✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Thursday, March 05, 2026
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
5:41 PM
Moonrise
7:27 PM
Moonset
6:48 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Krishna Paksha
till 5:05 PM
Tritiya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni
till 8:18 AM
Hasta
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 4:53 AM
Garaja
till 5:05 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shoola
till 7:45 AM
Ganda
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ Until 8:18 AMUttara Phalguni Nakshatra on Thursday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ From 8:18 AM onwardsHasta Nakshatra on Thursday
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
1:16 PM - 2:44 PM
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
4:18 AM - 5:06 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:29 PM - 5:53 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
5:54 AM - 7:23 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
8:51 AM - 10:19 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
9:50 AM - 10:37 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:33 PM - 3:20 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
17:07 – 18:48
Hasta Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 47m
🌖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.