Introduction
Sunrise in Delhi will occur at 7:08 AM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Today is not just a typical Wednesday, but also holds special significance according to the Panchang. Whether you're planning to start a new venture, schedule a wedding, make an important trip, or make a business decision, Choghadiya is your best guide.
This article will provide you with complete and detailed information about all the Choghadiya timings , Rahukaal , Gulikakaal , Yamaganda , and important Panchang details for December 17, 2025. Like every day, today's timings are auspicious and inauspicious. Let's find out which timings are most suitable for you on December 17, 2025.
What is Choghadiya and how does it work?
The word Choghadiya comes from the Sanskrit language where "cho" means four and "ghadiya" means time period. Choghadiya is also called Chatushtika Muhurta .
The basic principle of Choghadiya
Method of dividing day and night into equal parts:
Day : From sunrise to sunset, it is divided into 8 parts.
Night : From sunset to sunrise the next day, divided into 8 parts.
Each part : lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours
Auspicious Choghadiya
These four Choghadiyas are considered auspicious and best for new ventures:
Amrit – Best for all purposes
Shubh – for marriage and worship
Profit – for education and business
Char – for travelling
Inauspicious Choghadiya
These three Choghadiyas are generally considered inauspicious, but are useful for special tasks:
Rog – for enemy defeat and war
Kaal – for wealth accumulation and savings
Udveg – for government and legal work
Influence of planets
Each Choghadiya is governed by different planets, which define its effect:
| Planet | Choghadiya | Effect | Speciality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | anxiety | ominous | Good luck for government work |
| Mercury | Benefit | auspicious | For education and business |
| Moon | Nectar | very auspicious | For all tasks |
| Mars | Disease | ominous | Good for destroying enemies |
| Jupiter | auspicious | auspicious | For weddings and ceremonies |
| Venus | variables | auspicious | for travel |
| Saturn | period | ominous | Good luck for accumulating wealth |
December 17, 2025 Diva Choghadiya (Day Choghadiya)
Sunrise is at 7:08 AM and sunset is at 6:00 PM in Delhi on December 17, 2025. The sequence of Diva Choghadiya for Wednesday is as follows:
| No. | Choghadiya | Time (Delhi) | Planet | Nature | Suitable work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Udveg | 7:08 AM - 8:28 AM | Sun | ominous | Government work, court cases, job applications |
| 2 | Profit. | 8:28 AM - 9:48 AM | Mercury | auspicious | Education, Interview, Starting a New Business, Exam |
| 3 | Time | 9:48 AM - 11:08 AM | Saturn | Specific | Accumulating wealth, saving, investing, paying off debts |
| 4 | Amrit | 11:08 AM - 12:28 PM | Moon | very auspicious | Marriage, Puja, Vrat, New Beginning, All Auspicious Functions |
| 5 | Disease | 12:28 PM - 1:48 PM | Fortunate | ominous | Fighting the enemy, winning legal battles |
| 6 | Shubh | 1:48 PM - 3:08 PM | Jupiter | auspicious | Marriage, fasting, worship, religious functions, vehicle purchase |
| 7 | Variables | 3:08 PM - 4:28 PM | Vesper | auspicious | travel, tourism, visiting new places, wandering |
| 8 | Udveg | 4:28 PM - 6:00 PM (Sunset) | Sun | ominous | government work, administrative work |
Important things in Diva Choghadiya
Best time : 11:08 AM - 12:28 PM (Amrit) - You can do any auspicious work during this time
Second Best Time : 1:48 PM - 3:08 PM (Auspicious) - Especially for marriage
For Travel : 3:08 PM - 4:28 PM (Variable) - This time is best to start the journey
For Business : 8:28 AM - 9:48 AM (Profit) - Best time to start new business
December 17, 2025 Ratri Choghadiya (Night Choghadiya)
Sunset on December 17, 2025, is at 6:00 PM and sunrise the next day is at 7:08 AM . Ratri Choghadiya details:
| No. | Choghadiya | Time (Delhi) | Planet | Nature | Suitable work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disease | 6:00 PM - 7:20 PM | Fortunate | ominous | - |
| 2 | Shubh | 7:20 PM - 8:40 PM | Jupiter | auspicious | Worship, religious activities, religious gatherings |
| 3 | Amrit | 8:40 PM - 10:00 PM | Moon | very auspicious | All work, marriage, important decisions |
| 4 | Time | 10:00 PM - 11:20 PM | Saturn | ominous | - |
| 5 | Variables | 11:20 PM - 12:40 AM (next day) | Vesper | auspicious | Night trip, wandering around |
| 6 | Profit. | 12:40 AM - 2:00 AM (next day) | Mercury | auspicious | New business, new beginnings |
| 7 | Disease | 2:00 AM - 3:20 AM (next day) | Fortunate | ominous | - |
| 8 | Udveg | 3:20 AM - 5:00 AM (next day) | Sun | ominous | - |
Special things in night Chaughadiya
Best time of night : 8:40 PM - 10:00 PM (Amrit) - Ideal for all important decisions
For religious activities : 7:20 PM - 8:40 PM (auspicious) - auspicious for worship
For night travel : 11:20 PM - 12:40 AM (variable) - This time is suitable if you have to travel at night
Rahu Kaal - 17 December 2025
Rahu is considered the most inauspicious planet in Hindu astrology. Rahukaal is the time when no auspicious work is performed.
Rahukaal on December 17, 2025
Rahukaal in Delhi: 12:17 PM - 1:35 PM
Importance of Rahukaal
Important point : If Chaughadiya is auspicious but is during Rahukaal, then do not perform any auspicious work at that time.
Example : If Amrit Chaughadiya and Rahukaal occur together, then give priority to Rahukaal.
Exception : The time after Rahukaal is considered auspicious.
Activities to avoid during Rahukaal
Buying a new property
commencement of the wedding ceremony
Important meeting or interview
medical surgery
Starting the journey
Registering a New Business
first meeting someone
Gulika Kaal - 17 December 2025
Gulika is considered the son of Saturn and its time is also considered inauspicious.
Gulika period on December 17, 2025
Gulika Kaal in Delhi: 10:36 AM - 11:55 AM
Features of Gulika period
Duration : Approximately 1.5 hours
Effect : Not as inauspicious as Rahukaal, but still not suitable for new beginnings
Exception : According to some traditional beliefs, Gulika period can be useful for works related to Saturn.
Activities to avoid during Gulika period
Starting a new business
fixing the wedding date
Important changes
Making Big Decisions
Yamaganda - December 17, 2025
Yama is known as the Lord of Death. Yamaganda is an inauspicious time associated with Yama.
Yamaganda on December 17, 2025
Yamaganda in Delhi: 7:57 AM - 9:16 AM
Explanation of Yamaganda
Time : Early morning, just after sunrise
Effect : Inauspicious for travel and important work
Special : In some traditions it is considered extremely inauspicious.
Things to avoid in Yamagand
Leaving the house (especially for important work)
Starting a long-distance trip
medical consultation or surgery
important conversation with someone
Important Panchang Details for December 17, 2025
Panchang Elements
| Ephemeral elements | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | Krishna Paksha Trayodashi |
| Weekday | Wednesday |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha (Vishakha) |
| Yoga | Good deeds (Sukarma) |
| Karan | Gara |
prime time of day
| Time element | Description |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 7:08 AM |
| Sunset | 6:00 PM |
| day length | Approximately 10 hours 52 minutes |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:34 AM - 12:16 PM |
Planetary positions
| Planet | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius |
| Moon | Libra |
Seasons and months
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha |
| Season | Hemant - Winter |
Auspicious time - When to do which work?
Auspicious time for marriage and wedding
Marriage is the most important sacrament in Hindu tradition. For marriage on December 17, 2025:
Diva Muhurta (Time of the Day):
1:48 PM - 3:08 PM (Shubh Choghadiya) - Best for marriage
11:08 AM - 12:28 PM (Amrit Choghadiya) - Option
Ratri Muhurta (Night Time):
7:20 PM - 8:40 PM (Auspicious Choghadiya)
8:40 PM - 10:00 PM (Amrit Choghadiya) - Best
Time to avoid:
12:17 PM - 1:35 PM (Rahukaal)
12:28 PM - 1:48 PM (Rog Choghadiya)
To start a new business/shop/office
Labh Choghadiya is considered most suitable for starting a new business.
Best time:
8:28 AM - 9:48 AM (Labha Choghadiya) - Best for Business
11:08 AM - 12:28 PM (Amrit Chaughadiya) - Second Option
To open a new shop:
Serve the shop's first customer within the specified time.
Keep the shop open throughout the entire time period
Perform worship
Time to avoid:
7:57 AM - 9:16 AM (Yamagand) - for travelling
10:36 AM - 11:55 AM (Gulika Kaal)
Auspicious time for travel
Char Chaughadiya is considered most favorable to make the journey auspicious.
For day trips:
3:08 PM - 4:28 PM (Char Choghadiya) - Best to start the day's journey
11:08 AM - 12:28 PM (Amrit Choghadiya) - Option
For night travel:
11:20 PM - 12:40 AM (Char Choghadiya) - For night travel
Important points:
Seek blessings from your parents at home before starting your journey.
If possible, go in an auspicious direction.
Don't quarrel with anyone on the way
Don't let anyone look at you from behind while traveling.
Time to avoid:
12:17 PM - 1:35 PM (Rahukaal)
7:57 AM - 9:16 AM (Yamgand)
For worship and religious purposes
Amrit Chaughadiya is best for worship and religious activities.
For worship during the day:
11:08 AM - 12:28 PM (Amrit Chaughadiya) - Most auspicious
1:48 PM - 3:08 PM (Auspicious Choghadiya) - Special for marriage/fasting
For worship at night:
8:40 PM - 10:00 PM (Amrit Choghadiya) - Most auspicious
7:20 PM - 8:40 PM (Auspicious Choghadiya) - For religious activities
Special fasts/upvas:
If you want to observe a fast on December 17, then take a vow to fast during the auspicious Chaughadiya.
Keep the time of breaking the fast in the auspicious Chaughadiya.
For government and legal work
Inauspicious Chaughadiya Udvega is considered auspicious for government work.
For government work:
7:08 AM - 8:28 AM (Udvega) - Auspicious for government work
4:28 PM - 6:00 PM (Udvega) - Options
For court cases and legal matters:
Meet a lawyer before going to court in Udvega Choghadiya
Prepare important documents
Seek legal advice
For Government Jobs:
Labh Choghadiya (8:28 AM - 9:48 AM) is suitable for applying
Labh Choghadiya is also best for interviews.
Enemy-related and dispute resolution
Rog Chaughadiya is considered for enemy defeat and legal victory.
To win a legal battle:
12:28 PM - 1:48 PM (Rog Choghadiya) - To defeat the enemy
2:00 AM - 3:20 AM (Rog Chaughadiya - Night)
Important points:
Make tough decisions at this time
Take steps to protect yourself
Consult a legal expert
For wealth accumulation and investment
Kaal Chaughadiya is considered for wealth accumulation and savings.
Convenient time to invest:
9:48 AM - 11:08 AM (Kaal Choghadiya) - Start investment plans
10:00 PM - 11:20 PM (Kal Choghadiya - Night)
To open a savings account:
Go to the bank during Kaal Choghadiya
Get information about investment plans
Start a long-term savings plan
Important Precautions in Using Choghadiya
1. Timings may vary depending on location
All times are for New Delhi . There may be a 10-15 minute difference between different cities in India:
| City | potential difference |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | +15 to +20 minutes |
| Kolkata | -15 to -20 minutes |
| Chennai | +15 to +25 minutes |
| Bengaluru | +20 minutes |
| Jaipur | -10 minutes |
Tip : Check Choghadiya timings for your city on the Panchang website.
2. Always give priority to Rahukaal
Even if a Chaughadiya is auspicious, if it is falling during Rahukaal then avoid it.
3. Get personal astrology consultation
Those who rely on their birth charts should consult a qualified astrologer. Choghadiya is a general guide, but individual horoscopes may yield different results.
4. Abhijit Muhurat
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:34 AM - 12:16 PM
This is the most auspicious time of the day, but it should be checked against Rahukaal. Part of the Abhijit Muhurta on December 17, 2025, falls within Rahukaal, so only the period from 11:34 AM to 12:17 PM is considered safe.
5. Check other Panchang information also
Along with just Choghadiya, also check out the following:
Auspicious Yoga
Karan
Nakshatra
Date
FAQs (FAQ)
Question 1: What is the difference between Choghadiya and Panchang?
Answer : Panchang consists of 5 elements:
Date
Weekday
Nakshatra
Yoga
Karan
While Choghadiya simply divides the day into 8 parts to indicate auspicious and inauspicious times, it is not a part of the Panchang, but rather a separate Muhurta method.
Question 2: Is Choghadiya considered in modern times?
Answer : Yes, millions of Indians still consider Choghadiya important. It is especially popular for travel. However, modern astrologers recommend using Choghadiya in conjunction with a personal horoscope.
Question 3: What if I am unable to count the Chaughadiya?
Answer : Choghadiya is a guide, not mandatory. If for some reason you cannot work during an auspicious time, you can work according to your capacity. However, choosing an auspicious time for important tasks is considered beneficial.