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Choghadiya - Daily Auspicious Timings

चौघड़िया - दैनिक शुभ समय

8 Periods of Day & Night for Daily Activities

What is Choghadiya?

Choghadiya is a Vedic timing system that divides each day and night into 8 parts (each ~90 minutes). It's used to determine auspicious and inauspicious periods for daily activities.

चौघड़िया एक वैदिक समय प्रणाली है जो दिन और रात को 8 भागों में विभाजित करती है (प्रत्येक ~90 मिनट)। इसका उपयोग दैनिक गतिविधियों के लिए शुभ और अशुभ अवधियों को निर्धारित करने के लिए किया जाता है।

Types of Choghadiya

Amrit (अमृत)

Nature: Best

Ruler: Moon

Most auspicious - excellent for all activities

Shubh (शुभ)

Nature: Good

Ruler: Jupiter

Auspicious - good for important tasks

Labh (लाभ)

Nature: Good

Ruler: Mercury

Profitable - good for business and financial matters

Char (चर)

Nature: Good

Ruler: Venus

Moving - good for travel and journey

Rog (रोग)

Nature: Bad

Ruler: Mars

Disease - avoid starting new activities

Kaal (काल)

Nature: Bad

Ruler: Saturn

Death - inauspicious for all activities

Udveg (उद्वेग)

Nature: Bad

Ruler: Sun

Anxiety - avoid important decisions

Day Choghadiya Sequence

The sequence of Choghadiya during daytime (sunrise to sunset):

Day Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 6Period 7Period 8
Sunday UdvegCharLabhAmritKaalShubhRogUdveg
Monday AmritKaalShubhRogUdvegCharLabhAmrit
Tuesday RogUdvegCharLabhAmritKaalShubhRog
Wednesday LabhAmritKaalShubhRogUdvegCharLabh
Thursday ShubhRogUdvegCharLabhAmritKaalShubh
Friday CharLabhAmritKaalShubhRogUdvegChar
Saturday KaalShubhRogUdvegCharLabhAmritKaal

Night Choghadiya Sequence

The sequence of Choghadiya during nighttime (sunset to sunrise):

Night Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 6Period 7Period 8
Sunday ShubhAmritCharRogKaalLabhUdvegShubh
Monday CharRogKaalLabhUdvegShubhAmritChar
Tuesday KaalLabhUdvegShubhAmritCharRogKaal
Wednesday UdvegShubhAmritCharRogKaalLabhUdveg
Thursday AmritCharRogKaalLabhUdvegShubhAmrit
Friday RogKaalLabhUdvegShubhAmritCharRog
Saturday LabhUdvegShubhAmritCharRogKaalLabh

How to Use Choghadiya

Good Choghadiya (Use for)

  • Amrit: All auspicious activities, major decisions, starting new ventures
  • Shubh: Religious ceremonies, important meetings, starting education
  • Labh: Business activities, financial matters, investments
  • Char: Travel, journeys, moving to new places

Avoid During (Inauspicious)

  • Rog: Starting new activities (okay for medical treatments)
  • Kaal: Any important work (associated with obstacles)
  • Udveg: Major decisions (can cause anxiety)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Choghadiya?
Choghadiya is a Vedic timing system that divides each day and night into 8 parts (each ~90 minutes). It's used to determine auspicious and inauspicious periods for daily activities.
Which Choghadiya is best?
Amrit Choghadiya is considered the most auspicious, followed by Shubh and Labh. These periods are ideal for starting important tasks.
Can I travel during Rog Choghadiya?
Rog Choghadiya is generally avoided for new beginnings. However, it can be used for medical treatments and health-related activities.

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