Question 1

What is Rahu Kalam today?

Accepted Answer

Rahu Kalam today varies by city as it is calculated from the actual local sunrise. It is an inauspicious 90-minute period governed by Rahu. Check the timings above for your city.

Question 2

How is Rahu Kalam calculated?

Accepted Answer

The day (sunrise to sunset) is divided into 8 equal segments. The Rahu segment depends on the day: Sun=8th, Mon=2nd, Tue=7th, Wed=5th, Thu=6th, Fri=4th, Sat=3rd.

Question 3

Why is Rahu Kalam different for each city?

Accepted Answer

Because it is calculated from local sunrise, which differs by city. Delhi sunrise is ~35 minutes earlier than Mumbai, shifting all 8 segments accordingly.

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