Rahu Kalam
రాహు కాలం
Sanskrit: राहु काल · Category: Time
Quick Definition
The 1.5-hour daily inauspicious window ruled by Rahu — avoid starting new ventures.
Detailed Explanation
Rahu Kalam timing differs by city (based on local sunrise) and weekday. Mon=07:30-09:00, Tue=15:00-16:30, Wed=12:00-13:30, Thu=13:30-15:00, Fri=10:30-12:00, Sat=09:00-10:30, Sun=16:30-18:00 (approximate for Hyderabad/IST). Activities to avoid: starting business, vehicle purchase, signing contracts, beginning a journey.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.