✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Friday, February 20, 2026
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
5:35 PM
Moonrise
7:41 AM
Moonset
8:21 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Tritiya
Shukla Paksha
till 2:39 PM
Chaturthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
till 8:07 PM
Revati
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 3:22 AM
Garaja
till 2:39 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sadhya
till 6:22 PM
Shubha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Amrit Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 8:07 PM onwardsRevati Nakshatra on Friday
Nectar-like success. All works bear fruit. Auspicious for important decisions, travel, and ceremonies.
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 8:07 PM onwardsRevati Nakshatra on Friday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
10:24 AM - 11:50 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:26 AM - 12:14 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:29 AM - 5:17 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:23 PM - 5:47 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
2:42 PM - 4:09 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:31 AM - 8:57 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:23 AM - 9:09 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:13 PM - 12:59 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
06:11 – 07:44
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 30m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (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.