Amrit Choghadiya अमृत
Amrit (अमृत) is one of the seven Choghadiya, the day-and-night time slots ruled by the planets. Amrit is ruled by Moon and traditionally considered auspicious. Nectar - the most auspicious of all Choghadiya, believed to bless almost any new beginning with smooth, favourable results.
- Ruling planet
- Moon (चंद्र)
- Traditional quality
- Auspicious
What Amrit means
The name Amrit (अमृत) means the nectar of immortality, the divine elixir. It stands for purity, blessings, success and well-being, and is traditionally regarded as the most auspicious of all the Choghadiya.
Is Amrit auspicious?
Yes - highly so. Amrit is considered an excellent time to begin almost any important activity, and whenever an Amrit Choghadiya is available it is often chosen ahead of the others for a significant undertaking.
Why it is considered the best
Amrit is associated with prosperity, harmony, success and divine blessings. The Panchang texts hold it to be a time when new beginnings have the greatest chance of progressing smoothly and producing favourable results.
A note on Muhurta
Amrit is highly auspicious, but major life events - marriages, sacred ceremonies, a housewarming (Griha Pravesh) - are traditionally set with a complete Muhurta, which weighs several Panchang factors (Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana) alongside the Choghadiya.
A simple way to remember
Amrit = the best time to begin. If you have the freedom to choose your timing, Amrit is traditionally the most favourable window for both everyday and important activities.
Best for
- Weddings and engagement ceremonies
- Housewarming (Griha Pravesh)
- Religious rituals and pujas
- Starting a business or venture
- Signing agreements or contracts
- Major financial investments
- Buying property, vehicles or valuables
- Travel and important journeys
Frequently asked questions
What does the Amrit Choghadiya mean?
Nectar - the most auspicious of all Choghadiya, believed to bless almost any new beginning with smooth, favourable results. It is ruled by Moon and traditionally considered auspicious.
Is Amrit Choghadiya good or bad?
Amrit is traditionally considered auspicious. It is favoured for important and auspicious work.
What is Amrit Choghadiya good for?
Amrit best suits: weddings and engagement ceremonies, housewarming (griha pravesh), religious rituals and pujas, starting a business or venture, signing agreements or contracts, major financial investments, buying property, vehicles or valuables, travel and important journeys.
Last updated 31 July 2026