✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Monday, March 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Moonrise
8:23 AM
Moonset
10:27 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
till 6:39 PM
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 7:58 AM
Balava
till 6:39 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vishkambha
till 3:07 PM
Priti
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 10:18 PM onwardsRohini Nakshatra on Monday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
7:09 AM - 8:40 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:19 AM - 12:07 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:02 AM - 4:50 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:36 PM - 6:00 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:12 AM - 11:43 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:14 PM - 2:45 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:07 PM - 12:56 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:33 PM - 3:22 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
11:15 – 12:43
Krittika Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 10m
🌒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.