✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Sunday, March 01, 2026
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
5:39 PM
Moonrise
3:40 PM
Moonset
4:23 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Trayodashi
Shukla Paksha
till 7:10 PM
Chaturdashi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Pushya
till 8:35 AM
Ashlesha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 7:55 AM
Taitila
till 7:10 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shobhana
till 2:33 PM
Atiganda
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Ravi Pushya Yoga
⏰ Until 8:35 AMPushya Nakshatra on Sunday
Extremely auspicious. One of the rarest muhurat yogas, ideal for purchases, investments, and new beginnings.
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 8:35 AMPushya Nakshatra on Sunday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
4:12 PM - 5:39 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:25 AM - 12:13 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:22 AM - 5:10 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:27 PM - 5:51 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
11:49 AM - 1:16 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
2:44 PM - 4:12 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:06 PM - 4:53 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
20:59 – 22:32
Ashlesha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 41m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- 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.