What is Rahu Kaal and Why Must it Be Avoided?
Rahu Kaal (also spelled Rahu Kalam) is a 90-minute planetary period each day ruled by the shadowy node Rahu. Rahu represents obsession, confusion, illusion, and material turbulence. Any venture commenced during Rahu Kaal faces unexpected disruptions, delays, or obstacles.
✦ How Rahu Kaal is Calculated
The period between local Sunrise and Sunset is divided into 8 equal parts (approx 90 minutes each). The Sun rules one segment, Moon rules one, Mars rules one, etc. Rahu takes a fixed slot each weekday (e.g. Monday: 2nd segment, Tuesday: 7th segment, Sunday: 8th segment).
✦ Activities Strictly Avoided During Rahu Kaal
Signing contracts, entering a new home (Griha Pravesh), purchasing gold or vehicles, starting business ventures, performing marriage rituals or Hawans.
✦ What is Permitted During Rahu Kaal?
Routine ongoing work, spiritual meditation, prayer to Goddess Durga or Lord Bhairava, and charity to the underprivileged.
⚡ Daily Vedic Tip
Panchang calculations are computed accurately based on the exact local sunrise and sunset timings of New Delhi. Use the city buttons above to view timings for any major city across India.