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Rahu Kalam / Gulika / Yamaganda

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Today's Timings

Rahu Kalam

10:30 - 12:00

Yamagandam

15:00 - 16:30

Gulikai Kalam

07:30 - 09:00

Weekly Schedule

DayRahu KalamYamagandamGulikai Kalam
Sunday
16:30 - 18:0012:00 - 13:3013:30 - 15:00
Monday
07:30 - 09:0010:30 - 12:0015:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
15:00 - 16:3009:00 - 10:3012:00 - 13:30
Wednesday
12:00 - 13:3007:30 - 09:0010:30 - 12:00
Thursday
13:30 - 15:0006:00 - 07:3009:00 - 10:30
Friday
10:30 - 12:0015:00 - 16:3007:30 - 09:00
Saturday
09:00 - 10:3013:30 - 15:0006:00 - 07:30

Explanation

Rahu Kalam

Rahu Kalam is considered the most inauspicious period of the day, ruled by Rahu. Avoid starting new ventures, travel, or making important decisions during this time.

Yamagandam

Yamagandam is the period ruled by Yama, the god of death. It is inauspicious for starting any good work or auspicious activity.

Gulikai Kalam

Gulikai Kalam is ruled by Gulikan, son of Saturn. Though less severe than Rahu Kalam, it is advisable to avoid important activities during this period.

Note

  • The timings above are calculated based on an approximate sunrise at 06:00 AM.
  • Each period lasts 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
  • May vary slightly depending on the sunrise time in your location.

About Rahu Kalam — Daily Inauspicious Period

Rahu Kalam (ராகு காலம்) is an approximately 90-minute period each day considered inauspicious in Tamil and Hindu astrology. Governed by Rahu — the north lunar node — this period is best avoided for starting new ventures, travel, important purchases, or ceremonies. AVAYUGA shows today's Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kalam timings in real time. The timings are based on the traditional formula dividing daylight hours into eight equal parts, where Rahu governs a specific part on each day of the week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kalam?▾
Rahu Kalam (ராகு காலம்) is an inauspicious period of approximately 1.5 hours each day governed by Rahu. Starting new ventures, travel, purchases, or ceremonies during this time is traditionally avoided in Tamil and Hindu astrology.
What time is Rahu Kalam today?▾
Rahu Kalam changes daily based on the day of the week and your location. Approximate timings for Chennai IST — Monday: 7:30–9:00am, Saturday: 9:00–10:30am, Friday: 10:30am–12:00pm, Wednesday: 12:00–1:30pm, Thursday: 1:30–3:00pm, Tuesday: 3:00–4:30pm, Sunday: 4:30–6:00pm. Use the AVAYUGA calculator for exact daily timings.
What is Yamagandam?▾
Yamagandam is another inauspicious period each day associated with Yama (the lord of death). Like Rahu Kalam, it lasts about 1.5 hours and should be avoided for auspicious activities. The timing shifts daily according to the Panchangam.
What is Gulika Kalam?▾
Gulika Kalam is an inauspicious period associated with Gulika (a shadow planet). It is one of the three inauspicious periods in the Tamil Panchangam alongside Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam. Its duration and timing vary by day.
Can I do important work during Rahu Kalam?▾
Important new beginnings like starting a business, signing contracts, performing puja, or travelling for major purposes should be avoided during Rahu Kalam. However, routine work and ongoing activities are generally not affected.