Answer

In Jain practice, “Water Kal” in Chauvihar/Chovihar means the time limit after which water should not be consumed.

If someone has taken Chauvihar Pachchakkhan, then they avoid:

• All food
• All drinks
• Water also

So, water must be taken before the allowed Water Kal time, and after that, water is also avoided until the Pachchakkhan is completed.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, especially during evening discipline, people may take different types of Pachchakkhan:

• Navkarshi – eating after sunrise and Navkarshi time
• Porsi / Sadh-Porsi – time-based fasting discipline
• Chauvihar – no food or water after sunset/evening limit

In Chauvihar, water is also included in the restriction.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose is to practice:

• Self-control
• Carefulness in eating and drinking
• Ahimsa, by avoiding intake at night
• Discipline of body and mind

Takeaway

If you are asking for today’s exact Water Kal / Chauvihar time, it depends on your city and sunset time. Please share your location, and I can guide you generally.