Today's Do's and Don'ts – Kolkata
Friday, 13 November 2026 · Kartik Shukla Chaturthi · Vikram Samvat 2083
Friday · Shukla Chaturthi · Mula
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Today is not considered auspicious for starting new work
✅ What to do today
- Vinayaka Chaturthi: worship Lord Ganesha
- Worship Maa Lakshmi and offer kheer or white sweets
- A good day to shop for clothes, beauty and art
- Keep the house clean and light a lamp in the evening
- Do important auspicious work in Abhijit Muhurat (10:58 AM – 11:42 AM)
🚫 What to avoid today
- It is a Rikta tithi: avoid new work or big beginnings
- Don't lend money to anyone
- If keeping the Santoshi Mata fast, don't eat anything sour
- Don't start new work, travel or shopping during Rahu Kaal (9:57 AM – 11:20 AM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling West today
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 9 | White | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 1 | White | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 2 | White | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 3 | White | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 4 | White | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 5 | White | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 6 | White | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 7 | White | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 8 | White | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 9 | White | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 1 | White | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 2 | White | 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.