh.
- Something important came up in a "bad" window? If it can wait, wait for the next good slot; if not, a short prayer and a calm mind matter more than perfect timing.
Because Choghadiya depends on your local sunrise and the weekday, the only reliable way to use it is with a Panchang set to your city and today's date.
Frequently asked questions
Which Choghadiya is the best?
Amrit is considered the most auspicious, followed by Shubh and Labh. Char is good specifically for travel.
Which Choghadiya should be avoided?
Udveg, Rog and Kaal are inauspicious and are traditionally avoided for starting important work.
How long is one Choghadiya?
About 1.5 hours — the day and night are each divided into eight Choghadiya, so the exact length shifts slightly with the length of daylight.
Is Choghadiya the same every day?
No. The first Choghadiya of the day depends on the weekday, and all timings shift with your local sunrise, so they differ each day and by city.
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