Rahu Kaal for Varanasi
Monday, 16 November 2026 · Monday, India — the daily inauspicious window and the other kaal periods.
Rahu Kaal — avoid
7:38 AM–9:00 AM
Abhijit — best
11:22 AM–12:05 PM
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
5:11 PM
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on Monday, 16 November 2026 is 7:38 AM – 9:00 AM — avoid starting auspicious activities then. Also avoid Yamaganda 10:22 AM–11:44 AM and Gulika 1:05 PM–2:27 PM. The auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 11:22 AM–12:05 PM.
| Period | Time | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 7:38 AM – 9:00 AM | Avoid |
| Yamaganda Kaal | 10:22 AM – 11:44 AM | Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 1:05 PM – 2:27 PM | Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM | Auspicious |
See the full Panchang and Choghadiya for Varanasi.
What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious ~90-minute window each day, traditionally avoided for starting new or auspicious activities. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime (sunrise to sunset), assigned by weekday — so its clock time depends on Varanasi’s sunrise and sunset, and shifts slightly each day.
Computed for Varanasi (25.32, 83.01, Asia/Kolkata) from local sunrise/sunset, validated against standard Vedic almanacs.