✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Sunrise
6:02 AM
Sunset
5:37 PM
Moonrise
10:27 AM
Moonset
12:35 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 7:03 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Krittika
till 3:07 PM
Rohini
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 7:03 AM
Vishti
till 5:58 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Indra
till 7:23 AM
Vaidhriti
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 3:07 PMKrittika Nakshatra on Tuesday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ Until 3:07 PMKrittika Nakshatra on Tuesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
2:43 PM - 4:10 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:25 AM - 12:13 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:26 AM - 5:14 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
8:56 AM - 10:23 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
11:49 AM - 1:16 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:21 AM - 9:07 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
1:45 PM - 2:32 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
03:50 – 05:20
Krittika Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 35m
🌒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.