✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Sunrise
4:57 AM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Moonrise
2:02 AM
Moonset
2:33 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 1:31 PM
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 1:18 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 2:19 AM
Balava
till 1:31 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vishkambha
till 8:54 PM
Priti
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ Until 1:18 AMPurva Bhadrapada Nakshatra on Wednesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
11:33 AM - 1:11 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
3:21 AM - 4:09 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:06 AM - 11:59 AM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:56 PM - 6:20 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:36 AM - 8:15 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:54 AM - 11:33 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:06 AM - 11:59 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
10:30 – 12:02
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 11m
🌘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.