✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Saturday, March 14, 2026
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
5:45 PM
Moonrise
2:29 AM
Moonset
1:20 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
till 8:12 AM
Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 3:04 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 8:12 AM
Bava
till 8:50 PM
Balava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 10:42 AM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
8:46 AM - 10:16 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:21 AM - 12:09 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:10 AM - 4:58 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:33 PM - 5:57 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:46 AM - 6:34 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:34 AM - 7:22 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
11:39 – 13:22
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 59m
🌘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.