KolkataPanchang
Friday, May 17, 2024 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiNavami until 08:49 am
NakshatraPurva Phalguni until 09:18 pm
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala09:53 am–11:33 am
- Varjyam
- 03:15 am–05:03 am
- Gulika
- 06:34 am–08:14 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:34 am–08:27 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:06 am–11:59 am
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:59 am–12:52 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:05 pm–03:53 pm
- Yamaganda
- 02:51 pm–04:31 pm
- Sunrise
- 04:55 am
- Sunset
- 06:10 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
- 03:29 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
- 06:34 am – 08:14 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:34 am – 08:27 am
- Rahu Kala
- 09:53 am – 11:33 am
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:59 am – 12:52 pm
- Yamaganda
- 02:51 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
- 06:10 pm
- Dawn
- 04:31 am
- Dusk
- 06:34 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:32 am
- Day duration
- 13h 15m
- Moonset
- 01:33 am
- Moonrise
- 01:01 pm · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 04:55 am and sets at 06:10 pm. The running tithi is Navami in the month of Vaishakha. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On May 17, 2024, the tithi in Kolkata is Navami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 08:49 am. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on May 17, 2024 is from 09:53 am to 11:33 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.