Rahu Kaal Today — Sankaranayinar Kovil, Tamil Nādu
Friday, March 20, 2026 · Based on Sankaranayinar Kovil sunrise
This Week in Sankaranayinar Kovil
| Day | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 20(today) | 9:26 AM – 10:57 AM |
| Sat, Mar 21 | 7:54 AM – 9:25 AM |
| Sun, Mar 22 | 3:29 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Mon, Mar 23 | 6:23 AM – 7:53 AM |
| Tue, Mar 24 | 1:57 PM – 3:28 PM |
| Wed, Mar 25 | 10:55 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Thu, Mar 26 | 12:25 PM – 1:56 PM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | 9:23 AM – 10:54 AM |
About Rahu Kaal in Sankaranayinar Kovil
Sankaranayinar Kovil's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Sankaranayinar Kovil's actual local sunrise each day, which currently falls at 6:25 AM IST. Located in Tamil Nādu, Sankaranayinar Kovil shares the Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) timezone, so Rahu Kaal times here are the same as seen on any Indian panchang — but calculated precisely for today's date, not a fixed seasonal estimate.
Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period observed across most Hindu traditions. It corresponds to one of eight equal segments of the daytime (sunrise to sunset), with the specific segment varying by weekday. Today being Friday, Rahu Kaal falls in the 4th daytime segment.
Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is Rahu Kaal today in Sankaranayinar Kovil?
- Rahu Kaal today in Sankaranayinar Kovil is 9:26 AM to 10:57 AM IST (1h 31m). It is based on today's sunrise of 6:25 AM IST.
- Does Rahu Kaal change daily?
- Yes. Rahu Kaal is based on the day's actual sunrise and sunset. In Sankaranayinar Kovil, today's sunrise is 6:25 AM IST, giving a day length of approximately 91 minutes per segment.
- What should I avoid during Rahu Kaal?
- During Rahu Kaal, Hindu tradition advises avoiding starting new ventures, signing contracts, making major purchases, beginning journeys, or performing ceremonies. Routine work and already-started activities are generally considered fine to continue.
- Is this Rahu Kaal time correct for Sankaranayinar Kovil?
- Yes. This Rahu Kaal is calculated specifically for Sankaranayinar Kovil (lat 9.16°, lng 77.55°) using a NOAA-based solar calculation algorithm. It uses today's actual astronomical sunrise and sunset in Sankaranayinar Kovil, not a generic India-wide estimate.