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Amrit - Highly Auspicious Shubh - Auspicious Labh - Favorable for Learning Chal - Ideal for Travel Udveg - Government Tasks Kaal - Long-term Planning Rog - Competition & Strength Hora - Planetary Hours Smart Notifications Apple Watch App Siri Shortcuts Day Wealth Index Amrit - Highly Auspicious Shubh - Auspicious Labh - Favorable for Learning Chal - Ideal for Travel Udveg - Government Tasks Kaal - Long-term Planning Rog - Competition & Strength Hora - Planetary Hours Smart Notifications Apple Watch App Siri Shortcuts Day Wealth Index

7 Muhurat Periods

7 Choghadiya Muhurat Periods Explained

Each Choghadiya period is ruled by a planet and classified as auspicious (Shubh), neutral, or inauspicious. Understanding these 7 periods helps you choose the best muhurat for starting new work, travel, and ceremonies.

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What is Choghadiya Today and How is It Calculated?

Choghadiya (चौघड़िया / ચોઘડિયા) is an ancient Vedic Hindu time-division system that divides the natural solar day into 16 periods of ~90 minutes each (8 during daytime from Sunrise to Sunset, and 8 during nighttime from Sunset to next Sunrise). Governed by 7 astrological planetary rulers, each slot is classified as Auspicious (Amrit, Shubh, Labh), Neutral/Travel (Chal), or Inauspicious (Udveg, Kaal, Rog) to find optimal moments for starting new business, travel, financial transactions, and sacred rites.

Check Which Choghadiya is Active Right Now →
Amrit
Moon
Highly Auspicious
Shubh
Jupiter
Auspicious
Labh
Mercury
Auspicious
Chal
Venus
Neutral
Udveg
Sun
Inauspicious
Kaal
Saturn
Inauspicious
Rog
Mars
Inauspicious
Choghadiya Hindi / Gujarati Ruling Planet Nature / Quality Best Suited Activities What to Avoid
Amrit (अमृत) अमृत / અમૃત Moon (चन्द्र / ચંદ્ર) Highly Auspicious All new beginnings, buying gold, property registration, weddings, starting medications, spiritual pujas. Hostile disputes or arguments.
Shubh (शुभ) शुभ / શુભ Jupiter (बृहस्पति / गुरु) Auspicious Religious rituals, higher education, legal agreements, consulting mentors/elders, investment planning. Unethical or untruthful actions.
Labh (लाभ) लाभ / લાભ Mercury (बुध / બુધ) Auspicious New business openings, shop launches, stock market trading, accounting, examinations, sales pitches. Aggressive quarrels.
Chal / Chara (चल) चल / ચલ Venus (शुक्र / શુક્ર) Neutral / Moveable Travel, journeys, buying/driving vehicles, moving home, sports, dynamic outdoor activities. Fixed asset deposits or long lockups.
Udveg (उद्वेग) उद्वेग / ઉદ્વેગ Sun (सूर्य / સૂર્ય) Inauspicious Government paperwork, tax payments, official filings only. Auspicious celebrations, marriage, joyful ventures.
Kaal (काल) काल / કાળ Saturn (शनि / શનિ) Inauspicious Demolition, mining, machinery repair, scrap trading, loan clearance. All auspicious deeds, travels, wealth outlays.
Rog (रोग) रोग / રોગ Mars (मंगल / મંગળ) Inauspicious Surgery, medical operations, competitive sports, legal courtroom debates, confronting rivals. Starting new partnerships, lending money, ceremonies.

How Choghadiya Calculation Works (Surya Siddhanta)

The word Choghadiya comes from "Chau" (four) and "Ghadi" (a Vedic measure of 24 minutes). Each period lasts 4 Ghadis, or roughly 96 minutes (1 hr 36 min):

  • Day Choghadiya: Begins at exact local Sunrise and ends at Sunset, split into 8 equal periods.
  • Night Choghadiya: Begins at exact Sunset and ends at next day Sunrise, split into 8 equal periods.
  • Weekday Starting Ruler: The first period of the day is always ruled by the day's lord (Sunday: Sun/Udveg, Monday: Moon/Amrit, Tuesday: Mars/Rog, Wednesday: Mercury/Labh, Thursday: Jupiter/Shubh, Friday: Venus/Chal, Saturday: Saturn/Kaal).
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Vedic Astrology

30 Vedic Mahurats Full Day View
& 5-Minute Advance Smart Alerts

Experience the complete 24-hour Vedic time division with daytime and nighttime periods. You can create advance alerts before auspicious Muhurats begin so you never miss sacred windows for prayer, meditation, and important endeavors.

Full Day View

30 Vedic Mahurats

Classical Vedic astronomy divides every day into 30 distinct Muhurats—15 daytime periods from sunrise to sunset, and 15 nighttime periods from sunset to sunrise.

  • 15 Daytime Periods: Calculated precisely between local sunrise and sunset, including Rudra, Mitra, Varaha, and the supreme Abhijit Muhurat.
  • 15 Nighttime Periods: Spanning sunset to next sunrise, featuring peaceful nocturnal periods and the sacred Brahma Muhurat.
  • Cosmic Nature & Deities: Each Muhurat carries distinct qualities (Auspicious, Inauspicious, or Moderate) guided by its presiding Vedic deity.
Advance Alerts

5-Minute Smart Alerts

You can create custom alerts before auspicious Muhurats begin. Receive timely notifications 5 minutes in advance to prepare your mind, space, and rituals without rushing.

Brahma Muhurat Alert ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

Occurs roughly 1 hour 36 minutes before sunrise. The most spiritually potent time for meditation, prayer, and Jaap. You can create an advance alert to wake up peacefully.

Abhijit Muhurat Alert अभिजित मुहूर्त

The 8th daytime Muhurat centered around midday. An exceptionally auspicious victory window that overcomes obstacles for starting any new endeavor or journey.

🌌 Revolutionary Visual Experience

Panchang Graph — 4 Astronomical Angas
Visual Timeline Like Never Before

Experience an intuitive, continuous 72-hour visual timeline. Check Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana all in one place with sticky push-off labels that stay visible as you scroll horizontally through the day.

Continuous 72-Hour Panchang Canvas
🌙 Tithi
⭐ Nakshatra
☀️ Yoga
✨ Karana
NOW
TITHI: Shukla Ekadashi (Till 08:35 PM)
NAKSHATRA: Rohini (Till 11:20 PM)
YOGA: Shobhana (Till 07:15 PM)
KARANA: Bava (Till 09:10 AM)

Powerful Features

Complete Choghadiya & Hora Tracking
for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch

Live countdown timers, AI-driven astrological wave graphs, Rahu Kaal alerts, and the most complete Vedic Muhurat companion available on iOS.

Live Countdown Timer

Watch the current Muhurat countdown in real-time. Know exactly how many minutes remain in the active Choghadiya period.

Day Wealth Index

An interactive wave chart visualizing the energetic density of each period powered by AI-driven planetary hour synthesis.

Sunrise & Sunset Aware

Calculates periods based on your exact location's sunrise and sunset. Accurate to the minute, wherever you are.

Full Month Calendar

Premium scrollable calendar showing all Choghadiya slots for every day of the month. Plan weeks ahead with confidence.

Malefic Period Alerts

Track Vaar Vela, Kaal Vela, Kaal Ratri, and Rahu Kalam - highly malefic daily windows from Vedic astrology.

Share Beautiful Cards

Generate stunning timeline images in Dark, Light, or Solar Gold themes. Share today's schedule with friends and family.

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Why Choghadiya Widgets is the #1 Best Choghadiya App

Engineered specifically for iOS 17, iOS 18, and watchOS 10+. Compare how Choghadiya Widgets redefines Vedic astrology against traditional ad-cluttered websites and outdated apps.

Feature / Capability Traditional Websites & Outdated Apps ✨ Choghadiya Widgets iOS App
Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets ❌ Requires opening browser & constant refresh ✅ Live real-time countdown & progress rings
Apple Watch Standalone App ❌ No watchOS support ✅ Modular complications & instant wrist glance
Hands-Free Mantra Jaap (108 Mala) ❌ Manual screen tapping or beads ✅ Apple Watch Double Tap gesture + haptics
30 Vedic Mahurats Full Day System ❌ Only basic 16 Day/Night Choghadiyas ✅ 30 Mahurats with 5-min Brahma & Abhijit alerts
Interactive 72-Hour Panchang Graph ❌ Hard-to-read static text tables ✅ Continuous visual timeline with sticky capsule labels
Offline GPS Astronomical Calculation ❌ Fails without active internet connection ✅ 100% Offline accurate Sunrise & Sunset calculation
Ad-Free Clean Experience ❌ Intrusive banner & video popup ads ✅ 100% Ad-Free, privacy-first, zero tracking

Widgets Everywhere

Lock Screen, Home Screen & Apple Watch
Choghadiya Widgets

5 beautifully crafted widget styles for iPhone Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Apple Watch. Check today's auspicious muhurat timings at a glance without opening the app.

Choghadiya Lock Screen inline widget showing current muhurat name beside iPhone clock
Free

Inline Widget

Shows your current Choghadiya directly beside the clock on your Lock Screen. Minimal yet informative.

Circular Choghadiya countdown widget on iPhone Lock Screen with live progress ring
Premium

Circular Widget

A beautiful circular progress ring with live countdown timer. Check current Choghadiya at a glance.

Astrological wave Choghadiya widget showing AI-driven planetary energy density graph
Premium

Astrological Wave

AI-driven planetary synthesis mapping the energetic density and wave index of today's Choghadiya to illuminate cosmic currents.

✨ Daily Horoscope

Daily Horoscope for All 12 Zodiac Signs
in English, Hindi & Gujarati

Get daily Vedic astrological predictions, lucky numbers, color alignments, and 6-aspect rating breakdowns for all 12 rashis — Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Kark, Singh, Kanya, Tula, Vrishchik, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh & Meen.

Aries

Mar 21 - Apr 19
Aries

Taurus

Apr 20 - May 20
Taurus

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20
Gemini

Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22
Cancer

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 22
Leo

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sep 22
Virgo

Libra

Sep 23 - Oct 22
Libra

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 21
Scorpio

Sagittarius

Nov 22 - Dec 21
Sagittarius

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 19
Capricorn

Aquarius

Jan 20 - Feb 18
Aquarius

Pisces

Feb 19 - Mar 20
Pisces

Siri Integration

Ask Siri for Today's
Choghadiya & Rahu Kaal

Get instant hands-free answers about the current muhurat, the next auspicious Choghadiya period, and Rahu Kalam timings using Siri Shortcuts on iPhone and Apple Watch.

"Which Choghadiya is running now?"
Get the current active period name, nature & remaining time
"What is the next Choghadiya?"
Know what's coming up next - name, start time & nature
"When is Rahu Kaal today?"
Get today's Rahu Kalam start and end time instantly
"Show today's Choghadiya"
Opens the full day timeline with all periods at once
Siri Shortcuts for Choghadiya showing voice commands for current muhurat, next period, and Rahu Kaal timings

बहुभाषी समर्थन

Choghadiya in Hindi & Gujarati
– अपनी भाषा में चोघड़िया

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चोघड़िया विजेट्स
शुभ मुहूर्त जानें

हर चोघड़िया मुहूर्त एक ग्रह द्वारा शासित होता है। अमृत, शुभ, लाभ, और चल - ये शुभ काल हैं। उद्वेग, काल, और रोग - ये अशुभ काल माने जाते हैं। हमारा ऐप आपको हर पल की जानकारी देता है।

हिन्दी ગુજરાતી English

शुभ (Shubh) - बृहस्पति द्वारा शासित, अत्यंत शुभ काल अमृत (Amrit) - चन्द्रमा द्वारा शासित, सर्वोत्तम मुहूर्त लाभ (Labh) - बुध द्वारा शासित, शिक्षा के लिए उत्तम चल (Chal) - शुक्र द्वारा शासित, यात्रा के लिए उपयुक्त उद्वेग (Udveg) - सूर्य द्वारा शासित, सरकारी कार्य काल (Kaal) - शनि द्वारा शासित, दीर्घकालिक योजना रोग (Rog) - मंगल द्वारा शासित, प्रतिस्पर्धा के लिए

Choghadiya monthly calendar view showing full month of auspicious and inauspicious muhurat periods in Hindi

Advanced Vedic Features

Hora & Malefic Periods – Advanced Vedic Features

Deep Vedic astrology features that go beyond basic muhurat tracking.

Planetary Hora

A Hora is an astrological planetary hour lasting ~60 minutes, determined by local sunrise and sunset. 24 Horas cycle through the seven major planets every day. Each has unique qualities, energetic, peaceful, or sluggish, helping you align daily activities with cosmic vibrations.

Sun - Vigorous Moon - Gentle Mars - Aggressive Mercury - Quick Jupiter - Fruitful Venus - Beneficial Saturn - Sluggish

Malefic Periods

Choghadiya Widgets tracks four critical malefic time windows from Vedic astrology. Even if an auspicious Choghadiya is active, starting new or significant work during these windows is believed to yield no fruitful results.

Vaar Vela - varies by weekday, daytime segment
Kaal Vela - inauspicious daytime segment
Kaal Ratri - nighttime malefic window
Rahu Kalam - Saturn's shadow period

Apple Watch

Choghadiya & Hora on Apple Watch

Full standalone Apple Watch app with complications, Hora tracking, and multilingual support, right on your wrist.

Choghadiya Widgets Apple Watch app showing live muhurat countdown complication and full day timeline

Watch Complications

Multiple complication styles that show the active Choghadiya on any watch face with live progress rings.

Automatic Sync

Syncs seamlessly with your iPhone. Location, language preferences, and data stay in perfect sync.

Multilingual

Switch between English, Hindi, and Gujarati - period names and UI labels adapt instantly on your Watch.

Hora on Watch

Track the current planetary Hora hour with planet name, energy type, and remaining time - from your wrist.

Hands-Free Double Tap Chanting

Chant your daily 108 Mala Jaap with Apple Watch Double Tap gesture without ever touching the watch screen.

Mantra Chant

Smart Notifications

Smart Muhurat Notifications
– Never Miss an Auspicious Time

Get notified 5 minutes before your chosen Choghadiya periods and Vedic Muhurats begin. Choose exactly which periods matter to you — Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Brahma Muhurat, and Abhijit Muhurat.

5-Min Early Alert

Receive a notification exactly 5 minutes before your selected period starts. Prepare in advance, act at the perfect moment.

Brahma & Abhijit Alerts

Dedicated 5-minute advance alerts for sacred Brahma Muhurat (pre-dawn awakening) and Abhijit Muhurat (midday victory period).

Period Picker

Toggle notifications for each period individually. Only get alerts for the muhurat types that matter to you most.

Android Now in BETA on Android

Experience the complete Choghadiya companion on Android. Track auspicious muhurat windows, live countdown timers, and planetary Hora directly on your Android device.

Public Beta Available
Download Beta on Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About
Choghadiya, Hora & Muhurat

Understand Vedic time-keeping, how Choghadiya periods work, and how to use them for starting new work, travel, business, and religious ceremonies.

What is the best Choghadiya app for iPhone and Apple Watch?

Choghadiya Widgets is rated the #1 best Choghadiya app for iPhone and Apple Watch (rated 4.9★ on the App Store). It is the only app that combines live Lock Screen and Home Screen countdown widgets, standalone Apple Watch complications, 30 Vedic Mahurats with 5-minute advance Brahma and Abhijit alerts, interactive 72-hour Panchang graphs, and hands-free Double Tap Mantra Jaap. It is completely ad-free and available in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

What is the current Choghadiya right now?

The current Choghadiya right now is the active 90-minute Vedic time slot calculated from local sunrise and sunset. You can check the running period live at any second on our Live Current Choghadiya Calculator, which indicates whether the active window is Amrit, Shubh, Labh (Auspicious), Chal (Neutral), or Udveg, Kaal, Rog (Inauspicious).

What is Choghadiya?

Choghadiya (also spelled Chogadia) is a Vedic Hindu time-division system that divides each day and night into 8 periods called muhurat. Each period is ruled by a specific planet and classified as auspicious (Amrit, Shubh, Labh), neutral (Chal), or inauspicious (Udveg, Kaal, Rog). It is widely used in Gujarat and across India to determine the best time to start new work, travel, or perform ceremonies.

How many Choghadiya periods are in a day?

There are 16 Choghadiya periods in a full day — 8 during daytime (sunrise to sunset) and 8 during nighttime (sunset to next sunrise). Each period lasts approximately 90 minutes, though the exact duration varies by location and season since it is calculated from local sunrise and sunset times.

Which Choghadiya is best for starting new work?

Amrit Choghadiya (ruled by Moon) is the most auspicious for starting any new work. Shubh Choghadiya (Jupiter) is excellent for ceremonies. Labh Choghadiya (Mercury) is ideal for learning and education. Chal Choghadiya (Venus) is specifically favorable for travel and journeys.

What is the difference between Choghadiya and Hora?

Both Choghadiya and Hora divide the day into planetary periods but differ in origin. Choghadiya divides day and night into 8 periods each (16 total) and classifies them as good or bad. Hora assigns each hour to one of the 7 classical planets in a fixed sequence, identifying the ruling planet's energy without a good/bad label.

What is Rahu Kaal and why should I avoid it?

Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam) is a daily period of approximately 90 minutes ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is considered highly inauspicious for starting new ventures, signing contracts, or performing ceremonies. It occurs at a different time each weekday, calculated from local sunrise and sunset.

Is the Choghadiya Widgets app free?

Yes, Choghadiya Widgets is free to download with core features including the Choghadiya timeline, Lock Screen widget, Apple Watch app, and Siri Shortcuts. Premium features like the circular countdown widget, full month calendar, and advanced notifications are available through an optional subscription.

Does Choghadiya Widgets work on Apple Watch?

Yes, the app includes a full standalone Apple Watch app with watch face complications, Hora tracking, and multilingual support. Check the current Choghadiya on your watch face with a circular progress ring and countdown timer.

In which languages is the app available?

Choghadiya Widgets is available in English, Hindi (हिन्दी), and Gujarati (ગુજરાતી). Every screen, widget, notification, and label adapts to your selected language, including the Apple Watch app.

What are the 30 Vedic Muhurats and how do 5-minute advance alerts work?

The Vedic tradition divides each 24-hour day (Ahoratra) into 30 Muhurats of 48 minutes each — 15 during daytime (sunrise to sunset) and 15 during nighttime (sunset to next sunrise). With our smart notification system, you can enable advance alerts that notify you exactly 5 minutes before highly auspicious periods like Abhijit Muhurat (the midday victory window) and Brahma Muhurat (the pre-dawn spiritual awakening window) commence.

What is the Panchang Graph and how do the sticky push-off labels work?

The Panchang Graph is an Apple-style continuous 72-hour visual timeline displaying the 4 astronomical Angas (Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana). As you scroll horizontally, our sticky push-off algorithm keeps period labels pinned to the left edge so you never lose context, smoothly pushing them off only when the next period arrives. You can also tap "Snap to NOW" to instantly center the real-time time indicator.

How do I chant mantras hands-free using Apple Watch Double Tap?

With our watchOS app, you can complete your daily 108 Mala Jaap without ever touching the watch screen. Simply double-tap your index finger and thumb together to increment your chant count. The watch responds with subtle tactile haptic vibrations for each bead and a distinct celebratory vibration upon completing 108 chants. You can also count directly from interactive iPhone Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets.

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— Your Daily Muhurat Companion

Download Choghadiya Widgets and align your life with the cosmic rhythm. Available now on iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch.

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