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Scriptures on Hindu Astrology say that it is a boon to know about Rahu Kalam. Hence, if we are here on this page to discuss about Rahu Kalam, we should feel lucky. It is a common thing in our family circles to check and take into account the period of Rahu Kalam before we start any new auscipicious function or going on travel. According to ancient texts, Rahu and Ketu are nodes. It is our endeavor to enlighten you to know how to calculate Rahu Kalam.
According Hindu Astrology, there are seven days in a week viz., from Sunday to Saturday. Each day is being ruled by a particular planet and has its own ruling deity. The ancient texts says that ruler of the day is prescribed that is as under:
In addition to the above, the ancient rushies have given equal importance to Rahu and Ketu. However, they did not give any specific day for them as they treated Rahu and Ketu as nodes. However, Rahu and Ketu will be given one and half hours time in a day resulting three hours for Rahu and Ketu.
Out of 24 hours time, if we deduct three hours (one and half-hours for Rahu and another one and half-hours for Ketu) comes to 21 hours, which is shared by the seven planets. However, Rahu and Ketu have been given equal powers by rushies. If we calculate the time, the total time given to Rahu and Ketu in a week is 21 hours. Let us see how to calculate.
Rahu Kalam = 1.30 x 7 = 10.30
Yama Kalam = 1.30 x 7 = 10.30
Total time: 21.00 hours
For calculating Rahu Kalam and Yama Kalam, from Sun rise to Sunset will be divided into 8 equal parts. The first part will become the day of the ruler. For example, if we take Sunday, the first part is Ravi and hence, the day is ruled by Ravi. After deducting the first part of the day, the time of Rahu Kalam is calculated within the seven parts. For easy calculating of Rahu Kalam, we remember the following sentence.
'Mother Saw Father Wearing The Turban on Sunday'
If we want to calculate the Rahu Kalam, if the Sunrise is 6am, as we discussed earlier, leave first one and half hours. The rest of the seven can be divided into seven parts. On any day, the first part is called Rahu Kalam.
Ex. Mother = Monday - 7.30 to 9.00am
Saw = Sunday - 9.00 to 10.30am
Father = Friday - 10.30 to 12.00 noon
Wearing = Wednesday - 12.00 to 1.30pm
The = Thursday - 1.30 to 3.00pm
Turban = Tuesday - 3.00 to 4.30pm
Sunday = Sunday - 4.30 to 6.00pm
Therefore, before calculating the Rahu Kalam one has to take into consideration of the Sun rise time.