Bhavnagar – Choghadiya, Muhurat Today

Today’s Choghadiya

Bhavnagar, Gujarat

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Day Choghadiya Sunrise to Sunset

Night Choghadiya Sunset to Sunrise

Comprehensive Guide to Choghadiya Timings

Choghadiya (or Chogadia) is an ancient Vedic system used to determine the most auspicious times to commence new ventures, travel, or perform significant tasks. Originally utilized primarily for journey muhurthas, its profound simplicity has made it the go-to method for everyday planning. The day is split into Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset) and Night Choghadiya (sunset to the following sunrise).

Generally, Amrit, Shubh, Labh, and Char are considered the four auspicious periods, while Rog, Kaal, and Udveg are deemed inauspicious and are typically avoided.

Why is it called “Choghadiya”?

In traditional Hindu timekeeping, the daylight period is divided into 30 Ghatis. For this specific Muhurta system, that same duration is divided into 8 equal segments. Therefore, each segment represents approximately 4 Ghatis. The word itself is a combination of “Cho” (four) and “Ghadiya” (Ghati). In ancient texts, it is also referred to as Chaturshtika Muhurta.

Planetary Rulers and the 7 Muhuratas

The first Muhurta of any given day is ruled by the lord of that weekday (e.g., Sunday starts with the Sun). Benefic planets (Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus) create auspicious timings, while malefic planets (Sun, Mars, Saturn) create challenging ones. However, even “bad” Choghadiyas have specific activities they favor:

  • Amrit (Moon – Benefic): The most universally auspicious time. Perfect for all types of work and important beginnings.
  • Shubh (Jupiter – Benefic): Highly auspicious, especially ideal for conducting ceremonies, pujas, and marriages.
  • Labh (Mercury – Benefic): The period of gain. Best suited for starting education, learning new skills, or opening a business.
  • Char / Chanchal (Venus – Benefic): Represents a moving nature. This is the most appropriate time for traveling or purchasing vehicles.
  • Udveg (Sun – Malefic): Generally inauspicious and causes anxiety. Exception: It is considered favorable for government-related tasks or administrative work.
  • Kaal (Saturn – Malefic): Represents loss. Auspicious work is strictly avoided. Exception: It can be used for activities specifically aimed at accumulating hidden wealth.
  • Rog (Mars – Malefic): Indicates disease and hardship. Exception: In ancient times, it was recommended for war; today, it is used when you need to defeat an enemy or win a dispute.

Beware of Overlapping Inauspicious Timings

Selecting a good Choghadiya is not always enough. If an auspicious Choghadiya overlaps with Rahu Kaal, the time is considered highly malefic and should be abandoned. Rahu Kaal is given utmost priority, especially in Southern India.

Similarly, auspicious periods that overlap with Vaar Vela, Kaal Vela, or Kaal Ratri lose their positive effects. Vaar Vela and Kaal Vela occur during the day, while Kaal Ratri happens at night. It is a widely held belief that any Manglik (auspicious) work done during these specific overlapping windows will not yield fruitful results.

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