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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
5:34 PM
Moonrise
6:32 AM
Moonset
6:26 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Aquarius
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
till 4:59 PM
Dvitiya
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
till 9:16 PM
Purva Bhadrapada
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kimstughna
till 5:19 AM
Bava
till 4:59 PM
Balava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Parigha
till 12:28 AM
Shiva
till 10:45 PM
Siddha
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
11:50 AM - 1:16 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:30 AM - 5:18 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:27 AM - 12:13 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:22 PM - 5:46 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:32 AM - 8:58 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:24 AM - 11:50 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:27 AM - 12:13 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 28m
🌒Moon Phase:Nava Chandra (Waxing 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.