Yamaganda Kaal is a period of time in Vedic astrology that is considered inauspicious for starting new activities or ventures. It is believed that any activity commenced during this period results in failure or death. Yamaganda Kaal is also known as Death Time, and it is similar to Rahu Kaal, another inauspicious period of time in Vedic astrology. According to Vedic astrology, Yamaganda was the son of Guru or the planet Jupiter. Yamaganda Kaal is calculated by dividing the days hours beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset into eight segments, with each segment denoting "Yama," the son of the planet Sun for one and a half hours.

It is generally advised to avoid starting any new projects or making crucial decisions during Yamaganda Kaal. However, it is considered auspicious to perform death ceremonies during this period. The Yamaganda Kaal timings are specific to each day of the week and can be found in most almanacs (Panchang) . It is important to note that the Yamaganda Kaal timings may vary as per the timings of sunrise.