Gulika-Kaal

Gulika Kalam meand Gulika is believed to be the son of Lord Shani or Saturn. Few books refer it Mandi also but there is not much reference available if both are same or different. According to Vedic astrology, Gulika is considered as a satellite or a shadowy planet like Rahu and Ketu, which is related to the Saturn and is more powerful in giving bad results.

In south India, especially in Kerala, people believe the planet swallows up power and that’s why, its position is checked before determining Kundali, picking timings, Prasna Kundali and others aspects in an individual’s horoscope.Being Saturn’s son makes Gulika Kalam a time or muhurtham, which is ruled by Shani.

Events during Gulika Kalam

It rises twice, once during the day and other during the night. As the Gulika timing repeats itself, karma done during this time is believed to recur. Therefore, inauspicious events like the funeral should be avoided as it cannot be repeated. On the other hand, auspicious things during this time are believed to bring more good results. However, conducting any auspicious ceremonies during Gulika Kalam depend on the choice of a person.

Gulika Kalam Timings

It is a period of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes duration every day of the week. This time duration is ruled by ‘Shani’ (Saturn). This period is considered to be inauspicious to start any important work. However, Gulik Kalam is considered a good period to undertake new projects.

This time is calculated by dividing ‘Dinamaan’ into eight equal parts (each of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes). The ‘Dinamaan’ is the total duration of time between local sunrise and sunset on any given day. The ‘Gulik-kaal’ and its
order vary from day to day.

As Saturn rules the Gulika muhurtham, the rising time starts on Saturday (the day of Lord Shani) and moves in a backward direction.

  • Saturday – 1st muhurat (6:00 am to 7:30 pm)
  • Friday – 2nd muhurat (7:30 am to 9:00 am)
  • Thursday – 3rd muhurat (9:00 am to 10:30 am)
  • Wednesday – 4th muhurat (10:30 am to 12:00 pm)
  • Tuesday – 5th muhurat (12:00 pm to 1:30 pm)
  • Monday – 6th muhurat (1:30 pm to 3:00 pm)
  • Sunday -7th muhurat (3:00 pm to 4:30 pm)