Rahu Kalam Bangalore for Thursday, 22 October 2026, is 1:32 PM to 3:01 PM. Yamagandam is 6:11 AM to 7:39 AM, while Gulika Kalam is 9:07 AM to 10:36 AM. These are Bengaluru-specific timings, not the fixed hours printed in many weekly charts.
Checking before a registration, vehicle purchase or new shop opening? Use the dated Rahu Kalam Bangalore timetable below. It covers 22–28 October 2026 and does not update automatically. For any later date, choose Bengaluru on a current panchang instead of treating an old entry as today’s time.
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Rahu Kalam Bangalore on 22 October 2026: Exact Timings
Thursday’s timings come from the Drik Panchang for Bengaluru dated 22 October 2026. On this date, sunrise is 6:11 AM and sunset is 5:57 PM. The three daytime periods each last about 88 minutes because daylight is shorter than twelve hours.
- Rahu Kalam: 1:32 PM – 3:01 PM.
- Yamagandam: 6:11 AM – 7:39 AM.
- Gulika Kalam: 9:07 AM – 10:36 AM.
- Sunrise and sunset: 6:11 AM and 5:57 PM.
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:40 AM – 12:28 PM, subject to other panchang conditions.
The dates and times above use Indian Standard Time (IST). Another calendar may round a boundary one minute differently. The Rahu Kalam Bangalore interval alone is not a complete muhurta. For an important ceremony, confirm the full panchang with your family priest.
Rahu Kalam Bangalore: 22–28 October 2026 Weekly Timings
The following seven-day table uses each date’s own sunrise and sunset. Therefore, even two consecutive weekdays can have slightly different segment lengths. Select a date in the first column to view its dated Drik Panchang reference for Bengaluru.
| Date | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam | Gulika |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct | 1:32–3:01 PM | 6:11–7:39 AM | 9:07–10:36 AM |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 10:36 AM–12:04 PM | 3:00–4:28 PM | 7:39–9:08 AM |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 9:08–10:36 AM | 1:32–3:00 PM | 6:11–7:39 AM |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 4:28–5:56 PM | 12:04–1:32 PM | 3:00–4:28 PM |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 7:40–9:08 AM | 10:36 AM–12:04 PM | 1:31–2:59 PM |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 2:59–4:27 PM | 9:08–10:36 AM | 12:03–1:31 PM |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 12:03–1:31 PM | 7:40–9:08 AM | 10:36 AM–12:03 PM |
Date limit: This table applies only from 22 to 28 October 2026. It is a checked snapshot, not a live feed. Each linked date opens its own Bengaluru Drik Panchang entry. Different panchang calculation methods and rounding may give slightly different minute boundaries.
What Are Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam?
Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam are two daily windows in the Hindu Panchang, the traditional almanac. Both are treated as inauspicious for starting important work.
Rahu Kalam takes its name from Rahu, the lunar node in Hindu astrology. Yamagandam is linked to Yama. Devotees often postpone fresh beginnings during these periods, although the practice is a matter of religious belief, not a proven prediction of success or failure.
Routine activities already in progress can continue. The tradition generally concerns when an important new action begins, rather than every minute of work or travel that follows.
Rahu Kalam Bangalore Timings for Every Weekday: The Fixed Order
The weekday pattern remains fixed, but actual clock times shift with daylight. Divide the period from sunrise to sunset into eight equal parts. Then select the numbered part for Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika shown below.
| Day | Rahu part | Yama part | Gulika part |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Tuesday | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Wednesday | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Thursday | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Friday | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Saturday | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Sunday | 8 | 5 | 7 |
Count from the first segment at sunrise. For example, on Friday Yamagandam is the seventh part, not the sixth. Sunday’s Yamagandam is the fifth part. These weekday rules prevent errors when a copied clock-time chart uses the wrong segment.
Quick Way to Remember the Rahu Order
The Rahu Kalam sequence from Monday through Sunday is 2, 7, 5, 6, 4, 3, 8. On Monday it falls early; on Sunday it is the final segment before sunset. You still need that date’s sunrise and sunset to turn this sequence into accurate times.
How Rahu Kalam Bangalore Timings Are Calculated
The method is simple: take the minutes between sunrise and sunset, then divide by eight. Each period receives a weekday-specific position. A timing calculator does this for your chosen place and day, so you need not estimate from a generic 6 AM sunrise.
On 22 October, Bengaluru has about 11 hours and 46 minutes of daylight. Dividing roughly 706 minutes by eight gives 88.25 minutes per part. Thursday’s Rahu Kalam occupies the sixth part, which starts near 1:32 PM and ends near 3:01 PM.
Yamagandam takes the first part that Thursday, while Gulika takes the third. Compare with Bengaluru’s October 2026 sunrise and sunset record before applying the same calculation to a different date.
Why Bangalore’s Times Differ From the Standard Chart
Many Rahu Kalam Bangalore charts assume sunrise at exactly 6:00 AM and sunset at 6:00 PM. On such a day, each of eight parts lasts exactly 90 minutes. Thursday’s generic Rahu slot would then be 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Bengaluru’s actual window on 22 October is 1:32 PM to 3:01 PM. That difference is small today, yet it can be larger in another season. Because both daylight length and solar noon change, the same clock chart is not precise throughout the year.
Location matters too. A timing copied from Delhi, Hyderabad or Mumbai does not automatically apply to Bangalore. Match the city before you use the result for an important plan.
Best Times to Start Work in Bangalore on 22 October
If your goal is only to avoid Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika, Thursday has gaps from 7:39 AM to 9:07 AM, 10:36 AM to 1:32 PM, and 3:01 PM to sunset. Those are gaps between three periods, not guaranteed auspicious muhurats.
The distinction matters on this date. Drik Panchang for 22 October 2026 also lists Dur Muhurtam from 10:06 AM to 10:53 AM and 2:49 PM to 3:36 PM. It lists Bhadra until 2:47 PM. So an hour clear of Rahu Kalam may still carry another restriction in the full panchang.
Abhijit Muhurat runs from 11:40 AM to 12:28 PM that day. It does not overlap the Rahu window, but that alone does not approve a wedding, housewarming or other ceremony. For those plans, check all relevant panchang factors.
What to Avoid During These Windows
Tradition advises pausing on new beginnings during Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam, although daily chores carry on as normal. People commonly consult these periods before major events or commitments.
- Signing important property or business agreements.
- Buying a vehicle or taking delivery for the first time.
- Holding a griha pravesh, engagement or other ceremony.
- Beginning a long journey or opening a new business.
These are customary choices, not laws. Never delay emergency medical care, urgent travel or a legal deadline because a calendar labels a period inauspicious. Practical safety takes priority.
What You Can Safely Do
Everyday acts stay fine. You can eat, travel locally, attend office, study or finish work that started earlier. Many devotees also spend these periods in quiet prayer, chanting or reflection.
Family practice can differ, especially for Gulika. Ask a trusted priest if your household follows a particular rule. Avoid treating a general timing chart as a personalised prediction.
Remedies If You Cannot Avoid Rahu Kalam
Sometimes a deadline simply will not wait. When you must act during Rahu Kalam, tradition offers a gentle practice rather than a hard stop. None of this replaces practical planning, yet many devotees find it reassuring.
Some families pray to Lord Hanuman or recite the Hanuman Chalisa before they begin. Such practices express faith; they do not guarantee an outcome or remove legal, travel or health risks. If a ceremony needs a formal muhurta, consult the relevant priest instead of assuming any prayer overrides the calendar.
Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika: How They Connect
These three windows share the same daytime division. Rahu Kalam relates to Rahu; Yamagandam relates to Yama; Gulika, also called Mandi in some traditions, has an association with Saturn. They occupy separate weekday parts, so one period does not simply replace another.
For more on the third window, read the site’s Gulika Kalam guide. The weekday panchang reference explains the traditional fixed-hour chart. Use the dated Bengaluru table above for actual minutes.
How to Check Rahu Kalam Bangalore on a Future Date
For Rahu Kalam Bangalore after this seven-day table expires, select your own date. You cannot assume Thursday’s numbers will remain correct next Thursday because sunrise and sunset move. A live city-specific panchang is the practical fallback.
- Open the Bengaluru Rahu Kaal calculator, starting from 22 October 2026.
- Confirm that the location reads Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Choose the exact calendar date rather than relying on the word “today”.
- Check Rahu Kalam, then open the full day panchang for Yamagandam and Gulika.
- For a formal event, check other restrictions and confirm the muhurta with your family priest.
If one site is unavailable or shows a different city, try the Bengaluru calendar on another established panchang. A one-minute difference from rounding is not the same as using the wrong date. Do not substitute last week’s table for a failed live lookup.
What Most Rahu Kalam Charts Get Wrong
First, a static seven-row clock chart is an example, not a permanent timetable. Second, the duration is not always exactly 90 minutes. It changes with the number of daylight hours in the city.
Third, check both weekday and location. A chart can have the correct weekday order but still show another city’s times. The older June table on this page had that broader problem: it treated one summer sunrise as the basis for an entire week.
Finally, a break between three commonly avoided periods does not automatically become an auspicious muhurta. Other conditions, such as Dur Muhurtam or Bhadra, may still matter. See the site’s Abhijit Kalam explanation for the midday concept.
The Bottom Line
For Thursday, 22 October 2026, the key window is Rahu Kalam from 1:32 PM to 3:01 PM. Yamagandam is 6:11 AM to 7:39 AM. These are local panchang timings, not scientific evidence that a task will succeed or fail.
Use the dated weekly table only through 28 October. After that, check a fresh Bengaluru panchang. The safest planning habit is to match the right city, the right date and the full set of relevant muhurta rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Bangalore today?
For the date checked here, Thursday, 22 October 2026, Rahu Kalam Bangalore is 1:32 PM to 3:01 PM. This is a dated snapshot, not a live reading for every future day. If you visit later, choose the current date on Drik Panchang before planning.
What are Bangalore’s Yamagandam and Gulika times on 22 October?
Yamagandam runs from 6:11 AM to 7:39 AM that Thursday. Gulika Kalam follows later, from 9:07 AM to 10:36 AM. All timings refer to Bengaluru in IST, while some other calendars may round a boundary by a minute.
Is Rahu Kalam Bangalore the same every Thursday?
No. Thursday always uses the sixth daytime segment for Rahu Kalam, but the clock time changes with sunrise and sunset. Therefore, a Thursday time copied from June cannot serve as an exact time in October.
What is Friday’s Yamagandam time in Bangalore?
On Friday, 23 October 2026, Yamagandam is 3:00 PM to 4:28 PM. It falls in the seventh daytime part on Fridays. Always check the date because a different Friday may have slightly different minutes.
How long does Rahu Kalam last?
It normally lasts about one and a half hours. On 22 October 2026, the Bengaluru period is roughly 88 minutes. The exact length equals one-eighth of the daylight interval, so it varies with the season.
Can I travel during Rahu Kalam or Yamagandam?
Yes. Some families prefer not to start important journeys in those windows, yet regular or urgent travel need not stop. Do not miss a train, flight, medical appointment or emergency response solely to follow a customary timing preference.
Can Abhijit Muhurat override Rahu Kalam?
Some traditions give Abhijit Muhurat special importance. However, it does not automatically make every overlapping period suitable for a ceremony. Check other restrictions and consult a priest for a formal wedding, griha pravesh or similar event.
Where can I find Rahu Kalam for Bangalore next week?
Use a city-specific date picker such as Drik Panchang. Set Bengaluru first, then choose the new date and read the daily Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika entries. This Rahu Kalam Bangalore table should not be reused after its stated dates.