Question 1

What is Rahu Kaal today in Varanasi?

Accepted Answer

Rahu Kaal today (Tuesday, 15 September 2026) in Varanasi is 02:59 pm – 04:32 pm (IST) — a period traditionally avoided for starting important new work.

Question 2

What should you avoid during Rahu Kaal?

Accepted Answer

Tradition avoids beginning new ventures during Rahu Kaal — launches, journeys, proposals, big purchases. Work already in progress is generally fine to continue.

Question 3

Is Rahu Kaal different in each city?

Accepted Answer

Yes — it is derived from local sunrise and sunset, so timings shift by city. This page computes it from Varanasi's actual sunrise/sunset for today.

Question 4

How is Rahu Kaal calculated?

Accepted Answer

The daytime (sunrise to sunset) is divided into 8 equal parts; a fixed part belongs to Rahu depending on the weekday — the 2nd on Monday, the 5th on Saturday, and so on. That is why it changes daily.

Rahu Kaal	02:59 pm – 04:32 pm
Yamaganda	08:50 am – 10:22 am
Gulika Kaal	11:54 am – 01:27 pm

Abhijit Muhurta	11:30 am – 12:19 pm
Brahma Muhurta	04:09 am – 04:57 am
Sunrise · Sunset	05:45 am · 06:04 pm

Rahu Kaal Today — Varanasi

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