✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Saturday, April 04, 2026
Sunrise
5:26 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Moonrise
7:58 PM
Moonset
6:26 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Krishna Paksha
till 10:10 AM
Tritiya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 10:10 AM
Vanija
till 11:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Harshana
till 2:17 PM
Vajra
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 9:36 PMSwati Nakshatra on Saturday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ From 9:36 PM onwardsVishakha Nakshatra on Saturday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
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Rahu Kaal
8:33 AM - 10:06 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:15 AM - 12:03 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:50 AM - 4:38 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:40 PM - 6:04 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:12 PM - 2:46 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:26 AM - 7:00 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:26 AM - 6:16 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:16 AM - 7:06 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
01:32 – 03:16
Swati Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 26m
🌖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.