Rahu Kaal for Columbia
Monday, June 29, 2026 · times shown for Columbia, South Carolina, United States (America/New_York)
Today's chief period to avoid
Rahu Kalam Avoid
8:03 AM – 9:51 AM
An inauspicious eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu — traditionally avoided in Columbia for starting any important or auspicious work, journeys and signings.
Times to Avoid Today Ashubha
- Rahu Kalam8:03 AM – 9:51 AMThe daily Rahu period — avoid starting important or auspicious work, travel and signings.
- Yamaganda11:39 AM – 1:27 PMRuled by Yama — inauspicious for new beginnings and journeys.
- Gulika Kalam3:15 PM – 5:03 PMGulika (Mandi) period — avoided for auspicious starts; used only for repetitive gains.
- Dur Muhurtam1:55 PM – 2:53 PMA short inauspicious daytime window — postpone important starts past it.
- Dur Muhurtam3:51 PM – 4:48 PMA short inauspicious daytime window — postpone important starts past it.
- Varjyam12:37 AM – 2:25 AMA nakshatra-based "rejected" period best avoided for any auspicious work.
See also the Panchang for Columbia and the Choghadiya for Columbia. Need another place? Open the live Ashubha Muhurat and search any city.
About Rahu Kaal in Columbia
Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam) is an inauspicious eighth of the daytime ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. Because it is measured from the local sunrise to sunset, the window shown here is specific to Columbia, South Carolina, United States (timezone America/New_York) and changes both with the weekday and through the year. It is the most widely observed period to avoid for auspicious starts, travel, signings and important purchases.
This page also lists the day's other periods to sidestep — Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam, Dur Muhurtam and Varjyam. Use it as a quick daily guide for Columbia; for the favourable side of the day see the Choghadiya, and for a major event such as a wedding or housewarming confirm the timing with a qualified astrologer alongside the full Panchang.