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New York • Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Sunrise to Sunset - 8 periods of approximately 96 minutes each
Sunset to Sunrise - 8 periods of approximately 96 minutes each
Panchang is a Hindu calendar and almanac that provides important astronomical and astrological data for each day. The word 'Panchang' comes from Sanskrit, meaning 'five limbs' - referring to the five essential elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vaar (weekday).
Choghadiya, also known as Chogadia or Chaughadia, is a traditional Hindu time system used to find auspicious timings (muhurat) for important activities. The word "Choghadiya" literally means "four ghadi" (one ghadi equals 24 minutes), representing a time period of approximately 96 minutes.
There are seven types of Choghadiya periods, each governed by a different planet and having distinct qualities:
Most auspicious - ideal for all important activities, especially weddings and religious ceremonies
Highly favorable - good for starting new ventures, business meetings, and travel
Excellent for financial transactions, investments, and business dealings
Neutral period - can be used for routine activities but avoid important decisions
Inauspicious - avoid starting new work or important activities during this time
Most inauspicious - should be avoided for all auspicious activities
Unfavorable - avoid important decisions and new beginnings
Choghadiya is calculated separately for day (sunrise to sunset) and night (sunset to next sunrise). The daytime period is divided into 8 segments starting from sunrise, while nighttime has its own 8 segments starting from sunset. The sequence and nature of these periods differ between day and night, following the movement of planetary influences.
In addition to the Choghadiya system, Vedic astrology identifies three major inauspicious periods each day:
Even if a Choghadiya period appears auspicious, if it overlaps with any of these veto periods, it should be avoided for important activities. Our app automatically identifies and marks all overlapping periods for your convenience.
Check the Choghadiya muhurat for your city before planning important activities:
Muhuratam provides real-time, location-specific Choghadiya timings based on accurate astronomical calculations. Whether you're in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, or any other Indian city, get precise sunrise, sunset, and muhurat timings tailored to your location. Our calculations follow traditional Vedic astrology principles while using modern technology for accuracy. Download theMuhuratam Android appfor daily notifications and offline access.