Tamil Astrology Tools
தமிழ் ஜோதிடக் கருவிகள்
Free, accurate astrology calculators for daily use. Check Rahu Kalam, Panchangam, Nalla Neram, and more for any location in India.
Rahu Kalam Today
ராகு காலம்Check today's Rahu Kalam timing for your city. Avoid starting new work during this inauspicious period.
Tamil Panchangam
தமிழ் பஞ்சாங்கம்Complete daily Panchangam with Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Rashi details.
Tithi Calculator
திதி கணிப்பான்Calculate Tithi, Nakshatra, and Naligai for any date and time. Find the lunar day for past or future dates.
Tamil Calendar
தமிழ் நாள்காட்டிMonthly calendar view with Tithi for each day. Navigate months and years to plan auspicious dates.
Rasi Calculator
ராசி கணிப்பான்Find your Moon Sign (Rasi) and Birth Star (Nakshatra) based on date, time and place of birth.
Date Converter
தேதி மாற்றிConvert English (Gregorian) dates to Tamil calendar dates. Find Tamil month, year name, and day.
Nalla Neram
நல்ல நேரம்Find auspicious timings for today. Best times to start new ventures, travel, or important work.
Yamagandam
யமகண்டம்Calculate Yamagandam timing. Period ruled by Yama - avoid important activities.
Gowri Panchangam
கௌரி பஞ்சாங்கம்Detailed Gowri Panchangam with 8-period quality breakdown for day and night.
About Tamil Astrology
Tamil astrology (தமிழ் ஜோதிடம்) is a branch of Hindu/Vedic astrology that has been practiced in Tamil Nadu for thousands of years. It uses the Panchangam (five elements) to determine auspicious and inauspicious timings for daily activities.
The five elements of Panchangam are: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun-Moon combination), Karana (half-tithi), and Vara (weekday). These elements help determine the quality of time for various activities.
Why Check Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam (ராகு காலம்) is a 90-minute inauspicious period each day ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. During this time, it is advised to avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning journeys. However, routine activities can continue normally.
What is Nalla Neram?
Nalla Neram (நல்ல நேரம்) means "good time" in Tamil. It refers to auspicious periods during the day when planetary influences are favorable. Starting important work during Nalla Neram is believed to bring success and prosperity.
How to Use These Tools
- Select your city: Timing calculations are location-specific as they depend on sunrise and sunset times. Choose your nearest city for accurate results.
- Check daily: Rahu Kalam and other timings change every day based on sunrise/sunset times and the day of the week.
- Plan accordingly: Avoid starting important activities during Rahu Kalam or Yamagandam. Use Nalla Neram for auspicious beginnings.
- Verify with sunrise: All timings are calculated from actual sunrise time for your location, ensuring accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rahu Kalam the same for all cities?
No. Rahu Kalam timing depends on sunrise and sunset times, which vary by location. A city in eastern India will have different timings than one in western India. Always check the timing for your specific city.
Can I travel during Rahu Kalam?
It is generally advised to avoid starting a journey during Rahu Kalam. However, if you've already started your journey before Rahu Kalam begins, you can continue without concern. Routine short trips are usually not affected.
What activities should I avoid during Rahu Kalam?
Avoid starting new ventures, signing important contracts, making major purchases, beginning construction work, or starting long journeys. Routine activities, ongoing work, and emergencies are not affected.
How accurate are these calculations?
Our calculations use astronomical algorithms (SunCalc and astronomy-engine libraries) for precise sunrise/sunset and planetary positions. We use Lahiri Ayanamsa, the standard for Indian astrology. Timings are accurate to within a few minutes.
What is Gowri Panchangam?
Gowri Panchangam divides the day and night into 8 periods each, with specific qualities: Udyogam (work), Amritham (nectar - best), Rogam (disease - avoid), Soram (theft - avoid), Labam (profit), Dhana (wealth), Visham (poison - avoid), and Sugam (comfort).