Panchang for Kolkata

Monday, October 19, 2026 · Monday · सोमवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiAshtami upto 10:51 AM, Navami
NakshatraUttara Ashadha upto 3:38 PM, Shravana— Lord: sun, Deity: Vishvadevas
YogaDhriti upto 12:33 AM, Shoola
KaranaBava upto 10:51 AM, Balava upto 11:55 PM, Kaulava
VarMonday· सोमवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
5:08 PM
Moonrise
12:46 PM
Moonset
11:53 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Makara· मकर
Sun Rashi
Tula· तुला
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Chitra
· चित्रा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:58 AM4:46 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta10:57 AM11:45 AM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:21 PM2:03 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta4:44 PM5:32 PM48m
Amrit Kaal8:28 AM10:16 AM1h 47m
Nishita Muhurta10:57 PM11:45 PM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal7:01 AM8:28 AM1h 27m
Gulika Kaal12:48 PM2:15 PM1h 27m
Yama Ghanta9:54 AM11:21 AM1h 27m
Dur Muhurtam 112:34 PM1:20 PM46m
Dur Muhurtam 21:22 PM2:08 PM46m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Ashwin· आश्विन
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Sharad· शरद
Ayana
Dakshinayana· दक्षिणायन

Maha Ashtami (Durga Puja)— Public Holiday in India

Maha Ashtami

West Bengal

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
Monday, October 19, 2026
Ashwin · आश्विन • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 5:34 AM
🌅 5:08 PM
Day: 11h 34m
★★★★★

Intense

तीव्र

Fierce, destructive (of evil), transformative. Like Kali's sword cutting through ignorance.

Tithi
Ashtami
अष्टमी
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Yoga
Dhriti
धृति
Karana
Bava
बव

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Makara • Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

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

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

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

Upcoming Festival

Dussehrain 2 days

दशहरा

Sharad Purnima — 7d

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

Maha Ashtami (Durga Puja)— Public Holiday in India

Maha Ashtami

state
📅
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Maha Ashtami - Durga Puja climax
Oct 18
📅
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Maha Ashtami - Durga Puja climax
Oct 19
📅
Maha Navami
महा नवमी
Ninth day - Ayudha Puja
Oct 19
📅
Maha Navami
महा नवमी
Ninth day - Ayudha Puja
Oct 20
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
10:57 AM – 11:45 AM
Amrit KaalNectar
8:28 AM – 10:16 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:21 PM – 2:03 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
4:44 PM – 5:32 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
7:01 AM – 8:28 AM
Yama GhantaHigh
9:54 AM – 11:21 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
12:48 PM – 2:15 PM
VarjyamAvoid
8:02 PM – 9:47 PM

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
Labh7:01
Amri8:28
Kala9:54
Shub11:21
Roga12:48
Udve2:15
Udve3:41
Char5:08
Udve6:41
Shub8:14
Shub9:47
Amri11:21
Char12:54
Roga2:27
Kala4:00
Labh
Hora
♀6:32
☿7:30
☽8:28
♄9:25
♃10:23
♂11:21
☉12:19
♀1:17
☿2:15
☽3:12
♄4:10
♃5:08
♂6:10
☉7:12
♀8:14
☿9:16
☽10:19
♄11:21
♃12:23
♂1:25
☉2:27
♀3:29
☿4:32
☽
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Ashtami10:51
Navami
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha3:38
Shravana
Yoga
Dhriti12:33
Shoola
Karana
Bava10:51
Balava11:55
Kaulava
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
Durga/Kali worship
Removing negative forces
Janmashtami (Krishna's birth)
⚠️ Caution
Starting gentle or peaceful ventures
Marriage ceremonies
Births (considered challenging - Ashtami dosha)
Pleasant social gatherings
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Ashtami Tithi (अष्टमी)

Shukla Paksha

Eighth lunar day sacred to Goddess Durga - brings power, protection, and intensity. Ruled by Durga/Kali. Powerful but intense energy requiring caution. Excellent for spiritual practices, overcoming enemies, and tantric rituals. Shukla Ashtami is Durga Ashtami during Navratri - major worship day. Krishna Ashtami is Krishna Janmashtami (Bhadrapada month) - Lord Krishna's birth. Good for worship and seeking divine protection. Avoid worldly transactions, marriages, and joyful material celebrations. The energy is too intense for ordinary pleasures.

Highly Favorable
•Spiritual practices
•Durga/Kali worship
•Overcoming enemies
•Strength rituals
Best Avoided
•Marriage ceremonies
•Joyful material celebrations
•Worldly transactions
•Pleasure activities
📚 Source: Devi Bhagavata Purana, Shakti Khanda; Durga Saptashati; Krishna Janmashtami traditions
⭐

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra (उत्तराषाढ़ा)

Lord: sun • Deity: Vishvadevas

Ruled by Sun, deity Vishvadevas (universal gods). Brings permanent success and lasting achievements. Highly auspicious for all important activities and material pursuits.

Highly Favorable
•Lasting success
•Important ventures
•Leadership
Best Avoided
•Temporary activities
📚 Source: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra

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
Spiritual practices
Durga/Kali worship
Overcoming enemies
Strength rituals
Tantric practices
Seeking protection
Fasting
Meditation
Lasting success
Important ventures

Proceed With Caution

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

Not Recommended

5 activities
Marriage ceremonies
Joyful material celebrations
Worldly transactions
Pleasure activities
Temporary activities

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:34 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:08 PM
🌕
Moonrise
12:46 PM
🌙
Moonset
11:53 PM
☀
Madhyahna
11:21 AM
🕐
Day Length
11h 34m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Makara
मकर
Sun Sign
Tula
तुला
Sun Nakshatra
Chitra
चित्रा
Season
Autumn
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Ashwin
आश्विन · दिन 1
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
East
पूर्व

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
8:02 PM – 9:47 PM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
12:34 PM – 1:20 PM
1:22 PM – 2:08 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
10:57 PM – 11:45 PM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:58 AM – 4:46 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:23 AM – 5:34 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
5:08 PM – 6:19 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: 13 Sept 2026, 10:50:34 pm | 22.5626°N, 88.3630°E

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