Rahu Kaal (also spelled Rahu Kalam) is an inauspicious period that occurs every day, ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is traditionally avoided for beginning anything important — new work, travel, signing agreements, or ceremonies. Ongoing and routine tasks are considered unaffected.
The daytime, from local sunrise to sunset, is divided into eight equal parts. One of those parts is Rahu Kaal, and which part it is depends on the weekday. Because it is tied to local sunrise and sunset, the exact clock time shifts by city and by season — a fixed table is never quite right for your location.
Gulika Kaal (Gulika or Mandi) and Yamaganda are two other inauspicious parts of the day, found the same way as Rahu Kaal by dividing daylight into eight parts. Like Rahu Kaal, they are best avoided for important new beginnings. Abhijit Muhurat, by contrast, is a short auspicious window around midday.
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Rahu Kaal is the same for everyone — but the right timing for your decisions depends on your own chart.
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