✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Moonrise
9:18 AM
Moonset
11:34 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 4:09 PM
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 7:05 PM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 5:22 AM
Taitila
till 4:09 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Priti
till 9:07 AM
Ayushman
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Dwipushkar Yoga
⏰ From 7:05 PM onwardsMrigashirsha Nakshatra on Tuesday
Actions performed now bear fruit twice. Auspicious for positive deeds; avoid inauspicious activities.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
2:45 PM - 4:17 PM
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
4:01 AM - 4:49 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
8:40 AM - 10:11 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
11:43 AM - 1:14 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:03 AM - 8:52 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
1:44 PM - 2:33 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
11:40 – 13:09
Rohini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 11m
🌒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.