Panchang for Kolkata

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Saturday · शनिवार

Day Quality: Auspicious

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiTrayodashi upto 1:36 PM, Chaturdashi
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada upto 8:31 PM, Revati— Lord: saturn, Deity: Ahir Budhnya
YogaVyaghata upto 8:00 PM, Harshana
KaranaTaitila upto 1:36 PM, Garaja upto 12:51 AM, Vanija
VarSaturday· शनिवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
5:04 PM
Moonrise
3:40 PM
Moonset
4:29 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Meena· मीन
Sun Rashi
Tula· तुला
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Chitra
· चित्रा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:00 AM4:48 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta10:56 AM11:44 AM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:20 PM2:02 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta4:40 PM5:28 PM48m
Amrit Kaal3:49 PM5:23 PM1h 34m
Nishita Muhurta10:56 PM11:44 PM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal8:28 AM9:54 AM1h 26m
Gulika Kaal5:36 AM7:02 AM1h 26m
Yama Ghanta12:46 PM2:12 PM1h 26m
Dur Muhurtam 15:36 AM6:22 AM46m
Dur Muhurtam 26:22 AM7:08 AM46m

Vedic Calendar

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

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Griha Pravesh
  • + Property Purchase
  • + Foundation Laying
  • + Moving/Relocation
  • + Daily Puja

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

Kolkata, India
Panchang
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Ashwin · आश्विन Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
5:36 AM
🌅 5:04 PM
Day: 11h 28m

Mixed

मिश्रित

Passionate, desiring (Shukla) or fierce, destructive of desires (Krishna).

Tithi
त्रयोदशी
Nakshatra
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Yoga
व्याघात
Karana
कौलव

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in MeenaUttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

Aries
मेष
House 12
Taurus
वृषभ
House 11
Gemini
मिथुन
House 10
Cancer
कर्क
House 9
Leo
सिंह
House 8
Virgo
कन्या
House 7
Libra
तुला
House 6
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 5
Sagittarius
धनु
House 4
Capricorn
मकर
House 3
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 2
Pisces
मीन
House 1
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)

Upcoming Festival

Sharad Purnimain 2 days

शरद पूर्णिमा

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत
Evening fast for Lord Shiva
Oct 23
🔄
Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत
Evening fast for Lord Shiva
Oct 24
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
10:56 AM11:44 AM
Amrit KaalNectar
3:49 PM5:23 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:20 PM2:02 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
4:40 PM5:28 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
8:28 AM9:54 AM
Yama GhantaHigh
12:46 PM2:12 PM
Gulika KaalMedium
5:36 AM7:02 AM
VarjyamAvoid
6:26 AM7:59 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
Ud7:02
Ch8:28
La9:54
Am11:20
Ka12:46
Sh2:12
Ro3:38
Ud5:04
Kala6:38
Labh8:12
Udve9:46
Shub11:20
Shub12:54
Amri2:28
Char4:02
Roga
Hora
6:34
7:31
8:28
9:26
10:23
11:20
12:18
1:15
2:12
3:10
4:07
5:04
6:07
7:09
8:12
9:15
10:17
11:20
12:23
1:25
2:28
3:31
4:33
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Trayodashi1:36
Chaturdashi
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada8:31
Revati
Yoga
Vyaghata8:00
Harshana
Karana
Taitila1:36
Garaja12:51
Vanija
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

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

Favorable
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
Daily Puja
Romance and love matters (Shukla Paksha)
Fulfilling desires (Shukla Paksha)
Pradosh Vrat (both pakshas)
⚠️ Caution
Suppressing legitimate desires (Shukla)
Indulging in wrong desires (Krishna)
Ascetic practices when love is needed
Avoid
None for today
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Trayodashi Tithi (त्रयोदशी)

Shukla Paksha

Thirteenth lunar day - associated with Kamadeva (god of desire) and material fulfillment. Brings passion, enjoyment, and worldly pleasures. Shukla Trayodashi is Pradosh Vrat day - evening worship of Lord Shiva is highly meritorious. Good for romantic matters, luxury purchases, artistic pursuits, and enjoyment. Krishna Trayodashi is Dhanteras (before Diwali) - excellent for purchasing gold and metals. Favorable for social events and celebrations. Avoid ascetic practices and harsh austerities - this is a day for embracing life's pleasures appropriately.

Highly Favorable
Romance
Luxury purchases
Enjoyment
Shiva worship (Pradosh)
Best Avoided
Ascetic practices
Harsh austerities
Renunciation
📚 Source: Shiva Purana, Muhurta Chintamani; Pradosh Vrat Katha; Dhanteras traditions (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi)

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra (उत्तरभाद्रपदा)

Lord: saturn • Deity: Ahir Budhnya

Ruled by Saturn, deity Ahir Budhnya (serpent of depths). Brings depth, stability, and lasting foundations. Excellent for long-term planning and spiritual depth.

Highly Favorable
Long-term planning
Spiritual depth
Foundations
Best Avoided
Quick actions
Superficial 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
Romance
Luxury purchases
Enjoyment
Shiva worship (Pradosh)
Arts and entertainment
Social gatherings
Purchasing gold (Dhanteras)
Celebrations
Long-term planning
Spiritual depth

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

5 activities
Ascetic practices
Harsh austerities
Renunciation
Quick actions
Superficial activities

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:36 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:04 PM
🌕
Moonrise
3:40 PM
🌙
Moonset
4:29 AM
Madhyahna
11:20 AM
🕐
Day Length
11h 28m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
मीन
Sun Sign
तुला
Sun Nakshatra
चित्रा
Season
Autumn
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Ashwin
आश्विन · दिन 6
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
East
पूर्व

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
6:26 AM7:59 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
5:36 AM6:22 AM
6:22 AM7:08 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
10:56 PM11:44 PM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
4:00 AM4:48 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:25 AM5:36 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
5:04 PM6:15 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

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

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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 Sept 2026, 1:57:58 am | 22.5626°N, 88.3630°E