Question 1

What is Gauri Panchang (Gowri Nalla Neram)?

Accepted Answer

Gauri Panchang (also called Gowri Panchangam or Gowri Nalla Neram) is a South-Indian Vedic time-division system that splits each day and night into 8 periods of approximately 90 minutes each. It is the counterpart of Choghadiya, which is more common in North and West India. Gauri uses 8 distinct period names — Amritha, Siddha, Marana, Rogam, Laabha, Dhanam, Sugam, and Sokam — with a different weekday rotation than Choghadiya, and unlike Choghadiya has no "neutral" tier.

Question 2

Which Gauri period is best for starting new work?

Accepted Answer

Amritha (nectar) is universally considered the most powerful Gauri period for starting a new venture, moving home, or any important beginning. Siddha (achievement) is excellent for finishing important work, signing agreements, or exams. Laabha (gain) is best for business transactions and financial decisions. Sugam (comfort) is preferred for travel and family events. Dhanam (wealth) is auspicious for investments and purchases.

Question 3

How is Gauri Panchang different from Choghadiya?

Accepted Answer

Both systems divide each day and night into 8 equal parts computed from sunrise and sunset. The differences: (1) Gauri uses 8 distinct period names; Choghadiya uses 7 (Char repeats). (2) Gauri has no "neutral" tier — every period is auspicious or inauspicious. (3) The weekday rotation differs. (4) Gauri is the traditional South-Indian system used in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala; Choghadiya is more common in Gujarat, Rajasthan and central India. Many printed panchangs in South India publish both side by side.

Question 4

How many Gauri periods are there in a day?

Accepted Answer

A full day-night cycle has 16 Gauri periods: 8 during the day (sunrise to sunset) and 8 during the night (sunset to next sunrise). The duration of each period is not a fixed 90 minutes; it varies seasonally because daytime and nighttime lengths change through the year. Dekho Panchang computes exact Gauri timings from your location's actual sunrise and sunset, so summer days have longer day-Gauri slots and winter days have shorter ones.

Gauri Period	Time	Nature
Sugam	5:57 AM – 7:30 AM	Auspicious
Sokam	7:30 AM – 9:04 AM	Inauspicious
Amritha	9:04 AM – 10:38 AM	Auspicious
Siddha	10:38 AM – 12:12 PM	Auspicious
Marana	12:12 PM – 1:46 PM	Inauspicious
Rogam	1:46 PM – 3:19 PM	Inauspicious
Laabha	3:19 PM – 4:53 PM	Auspicious
Dhanam	4:53 PM – 6:27 PM	Auspicious

Gauri Period	Time	Nature
Marana	6:27 PM – 7:53 PM	Inauspicious
Rogam	7:53 PM – 9:19 PM	Inauspicious
Laabha	9:19 PM – 10:46 PM	Auspicious
Dhanam	10:46 PM – 12:12 AM	Auspicious
Sugam	12:12 AM – 1:38 AM	Auspicious
Sokam	1:38 AM – 3:04 AM	Inauspicious
Amritha	3:04 AM – 4:30 AM	Auspicious
Siddha	4:30 AM – 5:57 AM	Auspicious

Gauri Period	Time	Nature
Sugam	5:57 AM – 7:30 AM	Auspicious
Sokam	7:30 AM – 9:04 AM	Inauspicious
Amritha	9:04 AM – 10:38 AM	Auspicious
Siddha	10:38 AM – 12:12 PM	Auspicious
Marana	12:12 PM – 1:46 PM	Inauspicious
Rogam	1:46 PM – 3:19 PM	Inauspicious
Laabha	3:19 PM – 4:53 PM	Auspicious
Dhanam	4:53 PM – 6:27 PM	Auspicious

Gauri Period	Time	Nature
Marana	6:27 PM – 7:53 PM	Inauspicious
Rogam	7:53 PM – 9:19 PM	Inauspicious
Laabha	9:19 PM – 10:46 PM	Auspicious
Dhanam	10:46 PM – 12:12 AM	Auspicious
Sugam	12:12 AM – 1:38 AM	Auspicious
Sokam	1:38 AM – 3:04 AM	Inauspicious
Amritha	3:04 AM – 4:30 AM	Auspicious
Siddha	4:30 AM – 5:57 AM	Auspicious

Gauri Panchang — Thursday, 20 August 2026

Day Gauri Panchang (20 August 2026)

Night Gauri Panchang (20 August 2026)

Gauri Panchang — Thursday, 20 August 2026

Day Gauri Panchang (20 August 2026)

Night Gauri Panchang (20 August 2026)