✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Thursday, March 19, 2026
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
5:46 PM
Moonrise
5:38 AM
Moonset
6:09 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 6:54 AM
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 6:54 AM
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 5:22 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Nagava
till 6:54 AM
Kimstughna
till 5:57 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shubha
till 4:01 AM
Shukla
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
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:20 AM - 12:08 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:06 AM - 4:54 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
5:42 AM - 7:12 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
8:43 AM - 10:13 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
9:43 AM - 10:32 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:33 PM - 3:21 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:27 – 15:58
Uttara 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:Amavasya (New Moon)
- 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.