Rahu Kalam in Bangalore Today
Bangalore, Karnataka · Average sunrise 06:15 AM · Average sunset 18:40 PM
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam (also written Rahukaal or Rahu Kaalam) is one of eight equal divisions of daylight in the classical Vedic muhurat system, assigned to the influence of Rahu — the lunar north node. Classical Vedic tradition holds that Rahu Kalam is inauspicious for initiating new ventures, signing contracts, travel, marriage muhurat, or any task requiring auspicious timing. The 1.5-hour window shifts by day of week and city.
Bangalore — full weekly schedule
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Yamaganda | Gulika |
|---|
| Monday | 7:45 AM – 9:15 AM | 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM | 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM | 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM | 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM | 7:45 AM – 9:15 AM | 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Thursday | 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM | 6:15 AM – 7:45 AM | 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM |
| Friday | 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM | 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM | 7:45 AM – 9:15 AM |
| Saturday | 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM | 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM | 6:15 AM – 7:45 AM |
| Sunday | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM | 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM |
Note on Bangalore timings
12.9°N, 77.6°E — Bangalore is south-central; sunrise and sunset are relatively stable year-round (closer to equatorial pattern). Slight ~15-min shift later than central IST.
The schedule above uses year-round averages. For an exact day, classical Vedic muhurat compute uses the actual sunrise and sunset for that date — the window shifts ±10-20 minutes by season.
What to avoid during Rahu Kalam
- Starting a new business, project, or signing major contracts
- Travel — especially long-distance or important journeys
- Marriage muhurat or engagement ceremonies
- Religious consecrations (pratishtha, griha pravesh)
- Major financial decisions and large purchases
- Elective medical procedures (urgent care is not restricted)
Daily life, ongoing work, study, healing practices, and mantra recitation are not restricted.
Related concepts
Yamaganda Kalam — a separate 1.5-hour window ruled by Yama (the deity of time and dharma); classical Vedic muhurat treats it as similar to Rahu Kalam in inauspicious quality.
Gulika Kalam — the window ruled by Gulika (a sub-portion of Saturn); classical Vedic tradition treats it as less restrictive than Rahu Kalam but still inauspicious for major initiations.
Frequently asked
What is Rahu Kalam in Vedic astrology?
Rahu Kalam is one of eight equal divisions of daylight (sunrise to sunset) classically assigned to the influence of Rahu — the lunar north node. Classical Vedic tradition holds that Rahu Kalam is inauspicious for new initiations, signing contracts, travel, marriage muhurat, and major decisions. The 1.5-hour window shifts by day of week and by city.
Why does Rahu Kalam time change in different cities like Bangalore?
Rahu Kalam is calculated from sunrise to sunset for that specific city, divided into eight equal parts. Cities at different longitudes see sunrise at different clock times — Bangalore sees sunrise at 06:15 AM on average, which shifts the entire Rahu Kalam schedule relative to other Indian cities.
What should I avoid doing during Rahu Kalam?
Classical Vedic muhurat tradition advises against starting new business ventures, signing major contracts, travelling for important purposes, marriage muhurat, religious consecrations, major financial decisions, and elective medical procedures during Rahu Kalam. Daily life, ongoing work, healing practices, and mantra recitation are not restricted.
Is Rahu Kalam different from Yamaganda Kalam and Gulika Kalam?
Yes — they are three separate inauspicious windows in the classical 8-division-of-daylight system. Rahu Kalam (Rahu's window) is the most-observed in modern Indian Vedic practice. Yamaganda Kalam (Yama's window) and Gulika Kalam (a sub-Saturn window) are also tracked but are typically given less weight than Rahu Kalam.
Can I do daily work during Rahu Kalam?
Yes. The classical Vedic restriction is for new initiations of dharmic or auspicious significance. Daily work, ongoing business, study, healing practices, mantra recitation, eating, and household activities are not restricted.
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