Kolkata

2025-09-17

Tithi

Ekadashi एकादशी

Nakshatra

Punarvasu पुनर्वसु

Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	05:24	06:56	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	06:56	08:27	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	08:27	09:59	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	09:59	11:30	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	11:30	13:02	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	13:02	14:33	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	14:33	16:05	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	16:05	17:36	good
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	17:36	19:05	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	19:05	20:33	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	20:33	22:02	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	22:02	23:30	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	23:30	24:59	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	24:59	02:27	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	02:27	03:56	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	03:56	05:24	bad

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	11:30	13:02	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	13:02	14:33	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	09:59	11:30	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:06	11:55	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:48 – 04:36

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:19 – 05:24

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:32 – 14:21

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:24 – 17:48

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:36 – 18:41

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:06 – 23:54

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

15:26 – 17:01

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + Surya nakshatra position at the city’s coordinates.

Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

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

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

18:36 – 20:10

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

11:06 – 11:55

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

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Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni उत्तराफाल्गुनी

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:26
12:28
18:29
24:30

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

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

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Shaka Samvat

1947

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग

Gujarati Samvat

2081

Krodhi क्रोधी

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Sun
Mantri	Sun

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

Source: Nirnaya Sindhu; Suryasiddhanta. Samvatsara from the 60-year Brihaspati cycle.

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

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

North उत्तर

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southeast आग्नेय

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Prithvi पृथ्वी

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Gauri-sannidhi गौरीसन्निधि

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Rahu राहु

avoid

Source: Khala planet: offering inauspicious (खलग्रह के मुख में होमाहुति शुभ नहीं होती)

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

Vrishabha, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Kumbha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Vadha वध	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
3	Krittika	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
4	Rohini	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
5	Mrigashira	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
6	Ardra	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
7	Punarvasu	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
8	Pushya	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
9	Ashlesha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
10	Magha	Vadha वध	inauspicious
11	Purva Phalguni	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
12	Uttara Phalguni	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
13	Hasta	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
14	Chitra	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
15	Swati	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
16	Vishakha	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
17	Anuradha	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
18	Jyeshtha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
19	Mula	Vadha वध	inauspicious
20	Purva Ashadha	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
21	Uttara Ashadha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
22	Shravana	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
23	Dhanishtha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
24	Shatabhisha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
27	Revati	Mitra मित्र	auspicious

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Brihat Samhita. Tarabala uses the 9-cycle from janma-nakshatra to today’s nakshatra.

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.

All 14 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
5	Simha सिंह	05:24	05:29
6	Kanya कन्या	05:29	07:39
7	Tula तुला	07:39	09:54
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	09:54	12:09
9	Dhanu धनु	12:09	14:14
10	Makara मकर	14:14	15:59
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	15:59	17:34
12	Meena मीन	17:34	19:04
1	Mesha मेष	19:04	20:44
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	20:44	22:44
3	Mithuna मिथुन	22:44	24:59
4	Karka कर्क	24:59	03:14
5	Simha सिंह	03:14	05:24
6	Kanya कन्या	05:24	05:24

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.

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Roga रोग	05:24	06:13	inauspicious
2	Mrityu मृत्यु	06:13	07:02	inauspicious
3	Agni अग्नि	07:02	07:51	inauspicious
4	Raja राज	07:51	08:40	inauspicious
5	Chora चोर	08:40	09:28	inauspicious
6	Shubha शुभ	09:28	10:17	auspicious
7	Roga रोग	10:17	11:06	inauspicious
8	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:06	11:55	inauspicious
9	Agni अग्नि	11:55	12:44	inauspicious
10	Raja राज	12:44	13:32	inauspicious
11	Chora चोर	13:32	14:21	inauspicious
12	Shubha शुभ	14:21	15:10	auspicious
13	Roga रोग	15:10	15:59	inauspicious
14	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:59	16:48	inauspicious
15	Agni अग्नि	16:48	17:36	inauspicious

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu.

Season & Sun Path

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

Ritu (Vedic)

Sharadशरद्

Ritu (Drik)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

12h 12m

Ratrimana

11h 48m

Madhyahna

11:30

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

Choghadiya - Kolkata, 17 September 2025

On Wednesday, 17 September 2025, the Vedic calendar throughout Kolkata carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 5:24 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:36 PM, bringing 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Ekadashi of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Punarvasu. Parigha yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-09-17. Brahma Muhurta opens at 3:48 AM and closes at 4:36 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Kolkata, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 11:30 AM through 1:02 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the North direction — classical guidance advises against new Wednesday journeys toward the North. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (5:24 AM–6:56 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Punarvasu nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Kolkata.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 17 September 2025?

In Kolkata on 17 September 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 11:30 AM to 1:02 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 17 September 2025 at 5:24 AM?

Sunrise at 5:24 AM in Kolkata on 17 September 2025 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 (5:36 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.

Is 17 September 2025 Ekadashi?

Yes, 17 September 2025 is Krishna Ekadashi as observed from Kolkata. The Ekadashi tithi runs from 12:22 AM to 11:40 PM local time. Ekadashi is one of the most sacred tithis in Vaishnavism — devotees observe a fast, avoid grains, and engage in continuous chanting or scripture reading throughout this day.

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Sankranti Snana & Dana

संक्रान्ति स्नान एवं दान

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Makar Sankranti Surya Puja

मकर संक्रान्ति सूर्य पूजा

- Surya Siddhanta, Dharmasindhu

Mesha Sankranti Vishnu Puja

मेष संक्रान्ति विष्णु पूजा

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Karka Sankranti Dakshinayana Sadhana

कर्क संक्रान्ति दक्षिणायन साधना

- Dharmasindhu

Vishnu Sahasranama Patha

विष्णु सहस्रनाम पाठ

- Mahabharata, Anushasana Parva

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Shodashi (Tripura Sundari) Sadhana

षोडशी (त्रिपुरसुन्दरी) साधना

- Vamakeshvara Tantra, Yogini Hridaya, Lalita Sahasranama (Brahmanda Purana), Saundaryalahari (Adi Shankaracharya)

Bhuvaneshwari Ekadashi Vrata

भुवनेश्वरी एकादशी व्रत

- Navadurga Dashamahavidya Rahasya

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

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कोलकाता — 17 सितम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:24
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:36
तिथि: एकादशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पुनर्वसु (चतुर्थ पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 11:30–अपराह्ण 13:02
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 05:24–प्रातः 06:56)