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Gulika Kaal Calculator

A Gulika Kaal Calculator helps calculate gulika kaal calculator using Vedic astrology, panchang, calendar, muhurat, Vastu or naming inputs. It gives an instant browser-based result with a transparent method and source notes. Use it for planning and learning, then verify important ritual or marriage decisions with a qualified practitioner.

Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

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Quick reference

WeekdayGulika segment (day/8)Typical time (6 AM–6 PM day)
Sunday7th15:00 – 16:30
Monday6th13:30 – 15:00
Tuesday5th12:00 – 13:30
Wednesday4th10:30 – 12:00
Thursday3rd09:00 – 10:30
Friday2nd07:30 – 09:00
Saturday1st06:00 – 07:30

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Interpretation guide

AspectGulika KaalRahu Kaal
RulerSaturn’s son Gulika (Mandi)Shadow planet Rahu
New venturesAvoidedAvoided
Repeating effectActs done now are said to repeat — good for recurring income, bad for funeralsNo repeat doctrine
Shraddha/rituals for ancestorsSome traditions allowAvoided
StrictnessModerateStrictest of the three daily periods

Formula & methodology

Formula: Gulika Kaal = the weekday’s fixed eighth of daytime (Sat 1st, Fri 2nd, Thu 3rd, Wed 4th, Tue 5th, Mon 6th, Sun 7th)

  1. Enter date, latitude, longitude and UTC offset.
  2. The calculator computes local sunrise and sunset and splits the day into 8 segments.
  3. The weekday picks Gulika’s segment (counting down from Saturday = 1st to Sunday = 7th).
  4. Rahu Kaal and Yamaganda are shown from their own weekday tables for comparison.

Worked example — Delhi, Wednesday 10 Jun 2026: day runs 05:23–19:18, each eighth is 1 h 44 m; Gulika is the 4th segment, 10:36 – 12:21, while Rahu Kaal is 12:21–14:05 and Yamaganda 07:07–08:52.

Authoritative source: Hindu astrology reference

Frequently asked questions

What is Gulika Kaal?
Gulika (also called Mandi) is a Saturn-related sensitive point; its daily period — one-eighth of the daytime chosen by weekday — is considered inauspicious for new beginnings. Its signature belief is repetition: whatever is done in Gulika Kaal tends to recur.
How is Gulika Kaal different from Rahu Kaal?
Both are eighth-of-the-day windows, but on different segments and with different doctrine. Rahu Kaal is the strictest “do not start” period. Gulika is gentler — because of the repetition idea, some traditions deliberately use it for things they want repeated (recurring deposits, first revenue) and strictly avoid it for funerals and illness-related actions.
What time is Gulika Kaal today?
It depends on your weekday, sunrise and sunset. Enter your city above; e.g., in Delhi on Wednesday 10 Jun 2026 it is 10:36–12:21. On Saturdays Gulika opens the day right at sunrise, which is why Saturday mornings are often kept free of new launches.
Is anything allowed during Gulika Kaal?
Routine ongoing work continues normally. Several south-Indian traditions also permit ancestor rituals (shraddha/tarpana) in Gulika Kaal, associating Gulika with Saturn’s ancestral significations — something never said of Rahu Kaal.
Why do printed panchangs show slightly different Gulika times?
Some panchangs compute Gulika as the start of Saturn’s portion in a 7-part (not 8-part) day division, and sunrise conventions differ by a few minutes. The 8-segment weekday scheme used here matches the common North-Indian almanac style; treat ± a few minutes as the practical tolerance.

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