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Rahu Kalam in Chennai

The table shows the daily Rahu Kalam (Poison time) time in Chennai for next 10 days.

Date

Day

Start Time

End Time

29.03.2024

Friday

10:42 AM

12:13 PM

30.03.2024

Saturday

09:11 AM

10:42 AM

31.03.2024

Sunday

04:46 PM

06:17 PM

01.04.2024

Monday

07:39 AM

09:10 AM

02.04.2024

Tuesday

03:14 PM

04:45 PM

03.04.2024

Wednesday

12:12 PM

01:43 PM

04.04.2024

Thursday

01:43 PM

03:14 PM

05.04.2024

Friday

10:40 AM

12:11 PM

06.04.2024

Saturday

09:08 AM

10:39 AM

07.04.2024

Sunday

04:45 PM

06:17 PM

08.04.2024

Monday

07:35 AM

09:07 AM

What is Rahu Kalam?

Rahu Kalam is believed to be an inauspicious period. It occurs for one and a half hours every day. During this period, people preferably avoid undertaking any auspicious event like a ritual, a new task, or a business venture. During this period, the energy of Rahu is believed to be at its maximum, and the outcome of any task undertaken during Rahu Kalam may not be beneficial.

In Hindu culture, it is traditional to see the Muhurtham (Muhurat) before commencing any auspicious event or new venture. People, especially in South India, widely observe Rahu Kalam. Rahu Kalam depends on the sunrise and sunset timings of a given location.

Legend of Rahu

Rahu Kalam

Legend has it that during Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), the Amrit (nectar) obtained from the ocean would bestow immortality on those who consumed it. The Devas (supernatural beings possessing divine powers) received the nectar from Vishnu (in the form of a beautiful damsel named Mohini) who distributed it among them. An Asura (supernatural being possessing destructive powers) named Svarbhanu disguised himself and sat among the Devas to consume the nectar and become immortal. However, the Sun and the Moon noticed this deception and informed Vishnu, who regained his original form and used the Sudarshan Chakra to destroy the Asura, beheading him. The head became Rahu and the torso till the feet became Ketu. Both Rahu and Ketu vowed to eclipse the Sun and the Moon to exact revenge.

Significance of Rahu Kalam

According to Indian Vedic Astrology, Rahu Kalam is to be avoided while conducting an auspicious event or undertaking a new venture. It is best to avoid any major undertaking, an important religious ceremony, or ritual, during this period.

Rahu has no physical form and is called a shadow planet and the Northern node of the Moon. Nodes are indicators of karma - past life merits, and their effect in current and future can be seen.

As Rahu is believed to be bodiless, he knows no limitations and always wants more. The planet is believed to be malefic, but when placed in a beneficial position in a natal chart, he can give benefits too. The effects of Rahu can be both malefic and benefic.

How to Tide Over Rahu Kalam?

While people generally do not initiate any auspicious event, ritual, or inaugurate a new venture or business, daily tasks started in auspicious moments can be continued through the Rahu Kalam.

Rahu can be beneficial, too, and any work that is associated with Rahu can provide good results in the Rahu Kalam. Rahu is associated with abundance and can give good fortune, prosperity, fame, success, and power. Placed in a strong house, Rahu can fulfill worldly and material desires. When aspected by Jupiter and under Jupiter’s control, Rahu can also become spiritual and give spiritually good results like progress on the spiritual path. Ketu is always placed diagonally opposite Rahu and aids in spiritual enlightenment.

One can perform remedies for Rahu during this period that can prove beneficial.

  • Worship Shiva or Bhairava.
  • Chant Hanuman Chalisa.
  • Chant the Rahu stotra.
  • Chant the Rahu Bheeja mantra.
  • Recite the Kalabhairav ashtakam.
  • Perform Shiva, Bhairav, or Chandi pooja.
  • Fast on Saturdays.
  • Donate Urad dal or coconut on Saturdays.
  • Wear an eight-Mukhi Rudraksha.
  • Recite the first chapter of Durga Saptashati, for best effect.
What to Avoid During Rahu Kalam?

Rahu is at its most energetic during its period of one and a half hours. As it affects our daily life, it is best to avoid doing the following tasks.

  • Avoid performing Pooja, Yajna (Yagya), and Havans, as the malefic effects of Rahu may not ensure the expected outcome.
  • Avoid engagements, marriages, Grihapravesh (house-warming ceremony).
  • Do not undertake a new business or venture.
  • Avoid going on a journey.
  • Avoid going for an interview.
  • Avoid making important purchases, like land, property, vehicle, jewelry, and expensive gadgets.
  • Avoid important financial transactions.
  • If traveling on work, take sweets before leaving home.
  • Avoid actions to do with number 4 since this number is Rahu’s number numerology wise.

If an auspicious task is unavoidable during Rahu Kalam, then offer Prasadam of jaggery or Panchamritam to Sri Anjaneya (Hanuman) and read the Hanuman Chalisa. Partake of the Prasadam and then proceed on the auspicious task. Also, one can do Rahu Ketu Pooja for better results before doing any important task.

How to Calculate Rahu Kalam?

Rahu Kalam occurs for one and a half hours every day between sunrise and sunset. There is a variation in the timings from day to day based on the sunrise time and sunset time, which in turn, depends on the location. The timing of Rahu Kalam varies between geographical locations.

According to Indian Vedic Astrology, the time between sunrise and sunset is divided into eight equal segments. Sunrise is generally considered to be at 06.00 a.m. and sunset at 06.00 p.m. The daytime between sunrise and sunset comprises of 12 hours, and when divided into eight equal segments, there are one and a half hours in each segment. Each segment, therefore, occurs for one and a half hours every day. Rahu Kalam is one of the eight segments and lasts for a duration of one and a half hours, which can vary on each day of the week.

Connect With The Divine

The sacred scriptures prescribe fire ceremony, Abishekam (hydration ceremony), Pooja/Archana (Light and Sound ceremony), Yantra and Mantra (special sounds) as the ways to offer your prayer to the divine. Out of these, fire ceremony is the most evolved spiritual technology on earth to connect with the divine beings. Participate in the remedial services to clear your karma and receive the blessings.

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