KolkataPanchang
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiSaptami until 03:31 am+1 next day
NakshatraSwati until 08:08 am
Shravana · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala11:39 am–01:14 pm
- Yamaganda
- 06:51 am–08:27 am
- Gulika
- 10:03 am–11:39 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:13 am–12:04 pm
- Varjyam
- 01:57 pm–03:37 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:55 pm–01:35 am
- Sunrise
- 05:16 am
- Sunset
- 06:02 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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:46 am – 04:31 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:55 pm – 01:35 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 06:51 am – 08:27 am
- Gulika
- 10:03 am – 11:39 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:13 am – 12:04 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 11:39 am – 01:14 pm
- Varjyam
- 01:57 pm – 03:37 pm
At sunrise, 05:16 am
1Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
until 03:31 am+1 next day9% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Swati
Pada 4 · Lord: Rahu
until 08:08 am89% elapsed
3Yoga
Brahma
until 09:44 pm29% elapsed
4Karana
Gara
until 03:24 pm17% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 35%
- Sunrise
- 05:16 am
- Sunset
- 06:02 pm
- Dawn
- 04:53 am
- Dusk
- 06:25 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:39 am
- Day duration
- 12h 46m
- Moonset
- 10:04 pm
- Moonrise
- 10:57 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:16 am and sets at 06:02 pm. The running tithi is Saptami 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 23, 2023, the tithi in Kolkata is Saptami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 03:31 am. The nakshatra is Swati.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on August 23, 2023 is from 11:39 am to 01:14 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.