Is Gulika Kalam the same as Mandi?

Yes. Gulika and Mandi are the same upagraha — son of Saturn. In South Indian tradition, this period is called Gulika Kalam or Kuligai Kalam. In North Indian tradition it is called Mandi.

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Q: What is Gulika Kalam?

Gulika Kalam (குளிகை காலம்) is one of the three daily inauspicious periods, ruled by Gulika — a sub-planet (upagraha) considered the son of Saturn (Shani). It is also called Mandi in North Indian astrology.

Q: How is Gulika Kalam calculated?

The day from sunrise to sunset is divided into 8 equal parts. Gulika Kalam falls on slot 7 (Sunday), 6 (Monday), 5 (Tuesday), 4 (Wednesday), 3 (Thursday), 2 (Friday), 1 (Saturday).

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குளிகை காலம் · Gulika Kalam

Friday, 01 May 2026

7:23 AM – 8:57 AM

📍 Chennai, India 🌅 Sunrise: 5:49 AM Slot: 2/8

Gulika Kalam by Day of Week

Day	Tamil	Approx. Time	Slot
Sunday	ஞாயிறு	3:00 PM – 4:30 PM	7/8
Monday	திங்கள்	1:30 PM – 3:00 PM	6/8
Tuesday	செவ்வாய்	12:00 PM – 1:30 PM	5/8
Wednesday	புதன்	10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	4/8
Thursday	வியாழன்	9:00 AM – 10:30 AM	3/8
Friday	வெள்ளி	7:30 AM – 9:00 AM	2/8
Saturday	சனி	6:00 AM – 7:30 AM	1/8

What is Gulika Kalam?

Gulika Kalam (குளிகை காலம்), also called Kuligai Kalam, is a daily inauspicious period in South Indian Vedic astrology. It is ruled by Gulika — an upagraha (sub-planet) considered to be the son of Saturn (Shani). In North Indian tradition the same period is called Mandi.

Along with Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam, Gulika Kalam forms the trio of inauspicious daily periods that are carefully avoided when planning new activities, ceremonies, or important decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gulika Kalam today (01 May 2026)?

Gulika Kalam on 01 May 2026 (Friday) for Chennai, India is 7:23 AM – 8:57 AM.

Is Gulika Kalam the same as Kuligai Kalam?

Yes — Gulika Kalam and Kuligai Kalam are the same period, just different transliterations of the Tamil/Sanskrit name. Both refer to the inauspicious daily period ruled by Gulika (son of Saturn).

How does Gulika Kalam compare to Rahu Kalam?

Both are daily inauspicious 90-minute periods. Rahu Kalam is more widely observed. Gulika Kalam is considered equally important in traditional Tamil astrology. The three inauspicious periods are Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kalam.

How is Gulika Kalam calculated?

The day is split into 8 equal parts from sunrise to sunset. Gulika Kalam occupies: slot 7 (Sun), 6 (Mon), 5 (Tue), 4 (Wed), 3 (Thu), 2 (Fri), 1 (Sat). The exact time depends on local sunrise.