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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolhapur on Saturday, May 23, 2026

Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
6:59 PM
Moonrise
12:24 PM
Moonset
12:32 AM

Panchang Today in Kolhapur

Masa
Adhika Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 5:06 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 2:08 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 6:13 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today

Muhurat Today in Kolhapur

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Rahu Kaal
9:15 AM - 10:52 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
12:05 PM - 12:53 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:24 AM - 5:12 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:47 PM - 7:11 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
2:07 PM - 3:44 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
6:00 AM - 7:37 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:00 AM - 6:52 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:52 AM - 7:44 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
96 min
15:4517:21
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolhapur
16.69563, 74.23167Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 59m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
  • Southern Maharashtra with moderate climate year‑round.
  • Mahalakshmi Temple draws peak crowds during Navratri.
  • Kolhapuri cuisine and chappals are must‑try local experiences.
Cultural Heritage
  • Mahalakshmi Temple is among India's Shakti Peethas.
  • Kolhapuri wrestling (kushti) and cuisine are cultural signatures.
  • Navratri and Kojagiri Purnima see special celebrations.