Rahu Kalam, Yama Gandam, Gulikai — Daily Inauspicious Times Explained

ராகு காலம், எம கண்டம், குளிகை — தினசரி அசுப நேரங்கள்

What is Rahu Kalam?

Rahu Kalam (ராகு காலம்) is a daily 90-minute period considered inauspicious for starting new activities — signing contracts, marriage ceremonies, buying property, travelling, or beginning important meetings. It is ruled by Rahu, the "shadow planet" of obstruction.

ராகு காலம் என்பது ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் 1.5 மணி நேரம் நீடிக்கும் அசுப நேரம். முக்கியமான புதிய காரியங்களை இந்த நேரத்தில் தொடங்கக்கூடாது என்று கூறப்படுகிறது.

Rahu Kalam Timings by Day (Standard for Most Tamil Regions)

These are typical timings, but exact minutes shift by sunrise/sunset of your location. Our daily Panchanga gives you precise Rahu Kalam for your city.

Yama Gandam (எம கண்டம்)

Yama Gandam is another 90-minute daily inauspicious period, named after Yama, the god of death. It is even more strictly avoided for travel — beginning a journey during Yama Gandam is said to invite accidents or bad news. Timings rotate by weekday just like Rahu Kalam, but at different hours.

Yama Gandam by Day

• Monday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
• Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
• Friday: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Saturday: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Gulikai Kalam (குளிகை காலம்)

Gulikai is a 90-minute period ruled by Saturn's son Gulika (Mandi). Less inauspicious than Rahu Kalam, but still avoided for starting long-term commitments like weddings or business ventures.

How Are These Calculated?

The day from sunrise to sunset is divided into 8 equal parts (each ~90 min). Each weekday assigns Rahu, Yama, and Gulikai to specific parts. Because sunrise varies by season and location, exact timings shift. Our Panchanga auto-calculates for your city.

What Activities to Avoid

• Starting a new job, business, or course
• Signing legal documents or contracts
• Marriage ceremonies (kalyanam, reception)
• Buying real estate, vehicles, or jewellery
• Travel — especially for important purposes
• Starting a journey away from home

What's Still Okay During Rahu Kalam

• Routine work already in progress (continuing is fine, only starting is avoided)
• Prayer, meditation, chanting mantras
• Lighting lamps, visiting temples (especially Durga or Kali temples)
• Eating meals, sleeping, daily personal activities

Can You Offset Rahu Kalam?

If you absolutely must start something during Rahu Kalam, traditional remedies include:

• Chanting Durga or Kali mantra 108 times
• Lighting a sesame-oil lamp facing south
• Donating black items — sesame seeds, iron, or black cloth
• Postponing by even a few minutes past the Rahu Kalam window

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