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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
5:33 PM
Moonrise
5:56 AM
Moonset
5:29 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Capricorn
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 5:32 PM
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 5:32 PM
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
till 10:52 PM
Shatabhisha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Chatushpada
till 5:37 AM
Nagava
till 5:32 PM
Kimstughna
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 4:51 AM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
2:42 PM - 4:08 PM
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
4:31 AM - 5:19 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
8:59 AM - 10:24 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
11:50 AM - 1:16 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:24 AM - 9:10 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
1:45 PM - 2:30 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.