Choghadiya Today — All 16 Muhurtasचौघड़िया मुहूर्त
Reviewed by Pt. Deep Narayan Mishra, Consulting Astrologer · Last reviewed 24 May 2026 · How we compute this
The Choghadiya divides each day (sunrise → sunset) and each night (sunset → sunrise) into 8 equal segments. Each segment is ruled by one of the seven planets and carries one of seven classical names — Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Udveg, Rog or Kaal — three auspicious, one neutral, three inauspicious. Get the full live table for any place below.
The seven Choghadiyas — meaning and quality
- Amrit (अमृत · Moon) — auspicious. Beginnings of every kind.
- Shubh (शुभ · Jupiter) — auspicious. Religious and family events.
- Labh (लाभ · Mercury) — auspicious. Trade, gain, learning.
- Char (चर · Venus) — neutral / movable. Travel and routine tasks.
- Udveg (उद्वेग · Sun) — inauspicious. Avoid new ventures.
- Rog (रोग · Mars) — inauspicious. Avoid health/marriage matters.
- Kaal (काल · Saturn) — inauspicious. Avoid new starts.
Daytime sequence begins with the choghadiya of the weekday's lord; the nighttime sequence begins five positions ahead in the Chaldean planetary cycle (Sun → Venus → Mercury → Moon → Saturn → Jupiter → Mars). Both then advance one position each segment.
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Frequently asked
What is Choghadiya?
Choghadiya is a Vedic muhurta system that divides each day (sunrise to sunset) and each night (sunset to sunrise) into eight equal segments. Each segment is ruled by one of the seven classical planets and carries a name that classes it as auspicious, neutral or inauspicious.
What are the seven Choghadiya names and their qualities?
Amrit (Moon), Shubh (Jupiter) and Labh (Mercury) are auspicious; Char (Venus) is neutral or movable; Udveg (Sun), Rog (Mars) and Kaal (Saturn) are inauspicious. The names recur in a fixed Chaldean order through each day and night.
Which Choghadiyas are best for travel and new work?
Amrit, Shubh and Labh are classically recommended for new ventures, religious work and important purchases. Char is suitable for travel and routine movement. Udveg, Rog and Kaal are traditionally avoided for new starts.
How is the daytime Choghadiya sequence chosen?
The first daytime Choghadiya is always the one ruled by the lord of that weekday: Sunday begins with Udveg (Sun), Monday with Amrit (Moon), Tuesday with Rog (Mars), and so on. The sequence then advances one position per segment in the Chaldean order.
Why is the night sequence different from the day sequence?
The nighttime Choghadiya begins five positions ahead of the day's first segment in the Chaldean order (Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars). This ensures the seven planets cycle smoothly across the full 16-segment day-and-night.
Is Choghadiya the same as Rahu Kaal?
No. Rahu Kaal is a single fixed slot in an eight-fold division of daylight. Choghadiya divides both day and night into eight segments each (16 total) and labels every segment by ruling planet and auspicious quality, not just one inauspicious window.
Can I use Choghadiya in place of a full muhurta calculation?
Choghadiya is the simplest and most widely used muhurta layer for everyday decisions. For weddings, foundation-laying and other major ceremonies, classical sources expect a full muhurta — tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and planetary placements — not Choghadiya alone.
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