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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Friday, February 06, 2026

Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
5:27 PM
Moonrise
9:39 PM
Moonset
8:51 AM
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Moon Sign
Virgo

Panchang Today in Kolkata

Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturthi
Krishna Paksha
till 12:23 AM
Panchami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Hasta
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 12:23 AM
Kaulava
till 12:46 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sukarma
till 12:04 AM
Dhriti
till 11:37 PM

Muhurat Today in Kolkata

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Rahu Kaal
10:26 AM - 11:50 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:26 AM - 12:14 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:37 AM - 5:25 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
5:15 PM - 5:39 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
2:39 PM - 4:03 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:38 AM - 9:02 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:28 AM - 9:13 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:13 PM - 12:58 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
  • 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.