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Rahu Kaal Today

आज का राहु काल

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 · मंगलवार

Calculated for Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar), India using Swiss Ephemeris

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Weekly Rahu Kaal Reference

Approximate times based on 6:00 AM sunrise. Use the calculator above for exact timings.

Mondayसोमवार
7:30 - 9:00 AM(2nd)
Saturdayशनिवार
9:00 - 10:30 AM(3rd)
Fridayशुक्रवार
10:30 - 12:00 PM(4th)
Wednesdayबुधवार
12:00 - 1:30 PM(5th)
Thursdayगुरुवार
1:30 - 3:00 PM(6th)
TuesdayमंगलवारTODAY
3:00 - 4:30 PM(7th)
Sundayरविवार
4:30 - 6:00 PM(8th)

About Rahu Kaal(राहु काल के बारे में)

Rahu Kaal (राहु काल) is one of the three inauspicious daily periods in Vedic astrology, alongside Yamagandam and Gulika Kaal. It lasts approximately 90 minutes each day and is ruled by the shadow planet Rahu — the north node of the Moon. Most Hindus avoid starting new ventures, signing documents, or beginning journeys during this period.

The timing of Rahu Kaal changes every day because it depends on the day of the week and your local sunrise and sunset times. Our calculator uses the same astronomical engine (Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsa) as the Muhurat Calculator and Daily Panchang to give you precise, location-aware timings.

For a complete picture of auspicious and inauspicious timings throughout the day, including hourly Muhurat analysis, visit our Shubh Muhurat page.

Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) Rahu Kaal — औरंगाबाद राहु काल

State

Maharashtra

Sunrise Range

5:53–7:10 AM

Coordinates

19.88°N, 75.34°E

Aurangabad, now officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, serves as the gateway to the 12th Jyotirlinga, Grishneshwar Temple at Verul village about 30 km away near Ellora's UNESCO-listed caves. Within the city, the Jai Mahakali Mata Mandir draws devotees year-round, while the 17th-century Bibi ka Maqbara anchors the historic skyline. Shravan Mondays and Maha Shivaratri prompt mass pilgrimages to Grishneshwar, while Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri are celebrated across city neighbourhoods. Panchang, choghadiya, and rahu kaal timings are computed for Aurangabad's exact coordinates.

What is Rahu Kaal?

Rahu Kaal (राहु काल) is the period of approximately 90 minutes each day that is governed by Rahu, the north lunar node. According to Vedic tradition, activities initiated during Rahu Kaal are prone to unexpected obstacles, delays, and complications due to Rahu's shadow nature. This inauspicious period divides the daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) into 8 equal parts, with Rahu ruling a different part on each day of the week.

In Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar), the exact timing of Rahu Kaal shifts with the seasonal sunrise time. During summer months when the sun rises early (around 5:53), Rahu Kaal starts earlier. During winter months, it starts later. The live calculator above is automatically calibrated to Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s exact latitude and longitude for the most accurate timing.

Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s solar year — sunrise, sunset and day length

In Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) the longest day runs 13h 12m (June) and the shortest 10h 49m (December) — a seasonal swing of 2h 23m. Solar noon falls +29m from the 12:00 clock hour because Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) sits at 75.34°E rather than on the 82.5°E IST meridian. Every Tithi, Nakshatra and Rahu Kaal window on this page is derived from that sunrise, not from a national average.

Sunrise, sunset and day length in Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) — the 15th of each month, 2026 (Swiss Ephemeris at 19.88°N 75.34°E)
MonthSunriseSunsetDay lengthSolar noonChange
January07:1018:0610h 56m12:38
February07:0118:2411h 23m12:43+27m
March06:4118:3511h 54m12:38+31m
April06:1518:4312h 29m12:29+35m
May05:5718:5312h 57m12:25+28m
June05:5319:0513h 12m12:29+15m
July06:0219:0713h 06m12:35−6m
August06:1218:5412h 41m12:33−25m
September06:2018:2812h 08m12:24−33m
October06:2718:0211h 35m12:14−33m
November06:4117:4511h 04m12:13−31m
December06:5917:4810h 49m12:24−15m

Which places near Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) can read these Rahu Kaal timings

Wadgaon Kolhati lies 12 km west of Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) and sees sunrise 0m to +1m against it, so the Rahu Kaal window computed above moves by just that much there. Across every place listed below the shift runs −3m to +4m and each of the eight daylight periods keeps the same length it has here, so the periods do not stretch — only the boundary moves.

Recorded places within 150 km of Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) and their own sunrise — across twelve monthly samples in 2026 (places from GeoNames geographical database (CC BY 4.0), times from Swiss Ephemeris)
Nearby placeDistanceDirectionSunrise vs herePeriod length
Wadgaon Kolhati12 kmwest0m to +1msame
Ranjangaon S14 kmwest0m to +1msame
Waluj Buzurg15 kmsouth-west0m to +1msame
Pipri22 kmsouth-east−1m to 0msame
Gangapur40 kmsouth-west+1m to +2msame
Paithan45 kmsouth−1m to +1msame
Kannad48 kmnorth-west0m to +2msame
Ambad55 kmsouth-east−2m to −1msame
Jalna57 kmeast−3m to −2msame
Sillod57 kmnorth-east−2m to 0msame
Bhokardan62 kmnorth-east−3m to −1msame
Vaijapur65 kmwest+2m to +3msame
Chalisgaon73 kmnorth-west0m to +3msame
Deulgaon Raja74 kmeast−3m to −2msame
Shrirampur77 kmwest+2m to +3msame
Pathardi80 kmsouth−1m to +2msame
Gevrai80 kmsouth-east−3m to 0msame
Soygaon85 kmnorth−3m to +1msame
Nandgaon86 kmnorth-west+2m to +4msame
Deolali88 kmsouth-west+2m to +4msame

Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) Festivals & Rahu Kaal Awareness

During Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s major festivals — Maha Shivaratri (Grishneshwar pilgrimage), Shravan Somvar, Ganesh Chaturthi — traditional families carefully avoid initiating new rituals during Rahu Kaal. Pujas, yajnas, and auspicious ceremonies are timed to begin in Amrit or Shubh Choghadiya periods. The Rahu Kaal calculator is one of the most consulted tools during festival seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's Rahu Kaal in Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)?

Rahu Kaal in Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) changes daily based on the day of the week and actual sunrise time. Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s sunrise ranges from 5:53–7:10 AM across the year. The calculator above shows today's exact Rahu Kaal for Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s coordinates (Maharashtra). Rahu Kaal lasts approximately 90 minutes each day and occurs at different times depending on the weekday.

Which activities should be avoided during Rahu Kaal in Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)?

During Rahu Kaal, traditionally avoid: starting new businesses or ventures, purchasing property, signing legal documents, beginning travel (especially long-distance), conducting marriage ceremonies, or beginning important medical treatments. Emergency activities, routine work, worship, and ongoing tasks are not affected by Rahu Kaal. Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) residents commonly use this calculator before scheduling important appointments.

Can nearby towns like Wadgaon Kolhati use Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s Rahu Kaal timings?

Almost, with a small shift. Wadgaon Kolhati lies 12 km west of Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) and sees sunrise 0m to +1m against it, so the Rahu Kaal window computed above moves by just that much there. Across the recorded places within 150 km of Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) that shift stays between −3m and +4m through the year — the nearby-place table above lists each one. For a town whose shift runs past a few minutes, compute with its own coordinates instead of copying Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s slot.

Is Rahu Kaal the same across all Indian cities including Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)?

No. Rahu Kaal is calculated based on local sunrise time, which differs across India. Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s sunrise (5:53–7:10 AM) differs from cities in other time zones within India. Using a city-specific Rahu Kaal calculator like this one, calibrated to Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar)'s exact coordinates, gives accurate results.

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