What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious period of approximately 90 minutes each day, ruled by Rahu. It's considered unfavorable for starting new activities or important tasks.
राहु काल प्रतिदिन लगभग 90 मिनट की एक अशुभ अवधि है, जो राहु द्वारा शासित होती है। इसे नई गतिविधियों या महत्वपूर्ण कार्यों को शुरू करने के लिए प्रतिकूल माना जाता है।
Rahu Kaal Timings (Approximate)
These timings are approximate and based on 6 AM sunrise. Actual timings vary by location and sunrise time.
| Day | Rahu Kaal Period | Approximate Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Period 8 of 8 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Monday | Period 2 of 8 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Tuesday | Period 7 of 8 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Period 5 of 8 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Thursday | Period 6 of 8 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Period 4 of 8 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Period 3 of 8 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Easy Way to Remember
Mnemonic: "Mother Saw Father Wearing The Turban Slowly"
Monday-Saturday-Friday-Wednesday-Thursday-Tuesday-Sunday - order of Rahu Kaal periods
7-8-1-6-5-4-3 = Period numbers for Sun-Sat
What to Avoid During Rahu Kaal
Exceptions
These activities are okay during Rahu Kaal:
- Emergency situations
- Continuing ongoing work
- Rahu-related remedies
Other Inauspicious Periods
Yamaghantaka Kaal
Another malefic period ruled by Yama, the god of death.
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Monday | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Gulika Kaal
Period ruled by Saturn's son Gulika, considered inauspicious.
| Sunday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Monday | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
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