The day (sunrise to sunset) and night (sunset to sunrise) are divided into eight equal parts, each representing a specific Choghadiya. There are seven types of Choghadiya, each classified as favorable, neutral, or unfavorable:

1. Amrit (nectar): Highly auspicious for all activities.
2. Shubh (auspicious): Favorable for most tasks.
3. Labh (gain): Auspicious and beneficial for financial or business-related ventures.
4. Chal (movable): Neutral, can be considered for regular activities.
5. Udveg (stress): Inauspicious, best avoided for important tasks.
6. Kaal (death): Highly inauspicious, not suitable for starting anything new.
7. Rog (disease): Unfavorable, as it symbolizes illness or obstacles.

How Choghadiya Is Determined

Choghadiya timings are calculated based on the local sunrise and sunset. The sequence of these time slots varies daily, depending on the weekday and whether the period is during the day or night.

Importance and Practical Usage

Choghadiya serves as a guide for planning significant activities like traveling, business deals, religious rituals, or investments. For instance, starting an important task during Amrit, Shubh, or Labh is believed to bring success, while avoiding Udveg, Kaal, and Rog reduces the likelihood of obstacles or unfavorable outcomes.

Day and Night Choghadiya Differences

Day Choghadiya begins at sunrise and ends at sunset, while night Choghadiya starts after sunset. The sequence of Choghadiyas differs between the day and night cycles. For example, Amrit Choghadiya might appear at different intervals depending on the cycle.