Today's Panchang – Kolkata
Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
⚠️ Panchak is in effect today (Moon in Kumbh (Aquarius)). Collecting wood, laying a roof, travelling south and making a bed are traditionally avoided during Panchak.
Thursday, 22 October 2026, Kolkata: Shukla Ekadashi tithi (till 2:48 PM), Shatabhisha nakshatra, Vriddhi yoga. Rahu Kaal 12:47 PM – 2:13 PM.
Sunrise 5:35 AM · Sunset 5:05 PM · Moon sign Kumbh (Aquarius)
The five limbs of Panchang
Tithi
Shukla Ekadashitill 2:48 PM, then Dwadashi
Vaar (weekday)
Thursday
Nakshatra
Shatabhishatill 8:48 PM, then Purva Bhadrapada
Yoga
Vriddhitill 11:38 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)till 2:48 PM, then Bava
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Moon sign
Kumbh (Aquarius)
Ritu (season)
Sharad (Autumn)
Sun & Moon
Sunrise5:35 AM
Sunset5:05 PM
Sun signTula (Libra)
Moon signKumbh (Aquarius)
Hindu Calendar
Vikram Samvat2083
Shaka Samvat1948
Month (Amanta)Ashwin
Month (Purnimanta)Ashwin
Ritu (season)Sharad (Autumn)
PakshaShukla Paksha
Disha ShoolSouth
PanchakYes, Panchak today
Auspicious & inauspicious times
Brahma Muhurat3:59 AM – 4:47 AM
Abhijit Muhurat10:57 AM – 11:43 AM
Rahu Kaal12:47 PM – 2:13 PM
Yamaganda5:35 AM – 7:02 AM
Gulika Kaal8:28 AM – 9:54 AM
🧭 Vaas & Shool
| Disha Shool | South – avoid travelling in this direction today |
|---|---|
| Shiv Vaas | at play (Inauspicious – for Rudrabhishek) |
| Agni Vaas | in the sky (Inauspicious) |
| Panchak | Yes, Panchak today |
🌕 Chandrabal
The Moon is favourable for these signs today:
Mesh (Aries)Vrishabh (Taurus)Singh (Leo)Kanya (Virgo)Dhanu (Sagittarius)Kumbh (Aquarius)
🕐 Today's Choghadiya (day)
See day + night →Shubh5:35 AM – 7:02 AM
Rog7:02 AM – 8:28 AM
Udveg8:28 AM – 9:54 AM
Char9:54 AM – 11:20 AM
Labh11:20 AM – 12:47 PM
Amrit12:47 PM – 2:13 PM
Kaal2:13 PM – 3:39 PM
Shubh3:39 PM – 5:05 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.