Inner DarshanWhat is Chaughadia?
Chaughadia is a traditional part of the Hindu calendar used to determine auspicious and inauspicious times. Each day is divided into eight sections, each divided into two parts based on sunset and sunrise. Each section is called Choghadiya.
Types of Choghadiya
- Amrit Choghadiya: Most auspicious time, good for any work.
- Shubh Choghadiya: Best for marriage, puja-paath and auspicious functions.
- Labh Choghadiya: Best for education, business and new beginnings.
- Char Choghadiya: Suitable for travel and change of place.
- Kaal Choghadiya: Inauspicious time, auspicious works should be avoided.
- Rog Choghadiya: Considered inauspicious, but useful for war or victory over rivals.
- Udveg Choghadiya: Generally inauspicious, but suitable for government work.
Calculation of Choghadiya
The day (sunrise to sunset) and night (sunset to sunrise) are divided into eight equal parts. Each Choghadiya is approximately 1.5 hours long. The first Choghadiya of each day is based on the ruling planet of that day.
Importance of Choghadiya
In Hinduism, Choghadiya is checked before any auspicious work like marriage, house warming, puja, travel or starting any business. Amrit, Shubh, Labh and Char Choghadiya are considered auspicious while Kaal, Rog and Udveg are considered inauspicious.
War Vela, Kaal Vela and Kaal Ratri
According to astrology, no auspicious work should be done during War Vela, Kaal Vela and Kaal Ratri. This time is considered inauspicious and should be avoided.
Conclusion
Shubh Choghadiya is an important aspect of Vedic astrology that guides us in choosing the right time for important life tasks. Choosing the right Choghadiya brings success and auspicious results.