Choghadiya (Chogadia) is a Vedic system that divides day and night into 8 equal muhurat periods each. It helps find auspicious timings for starting new work, travel, and ceremonies.

Which Choghadiya is best?

Amrit (Moon) is considered the best for all auspicious works. Shubh (Jupiter) is good for ceremonies. Labh (Mercury) is good for education and business. Char (Venus) is ideal for travel.

Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period ruled by Rahu. Even if a Choghadiya is auspicious, work should be avoided if it overlaps with Rahu Kaal.

What is today's Choghadiya muhurat for New Delhi?

On 19 July 2026, the best Choghadiya in New Delhi is Amrit from 10:44 AM to 12:27 PM. Shubh and Labh periods are also auspicious for new beginnings.

What is the auspicious time today?

The most auspicious time today in New Delhi is the Amrit Choghadiya from 10:44 AM to 12:27 PM, followed by Shubh and Labh periods.

Choghadiya - 19 July 2026

Q: When is Rahu Kaal today?

Today's Rahu Kaal in New Delhi is from 05:37 PM to 07:20 PM. Avoid important work during this period.

New Delhi, India • Ravivaar (Sunday) • Auspicious muhurat timings with Rahu Kaal

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Sunrise05:34 AM

Sunset07:20 PM

Day Duration14 min

VaarRavivaar (Sunday)

On 19 July 2026, the most auspicious Amrit Choghadiya in New Delhi occurs from 10:44 AM to 12:27 PM. Shubh and Labh periods are also favourable for new beginnings, travel and ceremonies. Avoid Kaal and Rog periods for important work.

Day Choghadiya (Sunrise to Sunset)

Time	Muhurat	Quality
05:34 AM - 07:17 AM	Udveg (Sun)	Bad
07:17 AM - 09:01 AM	Char (Venus)	Neutral
09:01 AM - 10:44 AM	Labh (Mercury)	Good Vaar Vela
10:44 AM - 12:27 PM	Amrit (Moon)	Best Kaal Vela
12:27 PM - 02:10 PM	Kaal (Saturn)	Bad
02:10 PM - 03:54 PM	Shubh (Jupiter)	Good
03:54 PM - 05:37 PM	Rog (Mars)	Bad
05:37 PM - 07:20 PM	Udveg (Sun)	Bad Rahu Kaal

Night Choghadiya (Sunset to Next Sunrise)

Time	Muhurat	Quality
07:20 PM - 08:37 PM	Shubh (Jupiter)	Good
08:37 PM - 09:54 PM	Amrit (Moon)	Best
09:54 PM - 11:11 PM	Char (Venus)	Neutral Kaal Ratri
11:11 PM - 12:28 AM	Rog (Mars)	Bad
12:28 AM - 01:44 AM	Kaal (Saturn)	Bad
01:44 AM - 03:01 AM	Labh (Mercury)	Good
03:01 AM - 04:18 AM	Udveg (Sun)	Bad
04:18 AM - 05:35 AM	Shubh (Jupiter)	Good

Rahu Kaal & Velas

Rahu Kaal05:37 PM - 07:20 PM

Vaar Vela09:01 AM - 10:44 AM

Kaal Vela10:44 AM - 12:27 PM

Kaal Ratri09:54 PM - 11:11 PM

Today's Choghadiya Muhurat for New Delhi

Best time today: The most auspicious Amrit Choghadiya in New Delhi on 19 July 2026 is from 10:44 AM to 12:27 PM. Shubh and Labh periods are also favourable for new beginnings, travel and ceremonies.

Rahu Kaal today: 05:37 PM to 07:20 PM - avoid starting important work during this inauspicious period.

Auspicious time today: For marriage, travel and business deals in New Delhi, choose Amrit (10:44 AM - 12:27 PM) or Shubh periods. Avoid Rog, Kaal and Udveg Choghadiya for important work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the best Choghadiya today in New Delhi?
A: The Amrit Choghadiya from 10:44 AM to 12:27 PM is the best period today. Shubh and Labh are also good.

Q: When is Rahu Kaal today?
A: Rahu Kaal is from 05:37 PM to 07:20 PM. Avoid important work during this time.

Q: What is the auspicious time for starting new work today?
A: Amrit (10:44 AM - 12:27 PM) and Shubh periods are most auspicious for new beginnings in New Delhi.

Q: Which Choghadiya is avoided?
A: Rog, Kaal and Udveg Choghadiya are inauspicious. Avoid starting important work during these periods.

What is Choghadiya?

Choghadiya (Chogadia) is a Vedic muhurat system that divides each day and night into 8 equal periods, each ruled by a planet. It is traditionally used to find auspicious times for travel, ceremonies, business and new beginnings. The day sequence follows Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars with +1 stepping; the night uses -2 stepping, matching traditional Vedic texts.

Choghadiya Meanings

Amrit (Moon) - Excellent, best for all auspicious works
Shubh (Jupiter) - Good for ceremonies & marriage
Labh (Mercury) - Good for education & business
Char (Venus) - Neutral, ideal for travel
Udveg (Sun) - Bad, only government work
Rog (Mars) - Bad, avoid auspicious work
Kaal (Saturn) - Bad, wealth accumulation only

For a specific date and city, use the date picker above or visit our Mumbai Choghadiya, Bangalore Choghadiya or Hyderabad Choghadiya pages for city-specific timings.

How to Use Choghadiya for Daily Decisions

In Vedic tradition, every day is divided into eight day and eight night Choghadiya periods. Each period is ruled by a planet that influences the outcome of work started during it. Here is how to apply today's New Delhi Choghadiya to common activities:

Marriage and ceremonies: Choose Shubh or Amrit Choghadiya. Avoid Rog and Kaal periods.
Business deals and investments: Labh (ruled by Mercury) is ideal for commerce, while Amrit supports long-term success.
Travel: Char Choghadiya (ruled by Venus) is traditionally considered best for journeys.
Education and exams: Start study sessions or exams during Labh or Shubh periods.
Medical treatments: Avoid Kaal Choghadiya; Amrit is considered most supportive.
Government work: Udveg Choghadiya is said to favour official and government-related matters.

Remember to also check Rahu Kaal (05:37 PM - 07:20 PM today in New Delhi). Even an auspicious Choghadiya loses its benefit if it overlaps with Rahu Kaal, so avoid starting important work during that window.

Why Choghadiya Timings Matter in Vedic Astrology

Choghadiya is one of the simplest yet most reliable muhurat systems in Vedic astrology. Unlike complex panchang calculations, it requires only the sunrise and sunset times for a location and follows a fixed planetary sequence. Because it is location-specific, Choghadiya timings in New Delhi differ from other cities by a few minutes based on longitude and sunrise.

This page calculates Choghadiya using the verified Vedic planetary sequence (Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars) with the day sequence using +1 stepping and night using -2 stepping, cross-checked with DrikPanchang. The sunrise and sunset times use the NOAA solar algorithm for accuracy.

For marriage-related planning, also see our Shubh Marriage Dates 2026 guide with auspicious vivah muhurat for every month.

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