Today's Do's and Don'ts – Kolkata
Thursday, 5 November 2026 · Kartik Krishna Ekadashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
Thursday · Krishna Ekadashi · Uttara Phalguni
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Today's tithi is favourable for starting new work
⏱️ How is the time right now?
at 10:47 PMCurrent ChoghadiyaKaal · Inauspicioustill 11:20 PM
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Current HoraVenustill 11:20 PM
✅ What to do today
- It is Ekadashi: worship Lord Vishnu and keep a fast or eat only fruits
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Guru Brihaspati
- Donate yellow items (chana dal, turmeric, bananas)
- A good day to begin studies and meet your guru
- Do important auspicious work in Abhijit Muhurat (10:57 AM – 11:42 AM)
🚫 What to avoid today
- Don't eat rice on Ekadashi
- Don't pluck Tulsi leaves
- Don't cut hair or nails
- Avoid washing hair and clothes (traditional belief)
- Don't start new work, travel or shopping during Rahu Kaal (12:44 PM – 2:08 PM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling South today
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 3 | Yellow | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 4 | Yellow | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 5 | Yellow | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 6 | Yellow | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 7 | Yellow | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 8 | Yellow | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 9 | Yellow | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 1 | Yellow | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 2 | Yellow | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 3 | Yellow | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 4 | Yellow | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 5 | Yellow | North |
What are these based on?
This list is based on traditional customs and the Panchang: weekday traditions, the tithi at sunrise (such as Ekadashi, Amavasya or a Rikta tithi), the nakshatra, Bhadra, Panchak, Disha Shool and Rahu Kaal. Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat and Choghadiya timings are calculated from sunrise and sunset in the selected city. Traditions differ between regions and families, so consult your family priest before any major undertaking.
🌆 Today's Do's and Don'ts for major cities
Timings are astronomically calculated for Kolkata (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.