✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Monday, October 19, 2026
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
5:08 PM
Moonrise
12:46 PM
Moonset
11:53 PM
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Ashwin
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 10:53 AM
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 12:52 PM, 20 Oct
Nakshatra
till 3:39 PM
till 6:02 PM, 20 Oct
Karana
Bava
till 10:53 AM
Balava
till 11:56 PM
Kaulava
till 12:51 PM, 20 Oct
Yoga
Dhriti
till 12:34 AM, 20 Oct
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 3:39 PM onwardsShravana Nakshatra on Monday
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
7:01 AM - 8:28 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
3:58 AM - 4:46 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
10:58 AM - 11:44 AM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
4:56 PM - 5:20 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
9:54 AM - 11:21 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:44 AM - 12:30 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Gulika Kaal
12:48 PM - 2:14 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
2:03 PM - 2:49 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
20:03 – 21:49
Shravana Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
4
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Durga Ashtami
vrat
Major Festival
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Maha Navami
festival
Major Festival
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Masik Durgashtami
vrat
Fasting Day
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Sandhi Puja
vrat
Fasting Day
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 34m
🌓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.