[DoctorNiCYDEn]

Dear Mr. Iyer:

Are you implying that these Rahu Kaalam, Yama Kandam, etc., affect only Hindus? I am not sure if this is a tradition or a superstition? I may be wrong - but except people in Tamil Nadu, no other part of India uses this. Do our Vedas talk about this?
Thanks

Not only Rahu Kalam Yemmakandam times, but many other aspects of our ancestral beliefs should not be analyzed in the present day context. Beliefs and traditions vary from place to place. I do not think that the argument Rahu Kalam etc. is not observed in North India is correct. We in Tamil Nadu eat Idly and Dhosai that is not eaten by people in North India. Even NASA is skeptic about No.13 (What happened to Appollo 13 mission?). Therefore the beliefs should not be questioned. Can anyone prove that Rahu Kalam is NOT harmful? It is the responsibility of the challenger to prove his/her point. The believer need not.

[SypeKifef]

from Where & when was Raghu Kalam and emmakandam first mentioned in our Hindu
scriptures and originate

Shree Ambes,

From the time of panchangam ie Vara (Day), Tithi (Lunar Day), Nakshatra (Star), Yogam (Luni Solar Day) and Karana (Semi Lunar Day).We also calculate Muhurthams as shubha muhurtham and ashubha muhurthams.

This dating is done from Vedic religion started.Initially only brahmins were passing this technology orally but as kaliyugam progressed we have learnt to write them as scriptures.Thank you !.

gopal.

[Dwencejed]

I am given to understand that the concept of 'week' having 7 days each named after a planet is not found in the Veda Samhitas and Upanishads. It came into vogue only after Sangam period. When there is no mention of Sunday, Monday etc. in the Vedas how can we say that the concept of Rahu kalam is vedic? I want to be enlightened as to what I heard was right or not. Perhaps Mr Ramachandran who is a research scholar in Vedas will be able to guide me. And also Mr Swaminatha Sarma who is a research astrologer.

[attractiveweb]

I checked with many NIs and they all tel me they don't know anything about 'rahu kaalam'. What does you eating Idly have to do with North Indians? By the way, Idly and dosai are eaten regularly these days thruout NI.
Of course, all the western world (many people believe 13 is bad) knows that this is a superstition.
I have purposely done many things during 'rahu kaalam' and have successfully achieved my goals. Therefore, this is just a superstition.

Not only Rahu Kalam Yemmakandam times, but many other aspects of our ancestral beliefs should not be analyzed in the present day context. Beliefs and traditions vary from place to place. I do not think that the argument Rahu Kalam etc. is not observed in North India is correct. We in Tamil Nadu eat Idly and Dhosai that is not eaten by people in North India. Even NASA is skeptic about No.13 (What happened to Appollo 13 mission?). Therefore the beliefs should not be questioned. Can anyone prove that Rahu Kalam is NOT harmful? It is the responsibility of the challenger to prove his/her point. The believer need not.

[SallyIsNice5]

To All: The Time(Kalam) is always good,no bad or goodtime,every thing happened to systematic prerecored things at the time of birth. InnorthIndia,NEstates EastIndia and WestIndia no RaguKalam and others.Mainly in TamilNadu and a part of Andhra people follow this. This RaguKalam and Emagandam started from the Time of invader from Krishnadavharayer kingdom to Tamilnadu(Madurai).And No TamilScripture says about this. Those who belive in god then why should see all this. S.R.K.

[LarryRda]

In London I saw a Vaakya Panchangam (published in London) in a friend's house in which the Rahu Kalam Yama kandam times are given without rounding up - like 7.34-9.07, 9.03-10.33 etc. But here in India the times are always given in the hour or half-hour. Can anyone enlighten on this?

[feroiodpiop]

Exact timings are to be based on Sunrise of a place etc..
Detailed calculations are different than the general timings .

[gluckmeea]

the forum should discuss more on how to spend time helping others rather than wasting time on finding out how to remember raghu kalam time. all days are good and all times are good if you are going to serve the humanity. if most of your time goes in to those good causes, you will have little time to think on these things

[RotsLoado]

There is a global panchangam available in the following website

Panchang, Panchangam, Panchangamu, Punjika, Jantri and calendars for all world time-zones for year 2010.

எண்ணாயிரம் ஆண்டு யோகம் இருப்பினும் கண்ணார் அமுதனை கண்டறிவாரில்லை உள் நாடி ஒளி பெற உள்ளே நோக்கினார் கண்ணாடி போல கலந்து நின்றானே

[zU8KbeIU]

"(Thi- Thingal)Thirupur (sa- sani) sandaiyil (ve- velli) vellamum (pu- pudhan) puliyum (vi- viyazhan) vitra (se- sevvai) selvam (gna- Gnaiyiru) Gnanianan"I have much belief over this rahu kalam and yemagandam. Fridays, Tuesdays and sundays rahukalas are much important. Worshipping durga in these times surely turn to righteous path. Human mind is meant for questioning. but there are something which should not be questionable. If you question, E=MC2, the whole physics will get disturbed. These are something fundamentals. I hope some physics scholars knew this. Like this, in our culture also we should have to accept somethings. Am damn sure, our ancestors are not fools. If possible try to read vikatan's book. I forget the name. It goes like this: A grandpa will be explain each and every rites and rituals of our customs in a scientific way. It came as weekly article in anadha vikatan and get complied as a book.Pranams

[Hinigyday]

Namaskaaram,

Edward Brought Home A New Fiet Car

Here is yet another possible way to calculate raagu kaalam, Please find the attachment.

[GlarlraTpople]

Another easy formula to calculate Raahu kaalam

(Thanks to my late Maamanaar)


Every Bride Has A Grand Face Cut

5 2 8 1 7 6 3

M T W Th F Sat Sun (for fomula days it starts from Monday in that order.)


Take the order of highlighted letter in alphabet eg; E-5
then add half to it i.e 5+ 2 ½ =7 ½= 7.30 a.m.
Starting of rahu kaalam for that day is obtained
Ending is 1 ½ hours after start i.e 9.00 am
So for Monday Rahu kaalm is 7.30 a.m to 9.00 am


Likewise for Sunday, highlighted alphabet is C i.e 3 rd
So 3+1 ½ =4.30 ( as Rahu kalam based from sunrise only, the time is 4.30 pm.. ending time is 6.00 pm.




Greetings

[botagozzz]

thanks Sri sapr333. Easy to catch .

[Sadsidioribre]

good,but where is the need for such complicated formulae to remember this.There are published information readily available everyday through calender,TV and other media.As an academic exercise it is fine;Over a period of time we remember easily like eg: sundays evening 4.30 to 6 pm and so on.anyway it is my view.

[ZesePreodaNed]

Hi

Though over a period of time we remember automatically, here is one more
which heard of about easy to get the time

THIruttu SAniyasi VElliye PUrapattu VIzhundu SEndradu GYAyiru

THIngal SAni VElli PUdhan VIyazhan SEVvvai GYAyiru

07:30-09:00............................................. 04:30-06:00

But what we must discuss and to know is to more about the significance of the above period and the importance of the same.

Rgds
SReedhar

[usadatronourl]

good,but where is the need for such complicated formulae to remember this.There are published information readily available everyday through calender,TV and other media.As an academic exercise it is fine;Over a period of time we remember easily like eg: sundays evening 4.30 to 6 pm and so on.anyway it is my view.

According to the Vedic jostisha system, the day begins at sunrise. So, you need to calculate your rahu kalam etc. based on the actual time of sun rise at the place of your residence. The time of sunrise varies significantly by the time of the year, even if you live in Chennai or Bangalore, and more so if you live further north. So, none of these calculations is accurate, whether based on formulas or published in a calendar, unless you are able to leave a large cushion on either side of the rahu kalam.

[Arr34ston]

திருணாள் சந்தடியில் வெய்யிலில் புழுதியில் யவிளெயாட செல்வது ந்யாயமா?

[duncanalisstmp]

What is kuligai kalam???

[Blolover11]

Interesting topic

[offinoNem]

Sir,
During GULIGAN time auspicios things are to be performed. Even
Relatives are prohibited from entering a house where death has taken place during this time.Any person whether relative or outsider will not enter a house for offering condolence during this period.
I still remember when we went to riverside for daily ceremonies for the first 9days when my father exoired in the year 1961, the prohit insisted that we should not enter our house during KULIGAN time.We waited outside and entered only after expiry of the specified period.The duration is an hour and half yust like RAHU KALAM.
B.Krishnamurthy