Brahma Muhurta for Kolkata — 2026-08-16 · kundlit

Brahma Muhurta

Kolkata · 2026-08-16

Pre-dawn auspicious window

03:38 – 04:26

Roughly the 48-minute window ending 48 minutes before sunrise.

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Chaturthiचतुर्थीtill 16:53then Panchamiपञ्चमीtill 41:00
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.
Muhurta Chintamani — Tithi-prakaranam (Nanda/Bhadra/Jaya/Rikta/Purna tithi-types)
Nakshatra: Hastaहस्तtill 27:50

Sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris; anga end-times computed to the city’s actual sunrise. “Adhika maas” marks an intercalary lunar month (no solar sankranti within it).

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2290°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Kolkata's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	16:30	18:06	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	11:40	13:17	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	14:53	16:30	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:38 – 04:26

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:09 – 05:14

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:49 – 14:40

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:54 – 18:18

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:06 – 19:11

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:16 – 24:04

Amrita Kalam

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Bhadra05:05 – 16:53

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

11:58 – 13:36

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 14

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:23 – 17:15

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

#Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Karka#4

Surya Nakshatra

Ashlesha आश्लेषा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:31
15:38
21:45
03:52

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव (till 8 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

#Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Amrita अमृत

auspicious

Source: Auspicious Tamil yoga

#Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mesha, Karka, Kanya, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Kumbha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
2	Bharani	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
3	Krittika

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

#Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

12h 52m

Ratrimana

11h 8m

Madhyahna

11:40

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872803
Julian Day	2461268.5
Modified Julian Day	61268
Rata Die	739844
National Civil (Saka)	Shravana 25, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Shravana 32, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Brahma Muhurta - Kolkata, 16 August 2026

On Sunday, the 16th of August 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Kolkata carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 5:14 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:06 PM, bringing 12 hours 52 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturthi of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Hasta. Yoga for the day is Siddha, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-16. Pre-dawn, from 3:38 AM to 4:26 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Kolkata, From 4:30 PM to 6:06 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Sunday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is West; the classical recommendation is to delay West-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (8:27 AM–10:04 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Hasta nakshatra is governed by Moon, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 16 August 2026?

In Kolkata on 16 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 4:30 PM to 6:06 PM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.

Why is sunrise in Kolkata on 16 August 2026 at 5:14 AM?

Sunrise at 5:14 AM in Kolkata on 16 August 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (22.57°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:06 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Kolkata's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Kolkata on 16 August 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Shweta Kaner

श्वेत कनेर

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Nirgundi (Hasta prayoga)

निर्गुण्डी (हस्त)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Ganesha Puja & Modaka Offering

गणेश पूजा

- Ganesha Purana

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

Chaturthi Ganesha Vrata

कोलकाता — 16 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:14
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:06
तिथि: चतुर्थी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: हस्त (प्रथम पाद)
योग: सिद्ध
करण: विष्टि, बव
माह: श्रावण
चन्द्र राशि: कन्या → तुला
सूर्य राशि: कर्क

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	6	yes
2	Vrishabha	5	no
3	Mithuna	4	no
4	Karka	3	yes
5	Simha	2	no
6	Kanya	1	yes
7	Tula	12	no
8	Vrishchika	11	yes
9	Dhanu	10	yes
10	Makara	9	no
11	Kumbha	8	no
12	Meena	7	yes

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
4	Karka कर्क	05:14	05:24
5	Simha सिंह	05:24	07:34
6	Kanya कन्या	07:34	09:44
7	Tula तुला	09:44	11:59
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	11:59	14:14
9	Dhanu धनु	14:14	16:19
10	Makara मकर	16:19	18:09
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	18:09	19:39
12	Meena मीन	19:39	21:14
1	Mesha मेष	21:14	22:54
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	22:54	24:49
3	Mithuna मिथुन	24:49	03:04
4	Karka कर्क	03:04	05:14

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Shubha शुभ	05:14	06:06	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	06:06	06:57	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	06:57	07:49	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	07:49	08:40	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	08:40	09:32	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	09:32	10:23	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	10:23	11:15	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	11:15	12:06	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:06	12:57	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	12:57	13:49	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	13:49	14:40	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	14:40	15:32	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	15:32	16:23	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	16:23	17:15	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	17:15	18:06	inauspicious

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