Panchang • Rahu Kaal
Friday Rahu Kaal — Timings & Precautions
Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious period of approximately 1.5 hours each day. New beginnings, travel, marriage and investments should be avoided during this time. On Friday April 24 2026, pay special attention to Rahu Kaal.
April 24 2026 — Special Note
On Friday April 24 2026, Rahu Kaal is from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Perform Bagalamukhi Jayanti and Durgashtami puja BEFORE Rahu Kaal (Brahma or Abhijit Muhurat) or AFTER (Pradosh Kaal).
Rahu Kaal Table — All 7 Days
Sunday
4:30 — 6:00 PM
Monday
7:30 — 9:00 AM
Tuesday
3:00 — 4:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 — 1:30 PM
Thursday
1:30 — 3:00 PM
Friday ★
10:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 — 10:30 AM
Avoid During Rahu Kaal
- ✗Starting new business or investments
- ✗Marriage or engagement ceremony
- ✗Griha Pravesh or Bhoomi Puja
- ✗Beginning long journeys
- ✗Signing legal documents
- ✗Starting new medication
Do During Rahu Kaal
- ✓Chanting Durga or Rahu mantras
- ✓Completing existing work
- ✓Meditation and pranayama
- ✓Puja, kirtan and bhajans
- ✓Reading or studying
- ✓Spending time with family
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Friday Rahu Kaal Timings & Precautions” tell me?
It explains friday rahu kaal timings & precautions from the Vedic Panchang (IST) — what the timing or yoga is, why it matters for daily activity, and the general window it falls in. Exact times shift with the date and your city, so it is read as guidance for planning.
How are these Panchang timings calculated?
They are derived from the local sunrise and sunset and the traditional division of the day in the Vedic Panchang. Because they depend on place and date, always confirm the exact timing against a Vedic Panchang (IST) for your own city before fixing important work.
How should I use this timing in daily life?
Schedule auspicious tasks within the shubh (favourable) windows and avoid starting important work during inauspicious periods such as Rahu Kaal. It is traditional time-guidance to plan your day mindfully, not a rigid rule that decides outcomes.
Updated for 2026
