✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
5:41 PM
Moonrise
6:34 PM
Moonset
6:15 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Pratipada
Krishna Paksha
till 4:50 PM
Dvitiya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
till 7:39 AM
Uttara Phalguni
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 4:55 AM
Kaulava
till 4:50 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhriti
till 8:52 AM
Shoola
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 7:39 AMPurva Phalguni Nakshatra on Wednesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ From 7:39 AM onwardsUttara Phalguni Nakshatra on Wednesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
11:48 AM - 1:16 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:19 AM - 5:07 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:03 PM - 12:51 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:29 PM - 5:53 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:23 AM - 8:52 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:20 AM - 11:48 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:24 AM - 12:11 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
15:03 – 16:41
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 46m
🌖Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waning 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.