✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Monday, March 09, 2026
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
5:43 PM
Moonrise
11:03 PM
Moonset
9:07 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 4:11 PM onwardsAnuradha Nakshatra on Monday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
7:20 AM - 8:49 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:23 AM - 12:11 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:15 AM - 5:03 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:31 PM - 5:55 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:18 AM - 11:47 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:16 PM - 2:45 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:10 PM - 12:58 PM
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
20:41 – 22:29
Anuradha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 52m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (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.