| Sunrise | 05:52 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:50 – 12:38 |
| Rahu Kalam | 07:27 – 09:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:49 – 15:24 |
| Yama Gandam | 10:38 – 12:14 |
Understanding the auspicious and inauspicious time periods of Vedic tradition.
ब्रह्म मुहूर्त
The auspicious period approximately 1 hour 36 minutes before sunrise. Traditionally considered the best time for spiritual practices, meditation, and study of the Vedas. The name derives from Brahma, the creator deity, signifying creative and spiritual potential.
Timing: Approximately 96 minutes before sunrise (two muhurtas before sunrise).
Significance: Ideal for prayer, meditation, yoga, and beginning important ventures. The mind is fresh, the atmosphere is sattvic, and cosmic energy is at its peak for spiritual activity.
अभिजित् मुहूर्त
The most auspicious muhurta of the day, occurring around solar noon. The name means "victorious" — it is considered so powerful that it overcomes all doshas (negative influences).
Timing: Approximately 24 minutes before and after solar noon (the 8th muhurta of the day).
Significance: Auspicious for all activities. Lord Rama is said to have been born during Abhijit Muhurta. It neutralizes inauspicious yogas and is universally recommended for important beginnings.
राहु काल
A daily inauspicious period ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. Different for each day of the week, it is calculated by dividing the day duration into 8 equal parts.
Timing: Varies by day of week and location. Each day has a specific 1.5-hour window.
Significance: Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning journeys during Rahu Kalam. Existing activities may continue.
गुलिक काल
Also called Mandi, this is another inauspicious period ruled by Saturn's son. Like Rahu Kalam, it changes based on the day of the week.
Timing: Varies by day of week. Calculated from sunrise using the planetary hour system.
Significance: Considered inauspicious for new beginnings. Some traditions hold Gulika Kalam as even more potent than Rahu Kalam for certain activities.
यम गण्डम्
An inauspicious period associated with Yama, the deity of death and dharma. It is particularly avoided for travel and health-related activities.
Timing: Varies by day of week. Calculated similarly to Rahu Kalam.
Significance: Avoid starting journeys, medical procedures, and critical decisions during this period.