Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute period considered inauspicious in Vedic astrology. This time is governed by planet Rahu, a shadow planet believed to create obstacles to new beginnings. So, if you are planning a new business venture or travelling during this period, you should avoid this 90-minute span. In a nutshell, it is not a caution or danger zone where you cannot resume your daily activities, but a period to avoid new beginnings or key events. 

 

How to Calculate Rahu Kal Today in My Location? 

Calculating Rahu Kalam today involves several steps. Discover how to do it, or note the exact daily timings in the table above with no effort. 

Step 1: Know the exact timings of sunrise and sunset. 

Step 2: Divide the total time span by 8

Step 3: Choose the Rahu window as per the day 

Step 4: According to the day, the allocated time window is Rahu Kaal 

Rahu Kaal Time Window 

Sunday- 8th (just before sunset) 

Monday- 2nd (early morning) 

Tuesday- 7th (late afternoon) 

Wednesday- 5th (midday) 

Thursday- 6th (afternoon) 

Friday- 4th (late morning) 

Saturday- 3rd (mid morning) 

Example: The time for sunrise is 5:35 A.M., and for sunset is 6:15 P.M on Monday. The time in between is 760 minutes. Divide 760 by 8 = 95 minutes slot from 5:35 A.M. Now choose the slot as per Monday, which would be the 2nd slot. 

Slot 1: 05:35 A.M. – 07:10 A.M 

Slot 2: 07:10 A.M. – 08:45 A.M 

Slot 3: 08:45 A.M. – 10:20 A.M 

Slot 4: 10:20 A.M. – 11:55 A.M 

Slot 5: 11:55 A.M. – 01:30 P.M 

Slot 6: 01:30 P.M. – 03:05 P.M 

Slot 7: 03:05 P.M. – 04:40 P.M 

Slot 8: 04:40 P.M. – 06:15 P.M

The second slot will be 7:10 A.M to 8:45 A.M, which is the rahu kaal period. 

What to Avoid During Rahu Kaal? 

During Rahu Kalam, one should avoid key events such as starting a new venture, taking on debt, or purchasing new items. Get an insight into the same. 

• Planning of a new project or signing off on a contract 
• Planning key events such as Graha Pravesh, marriage, interviews, or meetings 
• Planning travels, especially long-distance 
• Planning to invest or lend money 
• Planning to purchase new items such as jewellery, electronics, property, or vehicles 
• Planning to go for a surgical or medical treatment