✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Friday, March 13, 2026
Sunrise
5:47 AM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Moonrise
1:42 AM
Moonset
12:23 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Navami
Krishna Paksha
till 6:30 AM
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 2:29 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 6:30 AM
Vanija
till 7:25 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vyatipata
till 1:45 PM
Variyana
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
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
4:11 AM - 4:59 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
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:17 AM - 8:46 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:11 AM - 8:58 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:10 PM - 12:57 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
11:16 – 13:01
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 57m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
- 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.