Panchang for Kolkata

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Thursday · गुरुवार

Day Quality: Mixed— Guru Pushya Yoga - most auspicious!

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiChaturthi upto 6:58 PM, Panchami
NakshatraPushya upto 11:32 AM, Ashlesha— Lord: saturn, Deity: Brihaspati
YogaVyaghata upto 5:34 PM, Harshana
KaranaVanija upto 8:13 AM, Vishti upto 6:58 PM, Bava upto 5:53 AM, Balava
VarThursday· गुरुवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
4:52 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Moonrise
8:04 AM
Moonset
9:36 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Karka· कर्क
Sun Rashi
Mithuna· मिथुन
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Mrigashira
· मृगशिरा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:16 AM4:04 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:13 AM12:01 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:37 PM2:19 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:59 PM6:47 PM48m
Amrit Kaal5:41 AM7:08 AM1h 28m
Nishita Muhurta11:13 PM12:01 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal1:19 PM3:00 PM1h 41m
Gulika Kaal8:14 AM9:56 AM1h 41m
Yama Ghanta4:52 AM6:33 AM1h 41m
Dur Muhurtam 14:52 AM5:46 AM54m
Dur Muhurtam 25:40 AM6:34 AM54m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Jyeshtha· ज्येष्ठ
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Grishma· ग्रीष्म
Ayana
Uttarayana· उत्तरायण

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

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

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Kolkata (22.56°N, 88.36°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Kolkata, India
Panchang
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Jyeshtha · ज्येष्ठ • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 4:52 AM
🌅 6:23 PM
Day: 13h 31m
★★★★★

Exceptional

असाधारण

Intelligent, clearing, opening. Like removing stones from a path.

Tithi
Chaturthi
चतुर्थी
Nakshatra
Pushya
पुष्य
Yoga
Vyaghata
व्याघात
Karana
Vanija
वणिज

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Karka • Pushya Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

♈
Aries
मेष
House 4
♉
Taurus
वृषभ
House 3
♊
Gemini
मिथुन
House 2
♋
Cancer
कर्क
House 1
♌
Leo
सिंह
House 12
♍
Virgo
कन्या
House 11
♎
Libra
तुला
House 10
♏
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 9
♐
Sagittarius
धनु
House 8
♑
Capricorn
मकर
House 7
♒
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 6
♓
Pisces
मीन
House 5
● Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11)● Ashtama Chandra (8th)● Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Mitra
Bharani
भरणी
Naidhana
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Sadhaka
Rohini
रोहिणी
Pratyari
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Kshema
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Vipat
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Sampat
Pushya
पुष्य
Janma
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Parama Mitra
Magha
माघा
Mitra
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Naidhana
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Sadhaka
Hasta
हस्त
Pratyari
Chitra
चित्रा
Kshema
Swati
स्वाति
Vipat
Vishakha
विशाखा
Sampat
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Janma
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Parama Mitra
Mula
मूल
Mitra
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Naidhana
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Sadhaka
Shravana
श्रवण
Pratyari
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Kshema
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Vipat
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Sampat
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Janma
Revati
रेवती
Parama Mitra
● Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9)● Janma (neutral)● Avoid (3,5,7)

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Vinayaka Chaturthi
विनायक चतुर्थी
Monthly Ganesha worship
Jun 17
🔄
Vinayaka Chaturthi
विनायक चतुर्थी
Monthly Ganesha worship
Jun 18
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:13 AM – 12:01 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
5:41 AM – 7:08 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:37 PM – 2:19 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:59 PM – 6:47 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
1:19 PM – 3:00 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
4:52 AM – 6:33 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
8:14 AM – 9:56 AM
VarjyamAvoid
11:34 PM – 1:04 AM

Day Rhythm

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

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Shub6:33
Roga8:14
Udve9:56
Udve11:37
Char1:19
Labh3:00
Amri4:41
Kala6:23
Ch7:41
Ro9:00
Ka10:19
La11:37
Ud12:56
Sh2:14
Sh3:33
Am
Hora
♄5:59
♃7:07
♂8:14
☉9:22
♀10:30
☿11:37
☽12:45
♄1:52
♃3:00
♂4:08
☉5:15
♀6:23
7:15
8:07
9:00
9:52
10:45
11:37
12:30
1:22
2:14
3:07
3:59
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Chaturthi6:58
Panchami
Nakshatra
Pushya11:32
Ashlesha
Yoga
Vyaghata5:34
Harshana
Karana
Vanija8:13
Vishti6:58
Bava5:53
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
Education and learning
Intellectual pursuits
Writing and publishing
⚠️ Caution
Viewing the moon (causes false accusations - Mithya Dosha)
Hasty decisions without proper planning
Ignoring details
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
🎉 Guru Pushya Present!
Extremely auspicious - most activities favored
📖

Chaturthi Tithi (चतुर्थी)

Shukla Paksha

Fourth lunar day sacred to Lord Ganesha - removes obstacles and brings wisdom. Ruled by Yama in Shukla Paksha and Ganesha throughout. Highly favorable for overcoming difficulties, starting studies, and seeking blessings. Wednesday Chaturthi is especially powerful (Angarak Chaturthi). Shukla Chaturthi is Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrated monthly; Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is the grand Ganesh Chaturthi. Krishna Chaturthi is Sankashti Chaturthi for Ganesha fasting. Excellent for removing barriers. Avoid delicate negotiations requiring tact.

Highly Favorable
•Removing obstacles
•Ganesha worship
•Difficult tasks
•Starting studies
Best Avoided
•Delicate negotiations
•Activities requiring extreme tact
📚 Source: Ganesha Purana, Upasana Khanda; Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha; Brihat Samhita
⭐

Pushya Nakshatra (पुष्य)

Lord: saturn • Deity: Brihaspati

Ruled by Saturn, deity Brihaspati (Jupiter). Most auspicious nakshatra after Rohini. Excellent for all spiritual and material activities. Ravi Pushya and Guru Pushya yogas are highly powerful.

Highly Favorable
•All activities
•Spiritual practices
•Material growth
Best Avoided
•Virtually none
📚 Source: Considered supreme among nakshatras

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
Removing obstacles
Ganesha worship
Difficult tasks
Starting studies
Overcoming enemies
Wednesday Chaturthi rituals
New beginnings after setbacks
All activities
Spiritual practices
Material growth

Proceed With Caution

5 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

3 activities
Delicate negotiations
Activities requiring extreme tact
Virtually none

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
4:52 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:23 PM
🌕
Moonrise
8:04 AM
🌙
Moonset
9:36 PM
☀
Madhyahna
11:37 AM
🕐
Day Length
13h 31m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Karka
कर्क
Sun Sign
Mithuna
मिथुन
Sun Nakshatra
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Season
Summer
Grishma
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठ · दिन 2
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
South
दक्षिण

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
11:34 PM – 1:04 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
4:52 AM – 5:46 AM
5:40 AM – 6:34 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:13 PM – 12:01 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:16 AM – 4:04 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
3:41 AM – 4:52 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
6:23 PM – 7:34 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

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: 30 May 2026, 8:23:39 pm | 22.5626°N, 88.3630°E

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