How long does Rahu Kaal last each day?

Rahu Kaal lasts about 90 minutes each day. It applies from the start time to the finish time listed for that date rather than at one fixed clock time, and it does not make the whole day unfavorable, so check the day's calendar entry before scheduling an important start.

What should be avoided during Rahu Kaal?

Tradition mainly advises against initiating important undertakings during Rahu Kaal, including signing, launching, or making a first formal submission. Routine work already in progress is not treated as a new beginning, so it need not all stop; move the action with the decisive start point until after the window.

Can I start something important after Rahu Kaal ends?

Yes. The restriction belongs to the listed interval of about 90 minutes and ends with that window, although other timing considerations may still apply. For Rahu Kaal alone, waiting until the published finish time is sufficient before making the formal start.

Rahu Kaal

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Important undertakings are more likely to meet resistance when started in this window. Contracts, launches, and first submissions carry the clearest risk, so check the day's listed time and begin formally after it ends.

In detail

Rahu Kaal is active during the roughly 90-minute interval marked for each day in the calendar, beginning at the listed start time and ending at the listed finish. In Indian electional astrology, Rahu signifies disruption and deviation, so this interval is treated as unfavorable for initiating important undertakings. Continuing routine work that began earlier is not the same as launching something new. Rahu Kaal is a daily time window, not a judgment that the entire day is inauspicious.

FAQ

How long does Rahu Kaal last each day?: Rahu Kaal lasts about 90 minutes each day. It applies from the start time to the finish time listed for that date rather than at one fixed clock time, and it does not make the whole day unfavorable, so check the day's calendar entry before scheduling an important start.
What should be avoided during Rahu Kaal?: Tradition mainly advises against initiating important undertakings during Rahu Kaal, including signing, launching, or making a first formal submission. Routine work already in progress is not treated as a new beginning, so it need not all stop; move the action with the decisive start point until after the window.
Can I start something important after Rahu Kaal ends?: Yes. The restriction belongs to the listed interval of about 90 minutes and ends with that window, although other timing considerations may still apply. For Rahu Kaal alone, waiting until the published finish time is sufficient before making the formal start.

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