Auspicious Time Windows

Yesterday's Chogadiya for New Delhi — 25 September 2026

Timings for Success & Prosperity (शुभ और उत्तम मुहूर्त) Harness the daily planetary cycles. Chogadiya breaks day and night into 8 precise time slots: Shubh, Labh, and Amrit for success; Char for travel; and Rog, Kaal, Udveg for restraint. Know your auspicious time windows for today.

Based on Indian Standard Time (IST)
Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
18:13
Tithi
Purnima
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Abhijit Muhurta Auspicious
11:27 to 12:57

Overrides even negative chogadiya — the most powerful daily window for new ventures.

Rahu Kaal — Avoid Skip
09:12 to 10:42

Even if Shubh chogadiya is active, this shadow period warrants extra caution.

Chogadiya — 25 September 2026

Timings calculated from local sunrise (06:11) to sunset (18:13) for New Delhi. Each window is approximately 90 minutes.

Day Choghadiya

Kaal Bad
06:11 – 07:41
Shubh Good
07:41 – 09:12
Rog Bad
09:12 – 10:42
Udveg Bad
10:42 – 12:12
Chal Neutral
12:12 – 13:42
Labh Good
13:42 – 15:12
Amrit Good
15:12 – 16:43
Kaal Bad
16:43 – 18:13

Night Choghadiya (Tonight to Tomorrow Morning)

Labh Good
18:13 – 19:43
Udveg Bad
19:43 – 21:12
Shubh Good
21:12 – 22:42
Amrit Good
22:42 – 00:12
Chal Neutral
00:12 – 01:41
Rog Bad
01:41 – 03:11
Kaal Bad
03:11 – 04:41
Labh Good
04:41 – 06:10
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How to Read Chogadiya

Every moment carries a unique vibration — know when to step forward and when to wait. Chogadiya divides the day and night into 8 precise time windows (8 Ghadi), each ruled by a planet to guide your daily tasks:

Shubh (शुभ)

Good & Prosperous — Ideal for starting new work.

Labh (लाभ)

Gain & Profit — Best for business, trade, and education.

Amrit (अमृत)

Nectar & Universal Good — Excellent for all auspicious works.

Char (चल)

Dynamic & Moving — Ideal for travel, vehicles, and movement.

Rog (रोग)

Illness — Exercise caution; avoid major decisions.

Kaal (काल)

Loss & Obstacles — Requires patience; delay critical tasks.

Udveg (उद्वेग)

Worry & Anxiety — Practice restraint; avoid arguments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chogadiya (Choghadiya)?
Chogadiya — also spelled Choghadiya — is a Vedic system that divides every day and night into eight time windows, each governed by one of seven planets. The name combines "Chau" (four) and "Ghadi" (a unit of roughly 24 minutes). Each slot is approximately 90 minutes during the day and slightly longer at night, giving you a simple, practical guide to aligning actions with planetary energy without needing a full astrological consultation.
What are the seven types of Chogadiya and their meanings?
Amrit (Moon — nectar, most auspicious), Shubh (Venus — good fortune), Labh (Mercury — material gain), Char (Saturn — movement and travel), Rog (Mars — affliction, avoid new starts), Kaal (Sun — danger, proceed with caution), Udveg (Saturn — anxiety and instability, avoid important work).
How is today's Chogadiya calculated for New Delhi?
The calculation starts from today's local sunrise (06:11). The total daylight duration is divided by eight to get one slot length. The first slot's ruling planet is set by the weekday (Shanivara), and the remaining slots follow the fixed planetary cycle. Night chogadiya begins at sunset (18:13) and repeats the same logic through sunrise.
Which Chogadiya is best for starting a new business or signing documents?
Amrit and Shubh are universally favourable. Labh suits financial decisions, trade, and partnerships. Char works well for travel-related ventures. Avoid beginning anything significant during Rog, Kaal, or Udveg windows.
Can Chogadiya be used for travel muhurat?
Yes — Char chogadiya (ruled by Saturn) is specifically recommended for starting journeys. Amrit and Labh are also safe for travel. Rog and Kaal should be avoided when departing on important trips.
What is Abhijit Muhurta and how does it affect Chogadiya?
Abhijit Muhurta is an independent power window around solar noon — today it runs 11:27 to 12:57. It overrides most negative chogadiya energies. Even if Rog or Kaal is active at that time, Abhijit Muhurta is still considered auspicious for important beginnings.
Does Rahu Kaal overlap with Chogadiya windows?
Yes, it can. Rahu Kaal today runs 09:12 to 10:42. It is a separate calculation from chogadiya but both should be checked together. If Rahu Kaal falls within an otherwise favourable chogadiya, most practitioners still advise caution during that overlap.
Is Chogadiya the same as a full Muhurta reading?
No. A complete muhurta reading considers Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, planetary positions, and the lagna at the time of action. Chogadiya is a quick, practical shortcut — very useful for everyday decisions but not a substitute for a full muhurta when planning weddings, business inaugurations, or other major events.

The Living Rhythm of Chogadiya in New Delhi

Chogadiya is the everyday practitioner's compass — a rhythm carved from sunrise to sunset. The ancients understood that time is not neutral: each moment is coloured by a planet's energy, and those who read these colours make decisions that flow with natural order.

In New Delhi today, 8 day windows and 8 night windows unfold across the clock. The ruling day is Shanivara, Tithi is Purnima, Nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada. Chogadiya tells you the best moments within this overall cosmic picture.
Location
New Delhi
Tithi
Purnima
Basis
Vedic Surya Siddhanta

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