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 Vijayawada?

On 5 September 2026, the best Choghadiya in Vijayawada is Amrit from 03:13 PM to 04:46 PM. Shubh and Labh periods are also auspicious for new beginnings.

What is the auspicious time today?

The most auspicious time today in Vijayawada is the Amrit Choghadiya from 03:13 PM to 04:46 PM, followed by Shubh and Labh periods.

Choghadiya - 5 September 2026

Q: When is Rahu Kaal today?

Today's Rahu Kaal in Vijayawada is from 09:00 AM to 10:33 AM. Avoid important work during this period.

Vijayawada, AP • Shanivaar (Saturday) • Auspicious muhurat timings with Rahu Kaal

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Sunrise05:54 AM

Sunset06:19 PM

Day Duration12 min

VaarShanivaar (Saturday)

On 5 September 2026, the most auspicious Amrit Choghadiya in Vijayawada occurs from 03:13 PM to 04:46 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
05:54 AM - 07:27 AM	Kaal (Saturn)	Bad
07:27 AM - 09:00 AM	Shubh (Jupiter)	Good
09:00 AM - 10:33 AM	Rog (Mars)	Bad Rahu Kaal
10:33 AM - 12:07 PM	Udveg (Sun)	Bad
12:07 PM - 01:40 PM	Char (Venus)	Neutral Vaar Vela
01:40 PM - 03:13 PM	Labh (Mercury)	Good Kaal Vela
03:13 PM - 04:46 PM	Amrit (Moon)	Best
04:46 PM - 06:19 PM	Kaal (Saturn)	Bad

Night Choghadiya (Sunset to Next Sunrise)

Time	Muhurat	Quality
06:19 PM - 07:46 PM	Labh (Mercury)	Good
07:46 PM - 09:13 PM	Udveg (Sun)	Bad
09:13 PM - 10:40 PM	Shubh (Jupiter)	Good Kaal Ratri
10:40 PM - 12:07 AM	Amrit (Moon)	Best
12:07 AM - 01:33 AM	Char (Venus)	Neutral
01:33 AM - 03:00 AM	Rog (Mars)	Bad
03:00 AM - 04:27 AM	Kaal (Saturn)	Bad
04:27 AM - 05:54 AM	Labh (Mercury)	Good

Rahu Kaal & Velas

Rahu Kaal09:00 AM - 10:33 AM

Vaar Vela12:07 PM - 01:40 PM

Kaal Vela01:40 PM - 03:13 PM

Kaal Ratri09:13 PM - 10:40 PM

Today's Choghadiya Muhurat for Vijayawada

Best time today: The most auspicious Amrit Choghadiya in Vijayawada on 5 September 2026 is from 03:13 PM to 04:46 PM. Shubh and Labh periods are also favourable for new beginnings, travel and ceremonies.

Rahu Kaal today: 09:00 AM to 10:33 AM - avoid starting important work during this inauspicious period.

Auspicious time today: For marriage, travel and business deals in Vijayawada, choose Amrit (03:13 PM - 04:46 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 Vijayawada?
A: The Amrit Choghadiya from 03:13 PM to 04:46 PM is the best period today. Shubh and Labh are also good.

Q: When is Rahu Kaal today?
A: Rahu Kaal is from 09:00 AM to 10:33 AM. Avoid important work during this time.

Q: What is the auspicious time for starting new work today?
A: Amrit (03:13 PM - 04:46 PM) and Shubh periods are most auspicious for new beginnings in Vijayawada.

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 Vijayawada 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 (09:00 AM - 10:33 AM today in Vijayawada). 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 Vijayawada 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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