Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya & Muhurat — a simple guide
In Vedic tradition, timing is everything. Before starting a journey, signing a deal, or performing a puja, people check whether the moment is shubh (auspicious) or best avoided. This free tool calculates Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaganda and the complete day and night Choghadiya for your exact city and date.
How Rahu Kaal is calculated
The period between sunrise and sunset is divided into eight equal parts. A specific part is ruled by Rahu depending on the weekday. Because your local sunrise and sunset vary by location and season, the exact clock time of Rahu Kaal changes daily — which is why choosing your city matters.
Reading the Choghadiya table
Amrit (nectar), Shubh (auspicious) and Labh (gain) are the most favourable; Char (movable) is neutral and good for travel; while Udveg, Rog and Kaal are generally avoided. Green, amber and red badges make it easy to see at a glance.
Plan your day with Aradhana
For daily Rahu Kaal and Choghadiya alerts, the daily Panchang, your daily Rashifal, aartis and personalised muhurat from Guruji, download the free Aradhana app.