Trying to find the right time for your important tasks? In Hindu Vedic astrology, three daily time periods are traditionally avoided for new beginnings. This simple guide explains Rahu Kalam (Rahu Kaal), Yamagandam (Yama Ghanta), and Gulika Kaal (Kuligai), with their weekly timings and a helpful FAQ.
Weekly Timings for Inauspicious Periods
The following table shows the fixed daily timings for these periods, useful for general planning.
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam | Gulika Kaal (Kuligai) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM |
📍 Important Note: These are standard timings. For your exact city’s timings today, please check a Panchang website or app, as they change slightly each day based on local sunrise.
Pooja Benefits for the three inauspicious Rahu Kalam Yamagandam Gulika times
- Rahu Kalam
- Helps remove delays in marriage, career, or pregnancy.
- Aims to solve money problems and debt.
- Good time for rituals to reduce Rahu’s bad effects.
- Simple ritual: Light a ghee lamp (especially on Tuesday).
- Yamagandam
- Mainly for seeking protection from sudden bad luck, accidents, or fear of death.
- Simple ritual: Light a sesame oil lamp for Lord Yama.
- Gulika Kaal
- Considered a suitable time to repay old debts (financial or personal).
- Helps reduce struggles and delays in work or life.
- General action: Chant prayers for Saturn or focus on clearing pending tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What should I avoid during these times?
It is best to avoid starting new ventures, signing important deals, beginning travel, or performing auspicious ceremonies like marriages during Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, or Gulika Kaal.
Q2: What can I do during these periods?
You can perform remedies. For example, lighting a ghee lamp during Rahu Kalam is believed to help overcome financial or life obstacles. Routine, ongoing work can also continue.
Q3: Which time is best for repaying debts?
A query on the source page suggests that Gulika Kaal is a suitable time for the repayment of debts.
Q4: Are there any specific benefits to performing rituals?
Yes. According to the source:
- Rituals in Rahu Kalam may help with marriage delays, career growth, and pregnancy-related doshas.
- Lighting sesame oil at Lord Yama’s feet during Yamagandam is said to relieve doshas related to sudden death.
Q5: How do I find the precise timings for my city?
Since sunrise times vary, use a reliable daily Panchang service. Enter your city name to get today’s exact Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal and Tomorrow for same.
