Panchang for Kolkata

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 · Wednesday · बुधवार

Day Quality: Mixed— Ganda Mula - exercise caution

Panchang Elements

ElementCurrentEnds At
TithiShashthi (Krishna Paksha)· षष्ठी12:44 PM
NakshatraJyeshtha— Lord: mercury, Deity: Indra12:38 AM
YogaVariyan· Variyan10:43 AM
KaranaChatushpada12:44 PM
VarWednesday· बुधवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:22 AM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Moonrise
11:33 PM
Moonset
9:20 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Vrishchika· वृश्चिक
Sun Rashi
Meena· मीन

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:46 AM4:34 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:14 AM12:02 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:38 PM2:20 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:30 PM6:18 PM48m
Amrit Kaal8:22 AM9:10 AM48m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal11:38 AM1:12 PM1h 34m
Gulika Kaal10:04 AM11:38 AM1h 34m
Yama Ghanta6:56 AM8:30 AM1h 34m
Dur Muhurtam 110:22 AM11:10 AM48m
Dur Muhurtam 211:10 AM11:58 AM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Chaitra· चैत्र
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Shishira· शिशिर
Ayana
Uttarayana· उत्तरायण

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation
  • - General auspicious activities
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Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Kolkata (22.56°N, 88.36°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Kolkata, India
Panchang

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Chaitra · चैत्र • Krishna Paksha • VS 2083
☀ 5:22 AM
🌅 5:54 PM
Day: 12h 31m
★★★★★

Favorable

अनुकूल

Warrior-like, protective, strategic. Like a commander leading troops to victory.

Tithi
Shashthi
षष्ठी
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Yoga
Variyan
Variyan
Karana
Chatushpada
चतुष्पद
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:14 AM – 12:02 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
8:22 AM – 9:10 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:38 PM – 2:20 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:30 PM – 6:18 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
11:38 AM – 1:12 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
6:56 AM – 8:30 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
10:04 AM – 11:38 AM
Varjyam 1Avoid
7:02 PM – 8:14 PM
Varjyam 2Avoid
7:37 AM – 8:49 AM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view • Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Kala6:56
Shub8:30
Roga10:04
Udve11:38
Udve1:12
Char2:46
Labh4:20
Amri5:53
Am7:20
Ch8:46
Ro10:12
Ka11:38
La1:04
Ud2:30
Sh3:57
Sh
Hora
☽6:25
♄7:28
♃8:30
♂9:33
☉10:35
♀11:38
☿12:41
☽1:43
♄2:46
♃3:48
♂4:51
☉5:53
6:51
7:49
8:46
9:43
10:41
11:38
12:36
1:33
2:30
3:28
4:25
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Shashthi12:44
Saptami
Nakshatra
Mula
Yoga
Variyan10:43
Parigha
Karana
Chatushpada12:44
Naga9:03
Kimstughna
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

✅ Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Overcoming enemies and obstacles
Military or competitive activities
Strategic planning for battles (literal or metaphorical)
⚠️ Caution
Making peace with enemies (if war is needed)
Compromising on principles
Avoiding necessary conflicts
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities
📖

Shashthi Tithi (षष्ठी)

Krishna Paksha

Sixth lunar day associated with Kartikeya (Skanda) - brings courage, strength, and victory. Ruled by Skanda in Shukla Paksha and Kartika in Krishna Paksha. Good for physical activities, sports, competitions, and matters requiring courage. Excellent for military activities, competitive endeavors, and overcoming enemies. Shukla Shashthi favorable for aggressive pursuits; Krishna Shashthi requires caution. Associated with children's welfare. Avoid harsh speech towards family and delicate matters requiring softness.

Highly Favorable
•Physical activities
•Sports and competitions
•Military matters
•Courage-requiring tasks
Best Avoided
•Harsh speech to family
•Delicate negotiations
•Soft matters
📚 Source: Skanda Purana, Kaumara Khanda; Kartikeya Stotras; Chhath Puja tradition (Kartik Shukla Shashthi)
⭐

Jyeshtha Nakshatra (ज्येष्ठा)

Lord: mercury • Deity: Indra

Ruled by Mercury, deity Indra (king of gods). Represents seniority and protection. Powerful but requires caution. Part of Ganda Mula. Good for protective activities.

Highly Favorable
•Protection
•Seniority matters
•Indra worship
Best Avoided
•Marriage
•Starting ventures (without remedies)
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita, Ganda Mula warnings

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Physical activities
Sports and competitions
Military matters
Courage-requiring tasks
Kartikeya worship
Children's welfare
Competitive exams
Overcoming obstacles through force
Protection
Seniority matters

Proceed With Caution

0 activities

No major cautions today

Not Recommended

8 activities
Harsh speech to family
Delicate negotiations
Soft matters
Marriage
Starting ventures (without remedies)
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:22 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:54 PM
🌕
Moonrise
11:33 PM
🌙
Moonset
9:20 AM
☀
Madhyahna
11:38 AM
🕐
Day Length
12h 31m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Vrishchika
वृश्चिक
Sun Sign
Meena
मीन
Season
Winter
Shishira
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Chaitra
चैत्र
Samvat
2083
Shaka 1948

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
7:02 PM – 8:14 PM
7:37 AM – 8:49 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
10:22 AM – 11:10 AM
11:10 AM – 11:58 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM – 12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:46 AM – 4:34 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

ℹ️

All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Kolkata.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 14 Mar 2026, 3:46:26 am | 22.5626°N, 88.3630°E

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