✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
5:46 PM
Moonrise
5:03 AM
Moonset
5:10 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 8:26 AM
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 6:09 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Shakuni
till 8:26 AM
Chatushpada
till 7:44 PM
Nagava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sadhya
till 6:22 AM
Shubha
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
11:44 AM - 1:15 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:06 AM - 4:54 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:20 AM - 12:08 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:34 PM - 5:58 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:14 AM - 11:44 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:20 AM - 12:08 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
12:20 – 13:53
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 4m
🌘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.