Today's Panchang – Kolkata
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Shashthi · Vikram Samvat 2083
Saturday, 17 October 2026, Kolkata: Shukla Shashthi tithi (till 5:54 AM), Mula nakshatra, Atiganda yoga. Rahu Kaal 8:27 AM – 9:54 AM.
Sunrise 5:33 AM · Sunset 5:09 PM · Moon sign Dhanu (Sagittarius)
The five limbs of Panchang
Tithi
Shukla Shashthitill 5:54 AM, then Saptami
Vaar (weekday)
Saturday
Nakshatra
Mulatill 9:46 AM, then Purva Ashadha
Yoga
Atigandatill 11:01 PM
Karana
Taitilatill 5:54 AM, then Garaja
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Moon sign
Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Ritu (season)
Sharad (Autumn)
Sun & Moon
Sunrise5:33 AM
Sunset5:09 PM
Sun signKanya (Virgo)
Moon signDhanu (Sagittarius)
Hindu Calendar
Vikram Samvat2083
Shaka Samvat1948
Month (Amanta)Ashwin
Month (Purnimanta)Ashwin
Ritu (season)Sharad (Autumn)
PakshaShukla Paksha
Disha ShoolEast
PanchakNo
Auspicious & inauspicious times
Brahma Muhurat3:57 AM – 4:45 AM
Abhijit Muhurat10:58 AM – 11:45 AM
Rahu Kaal8:27 AM – 9:54 AM
Yamaganda12:48 PM – 2:15 PM
Gulika Kaal5:33 AM – 7:00 AM
🧭 Vaas & Shool
| Disha Shool | East – avoid travelling in this direction today |
|---|---|
| Shiv Vaas | riding Nandi (Auspicious – for Rudrabhishek) |
| Agni Vaas | in the netherworld (Inauspicious) |
| Panchak | No |
🌕 Chandrabal
The Moon is favourable for these signs today:
Mithun (Gemini)Kark (Cancer)Tula (Libra)Dhanu (Sagittarius)Kumbh (Aquarius)Meen (Pisces)
🕐 Today's Choghadiya (day)
See day + night →Kaal5:33 AM – 7:00 AM
Shubh7:00 AM – 8:27 AM
Rog8:27 AM – 9:54 AM
Udveg9:54 AM – 11:21 AM
Char11:21 AM – 12:48 PM
Labh12:48 PM – 2:15 PM
Amrit2:15 PM – 3:42 PM
Kaal3:42 PM – 5:09 PM
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Timings are astronomically calculated for Kolkata (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.