✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Monday, March 30, 2026
Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Moonrise
3:29 PM
Moonset
3:41 AM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dwadashi
Shukla Paksha
till 7:11 AM
Trayodashi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 2:48 PM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 7:11 AM
Kaulava
till 7:01 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shoola
till 4:51 PM
Ganda
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ From 2:48 PM onwardsPurva Phalguni Nakshatra on Monday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
7:03 AM - 8:36 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:17 AM - 12:05 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:55 AM - 4:43 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:38 PM - 6:02 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:08 AM - 11:41 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:13 PM - 2:46 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:05 PM - 12:55 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:33 PM - 3:23 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
02:43 – 04:20
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Varjyam
22:59 – 00:37
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 19m
🌔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.