What is today's tithi in Howrah?

On May 17, 2024, the tithi in Howrah is Navami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 08:49 am. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni.

What is the Rahu Kalam time in Howrah today?

Rahu Kalam in Howrah on May 17, 2024 is from 09:54 am to 11:33 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.

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Friday, May 17, 2024 · West Bengal

Sunrise summaryPoor

Why Poor?

−1Navami is a Rikta (empty) tithi
−1Purva Phalguni is a fierce (ugra) nakshatra
−1Vyaghata yoga is inauspicious
+1Kaulava karana is auspicious

Our own summary of the five limbs and kalams at sunrise, not a classical muhurta verdict. For an event, use the Choghadiya and Hora timings.

Score at sunrise: −2. Excellent ≥ 4 · Good 2…3 · Moderate 0…1 · Poor −1…−2 · Inauspicious ≤ −3

Fig. 1. The day in Howrah, sunrise to next sunrise

Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.

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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid

Auspicious timings

Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.

Brahma Muhurta: 03:29 am – 04:12 am
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:06 am – 11:59 am
Amrit Kalam: 02:05 pm – 03:53 pm

Inauspicious periods

Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.

Varjyam: 03:15 am – 05:03 am
Gulika: 06:35 am – 08:14 am
Durmuhurtam: 07:34 am – 08:27 am
Rahu Kala: 09:54 am – 11:33 am
Durmuhurtam: 11:59 am – 12:52 pm
Yamaganda: 02:52 pm – 04:31 pm

At sunrise, 04:55 am

1Tithi

Navami

Shukla Paksha

until 08:49 am85% elapsed

2Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni

Pada 2 · Lord: Venus

until 09:18 pm40% elapsed

3Yoga

Vyaghata

until 09:20 am82% elapsed

4Karana

Kaulava

until 08:49 am71% elapsed

Sun & Moon

Waxing Gibbous · 64%

Sunrise: 04:55 am
Sunset: 06:11 pm
Dawn: 04:31 am
Dusk: 06:35 pm
Solar noon: 11:33 am
Day duration: 13h 15m
Moonset: 01:33 am
Moonrise: 01:01 pm · Hindu day

Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Howrah · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata

Today in Howrah the sun rises at 04:55 am and sets at 06:11 pm. The running tithi is Navami in the month of Vaishakha. All timings are computed for Howrah's coordinates (22.5958, 88.2636).

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Howrah?: On May 17, 2024, the tithi in Howrah is Navami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 08:49 am. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni.
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Howrah today?: Rahu Kalam in Howrah on May 17, 2024 is from 09:54 am to 11:33 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.