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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
5:35 PM
Moonrise
7:07 AM
Moonset
7:23 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Aquarius

Panchang Today in Kolkata

Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Shukla Paksha
till 4:00 PM
Tritiya
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
till 8:52 PM
Uttara Bhadrapada
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 4:32 AM
Kaulava
till 4:00 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddha
till 8:42 PM
Sadhya
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today

Muhurat Today in Kolkata

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Rahu Kaal
1:16 PM - 2:42 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:26 AM - 12:14 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:30 AM - 5:18 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
5:23 PM - 5:47 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:06 AM - 7:32 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
8:58 AM - 10:24 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
9:55 AM - 10:41 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:31 PM - 3:17 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 29m
🌒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.