Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute daily window in Hindu Panchang considered inauspicious for starting new activities like business deals, travel, marriages, or rituals.​
Why it matters: Vedic astrology links this time to Rahu’s malefic influence (north lunar node), potentially causing obstacles or failure if ignored.​
Key fact: Always location-specific—changes with local sunrise/sunset, so “Rahu Kaal today” varies by city like Lucknow or Delhi.​

 Weekday Rahu Kaal Table (Fixed Positions)

Daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) split into 8 equal parts (~1.5 hours each). Rahu Kaal = one specific segment per weekday.​

Weekday	Rahu Kaal Segment	Typical Time Range (varies by location)
Sunday	8th (pre-sunset)	~4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday	2nd (mid-morning)	~7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Tuesday	7th (late afternoon)	~3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday	5th (mid-afternoon)	~2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday	6th (evening)	~3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Friday	4th (early afternoon)	~1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday	3rd (late morning)	~10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ​

Highlight: Never the 1st segment—early morning always safe!​

 Step-by-Step Calculation Method

Exact formula for any date/location (Panchang apps automate this):​

1. Find Sunrise (S) and Sunset (T) for your city (e.g., Lucknow: use app or ephemeris).
2. Day Length D = T – S (e.g., 11 hours 45 min = 705 minutes).
3. One Part P = D ÷ 8 (e.g., 705 ÷ 8 = 88 minutes).
4. Get weekday segment N from table above.
5. Start Time = S + (N-1) × P
   End Time = S + N × P

Example: 5 March 2026, Lucknow (Monday)

• Sunrise: 6:12 AM, Sunset: 6:05 PM (D = 11h53m = 713 min).
• P = 713 ÷ 8 = 89 min.
• Monday = 2nd segment: 7:31 AM – 9:00 AM Rahu Kaal.​

Panchang App Features Integration

Modern Panchang apps like yours show “Rahu Kaal today” instantly:​

• Auto-location: GPS detects Lucknow sunrise/sunset.
• Full daily view: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga + Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, Gulika.
• Safe alternatives: Abhijit Muhurat (best time) highlighted.
• Daily horoscope tie-in: “Panchang today” page links Rahu Kaal alerts with personalized rashifal.​

Pro tip: Users search “rahu kaal today Lucknow”—your app ranks #1 with push notifications for inauspicious times.​

 Dos & Don’ts + Remedies

Do: Continue ongoing work, meetings, routine tasks.​
Don’t: Start new ventures, property deals, travel, weddings.​

Quick Remedies (if unavoidable):

• Chant Hanuman Chalisa 7 times.
• Donate black sesame or mustard oil.
• Wear Hessonite (Gomed) if Rahu weak in horoscope.​

 Why Check Daily? Cultural Importance

1,000+ daily searches for “rahu kaal today” prove its relevance for:​

• Business owners: Avoid contract signings.
• Travelers: Check before journeys.
• Puja planners: Temple visits, griha pravesh.
• Students: Exams, interviews.

Cultural note: Rooted in Puranas—Rahu swallowed sun (eclipse myth), hence daily “shadow period.”​

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