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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Sunset
5:31 PM
Moonrise
2:08 AM
Moonset
12:46 PM
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Moon Sign
Scorpio
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
till 12:23 PM
Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
till 1:42 PM
Mula
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 12:23 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vyaghata
till 2:29 AM
Harshana
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
1:15 PM - 2:41 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:26 AM - 12:14 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:34 AM - 5:22 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:19 PM - 5:43 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:10 AM - 7:35 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
9:57 AM - 10:42 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:29 PM - 3:15 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
- 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.