Yamagandam Today
Yamagandam timings for New Delhi — Saturday, 11 July 2026
Weekly Yamagandam Schedule
| Day | Slot | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
| Monday | 4 | 10:30 – 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 3 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 2 | 7:30 – 9:00 AM |
| Thursday | 1 | 6:00 – 7:30 AM |
| Friday | 7 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM |
Times shown are approximate based on average sunrise. Actual times vary by city and season.
What is Yamagandam?
Yamagandam (also called Yama Ganda or Yamaganda) is a daily inauspicious time period in Vedic astrology, associated with Yama — the god of death. It occurs every day for approximately 1.5 hours and is considered especially dangerous for starting new ventures.
Like Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam is calculated by dividing daylight (sunrise to sunset) into 8 equal parts. The specific slot varies by weekday: Sunday slot 5, Monday slot 4, Tuesday slot 3, Wednesday slot 2, Thursday slot 1, Friday slot 7, Saturday slot 6.
In South Indian Vedic tradition, Yamagandam is given particular weight. Some practitioners consider it more inauspicious than Rahu Kalam for important new beginnings.
Yamagandam vs Rahu Kalam
| Aspect | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam |
|---|---|---|
| Ruling Planet | Rahu (North Lunar Node) | Yama (God of Death) |
| Duration | ~1.5 hours daily | ~1.5 hours daily |
| Severity | Moderate — causes confusion, delays | Severe — associated with death, finality |
| Travel | Strictly avoid starting travel | Strictly avoid starting travel |
| New Ventures | Avoid new beginnings | Absolutely avoid new beginnings |
| Ongoing Work | Can continue | Can continue |
| Remedies | Rahu mantras, Durga puja | Yama mantras, Mrityunjaya Japa |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yamagandam?
Yamagandam is a daily inauspicious time period associated with Yama, the god of death. It lasts approximately 1.5 hours and varies by weekday.
Is Yamagandam worse than Rahu Kalam?
Many South Indian practitioners consider Yamagandam more dangerous than Rahu Kalam for new beginnings. Both should be avoided for important activities.
Can routine activities continue during Yamagandam?
Yes. Yamagandam restricts only new beginnings — daily routines, eating, sleeping, and ongoing work are unaffected.