Monday Rahukalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal in Vedic Astrology

In Vedic Astrology, auspicious and inauspicious times hold a significant role in planning crucial tasks, events, or celebrations. While it is important to learn about the Shubh Muhurat, we should also know the time to avoid vital tasks.

The timings, such as Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal, are considered inauspicious for initiating new ventures or performing significant tasks. As these periods are affected by malefic planetary energies, understanding their essence can help align activities with more favorable times. In this blog, we shall learn about the Monday Rahukalam Timings, along the Yamagandam and Gulika Kaal.

What is Rahu?

According to Vedic Astrology, Rahu and Ketu are the shadow planets, representing the Northern and Southern lunar nodes, respectively. These planets are the indicators of karma that govern desires, separation, attachments, ambition, and spiritual growth. It is also associated with the hidden facets of your psyche, the pursuit of knowledge, and worldly pleasures.

The Hindu Mythology mentions Rahu and Ketu as a part of a single entity, a serpent-like demon or Asura named Svarbhanu. During the churning of the ocean or Samudra Manthan, the devas and asuras pursued the nectar or Amrit. Svarbhanu disguised himself as a Deva and consumed nectar but got exposed by the Sun and the Moon. When Lord Vishnu learned about this, he took the Mohini avatar and, using his discus, split Svarbhanu into two parts, where the head became Rahu and torso Ketu. Rahu and Ketu have been considered malefic since then. They even cause eclipses to take revenge on the Sun and Moon for their betrayal.

What is Rahu Kaal?

The time between sunrise and sunset is divided into eight equal parts of one and a half hours. The Rahu Kaal or Rahukalam is a one-and-a-half-hour duration that occurs when the energies of planet Rahu are at their peak. This period is inauspicious for commencing any new tasks or ventures, as it is said that the influence of Rahu might result in obstacles, delays, or failures. If undertaking a significant task during Monday Rahu Kaal Timings seems unavoidable, you may chant Ganesha Mantras or Hanuman Chalisa to mitigate its adverse impacts.

The Monday Rahukalam Timings usually are in the second time slot. The exact timings can be known by referring to the Panchang or using a Rahukalam calculator.

What is Yamagandam?

As per Vedic astrology, Yamagandam is considered the period of the God of Death, Yama, and is the inauspicious period that lasts approximately 90 minutes daily. It is ruled by Ketu, symbolizing detachment and spiritual transformation. Yama, the son of Surya, is the judge of Dharma (the righteous way of living). 

Thus, it is believed that performing any constructive act during this period moves toward its death and destruction, and anything constructive will not gain productive momentum.

On Mondays, Yamagandam is usually the seventh Muhurta of the day. You may refer to the daily Panchang for exact timings as per your location.

What is Gulika Kaal?

Gulika, the son of Saturn, is a shadow planet of Saturn. This period slows down the actions and activities. Moreover, activities initiated during Gulika Kaal tend to repeat themselves, whether positive or negative. One should avoid initiating tasks during Monday Gulika Kaal unless one wishes for them to recur, as it is generally considered inauspicious.

The Monday Gulika Kaal is mostly the fourth Muhurta of the day. Just like Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam on Mondays, you may refer to the Panchang or online calculators to know the precise Gulika Kaal time.

How are Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal Calculated?

The time between the sunrise and sunset is divided into eight equal segments, each governed by a specific planet. Rahukalam occurs based on the sunrise and sunset timings daily. Yamagandam and Gulika kaal are calculated by splitting the day into planetary hours.

Rahu Kaal is the eighth unit of the whole division. The rest of the seven units are assigned to the various planets. The seven portions are associated with seven planets, and the part belonging to Saturn is Gulika.

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Monday Rahukalam, Yamagandam and Gulika Kaal Timings

Let us now learn the Gulika Kaal, Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam on Mondays:

Day	Rahu Kalam	Yamagandam	Gulika
Monday	07:30-09:00	10:30-12:00	13:30-15:00
Tuesday	15:00-16:30	09:00-10:30	12:00-13:30
Wednesday	12:00-13:30	07:30-09:00	10:30-12:00
Thursday	13:30-15:00	06:00-07:30	09:00-10:30
Friday	10:30-12:00	15:00-16:30	07:30-09:00
Saturday	09:00-10:30	13:30-15:00	06:00-07:30
Sunday	16:30-18:00	12:00-13:30	15:00-16:30

*Table as per 24-hour clock model, assuming the time of sunrise is 6:00 am.

Please note that the above details may vary according to the time of Sunrise and Sunset. Refer to the daily Panchang for accurate details.

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Monday Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal: Practical Applications

Let us learn what to avoid during the Monday Rahukalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal:

• Do not initiate new projects, ventures, or ceremonies during this period.
• Avoid traveling for auspicious occasions.
• Do not make significant decisions or financial transactions.
• You may conduct routine activities as they remain unaffected.
• The tasks initiated before or after this timeframe are not impacted.

Monday Rahukalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal: Remedies During Inauspicious Timings

If you need to carry a task during Gulika Kaal, Rahu Kalam, and Yamagandam on Monday, adhere to the following remedies:

• Chant mantras related to Rahu, such as Hanuman Chalisa, Ganesha Mantras, or Rahu Beej Mantra "Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah."
• During Yamagandam, you may chant the Yama Gayatri Manta "Om Yamaaya Vidmahe Mrityuroopaya Dheemahi Tanno Yamah Prachodayat."
• During Gulika Kalam, you may recite Saturn Beej Mantra "Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaye Namah."
• On Monday Rahukalam and other inauspicious periods, worship Lord Shiva by lighting a diya and chanting "Om Namah Shivaya."
• On Monday Gulika Kaal, Rahukalam, and Yamagandam offer a ghee diya to Goddess Durga and present red flowers and sweets.
• Worship your Kul Devta to seek blessings.
• Donate and give money as charity to balance karmic effects.
• Install Rahu and Moon Yantras at your office or home.