Choghadiya Tatha Hora Ni Kaaymi Samay Darshika

This document is a Jain almanac titled "Choghadiya tatha Hora ni Kaaymi Samay Darshika" (Permanent Almanac of Choghadiya and Hora Times), authored by Muni Shree Dipratnasagarji. Published by Arhat Prakashan, this book provides precise timings for "Choghadiya" and "Hora" for all twelve months of the year.

The almanac is designed for Jain educational purposes and is strictly for personal use. It aims to correct common misconceptions about Choghadiya and Hora timings, stating that they do not necessarily start at 6:00 AM or 4:30 PM and are not fixed at one-and-a-half-hour durations.

Key features and how to use the almanac:

• Choghadiya (Day and Night):

  • How to use:
    1. Note the date and month of the day for which you need the Choghadiya.
    2. Check the day of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) from a current year's almanac (Panchang).
    3. Identify the desired Choghadiya (e.g., Labh, Shubh, Amrit, Chal - considered auspicious) and its sequence for that day of the week.
    4. Refer to this booklet for the exact start and end times of the selected Choghadiya for the specific date and month. The booklet provides tables for both daytime and nighttime Choghadiya.
  • Example: To find the time for the "Labh" Choghadiya on February 9, 2005 (a Wednesday), one would look up the February section, find the 9th date, and identify the first Choghadiya listed for Wednesday, which is "Labh." The booklet then provides the specific time range for this Choghadiya.

• Hora (Day and Night):

  • How to use:
    1. Note the date and month for which you need the Hora.
    2. Check the day of the week from a current year's almanac (Panchang).
    3. Identify the desired Hora (e.g., Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani) and its sequence for that day of the week.
    4. Use this booklet to find the precise start and end times for the chosen Hora on the specific date and month. Tables are provided for daytime and nighttime Horation the respective days of the week.
  • Example: To find the time for the "Chandra" Hora on February 25, 2005 (a Friday), one would refer to the February section, find the 25th date, and look for the "Chandra" Hora. The booklet indicates that on Friday, Chandra Hora occurs twice during the day: third and tenth. It then provides the specific time ranges for these occurrences.

The almanac includes detailed tables of timings for Choghadiyas and Horation all twelve months, from January to December, for both day and night. The tables list the start times of each Choghadiya and Hora for each day of the month.

The author, Muni Shree Dipratnasagarji, is highlighted for his significant contributions to Jain literature, having authored over 251 books on various subjects including grammar, Agam Shastra, dictionaries, rituals, and almanacs. This publication is his 252nd work. The author emphasizes the importance of accurate time calculations for auspicious timings (Muhurta) and encourages the use of this almanac to avoid errors in understanding Choghadiya and Hora times.