✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Friday, March 27, 2026
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Moonrise
12:29 PM
Moonset
1:32 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 10:08 AM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 10:08 AM
Taitila
till 9:24 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shobhana
till 12:31 AM
Atiganda
till 10:09 PM
Sukarma
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 3:24 PMPunarvasu Nakshatra on Friday
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
10:10 AM - 11:42 AM
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
3:58 AM - 4:46 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
2:45 PM - 4:17 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:06 AM - 8:38 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:01 AM - 8:50 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:06 PM - 12:55 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
03:52 – 05:24
Punarvasu Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Varjyam
23:13 – 00:47
Pushya Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 15m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- 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.