Rahu Kalam Today — Columbus
Your birth chart reveals whether Rahu periods bring opportunity or obstacles. People with strong, well-placed Rahu often thrive during times others avoid.
Inauspicious Periods Today
| Period | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08 | 15:29 | ~82 min |
| Yamagandam | 07:19 | 08:41 | ~82 min |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:03 | 11:24 | ~82 min |
Based on sunrise 07:19 and sunset 18:13 for Columbus.
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam (also spelled Rahu Kaal) is a daily period of approximately 90 minutes ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is considered inauspicious for starting new activities, beginning journeys, or initiating important tasks. The period is calculated by dividing the day (sunrise to sunset) into eight equal parts, with Rahu's segment varying by weekday.
Important: Rahu Kalam times vary by city because they depend on actual sunrise and sunset times. Many panchang websites use hardcoded tables (e.g., "7:30-9:00" for all locations), which can be off by 30+ minutes for cities far from the timezone center. Our calculations use Swiss Ephemeris for your exact coordinates.
What is Yamagandam?
Yamagandam (Yama Kanda) is an inauspicious daily period ruled by Yama, the lord of death and dharma. Like Rahu Kalam, it occupies one of the eight segments of the day, with the specific segment varying by weekday. Yamagandam is avoided for initiating new ventures, travel, and auspicious ceremonies (Muhurta Chintamani). Activities already in progress may continue unaffected.
What is Gulika Kalam?
Gulika Kalam (also called Mandi Kalam) is an inauspicious period associated with Gulika, a malefic sub-planet and offspring of Saturn in Vedic astrology. Due to its Saturnine nature, this period is avoided for starting new endeavors, signing contracts, and performing auspicious ceremonies (Brihat Samhita). Like the other inauspicious periods, its timing is calculated by dividing the day into eight equal parts and selecting the weekday-specific segment.
Rahu Kalam Weekday Segments
The day from sunrise to sunset is divided into 8 equal segments. Rahu's position varies each day:
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam | Gulika |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8th segment | 5th segment | 7th segment |
| Monday | 2nd segment | 4th segment | 6th segment |
| Tuesday | 7th segment | 3rd segment | 5th segment |
| Wednesday | 5th segment | 2nd segment | 4th segment |
| Thursday | 6th segment | 1st segment | 3rd segment |
| Friday | 4th segment | 7th segment | 2nd segment |
| Saturday | 3rd segment | 6th segment | 1st segment |
Mnemonic for Rahu Kalam: "Mother Saw Father Wearing The Turban on Saturday" (Mon-2, Sat-3, Fri-4, Wed-5, Thu-6, Tue-7, Sun-8)
What to Avoid During Rahu Kalam
- Starting new business ventures or signing contracts
- Beginning journeys (especially important ones)
- Conducting Griha Pravesh (housewarming)
- Starting educational activities or exams
- Purchasing vehicles or property
- Performing any new Sankalpa (intention-setting)
Note: Activities already in progress can continue. Rahu Kalam affects initiation of new tasks, not continuation of existing ones (per Muhurta Chintamani). Regular worship and Rahu-specific remedies (visiting Rahu temples, chanting Rahu mantras) are actually recommended during this period.
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