Astrology Guide: Rahukala, Gulika and Yamagand for August 28, 2026

For 28 August 2026, the Panchang outlines three major inauspicious periods. Rahukala, the demon‑lord’s hour, runs from 10:54 AM to 12:28 PM. Gulika, another adverse interval, is scheduled between 7:45 AM and 9:19 AM. The Yamagand phase, associated with darkness, spans 3:36 PM to 5:10 PM.

These times are traditionally avoided for starting new projects, signing contracts, or conducting important rituals. If action is unavoidable, practitioners may invoke specific remedial chants or perform purification rites.

The day’s planetary layout shows the Sun in Leo sign and the Moon in Aquarius, creating a west‑ward directional influence known as DishaShool. Travel toward the west is discouraged unless protective measures are taken.

Positive yogas include an Atiganda yoga ending at 7:26 AM and a Sukarma yoga that follows. The most auspicious window, the Abhijit muhurat, falls between 12:03 PM and 12:53 PM, ideal for decisive moves.