✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Monday, March 02, 2026
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
5:40 PM
Moonrise
4:41 PM
Moonset
5:05 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Shukla Paksha
till 5:57 PM
Purnima
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Ashlesha
till 7:52 AM
Magha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 6:31 AM
Vanija
till 5:57 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Atiganda
till 12:19 PM
Sukarma
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
7:25 AM - 8:53 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:24 AM - 12:12 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:21 AM - 5:09 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:28 PM - 5:52 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:21 AM - 11:48 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:16 PM - 2:44 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:12 PM - 12:59 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:32 PM - 3:19 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
19:42 – 21:17
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 43m
🌔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.