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Rahu Kalam (Daily Inauspicious Window)
రాహు కాలం / राहु काल
Definition Summary
A daily period of approximately 90 minutes governed by Rahu. In Vedic astrology, initiating new ventures or journeys during this window is discouraged.
Multilingual Names Across Regional Traditions
Sanskritराहुकालः (Rāhukālaḥ)
Teluguరాహు కాలం (Rahu Kalam)
Hindiराहु काल (Rahu Kaal)
Tamilராகு காலம் (Rahu Kalam)
Kannadaರಾಹು ಕಾಲ (Rahu Kala)
Everyday Analogy
Dense fog rolling in on a highway. It is best to stay in your lane and avoid overtaking or starting a new journey until the fog clears.
Astrological Impact
Activities started in Rahu Kalam frequently encounter sudden unexpected delays, misunderstandings, or contract rewrites.
Tip:Ongoing routine tasks are unaffected; only newly initiated ventures, contracts, and ceremonies should be avoided during this window.
Related Astrological Concepts
PanchangNorth Node (Rahu)Transits (Gochara)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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