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Rahu Kaal Today

आज का राहु काल

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 · मंगलवार

Calculated for Hubli-Dharwad, India using Swiss Ephemeris

राहु कालRahu Kaal15:45 - 17:20

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यमगण्डमYamagandam09:26 - 11:01

Ruled by Yama · Avoid travel

गुलिक कालGulika Kaal12:36 - 14:10

Ruled by Saturn · Avoid auspicious work

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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.

Hubli-Dharwad Rahu Kaal — हुबली-धारवाड़ राहु काल

State

Karnataka

Sunrise Range

6:03–7:03 AM

Coordinates

15.36°N, 75.12°E

Siddharoodha Math, where Advaita saint Sri Siddharudha Maharaj attained samadhi in 1929, stands at the spiritual heart of Hubli and draws pilgrims from across Karnataka. Its annual Mahashivaratri chariot festival, once graced by Lokmanya Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi, fills the city with kirtan through the night. The 900-year-old Chalukya-era Chandramouleshwara Temple on the banks of Unkal Lake, built of black granite with four cardinal entrances, shelters an ancient Shivalinga. Banashankari Temple, a 13th-century shrine to Goddess Parvati, is 8 km away in Amargol. Panchang, choghadiya, and rahu kaal timings are computed for Hubli-Dharwad'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 Hubli-Dharwad, the exact timing of Rahu Kaal shifts with the seasonal sunrise time. During summer months when the sun rises early (around 6:03), Rahu Kaal starts earlier. During winter months, it starts later. The live calculator above is automatically calibrated to Hubli-Dharwad's exact latitude and longitude for the most accurate timing.

Hubli-Dharwad's solar year — sunrise, sunset and day length

In Hubli-Dharwad the longest day runs 12h 55m (June) and the shortest 11h 06m (December) — a seasonal swing of 1h 49m. Solar noon falls +30m from the 12:00 clock hour because Hubli-Dharwad sits at 75.12°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 Hubli-Dharwad — the 15th of each month, 2026 (Swiss Ephemeris at 15.36°N 75.12°E)
MonthSunriseSunsetDay lengthSolar noonChange
January07:0318:1511h 11m12:39
February06:5818:3011h 32m12:44+21m
March06:4118:3611h 55m12:39+23m
April06:1918:4012h 22m12:30+27m
May06:0418:4712h 43m12:26+21m
June06:0318:5712h 55m12:30+12m
July06:1119:0012h 50m12:35−5m
August06:1818:5012h 31m12:34−19m
September06:2118:2812h 06m12:25−25m
October06:2518:0611h 41m12:15−25m
November06:3517:5311h 18m12:14−23m
December06:5217:5711h 06m12:25−12m

Which places near Hubli-Dharwad can read these Rahu Kaal timings

Navalgund lies 33 km north-east of Hubli-Dharwad and sees sunrise −2m to 0m against it, so the Rahu Kaal window computed above moves by just that much there. Across every place listed below the shift runs −4m to +3m 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 Hubli-Dharwad 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
Navalgund33 kmnorth-east−2m to 0msame
Annigeri34 kmeast−2m to −1msame
Haliyal40 kmwest+1m to +2msame
Shiggaon43 kmsouth−2m to 0msame
Saundatti45 kmnorth−1m to +1msame
Lakshmeshwar46 kmsouth-east−2m to −1msame
Nargund49 kmnorth-east−2m to 0msame
Savanur49 kmsouth-east−2m to 0msame
Bankapur51 kmsouth−2m to 0msame
Gadag-Betageri53 kmeast−3m to −1msame
Gadag55 kmeast−3m to −2msame
Dandeli56 kmwest+1m to +3msame
Bail-Hongal57 kmnorth-west0m to +2msame
Yellapur63 kmsouth-west0m to +3msame
Hangal67 kmsouth−2m to +1msame
Ramdurg67 kmnorth−2m to 0msame
Haveri70 kmsouth-east−3m to 0msame
Ron75 kmnorth-east−3m to −2msame
Mundargi83 kmeast−4m to −2msame
Badami85 kmnorth-east−4m to −1msame

Hubli-Dharwad Festivals & Rahu Kaal Awareness

During Hubli-Dharwad's major festivals — Mahashivaratri Chariot Festival (Siddharoodha Math), Ugadi, 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 Hubli-Dharwad?

Rahu Kaal in Hubli-Dharwad changes daily based on the day of the week and actual sunrise time. Hubli-Dharwad's sunrise ranges from 6:03–7:03 AM across the year. The calculator above shows today's exact Rahu Kaal for Hubli-Dharwad's coordinates (Karnataka). 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 Hubli-Dharwad?

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. Hubli-Dharwad residents commonly use this calculator before scheduling important appointments.

Can nearby towns like Navalgund use Hubli-Dharwad's Rahu Kaal timings?

Almost, with a small shift. Navalgund lies 33 km north-east of Hubli-Dharwad and sees sunrise −2m to 0m against it, so the Rahu Kaal window computed above moves by just that much there. Across the recorded places within 150 km of Hubli-Dharwad that shift stays between −4m and +3m 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 Hubli-Dharwad's slot.

Is Rahu Kaal the same across all Indian cities including Hubli-Dharwad?

No. Rahu Kaal is calculated based on local sunrise time, which differs across India. Hubli-Dharwad's sunrise (6:03–7:03 AM) differs from cities in other time zones within India. Using a city-specific Rahu Kaal calculator like this one, calibrated to Hubli-Dharwad's exact coordinates, gives accurate results.

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