Today's Do's and Don'ts – Kolkata
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 · Kartik Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
Wednesday · Shukla Ashtami · Shatabhisha
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An ordinary day – start work in an auspicious time slot
✅ What to do today
- It is Ashtami: worship of Maa Durga is auspicious
- Offer durva grass to Lord Ganesha
- A good day for study, writing and learning something new
- Plan business and transactions
🚫 What to avoid today
- Don't lend money to anyone
- Don't speak harsh words
- Don't start new work, travel or shopping during Rahu Kaal (11:21 AM – 12:44 PM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling North today
- It is Panchak: avoid collecting wood, laying a roof and travelling south
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 2 | Green | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 3 | Green | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 4 | Green | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 5 | Green | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 6 | Green | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 7 | Green | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 8 | Green | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 9 | Green | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 1 | Green | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 2 | Green | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 3 | Green | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 4 | Green | 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.