Aaj Ka Choghadiya
Today's Choghadiya
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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Why does the same choghadiya not work for everyone?
A good muhurat depends on your city, purpose, Moon sign, and active dasha. Get the timing and sankalp together.
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What your personal muhurat plan will show
- Why the same choghadiya does not work for everyone.
- How your city, Moon sign, dasha, and purpose decide the better window.
- Which timing to avoid and what sankalp to take before starting.
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Haridwar Choghadiya — हरिद्वार चौघड़िया
State
Uttarakhand
Sunrise Range
5:00–7:15 AM
Coordinates
29.95°N, 78.16°E
Haridwar, the Gateway to the Gods, is one of India's seven most sacred cities (Sapta Puri). Sunrise ranges from 5:00 AM in June to 7:15 AM in December at the Har Ki Pauri ghat. Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, and Maya Devi Temple are Haridwar's Shakti shrines. Kumbh Mela in Haridwar (every 12 years) and Kanwar Yatra (Shiva devotee pilgrimage) draw tens of millions. The Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri is one of India's most moving daily spiritual rituals.
Temples & Spiritual Timing in Haridwar
Haridwar's major festivals — Kumbh Mela, Kanwar Yatra, Ganga Dussehra — have specific muhurat requirements. Traditional practice involves consulting the Choghadiya and full Panchanga before beginning any major festival ritual, puja, or ceremony.
How Haridwar Residents Use Choghadiya Today
The Choghadiya calculator above gives real-time timings based on Haridwar's exact coordinates (Uttarakhand), adjusting for local sunrise across the year.
Use the Haridwar table when the activity actually starts in Haridwar, not just when the person planning it lives there. Even nearby cities can have different sunrise and sunset times, which changes the boundary of Shubh, Labh, Amrit, Kaal, Rog and Udveg periods. For high-stakes work, check the city Panchang and Rahu Kaal page before final confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Amrit Choghadiya start today in Haridwar?
The Amrit Choghadiya start time in Haridwar changes daily based on the actual sunrise time (5:00–7:15 AM depending on season). Amrit is the most auspicious Choghadiya period, ruled by the Moon, and is ideal for all important activities. Use the live calculator above — it automatically detects today's exact Amrit Choghadiya for Haridwar's coordinates.
Is Choghadiya calculated differently for Haridwar?
Yes. Choghadiya calculations are based on the actual sunrise and sunset times at your location. Haridwar's sunrise ranges from 5:00–7:15 AM across the year, meaning Choghadiya periods shift by 30–60 minutes seasonally compared to cities at different latitudes. The calculator uses Haridwar's exact coordinates (Uttarakhand) for precise timing.
Which Choghadiya is best for starting new work?
Amrit (अमृत) is the best Choghadiya for all important activities — it is the most auspicious period of the day. Shubh (शुभ) is excellent for religious ceremonies, meetings, and social events. Labh (लाभ) is especially good for business and financial dealings. Char (चर) supports travel and movement. Avoid Rog, Kaal, and Udveg Choghadiya for important starts.
What are auspicious activities for Haridwar residents during Amrit Choghadiya?
During Amrit Choghadiya in Haridwar, traditional activities include beginning business meetings, signing contracts, starting new projects, conducting religious ceremonies, purchasing property, and making important decisions. Haridwar's local festivals (Uttarakhand) often align important rituals with Shubh or Amrit Choghadiya periods as per traditional practice.
What is Vaar Vela in the Haridwar Choghadiya table?
Vaar Vela (वार वेला) is a traditionally inauspicious daytime period that appears in every day's Choghadiya table, including Haridwar's. Its slot depends on the weekday — on Sunday it falls in the 4th period, on Monday the 7th, and so on. The period lasts exactly one Choghadiya duration (one-eighth of the time between sunrise and sunset for Haridwar). Most practitioners avoid starting new work during Vaar Vela even when the overlapping Choghadiya is otherwise auspicious.
What is the difference between Vaar Vela, Kaal Vela, and Kaal Ratri?
All three are traditionally inauspicious periods. Vaar Vela and Kaal Vela both fall during the daytime (sunrise to sunset), each lasting one-eighth of the day. Kaal Ratri (काल रात्रि, meaning 'dark night') is the night-time equivalent — a one-eighth slice of the period from sunset to next sunrise. All three vary by weekday and are avoided for starting new ventures, signing agreements, and traveling for important purposes.
Which Choghadiya is best for business in Haridwar?
For business activities in Haridwar, Labh (लाभ) Choghadiya is traditionally considered the most favorable — it is ruled by Mercury and associated with material gain and profit. Amrit is equally powerful for signing major contracts or making large financial decisions. Shubh is preferred for partnership meetings and negotiations. Businesses in Haridwar traditionally schedule store openings, new stock launches, and important financial transactions during these three periods.
Can I travel during Char Choghadiya?
Yes. Char (चर) Choghadiya is specifically named after 'movement' and is considered favorable for travel, journeys, and transportation-related activities. While it is classified as neutral for general activities, it is actively preferred for starting trips, booking long journeys, and relocating. However, Char should be avoided for activities requiring stability — construction, marriage ceremonies, or purchasing property.