Rahu Kaal is a recurring daily window (~1.5 hours) during which Rahu rules — considered inauspicious for starting new ventures, weddings, journeys, or auspicious activities. The timing rotates through the day depending on the weekday: Monday afternoon, Saturday morning, Tuesday late afternoon, etc. Sunday Rahu Kaal is roughly 4:30-6:00 PM by local sun-time. Routine activities continue normally; only initiations are avoided. Many Hindu families consult panchang for daily Rahu Kaal.
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Rahu Kaal
A daily ~90-minute inauspicious window ruled by Rahu.