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 Kolkata?

On 29 August 2026, the best Choghadiya in Kolkata is Amrit from 02:48 PM to 04:23 PM. Shubh and Labh periods are also auspicious for new beginnings.

What is the auspicious time today?

The most auspicious time today in Kolkata is the Amrit Choghadiya from 02:48 PM to 04:23 PM, followed by Shubh and Labh periods.

Choghadiya - 29 August 2026

Q: When is Rahu Kaal today?

Today's Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is from 08:28 AM to 10:03 AM. Avoid important work during this period.

Kolkata, West Bengal • Shanivaar (Saturday) • Auspicious muhurat timings with Rahu Kaal

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Sunrise05:18 AM

Sunset05:58 PM

Day Duration13 min

VaarShanivaar (Saturday)

On 29 August 2026, the most auspicious Amrit Choghadiya in Kolkata occurs from 02:48 PM to 04:23 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
05:18 AM - 06:53 AM	Kaal (Saturn)	Bad
06:53 AM - 08:28 AM	Shubh (Jupiter)	Good
08:28 AM - 10:03 AM	Rog (Mars)	Bad Rahu Kaal
10:03 AM - 11:38 AM	Udveg (Sun)	Bad
11:38 AM - 01:13 PM	Char (Venus)	Neutral Vaar Vela
01:13 PM - 02:48 PM	Labh (Mercury)	Good Kaal Vela
02:48 PM - 04:23 PM	Amrit (Moon)	Best
04:23 PM - 05:58 PM	Kaal (Saturn)	Bad

Night Choghadiya (Sunset to Next Sunrise)

Time	Muhurat	Quality
05:58 PM - 07:23 PM	Labh (Mercury)	Good
07:23 PM - 08:48 PM	Udveg (Sun)	Bad
08:48 PM - 10:13 PM	Shubh (Jupiter)	Good Kaal Ratri
10:13 PM - 11:38 PM	Amrit (Moon)	Best
11:38 PM - 01:03 AM	Char (Venus)	Neutral
01:03 AM - 02:28 AM	Rog (Mars)	Bad
02:28 AM - 03:53 AM	Kaal (Saturn)	Bad
03:53 AM - 05:18 AM	Labh (Mercury)	Good

Rahu Kaal & Velas

Rahu Kaal08:28 AM - 10:03 AM

Vaar Vela11:38 AM - 01:13 PM

Kaal Vela01:13 PM - 02:48 PM

Kaal Ratri08:48 PM - 10:13 PM

Today's Choghadiya Muhurat for Kolkata

Best time today: The most auspicious Amrit Choghadiya in Kolkata on 29 August 2026 is from 02:48 PM to 04:23 PM. Shubh and Labh periods are also favourable for new beginnings, travel and ceremonies.

Rahu Kaal today: 08:28 AM to 10:03 AM - avoid starting important work during this inauspicious period.

Auspicious time today: For marriage, travel and business deals in Kolkata, choose Amrit (02:48 PM - 04:23 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 Kolkata?
A: The Amrit Choghadiya from 02:48 PM to 04:23 PM is the best period today. Shubh and Labh are also good.

Q: When is Rahu Kaal today?
A: Rahu Kaal is from 08:28 AM to 10:03 AM. Avoid important work during this time.

Q: What is the auspicious time for starting new work today?
A: Amrit (02:48 PM - 04:23 PM) and Shubh periods are most auspicious for new beginnings in Kolkata.

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 Kolkata 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 (08:28 AM - 10:03 AM today in Kolkata). 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 Kolkata 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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