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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
5:12 PM
Moonrise
3:23 AM
Moonset
2:04 PM
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Moon Sign
Scorpio
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Magha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 8:18 PM
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Anuradha
till 3:04 AM
Jyeshtha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 7:07 AM
Taitila
till 8:18 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vriddhi
till 8:37 PM
Dhruva
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
1:07 PM - 2:29 PM
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
4:43 AM - 5:31 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:00 PM - 5:24 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:19 AM - 7:40 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:02 AM - 10:24 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
9:56 AM - 10:40 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:18 PM - 3:02 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.