✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Monday, March 16, 2026
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
5:45 PM
Moonrise
3:51 AM
Moonset
3:15 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:42 AM
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 9:42 AM
Garaja
till 9:38 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shiva
till 9:37 AM
Siddha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 5:56 AMShravana Nakshatra on Monday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Dwipushkar Yoga
⏰ From 5:56 AM onwardsDhanishta Nakshatra on Monday
Actions performed now bear fruit twice. Auspicious for positive deeds; avoid inauspicious activities.
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
7:15 AM - 8:45 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
4:08 AM - 4:56 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
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:09 PM - 12:57 PM
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
10:01 – 11:38
Dhanishta Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 1m
🌘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.