Choghadiya is a Vedic Hindu calendar system that divides the day into auspicious and inauspicious periods.

• Amrit (अमृत): Most auspicious - Perfect for all activities
• Shubh (शुभ): Auspicious - Good for new beginnings
• Labh (लाभ): Profitable - Ideal for financial matters
• Char (चर): Moveable - Good for travel
• Udveg (उद्वेग): Anxiety - Avoid important work
• Kaal (काल): Death - Inauspicious, avoid
• Rog (रोग): Disease - Avoid new ventures

Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious time period that lasts for 1/8th of the daytime (sunrise to sunset).

• Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious for starting new ventures, important decisions, or auspicious activities.
• The first period after sunrise is always auspicious and free from Rahu's influence.
• Rahu Kaal timing varies by weekday and location, as it depends on local sunrise and sunset times.
• However, any work related to Rahu (like propitiation rituals) can be done during this time.
• People in South India give particular importance to Rahu Kaal for daily planning.