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Rahu Kalam
An inauspicious time period of approximately 90 minutes each day, ruled by the shadow planet Rahu.
Rahu Kalam is a period of approximately 90 minutes (1/8th of daytime) each day that is considered inauspicious for starting new ventures, important activities, or travel. It is calculated based on sunrise time, making it location-specific — Rahu Kalam in Hyderabad differs from Rahu Kalam in Dallas.
The timing rotates through the week: Monday starts at the 2nd slot after sunrise, Saturday at the 3rd, Friday at the 4th, Wednesday at the 5th, Thursday at the 6th, Tuesday at the 7th, and Sunday at the 8th. An easy mnemonic in Telugu: "Mother Saw Father Wearing The Turban on Sunday" (Ma-Sha-Fri-We-Th-Tu-Su = 2-3-4-5-6-7-8).
In Telugu households, Rahu Kalam is checked before starting any important work, signing documents, beginning travel, or conducting ceremonies. Activities already in progress before Rahu Kalam begins need not be stopped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rahu Kalam the same every day?
No, the Rahu Kalam slot rotates through the week and varies by location because it depends on local sunrise time. Use our city-specific Rahu Kalam calculator for accurate timings.
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