KolkataPanchang
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiDashami until 01:20 am+1 next day
NakshatraMrigashira until 03:53 pm
Shravana · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala11:37 am–01:12 pm
- Yamaganda
- 06:52 am–08:27 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 06:59 am–08:36 am
- Gulika
- 10:02 am–11:37 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:12 am–12:02 pm
- Varjyam
- 12:33 am–02:12 am
- Sunrise
- 05:18 am
- Sunset
- 05:57 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
- 03:47 am – 04:32 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 06:59 am – 08:36 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 06:52 am – 08:27 am
- Gulika
- 10:02 am – 11:37 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:12 am – 12:02 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 11:37 am – 01:12 pm
- Varjyam
- 12:33 am – 02:12 am
At sunrise, 05:18 am
1Tithi
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
until 01:20 am+1 next day16% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Mrigashira
Pada 3 · Lord: Mars
until 03:53 pm57% elapsed
3Yoga
Vajra
until 07:11 pm39% elapsed
4Karana
Vanija
until 01:22 pm32% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 33%
- Sunrise
- 05:18 am
- Sunset
- 05:57 pm
- Dawn
- 04:55 am
- Dusk
- 06:19 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:37 am
- Day duration
- 12h 39m
- Moonset
- 01:55 pm
- Moonrise
- 12:44 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:18 am and sets at 05:57 pm. The running tithi is Dashami 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 28, 2024, the tithi in Kolkata is Dashami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 01:20 am. The nakshatra is Mrigashira.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on August 28, 2024 is from 11:37 am to 01:12 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.