Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning journeys during this period
Rahu Kaal
10:45 – 12:40
Yamaghanda
16:31 – 18:26
Gulika Kaal
06:55 – 08:50
Sunrise
05:00 AM
Sunset
08:21 PM
Tithi
Krishna Ashtami
Abhijit Muhurat
12:10 – 13:11
Weekly Rahu Kaal Schedule — Chens-sur-Léman
Approximate daily Rahu Kaal times (exact timings vary by sunrise)
Day
Hindi
Rahu Kaal (approx.)
Slot from Sunrise
Monday
सोमवार
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
1st slot
Saturday
शनिवार
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
2nd slot
Friday
शुक्रवार
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
3rd slot
Wednesday
बुधवार
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
4th slot
Thursday
गुरुवार
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
5th slot
Tuesday
मंगलवार
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
6th slot
Sunday
रविवार
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
7th slot
Times shown are approximate for a 6:00 AM sunrise. Actual Rahu Kaal shifts based on Chens-sur-Léman's sunrise (05:00 AM today). The sequence never changes — only the exact minutes shift.
What is Rahu Kaal? राहु काल
Rahu Kaal (राहु काल) — also spelled Rahu Kalam — is a daily inauspicious period of approximately 90 minutes ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. In Vedic astrology, Rahu is a malefic shadow planet (chhaya graha) — the ascending lunar node — associated with deception, confusion, sudden upheavals, and karmic entanglements. During Rahu Kaal, these energies are believed to be at their peak, making it unfavorable for starting new ventures, signing contracts, beginning journeys, or conducting important ceremonies.
Rahu Kaal is calculated by dividing the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into 8 equal parts. Each day of the week, Rahu rules a specific slot — Monday is the 1st slot, Saturday the 2nd, and so on following a fixed sequence (see the table above). The exact timing depends on local sunrise and sunset, which is why Rahu Kaal differs between cities. In Chens-sur-Léman today, sunrise is at 05:00 AM — making Rahu Kaal 10:45 – 12:40.
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Yamaghanda & Gulika Kaal — The Other Inauspicious Periods
Besides Rahu Kaal, two other inauspicious time periods are calculated daily from the same 8-slot division of daylight:
Yamaghanda (यमघंट)
Ruled by Yama (the god of death). Considered inauspicious for all important activities, especially those related to health, surgery, and long-term commitments. Today in Chens-sur-Léman: 16:31 – 18:26.
Gulika Kaal (गुलिक काल)
Ruled by Gulika (Saturn's son, a sub-planet). Avoided for auspicious ceremonies, investments, and starting new work. Less severe than Rahu Kaal but still observed by strict Panchang followers. Today in Chens-sur-Léman: 06:55 – 08:50.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rahu Kaal
What is Rahu Kaal today in Chens-sur-Léman?
Rahu Kaal on 18 July 2025 in Chens-sur-Léman is 10:45 – 12:40, calculated from sunrise at 05:00 AM. This approximately 90-minute period is considered inauspicious for starting new work, journeys, or important activities. Yamaghanda is 16:31 – 18:26 and Gulika Kaal is 06:55 – 08:50.
Why is Rahu Kaal different in different cities?
Rahu Kaal is calculated by dividing daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) into 8 equal parts. Since sunrise and sunset times depend on a city's geographic location, the exact Rahu Kaal timing varies. A city in eastern India (like Kolkata) has an earlier sunrise than a western city (like Mumbai), so their Rahu Kaal starts and ends at different times — even though both fall on the same weekday slot. Always check Rahu Kaal for your specific city.
Can I continue ongoing work during Rahu Kaal?
Yes — the restriction applies only to new beginnings, not ongoing activities. If you started a project before Rahu Kaal, you can continue working on it. Routine tasks, office work, eating, and daily chores are perfectly fine. The caution is specifically about initiating something new — signing a contract, starting a journey, buying a house, or launching a business during this period.
Is Rahu Kaal scientifically valid?
Rahu Kaal is based on Vedic astrological tradition, not modern science. Rahu (the ascending lunar node) is a mathematical point where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic — it is astronomically real. However, the belief that this point creates a 90-minute inauspicious window each day is a matter of faith and cultural tradition, not empirical science. Millions of Indians observe it as part of their daily Panchang practice, and its observance is deeply embedded in cultural decision-making across India.
What is the Rahu Kaal sequence for each day of the week?
The fixed sequence (slot numbers from sunrise) is: Monday: 1st, Saturday: 2nd, Friday: 3rd, Wednesday: 4th, Thursday: 5th, Tuesday: 6th, Sunday: 7th. An easy mnemonic: "Mother Saw Father Wearing The Turban Sunday" (Mo-Sa-Fr-We-Th-Tu-Su → 1-2-3-4-5-6-7). This sequence never changes — only the exact minutes shift based on your city's sunrise time. Check the table above for Chens-sur-Léman's timings.
What remedies help if I must work during Rahu Kaal?
If unavoidable, traditional remedies include: chanting "Om Raam Rahave Namah" or "Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah" (Rahu's beej mantra) 108 times, reciting the Durga Chalisa (Goddess Durga controls Rahu), worshipping Lord Ganesha before starting, and donating blue or black items on Saturdays. Some practitioners specifically recite Hanuman Chalisa during Rahu Kaal believing Hanuman's power neutralizes Rahu's negativity.
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