Rahu Kalam & Yamaganda
Know the inauspicious periods to avoid for important activities. Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, and Gulika Kalam timings for any date.
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About Inauspicious Periods
In Vedic astrology, certain time periods each day are considered inauspicious for starting important activities. These periods occur when specific planetary energies (Rahu, Ketu, Gulika) are dominant. While these periods should be avoided for new beginnings, they can be used for routine tasks.
Rahu Kalam (राहुकालम्)
Rahu Kalam lasts for 1.5 hours (90 minutes) each day. It occurs at different times depending on the weekday and sunrise time.
Rahu Kalam by Weekday
- Sunday: 4th muhurta (afternoon)
- Monday: 3rd muhurta (late morning)
- Tuesday: 2nd muhurta (morning)
- Wednesday: 1st muhurta (early morning)
- Thursday: 7th muhurta (evening)
- Friday: 6th muhurta (late afternoon)
- Saturday: 5th muhurta (mid-afternoon)
Yamaganda (यमगण्ड)
Yamaganda also lasts for 1.5 hours daily. It is ruled by Yama, the god of death, and should be avoided for important activities.
Yamaganda by Weekday
- Sunday: 2nd muhurta (morning)
- Monday: 1st muhurta (early morning)
- Tuesday: 7th muhurta (evening)
- Wednesday: 6th muhurta (late afternoon)
- Thursday: 5th muhurta (mid-afternoon)
- Friday: 4th muhurta (afternoon)
- Saturday: 3rd muhurta (late morning)
Gulika Kalam (गुलिका)
Gulika Kalam is another 1.5 hour period. It is ruled by Saturn (Shani) and brings delays, obstacles, and hardships.
Gulika Kalam by Weekday
- Sunday: 7th muhurta (evening)
- Monday: 6th muhurta (late afternoon)
- Tuesday: 5th muhurta (mid-afternoon)
- Wednesday: 4th muhurta (afternoon)
- Thursday: 3rd muhurta (late morning)
- Friday: 2nd muhurta (morning)
- Saturday: 1st muhurta (early morning)
Important Notes
- • These periods are calculated based on sunrise to sunset (daytime hours only)
- • The duration of each muhurta varies by season and location
- • Rahu Kalam should be avoided for all auspicious activities
- • If unavoidable, start important work before or after these periods
- • These periods can be used for: routine tasks, exercise, cleaning, study (not new learning)
- • Emergency activities like medical treatment are exempt from these restrictions
- • Abhijit Muhurta (11:45-12:33) overcomes all inauspicious periods