Direct Answer
What is Choghadiya and which muhurtas are auspicious?
Choghadiya divides local daylight and night into 8 equal ghatis each (approx. 90 minutes). Amrit, Shubh, and Labh are auspicious; Chal is neutral; Rog, Udveg, and Kaal are avoided for beginning new works.
Authority Standard: IAU VSOP87 Topocentric Solar Calculations
24-Hour Day & Night Choghadiya Muhurta Guide
Choghadiya divides local daylight (sunrise to sunset) and nighttime (sunset to sunrise) into 8 equal intervals (approx. 90 minutes each). Used across North and Western India for selecting auspicious times to travel, sign contracts, and commence auspicious endeavors.
| Choghadiya | Nature | Ruling Planet | Auspiciousness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amrit (अमृत) | Nectar | Chandra (Moon) | Best / Auspicious |
| Shubh (शुभ) | Good Fortune | Brihaspati (Jupiter) | Auspicious |
| Labh (लाभ) | Gain / Profit | Budha (Mercury) | Auspicious |
| Chal (चल) | Moving / Variable | Shukra (Venus) | Moderate / Neutral |
| Rog (रोग) | Illness / Obstacle | Mangala (Mars) | Inauspicious |
| Udveg (उद्वेग) | Anxiety / Agitation | Surya (Sun) | Inauspicious |
| Kaal (काल) | Loss / Harm | Shani (Saturn) | Inauspicious |