Yamagandam Today
Yama Gandam timings for New Delhi — Wednesday, 8 April 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 (यमगण्डम्), also written as Yama Gandam or Yamaganda Kalam, is an inauspicious time period in Vedic astrology named after Yama — the Hindu god of death and dharma, and the lord of the underworld. It occurs every day for approximately 1.5 hours.
Like Rahu Kalam and Gulika Kalam, Yamagandam is calculated by dividing the daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) into 8 equal parts. The specific slot depends on the weekday. Because it is linked to Yama — the deity who judges souls after death — this period is considered especially inauspicious for activities that carry risk or involve irreversible decisions.
Yamagandam is particularly observed in South Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. While Rahu Kalam is more widely known across India, Yamagandam is given equal or even greater importance in these regions.
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 (also called Yama Gandam) is an inauspicious time period ruled by Yama, the Hindu god of death and dharma. Like Rahu Kalam, it occurs daily for approximately 1.5 hours. It is considered particularly dangerous for starting new ventures, especially those involving risk to life or health.
What should not be done during Yamagandam?
During Yamagandam, avoid starting any new activity — especially travel, surgery, signing contracts, starting a business, or performing auspicious ceremonies. Activities already in progress can continue. Some traditions consider Yamagandam more severe than Rahu Kalam for matters related to health and safety.
Is Yamagandam worse than Rahu Kalam?
In many South Indian traditions, Yamagandam is considered more severe than Rahu Kalam because it is associated with Yama (death). While Rahu causes confusion and delays, Yama's influence is seen as more final and irreversible. However, both should be avoided for starting new activities. In practice, most people avoid both equally.