Panchang for Kolkata

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · Wednesday (बुधवार)

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementCurrentEnds At
TithiPratipada (Krishna Paksha)प्रतिपदा9:54 AM
NakshatraPurva Phalguni— Lord: venus, Deity: Bhaga2:38 AM
YogaDhritiधृति3:14 AM
KaranaNaga9:54 AM
VarWednesdayबुधवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
5:41 PM
Moonrise
6:34 PM
Moonset
6:15 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Simha(सिंह)
Sun Rashi
Kumbha(कुंभ)

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:19 AM5:07 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:24 AM12:12 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:48 PM2:30 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:17 PM6:05 PM48m
Amrit Kaal8:55 AM9:43 AM48m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal11:48 AM1:16 PM1h 28m
Gulika Kaal10:20 AM11:48 AM1h 28m
Yama Ghanta7:23 AM8:52 AM1h 28m
Dur Muhurtam 110:55 AM11:43 AM48m
Dur Muhurtam 211:43 AM12:31 PM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2082
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Magha(माघ)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Shishira(शिशिर)
Ayana
Uttarayana(उत्तरायण)

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation
  • - General auspicious activities
☀️ Choghadiya for Kolkata
Day & night auspicious time periods
🕐 Hora for Kolkata
24 planetary hours with ruling planets

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Kolkata (22.56°N, 88.36°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Kolkata, India

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Purnima
पूर्णिमा
Full moon day
Mar 3
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
Panchang

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Magha (माघ) • Krishna Paksha • VS 2082
5:55 AM
🌅 5:41 PM
Day: 11h 46m

Favorable

अनुकूल

Fresh, dynamic, initiating. Like the first rays of dawn.

Tithi
प्रतिपदा
Nakshatra
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Yoga
धृति
Karana
नाग
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:24 AM12:12 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
8:55 AM9:43 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:48 PM2:30 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:17 PM6:05 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
11:48 AM1:16 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
7:23 AM8:52 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
10:20 AM11:48 AM
Varjyam 1Avoid
5:15 PM6:27 PM
Varjyam 2Avoid
6:25 AM7:37 AM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Kala7:23
Shub8:52
Roga10:20
Udve11:48
Udve1:16
Char2:45
Labh4:13
Amri5:41
Amri7:13
Char8:44
Roga10:16
Kala11:48
Labh1:20
Udve2:51
Shub4:23
Shub
Hora
6:54
7:53
8:52
9:50
10:49
11:48
12:47
1:46
2:45
3:43
4:42
5:41
6:42
7:43
8:44
9:45
10:47
11:48
12:49
1:50
2:51
3:52
4:54
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Pratipada9:54
Dwitiya
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni
Yoga
Shoola
Karana
Naga9:54
Kimstughna7:54
Bava
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Starting new ventures and projects
Foundation laying ceremonies (griha pravesh)
Initiating education or learning
⚠️ Caution
Ending or completing major projects
Marriage ceremonies (too early in cycle)
Finalizing long-term commitments
Conclusion ceremonies
Selling property or assets
Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities
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Pratipada Tithi (प्रतिपदा)

Krishna Paksha

First lunar day after new/full moon - symbolizes fresh beginnings and initiatory energy. Ruled by Brahma (creator) in Shukla Paksha and Agni (fire) in Krishna Paksha. Classical texts highly favor this for property transactions, starting businesses, laying foundations, and new ventures. The energy is raw and initiatory. Shukla Pratipada is more auspicious than Krishna. Avoid completion ceremonies, endings, and final rituals. Excellent for Griha Pravesh (housewarming) and starting education.

Highly Favorable
Property purchase
Starting business
New ventures
Griha Pravesh
Best Avoided
Completion rituals
Endings
Funerals
Concluding projects
📚 Source: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Tithi Prakarana; Muhurta Chintamani Ch.3

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (पूर्व फाल्गुनी)

Lord: venus • Deity: Bhaga

Ruled by Venus, deity Bhaga (prosperity god). Brings enjoyment, luxury, and relaxation. Excellent for marriage, arts, entertainment, and pleasurable activities.

Highly Favorable
Marriage
Entertainment
Arts
Pleasure
Best Avoided
Harsh tasks
Discipline
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Property purchase
Starting business
New ventures
Foundation laying
Beginning education
First day of work
Signing contracts
Marriage
Entertainment
Arts

Proceed With Caution

0 activities

No major cautions today

Not Recommended

8 activities
Completion rituals
Endings
Funerals
Concluding projects
Harsh tasks
Discipline
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:55 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:41 PM
🌕
Moonrise
6:34 PM
🌙
Moonset
6:15 AM
Madhyahna
11:48 AM
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Day Length
11h 46m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
सिंह
Sun Sign
कुंभ
Season
Winter
Shishira
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Magha
माघ
Samvat
2082
Shaka 1948

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
5:15 PM6:27 PM
6:25 AM7:37 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
10:55 AM11:43 AM
11:43 AM12:31 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
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Brahma Muhurta
4:19 AM5:07 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

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All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Kolkata.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 24 Feb 2026, 1:15:44 pm | 22.5626°N, 88.3630°E