✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Sunset
5:37 PM
Moonrise
11:23 AM
Moonset
12:35 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 4:52 AM
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Rohini
till 1:39 PM
Mrigashirsha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 4:52 AM
Balava
till 3:47 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vaidhriti
till 4:26 AM
Vishkambha
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 1:39 PMRohini Nakshatra on Wednesday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 1:39 PM onwardsMrigashirsha Nakshatra on Wednesday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
11:49 AM - 1:16 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:25 AM - 5:13 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:26 AM - 12:12 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:25 PM - 5:49 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:28 AM - 8:55 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:22 AM - 11:49 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:26 AM - 12:12 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
06:08 – 07:38
Rohini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Varjyam
18:55 – 20:25
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 36m
🌓Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (First Quarter)
- 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.