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Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika Timings

Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika Timings

Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika Timings

Every day has specific time periods ruled by the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu, which are considered highly unfavorable for new beginnings. Find the exact Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kalam timings based on your local sunrise and sunset to plan your day safely.

Quick Summary: The 3 Daily Kalas

  • Rahu Kalam: A traditional period during which some people avoid starting auspicious activities. It does not establish that an activity will fail.
  • Yamagandam: A period traditionally avoided for selected new beginnings. The name should not be interpreted as a prediction of death or suffering.
  • Gulika Kalam: The time of 'Delay & Repetition'. Good for buying a house (it repeats), but bad for taking loans or holding funerals.

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Rules for Observing Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam

Rahu Kalam Rules:

  • Travel: Never start a new journey. If you must travel, leave the house before Rahu Kalam starts.
  • Business: Do not sign contracts, make major purchases, or start new ventures.
  • Auspicious Events: Strictly avoid marriages, housewarmings, or pujas.

Yamagandam Rules:

  • Endings: Activities started here tend to fail or result in a 'dead end'.
  • Medical care: Follow your clinician's advice about treatment timing; do not delay necessary or urgent care because of Yamagandam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Rahu Kalam is an inauspicious period of about 1.5 hours every day, ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is strictly avoided for auspicious activities.

Yes, routine and ongoing work can continue. You only need to avoid *starting* new or highly important tasks during this period.

No. The nature of Gulika is 'repetition'. Therefore, starting a good thing (like buying gold or a house) is fine because you want it to repeat. But taking loans, selling property, or funerals must be avoided.
Gollapelli Santhosh Kumar Sharma

About the Author

This article and its astrological predictions are prepared by Gollapelli Santhosh Kumar Sharma, Vedic Astrologer with 26+ years of experience in Vedic astrology, horoscope analysis, Panchangam calculations and personal consultation.

The content is written with attention to traditional Jyotish principles, practical interpretation and clarity for readers who want reliable guidance for daily life, important decisions and spiritual understanding.

Author’s approach: Each prediction is reviewed with planetary positions, dasha influences, transit effects and classical astrological rules so that the guidance remains meaningful, balanced and easy to understand.

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