Today's Panchang – Kolkata
Monday, 19 October 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
Monday, 19 October 2026, Kolkata: Shukla Ashtami tithi (till 10:51 AM), Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, Dhriti yoga. Rahu Kaal 7:01 AM – 8:28 AM.
Sunrise 5:34 AM · Sunset 5:08 PM · Moon sign Makar (Capricorn)
The five limbs of Panchang
Tithi
Shukla Ashtamitill 10:51 AM, then Navami
Vaar (weekday)
Monday
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadhatill 3:38 PM, then Shravana
Yoga
Dhrititill 12:33 AM (20 Oct)
Karana
Bavatill 10:51 AM, then Balava
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Moon sign
Makar (Capricorn)
Ritu (season)
Sharad (Autumn)
Sun & Moon
Sunrise5:34 AM
Sunset5:08 PM
Sun signTula (Libra)
Moon signMakar (Capricorn)
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 Muhurat3:58 AM – 4:46 AM
Abhijit Muhurat10:58 AM – 11:44 AM
Rahu Kaal7:01 AM – 8:28 AM
Yamaganda9:54 AM – 11:21 AM
Gulika Kaal12:48 PM – 2:14 PM
🧭 Vaas & Shool
| Disha Shool | East – avoid travelling in this direction today |
|---|---|
| Shiv Vaas | in the cremation ground (Inauspicious – for Rudrabhishek) |
| Agni Vaas | on earth (auspicious – havan can be done) |
| Panchak | No |
🌕 Chandrabal
The Moon is favourable for these signs today:
Mesh (Aries)Kark (Cancer)Singh (Leo)Vrishchik (Scorpio)Makar (Capricorn)Meen (Pisces)
🕐 Today's Choghadiya (day)
See day + night →Amrit5:34 AM – 7:01 AM
Kaal7:01 AM – 8:28 AM
Shubh8:28 AM – 9:54 AM
Rog9:54 AM – 11:21 AM
Udveg11:21 AM – 12:48 PM
Char12:48 PM – 2:14 PM
Labh2:14 PM – 3:41 PM
Amrit3:41 PM – 5:08 PM
🪔 Upcoming vrat & festivals
Hindu Calendar →- Rama Ekadashi5 Nov, Thu
- Dhanteras 20266 Nov, Fri
- Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 20267 Nov, Sat
- Shani Pradosh7 Nov, Sat
- Diwali 20268 Nov, Sun
- Govardhan Puja (Annakut) 202610 Nov, Tue
- Bhai Dooj 202611 Nov, Wed
- Chhath Puja 202615 Nov, Sun
🌆 Panchang for major cities
Timings are astronomically calculated for Kolkata (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.