Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Rahu Kaal in Second Madras, 16 June 2026
Tamil Nadu
Rahu Kaal timings for Second Madras today (, 16 June 2026) are shown below. Avoid starting auspicious work during the Rahu Kaal window.
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What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal (also written Rahu Kalam or Rahu Kala) is a roughly 90-minute segment of each day considered ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. The time between local sunrise and sunset in Second Madras is divided into eight equal parts, and one part — determined by the weekday — is Rahu Kaal. New ventures, journeys and auspicious beginnings are postponed during it; ongoing work continues as normal. Because it tracks the actual sun at 12.69°N, 77.76°E, the exact window above is specific to Second Madras and shifts slightly each day. Read the full Rahu Kaal guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
What should be avoided during Rahu Kaal?
Starting new ventures, signing agreements, journeys, weddings, griha pravesh and other auspicious beginnings are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kaal. Routine and ongoing work may continue.
Can I travel during Rahu Kaal?
Short, routine or unavoidable travel is generally fine — Rahu Kaal restricts the start of important journeys, pilgrimages and new ventures, not everyday movement. Many travellers simply set off a few minutes before or after the Rahu Kaal window.
How is Rahu Kaal calculated for Second Madras?
The time between local sunrise and sunset in Second Madras is divided into eight equal parts; one part is Rahu Kaal, and which part depends on the weekday. Because it follows the actual sun times at 12.69°N, 77.76°E, the window shifts slightly every day.
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