✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Monday, February 23, 2026
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
5:37 PM
Moonrise
9:38 AM
Moonset
11:28 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 9:10 AM
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Bharani
till 4:34 PM
Krittika
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 9:10 AM
Garaja
till 8:08 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Brahma
till 10:19 AM
Indra
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
7:29 AM - 8:56 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
4:27 AM - 5:15 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:25 PM - 5:49 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:23 AM - 11:50 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:16 PM - 2:43 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:13 PM - 12:59 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:31 PM - 3:18 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
02:58 – 04:29
Bharani Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 34m
🌒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.