About Hora Chakra

Usually people consult Panditji to find a good Muhurta and Panditji after consulting Panchanggives a nice Muhurta.
Many times, due to various reasons, it is not possible to consult a Pandit. Hence Jyotish Shastra has created Hora
Chakra to find auspicious and inauspicious timings for a day. Hora cycle makes it easy for an individual to choose a
good Muhurta without consulting a Pandit.
Hora is written as in Sanskrit. is derived from ()(). The time duration of one day and one night is
known as . In Vedic time keeping, it is the duration from one sunrise to next sunrise. Hence Hora word has
been derived after removing first and last alphabet of (A)Hora(t). It is interesting to know that in Spanish Hora
means time.
There are 7 different Hora and total 24 Hora in a day. All seven Hora are cyclic and rotate in a constant fixed cycle
throughout day and night.
In Tamil Nadu people follow Nalla Neram and Gowri Nalla Neram for each day. Nalla Neramis auspicious time
according to Shubha Horai table and Gowri Nalla Neram is Shubha timings in a day mentioned in Tamil Gowri
Panchangam.

Significance of Seven Hora

Sun Hora
It is also known as Surya Hora. It is first Hora on Raviwar or Sunday. Surya Hora is energetic, vigorous, dynamic
and powerful. Hence it is good for political work, court related dealings, meeting politicians and government
officials, submitting tender, handing over or taking responsibility and joining government job. Sun Hora is positively
more effective on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday and it is detrimental on Saturday and Friday.
Hora of Sun is good to wear or to adorn Manik () jewel. Manik is adorned to appease and to get blessing of
Lord Surya.
Venus Hora
It is also known as Shukra Hora. It is first Hora on Shukrawar or Friday. Shukra hora is beneficial, aesthetic and
uniting. Hence it is recommended for love, romance, marriage and mating activities. Recreational activities like
music, art and dance are also recommended during Hora of Venus. Venus Hora is positively more effective on
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and it is less effective on Sunday.
Hora of Venus is good to adorn Opal () Jewel and any other diamond. Opal is adorned to appease Lord Shukra.
Mercury Hora
It is also known as Budha Hora. It is first Hora on Budhawar or Wednesday. Mercury Hora is quick, changeable and
unstable. Hence it is recommended for education, learning new skills, changing place, finalizing written agreement
and travel related activities. It is auspicious Hora for media and publishing industry. Mercury Hora is positively
more effective on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and it is less effective on Tuesday.
Hora of Budha is good to adorn Panna () jewel. Panna is adorned to appease planet Budha.
Moon Hora

It is also known as Chandra Hora. It is first Hora on Somwar or Monday. Moon Hora is soft, gentle, delicate and
fluctuating. Hence it is considered good for most activities. Hora of Moon is specially recommended for gardening,
food related activities, sea related work, activities which are related to pearl and conch-shell, silver related work and
feminine work. Moon Hora is positively more effective on Monday and Thursday and it is less effective on Sunday
and Saturday.
Hora of Moon is good to adorn Moti ().
Saturn Hora
It is also known as Shani Hora. It is first Hora on Shaniwar or Saturday. Saturn Hora is sluggish, inactive and
delaying. Hence it is best avoided for those activities which need speedy expedition. Hora of Shani is recommended
for those activities which are related to oil, lead, glass and iron. It is also recommended for laying foundation,
opening fixed deposit account, entering into new house and agriculture work. Saturn Hora is positively more
effective on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and it is detrimental on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Hora of Shani is good to adorn Neelam () and Gomed ( ) jewel. Neelam is adorned to appease Lord Shani
and Gomed is recommended to appease Rahu.
Jupiter Hora
It is also known as Guru Hora. It is first Hora on Guruwar or Thursday. Guru Hora is favorable, fruitful and
augmentative. Hence it is recommended for most auspicious activities. Hora of Guru is suitable for travelling and
transportation, money exchange and other financial activities, starting house construction and entering into the house
and spiritual activities. Jupiter Hora is positively more effective on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Hora of Guru is also good for adorning Pukharaj ( ) jewel. Pukharaj is adorned to appease Lord Brahaspati.
Mars Hora
It is also known as Mangal Hora. It is first Hora on Mangalwar or Tuesday. Mars Hora is sharp, aggressive and
volatile in nature. Hence it should be avoided for auspicious work and important activities. Bravery works, sports
and competitive activities, electrical and mechanical engineering works, fire related work, pursuing litigation,
construction work can be performed during Hora of Mangal. Mars Hora is positively more effective on Sunday,
Tuesday and Thursday and it is detrimental on Saturday and Wednesday.
Hora of Mangal is also good for adorning Moonga ( ) and Lahasuniya ( ) jewel. Moonga is adorned to
appease Lord Mangal and Lahasuniya is to appease Ketu.