✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Saturday, February 21, 2026
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
5:36 PM
Moonrise
8:17 AM
Moonset
9:21 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturthi
Shukla Paksha
till 1:02 PM
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Revati
till 7:07 PM
Ashwini
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 1:52 AM
Vishti
till 1:02 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shubha
till 3:51 PM
Shukla
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
8:57 AM - 10:23 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
4:28 AM - 5:16 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:24 PM - 5:48 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:16 PM - 2:43 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
6:04 AM - 7:31 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:04 AM - 6:50 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:50 AM - 7:36 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
07:38 – 09:09
Revati Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 32m
🌒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.