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Rahukaalam or Raukaala (also spelled as Rahukal or Rahu kalam) or the period of Rahu is a certain amount of time every day that is considered inauspicious for any new venture according to Indian astrology (Vedic).

In Hindu mythology, Rahu Kala is one of the 8 segments of the day and considered inauspicious period in Indian astrology due to its associated with malefic, Rahu . The segments are calculated by taking the total time between sunrise and sunset, at a given place, and then dividing this time duration by 8. Astronomically in the Hindu Panchangas, the ever varying planetary configurations mean that the auspicious hours during each day will not always fall at the same moment of time. Rahukaalam, Yama Ghantam and Vishaghati are the time periods which are especially considered inauspicious or unlucky (Ashub).

The planets according to Indian astronomers were the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. Rahukaalam and Gulikaalalam are calculated based on these planets. Even though Rahu and Ketu are not physical bodies, they are sensitive points on the intersection of the ecliptic (the apparent path of motion of the Sun) by the Moon's orbit. Rahu is the northern point and Ketu is the southern point. Ancient astronomers felt that the mighty Rahu and Kethu have the strength to eat the sun, thus causing a solar eclipse. Hence it is considered inauspicious to begin any undertaking during this "Rahukaalam". Every day this Rahukaalam lasts for around 90 minutes, but the duration differs according to the length of the time between sunrise to sunset.

To calculate Rahukaalam, the time between the sunrise and sunset is divided into 8 units or time-groups, which time-group will have the Rahukaalam depends on the weekday.

For each weekday, Rahukaalam falls as under:

Sunday - 8th Muhurtha (Unit)
Monday - 2nd Muhurtha
Tuesday - 7th Muhurtha
Wednesday - 5th Muhurtha
Thursday - 6th Muhurtha
Friday - 4th Muhurtha
Saturday - 3rd Muhurtha

How to remember Rahu Kalam

Although the time Rahukaalam falls on each day, and its span varies and needs to be calculated as per the sunrise and sunset time. You may use the times below if you do not have access to accurate Rahukaal. These times are accurate only if the day lasts for 12 hours, and the sunrise is at 6.00 AM. You can adjust an approximation according to the sunrise and day length in your area.

All you need to remember is the phrase " [Mother Saw Father Wearing The Turban Slowly]"

Mother = Monday : 7:30 - 9:00
Saw = Saturday : 9:00 - 10:30
Father = Friday : 10:30 - 12:00
Wearing = Wednesday : 12:00 - 13:30
The = Thursday : 13:30 - 15:00
Turban = Tuesday : 15:00 - 16:30
Slowly = Sunday : 16:30 - 18:00

Spellings

Various spellings / names of Rahukal :
Rahu Kal
Rahu Kala
Rahu Kalam
Rahu Kalaam
Rahukal
Rahukala
Rahukalam
Rahukalaam

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 Turban = '''Tuesday      : 15:00 - 16:30'''<br />
 Slowly = '''Sunday       : 16:30 - 18:00'''<br />
-Instead of the above one there's another easy way to remember: " [--Edward Brought Home A Good Ford car.]"<br />
-Starting with Monday count the First letter of every word and add half of the same which is 11/2
-Ex: E is the letter 5+5/2 = 7:30 so Monday its 7:30- 9:00.
-(Edward) Monday   -  7:30 -9:00
-(Brought) Tuesday -  3:00 -4:30PM
-(Home) Wednesday  -  12 - 1:30PM
-(A)    Thursday   -  1:30 - 3:00PM
-(Good) Friday     -  10:30 - 12:00
-(Ford) Saturday   -  9:00  - 10:30
-(car) Sunday     -  4:30 - 6:00PM
-Eleven Boys Had A Good Football Club is a very popular way as above to remember Rahu Kalam duration.
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Revision as of 18:59, 19 July 2012

How to remember Rahu Kalam

Spellings

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References

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