✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Moonrise
12:51 AM
Moonset
11:28 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
till 4:21 AM
Navami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 4:21 AM
Taitila
till 5:28 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddhi
till 9:58 AM
Vyatipata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:22 AM - 12:10 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:12 AM - 5:00 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:32 PM - 5:56 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
5:48 AM - 7:18 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
8:47 AM - 10:17 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
9:47 AM - 10:34 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:33 PM - 3:21 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
22:57 – 00:44
Mula Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 56m
🌗Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Last Quarter)
- 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.