Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is Andhra Pradesh's largest city and home to the ancient Simhachalam Narasimha Swamy temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams, perched 800 feet above sea level. The Bay of Bengal coastline gives Vizag dramatic unobstructed sunrises. At 83.2°E, very close to the IST standard meridian (82.5°E), Visakhapatnam has one of the most 'IST-accurate' sunrise times among Indian cities, making it a good reference point.
During Rahu Kaal, residents of Visakhapatnam are advised to hold off on launching new businesses, signing contracts, or starting important journeys by road or sea. Avoid scheduling weddings, engagements, or any major ceremonies within this window, as the energy is considered unfavorable for fresh beginnings. Purchasing property, vehicles, or taking on new loans during this period is also best postponed to a more auspicious muhurta later in the day.
Work that is already in progress flows without issue during Rahu Kaal, so feel free to continue your ongoing tasks, professional duties, or creative projects. This window is actually considered well suited for prayer, chanting the Rahu mantra "Om Rahave Namaha," and performing specific Rahu remedies that can help neutralize the planet's influence. Studying, planning ahead, and handling routine household chores are all perfectly fine activities during this time. Think of Rahu Kaal not as a period to fear, but as a quiet invitation to turn inward and tend to what already exists in your life.
Astronomically precise Rahu Kaal timings for 25 major Indian cities.