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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Monday, February 16, 2026
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
5:33 PM
Moonrise
5:18 AM
Moonset
4:32 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Capricorn
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 5:36 PM
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Shravana
till 8:48 PM
Dhanishta
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 5:25 AM
Shakuni
till 5:36 PM
Chatushpada
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vyatipata
till 2:46 AM
Variyana
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
7:33 AM - 8:59 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:26 AM - 12:14 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:32 AM - 5:20 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:21 PM - 5:45 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:25 AM - 11:50 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:16 PM - 2:42 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:13 PM - 12:59 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:30 PM - 3:16 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.