Panchang for Kolkata

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Tuesday (मंगलवार)

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementCurrentEnds At
TithiTrayodashi (Krishna Paksha)— त्रयोदशी3:52 AM
NakshatraShatabhisha— Lord: rahu, Deity: Varuna10:57 PM
YogaSiddha— सिद्ध12:55 AM
KaranaBava3:52 AM
VarTuesday— मंगलवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
5:46 PM
Moonrise
4:28 AM
Moonset
4:12 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Kumbha(कुंभ)
Sun Rashi
Meena(मीन)

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:07 AM4:55 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:21 AM12:09 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:45 PM2:27 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:22 PM6:10 PM48m
Amrit Kaal7:43 AM8:31 AM48m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal2:46 PM4:16 PM1h 30m
Gulika Kaal11:45 AM1:15 PM1h 30m
Yama Ghanta8:44 AM10:14 AM1h 30m
Dur Muhurtam 12:43 PM3:31 PM48m
Dur Muhurtam 23:31 PM4:19 PM48m

Vedic Calendar

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

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

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

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation
  • - General auspicious activities
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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

🔄
Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत
Evening fast for Lord Shiva
Mar 16
🔄
Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत
Evening fast for Lord Shiva
Mar 17
🔄
Masik Shivaratri
मासिक शिवरात्रि
Monthly Shivaratri
Mar 18
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
Panchang

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Phalguna (फाल्गुन) • Krishna Paksha • VS 2082
☀ 5:43 AM
🌅 5:46 PM
Day: 12h 3m
★★★★★

Mixed

मिश्रित

Passionate, desiring (Shukla) or fierce, destructive of desires (Krishna).

Tithi
Trayodashi
त्रयोदशी
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Yoga
Siddha
सिद्ध
Karana
Bava
बव
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:21 AM – 12:09 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
7:43 AM – 8:31 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:45 PM – 2:27 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:22 PM – 6:10 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
2:46 PM – 4:16 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
8:44 AM – 10:14 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Varjyam 1Avoid
9:23 PM – 10:35 PM
Varjyam 2Avoid
9:28 AM – 10:40 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
Amri7:14
Kala8:44
Shub10:14
Roga11:45
Udve1:15
Udve2:46
Char4:16
Labh5:46
Shub7:16
Amri8:45
Char10:15
Roga11:44
Kala1:14
Labh2:44
Udve4:13
Shub
Hora
☿6:44
☽7:44
♄8:44
♃9:44
♂10:45
☉11:45
♀12:45
☿1:45
☽2:46
♄3:46
♃4:46
♂5:46
☉6:46
♀7:45
☿8:45
☽9:45
♄10:45
♃11:44
♂12:44
☉1:44
♀2:44
☿3:43
☽4:43
♄
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha10:57
Purva Bhadrapada
Yoga
Sadhya10:49
Shubha
Karana
Balava4:47
Kaulava
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
Romance and love matters (Shukla Paksha)
Fulfilling desires (Shukla Paksha)
Pradosh Vrat (both pakshas)
⚠️ Caution
Suppressing legitimate desires (Shukla)
Indulging in wrong desires (Krishna)
Ascetic practices when love is needed
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities
📖

Trayodashi Tithi (त्रयोदशी)

Krishna Paksha

Thirteenth lunar day - associated with Kamadeva (god of desire) and material fulfillment. Brings passion, enjoyment, and worldly pleasures. Shukla Trayodashi is Pradosh Vrat day - evening worship of Lord Shiva is highly meritorious. Good for romantic matters, luxury purchases, artistic pursuits, and enjoyment. Krishna Trayodashi is Dhanteras (before Diwali) - excellent for purchasing gold and metals. Favorable for social events and celebrations. Avoid ascetic practices and harsh austerities - this is a day for embracing life's pleasures appropriately.

Highly Favorable
•Romance
•Luxury purchases
•Enjoyment
•Shiva worship (Pradosh)
Best Avoided
•Ascetic practices
•Harsh austerities
•Renunciation
📚 Source: Shiva Purana, Muhurta Chintamani; Pradosh Vrat Katha; Dhanteras traditions (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi)
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Shatabhisha Nakshatra (शतभिषा)

Lord: rahu • Deity: Varuna

Ruled by Rahu, deity Varuna (water god). Represents healing and mysticism. Excellent for medical practices, astrology, and hidden knowledge. Good for healing but requires caution for ceremonies.

Highly Favorable
•Medical practices
•Astrology
•Hidden knowledge
•Healing
Best Avoided
•Marriage
•Joyful celebrations
📚 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
Romance
Luxury purchases
Enjoyment
Shiva worship (Pradosh)
Arts and entertainment
Social gatherings
Purchasing gold (Dhanteras)
Celebrations
Medical practices
Astrology

Proceed With Caution

0 activities

No major cautions today

Not Recommended

8 activities
Ascetic practices
Harsh austerities
Renunciation
Marriage
Joyful celebrations
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:43 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:46 PM
🌕
Moonrise
4:28 AM
🌙
Moonset
4:12 PM
☀
Madhyahna
11:45 AM
🕐
Day Length
12h 3m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Kumbha
कुंभ
Sun Sign
Meena
मीन
Season
Winter
Shishira
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Phalguna
फाल्गुन
Samvat
2082
Shaka 1948

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
9:23 PM – 10:35 PM
9:28 AM – 10:40 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
2:43 PM – 3:31 PM
3:31 PM – 4:19 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM – 12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
4:07 AM – 4:55 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, 1:15:42 pm | 22.5626°N, 88.3630°E

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