KolkataPanchang
Thursday, August 17, 2023 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 05:36 pm
NakshatraMagha until 07:58 pm
Shravana · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala01:17 pm–02:53 pm
- Yamaganda
- 05:14 am–06:50 am
- Varjyam
- 06:28 am–08:16 am
- Gulika
- 08:27 am–10:03 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 09:31 am–10:23 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:14 am–12:06 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 02:40 pm–03:32 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:16 pm–07:04 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:14 am
- Sunset
- 06:07 pm
Times for Kolkata (IST)
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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:45 am – 04:29 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:14 am – 12:06 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:16 pm – 07:04 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 05:14 am – 06:50 am
- Varjyam
- 06:28 am – 08:16 am
- Gulika
- 08:27 am – 10:03 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 09:31 am – 10:23 am
- Rahu Kala
- 01:17 pm – 02:53 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 02:40 pm – 03:32 pm
At sunrise, 05:14 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 05:36 pm53% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Magha
Pada 2 · Lord: Ketu
until 07:58 pm45% elapsed
3Yoga
Parigha
until 07:29 pm43% elapsed
4Karana
Bava
until 05:36 pm7% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 05:14 am
- Sunset
- 06:07 pm
- Dawn
- 04:50 am
- Dusk
- 06:30 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:40 am
- Day duration
- 12h 53m
- Moonset
- 06:51 pm
- Moonrise
- 05:50 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:14 am and sets at 06:07 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Shravana. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On August 17, 2023, the tithi in Kolkata is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:36 pm. The nakshatra is Magha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on August 17, 2023 is from 01:17 pm to 02:53 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.