✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
5:46 PM
Moonrise
4:28 AM
Moonset
4:12 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:24 AM
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 6:22 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 9:24 AM
Vishti
till 9:00 PM
Shakuni
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddha
till 8:15 AM
Sadhya
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
2:45 PM - 4:15 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
4:07 AM - 4:55 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:34 PM - 5:58 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
8:44 AM - 10:14 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:08 AM - 8:56 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
1:45 PM - 2:33 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
13:30 – 15:05
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 3m
🌘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.