✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Sunrise
5:11 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Moonrise
3:19 AM
Moonset
5:13 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Shravana
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
all day
Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 4:55 AM
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 1:54 AM, 12 Aug
Karana
Vanija
till 4:55 AM
Vishti
till 3:24 PM
Shakuni
till 1:54 AM, 12 Aug
Yoga
Siddhi
till 6:51 PM
Vyatipata
till 3:26 PM, 12 Aug
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
2:56 PM - 4:33 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
3:36 AM - 4:24 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:15 AM - 12:07 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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Durmuhurta
7:47 AM - 8:39 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
8:26 AM - 10:04 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
11:41 AM - 1:19 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
1:51 PM - 2:43 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
17:27 – 18:54
Pushya Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
1
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Masik Shivratri
vrat
Fasting Day
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 0m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
- Humid delta climate; pre‑monsoon ‘Kalbaisakhi’ storms strike late afternoons.
- Sea‑breeze arrival improves air late day; mornings can feel heavy in humidity.
- Monsoon cloud decks change light quality quickly—allow slack for starts.
Cultural Heritage
- Kalighat and Dakshineswar temples are central to the city’s Hindu devotional life.
- Durga Puja pandals remake streets; idols crafted in Kumartuli.
- Kali Puja/Diwali, Rath Yatra, and Saraswati Puja are widely celebrated.