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Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
5:26 PM
Moonrise
7:52 PM
Moonset
7:46 AM
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Moon Sign
Leo
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Krishna Paksha
till 12:42 AM
Tritiya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
till 10:13 PM
Uttara Phalguni
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 12:42 AM
Vanija
till 12:21 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shobhana
till 2:38 AM
Atiganda
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
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Rahu Kaal
11:50 AM - 1:14 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:38 AM - 5:26 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:28 AM - 12:12 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:14 PM - 5:38 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:38 AM - 9:02 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:26 AM - 11:50 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:28 AM - 12:12 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
- 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.