✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Thursday, March 26, 2026
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Moonrise
11:23 AM
Moonset
12:36 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:50 AM
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 12:49 AM
Bava
till 11:50 AM
Balava
till 10:56 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Saubhagya
till 3:09 AM
Shobhana
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 4:20 PM onwardsPunarvasu Nakshatra on Thursday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
1:14 PM - 2:45 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:18 AM - 12:06 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:59 AM - 4:47 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:37 PM - 6:01 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
5:35 AM - 7:07 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
8:38 AM - 10:10 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
9:40 AM - 10:29 AM
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
01:31 – 03:02
Ardra Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 14m
🌓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.