What is today's tithi in Howrah?

On October 17, 2026, the tithi in Howrah is Shashthi (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:54 am. The nakshatra is Mula.

What is the Rahu Kalam time in Howrah today?

Rahu Kalam in Howrah on October 17, 2026 is from 08:28 am to 09:55 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026 · West Bengal

Sunrise summaryPoor

Why Poor?

−2Sunrise falls in Gulika Kala
−1Atiganda yoga is inauspicious
+1Taitila 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: 03:55 am – 04:44 am
Abhijit Muhurta: 10:59 am – 11:45 am

Inauspicious periods

Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.

Gulika: 05:34 am – 07:01 am
Durmuhurtam: 05:34 am – 06:20 am
Durmuhurtam: 06:20 am – 07:07 am
Rahu Kala: 08:28 am – 09:55 am
Yamaganda: 12:49 pm – 02:16 pm
Varjyam: 08:35 pm – 10:23 pm

At sunrise, 05:34 am

1Tithi

Shashthi

Shukla Paksha

until 05:54 am99% elapsed

2Nakshatra

Mula

Pada 4 · Lord: Ketu

until 09:47 am84% elapsed

3Yoga

Atiganda

until 11:02 pm30% elapsed

4Karana

Taitila

until 05:54 am97% elapsed

Sun & Moon

Waxing Crescent · 34%

Sunrise: 05:34 am
Sunset: 05:10 pm
Dawn: 05:11 am
Dusk: 05:32 pm
Solar noon: 11:22 am
Day duration: 11h 36m
Moonset: 10:00 pm
Moonrise: 11:25 am · Hindu day

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

Today in Howrah the sun rises at 05:34 am and sets at 05:10 pm. The running tithi is Shashthi in the month of Ashwin. All timings are computed for Howrah's coordinates (22.5958, 88.2636).

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Howrah?: On October 17, 2026, the tithi in Howrah is Shashthi (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:54 am. The nakshatra is Mula.
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Howrah today?: Rahu Kalam in Howrah on October 17, 2026 is from 08:28 am to 09:55 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.