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Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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Nashik Choghadiya — नासिक चौघड़िया
State
Maharashtra
Sunrise Range
6:00–7:15 AM
Coordinates
20.00°N, 73.79°E
In Nashik, the ancient city of
Temples & Spiritual Timing in Nashik
energy, Choghadiya guides daily life like a trusted friend. Residents consult the panchang to align activities with cosmic rhythms, selecting shubh timings for weddings during Kumbh Mela or launching ventures under favorable nakshatras. From temple rituals to family gatherings, Nashik’s culture thrives on this balance of amrit (blissful) and rog (inauspicious) periods. Priests and astrologers often decode Choghadiya to harmonize individual tithi with the city’s vibrant spiritual pulse, ensuring every step resonates with dharma. **SPIRITUAL** Nashik’s sacred sites like Trimbak Temple and Murtinath Temple see devotees flocking during labh periods for blessings. During Ganesh Chaturthi, families time idol installations to shubh muhurats, while Navratri’s garba nights align with char timings for divine energy. The Panchang’s nakshatra details help pilgrims plan visits to Siddhivinayak or Aeknath Temple, maximizing spiritual merit. Even Kumbh Mela rituals, like holy dips in the Godavari, are scheduled using Choghadiya to avoid kaal (inauspicious hours), blending devotion with cosmic precision. **
How Nashik Residents Use Choghadiya Today
Modern Nashik balances tradition with tech—real estate deals are finalized during amrit periods, and startups launch products under favorable char timings. IT professionals check Choghadiya apps before meetings, while weddings at vineyards or heritage venues avoid rog hours. Travelers planning hill-station trips or pilgrimages to Mahabaleshwar rely on shubh tithis for safe journeys. Even local markets buzz with buyers during labh periods, believing prosperity flows when time and stars align. Here, Choghadiya isn’t just tradition—it’s a lived, thriving practice.
Use the Nashik table when the activity actually starts in Nashik, 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 Nashik?
The Amrit Choghadiya start time in Nashik changes daily based on the actual sunrise time (6:00–7:15 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 Nashik's coordinates.
Is Choghadiya calculated differently for Nashik?
Yes. Choghadiya calculations are based on the actual sunrise and sunset times at your location. Nashik's sunrise ranges from 6:00–7:15 AM across the year, meaning Choghadiya periods shift by 30–60 minutes seasonally compared to cities at different latitudes. The calculator uses Nashik's exact coordinates (Maharashtra) 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 Nashik residents during Amrit Choghadiya?
During Amrit Choghadiya in Nashik, traditional activities include beginning business meetings, signing contracts, starting new projects, conducting religious ceremonies, purchasing property, and making important decisions. Nashik's local festivals (Maharashtra) often align important rituals with Shubh or Amrit Choghadiya periods as per traditional practice.
What is Vaar Vela in the Nashik Choghadiya table?
Vaar Vela (वार वेला) is a traditionally inauspicious daytime period that appears in every day's Choghadiya table, including Nashik'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 Nashik). 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 Nashik?
For business activities in Nashik, 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 Nashik 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.