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The Choghadiya Muhurat API provides Panchang related calculations and insights based on Vedic Astrology principles. This endpoint is designed for astrology applications, report generation systems, horoscope platforms, and developer integrations requiring structured JSON responses and reliable REST API access.
https://json.astroinsightapi.com/api/v1/panchang/chaughadiya-muhurta
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Methodology and astrological context for Choghadiya Muhurat.
The Choghadiya Muhurat API returns the complete Choghadiya (also spelled Chaughadiya) time table for a given date and geographic location. Choghadiya is a traditional Vedic time-division system widely used in North and West India — particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan — that divides the day and night into eight equal segments, each classified by its auspiciousness and the type of activity it favours. This endpoint provides a precise, location-aware Choghadiya schedule that can be directly embedded into astrology, planning, and devotional applications.
This endpoint calculates the Choghadiya segments for both the daytime (from sunrise to sunset) and the nighttime (from sunset to next sunrise) for the specified date and location. Each segment is assigned a name, a planetary ruler, a classification (auspicious, inauspicious, or neutral), and precise start and end times derived from the actual local sunrise and sunset. The Ayanamsha is configurable via a request header.
The response provides a full day and night Choghadiya schedule, typically including:
Day Choghadiya — Eight daytime segments from sunrise to sunset, each with:
Name — The traditional Choghadiya name (e.g., Amrit, Kaal, Shubh, Rog, Udveg, Char, Labh, Chal)
Type / Classification — Whether the segment is auspicious (Shubh), inauspicious (Ashubh), or neutral
Planetary ruler — The planet governing the segment
Start and end time — Precise local times for the segment boundaries
Night Choghadiya — Eight nighttime segments from sunset to the following sunrise, with the same attributes as the daytime segments
Sunrise and Sunset times — The anchor points used to divide the day and night into equal Choghadiya intervals
The eight Choghadiya names and their general classifications are:
Amrit — Highly auspicious (ruled by Moon)
Kaal — Inauspicious (ruled by Saturn)
Shubh — Auspicious (ruled by Jupiter)
Rog — Inauspicious (ruled by Mars)
Udveg — Inauspicious (ruled by Sun)
Char — Neutral / good for travel (ruled by Venus)
Labh — Auspicious / good for business (ruled by Mercury)
Chal — Neutral (ruled by Moon)
Quick muhurta selection — Providing a fast, easy-to-use alternative to full muhurta analysis for everyday decisions such as starting a journey, signing a contract, making a purchase, or beginning a new task
Daily astrology and planning apps — Powering a Choghadiya widget or daily schedule view that shows users the best and worst time slots throughout the day
Travel planning — Identifying Char Choghadiya (favourable for travel) and avoiding Kaal or Rog segments when planning departures
Business and financial decisions — Highlighting Labh (profit) and Amrit (highly auspicious) segments for important business activities, negotiations, or investments
Devotional and religious apps — Surfacing auspicious Choghadiya windows for prayer, worship, and ritual activities
Regional calendar apps — Serving users in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and other regions where Choghadiya is a primary daily timing reference
Full day and night coverage — Returns all sixteen Choghadiya segments (eight daytime, eight nighttime) in a single response, giving a complete picture of the day's timing landscape
Precise time boundaries — Each segment's start and end times are computed from the actual astronomical sunrise and sunset at the specified location, ensuring accuracy for any place in the world
Auspiciousness classification — Every segment is labelled with its traditional classification and planetary ruler, making the data immediately usable for scheduling decisions without additional processing
Location-aware — Uses latitude, longitude, and timezone offset to derive the local sunrise and sunset, from which all Choghadiya intervals are calculated
Configurable Ayanamsha — The X-Ayanamsha header allows selection of the sidereal correction system (e.g., Lahiri, Raman, KP), ensuring compatibility with different Vedic astrology traditions
Multi-language support — The Accept-Language header enables Choghadiya names and classifications to be returned in the preferred regional or vernacular language
Payload specifications for JSON request body.
| Parameter | Type | Description & Example |
|---|---|---|
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day
Required
|
integer |
Day of birth (1–31).
Example:
15
|
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month
Required
|
integer |
Month of birth (1–12).
Example:
9
|
|
year
Required
|
integer |
Year of birth (e.g., 1994).
Example:
1994
|
|
hour
Required
|
integer |
Hour of birth in 24-hour format (0–23).
Example:
12
|
|
min
Required
|
integer |
Minute of birth (0–59).
Example:
30
|
|
sec
Optional
|
integer |
Second of birth (0–59). Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 0.
Example:
30
|
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lat
Required
|
float |
Latitude of the birth location.
Example:
28.6139
|
|
lon
Required
|
float |
Longitude of the birth location.
Example:
77.1025
|
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tzone
Optional
|
float |
Timezone offset from UTC. Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 5.5 (IST).
Example:
5.5
|
| Header Key | Value / Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Authorization
Required
|
Basic {base64} |
Base64 encoded string of CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET. |
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Content-Type
Required
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application/json |
Specifies JSON payload format in request body. |
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Accept-Language
Optional
|
en, hi, ta, te... |
Returns localized astrology output. Default: en |
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X-Ayanamsha
Optional
|
lahiri, raman, krishnamurti... |
Ayanamsha system: lahiri, raman, fagan_bradley, usha_shashi, krishnamurti, djwhal_khul, yukteshwar, jn_bhasin, suryasiddhanta, aryabhata. Default: lahiri |
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Comprehensive developer guidance for Choghadiya Muhurat.
The Choghadiya Muhurat API provides authentic Panchang calculations based on Vedic astrology algorithms. It returns structured JSON data containing detailed planetary positions, house calculations, and astrological parameters suitable for Kundli apps, astrology websites, and developer applications.
The Choghadiya Muhurat API requires standard Vedic birth details: day, month, year, hour, min, sec, latitude (lat), longitude (lon), and timezone (tzone). All parameters can be passed in the JSON request body.
Each calculation request to Choghadiya Muhurat consumes 1 API credit. The endpoint delivers high performance with an average response time of ~31ms.
Authenticate using HTTP Basic Authentication by including your Base64 encoded client_id:client_secret credentials in the Authorization header (Authorization: Basic BASE64(client_id:client_secret)).
Yes! The API supports multiple languages including English, Hindi, Marathi. Pass your desired language code (e.g. 'hi' for Hindi, 'ta' for Tamil, 'en' for English) in the Accept-Language request header.
Supported Ayanamshas include NC Lahiri (Default), BV Raman, Krishnamurti (KP), Fagan Bradley, Usha Shashi, Djwhal Khul, Sri Yukteshwar, JN Bhasin, Surya Siddhanta, and Aryabhata. Specify your choice using the X-Ayanamsha header.
The API returns clean JSON UTF-8 output. Successful requests return HTTP 200 OK with the computed data payload. Parameter validation errors return HTTP 422 with actionable error messages.