✓ Astronomical calculations for Cuttack · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Cuttack on Friday, August 21, 2026
Sunrise
5:27 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Moonrise
1:09 PM
Moonset
12:01 AM
Panchang Today in Cuttack
Masa
Shravana
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 2:01 AM, 23 Aug
Karana
Balava
till 10:27 AM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Taitila
till 12:49 PM, 22 Aug
Yoga
Indra
till 4:25 AM
Vaidhriti
till 5:18 AM, 22 Aug
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 11:53 AMAnuradha Nakshatra on Friday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Cuttack
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Rahu Kaal
10:14 AM - 11:49 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
3:51 AM - 4:39 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:24 AM - 12:15 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:59 PM - 6:23 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Gulika Kaal
7:03 AM - 8:38 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:00 AM - 8:51 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:15 PM - 1:05 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
3:00 PM - 4:35 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Varjyam
18:10 – 19:58
Jyeshtha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Location Info
Cuttack
20.46497, 85.87927 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 44m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- Odisha's Millennium City on Mahanadi delta.
- Silver filigree craft (Tarakasi) is unique local art form.
- Durga Puja celebrations rival Kolkata in grandeur.
Cultural Heritage
- Cuttack Chandi Temple is the city's guardian deity shrine.
- Silver filigree (tarakasi) craft is a UNESCO‑recognized heritage.
- Durga Puja pandals showcase distinctive artistic traditions.