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Choghadiya — Kolkata16 October 2026

Choghadiya

07:01 – 08:28

First favourable daytime window: Labh

Local time · Kolkata

Shukravara · Ashwina · Shukla Paksha

शुक्रवार · आश्विन · शुक्ल पक्ष

Gand MoolSidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Shashthi

षष्ठी

Nakshatra

Jyeshtha

ज्येष्ठा

Yoga

Shobhana

शोभन

Karana

Kaulava

कौलव

Vara

Shukravara

शुक्रवार

Waxing Crescent

Sunrise 05:34 — Sunset 17:09 · day 11h 35m

≈ 26% illuminated · increasing

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: Shashthiषष्ठीtill 29:54then Saptamiसप्तमीtill 56:28
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.

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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: 24.2313°). 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	09:55	11:22	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:15	15:42	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	07:01	08:28	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:58 – 04:46

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:29 – 05:34

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:17 – 14:04

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

16:57 – 17:21

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:09 – 18:14

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

22:58 – 23:46

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).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

10:17 – 12:04

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

07:53 – 08:39

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

11:45 – 12:31

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

Kanya#6

Surya Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:48
13:32
20:17
03:01

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.

Gand MoolJyeshthaज्येष्ठाtill 06:47

Jyeshtha Gand Mool: Mool Shanti advised; junction of Vrishchika-Dhanu.

Disha Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

East पूर्व

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

North

#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

Marana मरण

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#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, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, Makara, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Mesha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
2	Bharani	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
3

#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)

Sharadशरद्

Ritu (Drik)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

11h 35m

Ratrimana

12h 25m

Madhyahna

11:22

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	1872864
Julian Day	2461329.5
Modified Julian Day	61329
Rata Die	739905
National Civil (Saka)	Ashwina 24, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Ashwina 30, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - Kolkata, 16 October 2026

On Friday, 16 October 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Kolkata carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 5:34 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:09 PM, bringing 11 hours 35 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Shashthi of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Jyeshtha. Shobhana yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-10-16. Brahma Muhurta opens at 3:58 AM and closes at 4:46 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Kolkata, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 9:55 AM through 11:22 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the West direction — classical guidance advises against new Friday journeys toward the West. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (7:01 AM–8:28 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Jyeshtha nakshatra is ruled by Mercury, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Kolkata.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 16 October 2026?

In Kolkata on 16 October 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 9:55 AM to 11:22 AM. 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 October 2026 at 5:34 AM?

Sunrise at 5:34 AM in Kolkata on 16 October 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 (5:09 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 October 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Dadima (Anar)

दाडिम (अनार)

Source:

Sadhana Prescriptions

Skanda Shashthi Puja

स्कन्द षष्ठी पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Kumara Tantra

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

0.38140678841508335/ 100

कोलकाता — 16 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:34
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:09
तिथि: षष्ठी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: ज्येष्ठा (चतुर्थ पाद)
योग: शोभन
करण: कौलव, तैतिल
माह: आश्विन
चन्द्र राशि: वृश्चिक → धनु
सूर्य राशि: कन्या

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Char	चर	Venus	day	05:34	07:01	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	07:01	08:28	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	08:28	09:55	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	09:55	11:22	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	11:22	12:48	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	12:48	14:15	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	14:15	15:42	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	15:42	17:09	neutral
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	17:09	18:42	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	18:42	20:15	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	20:15	21:48	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	21:48	23:22	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	23:22	24:55	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	24:55	02:28	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	02:28	04:01	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	04:01	05:34	bad

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
6	Kanya कन्या	05:34	05:44
7	Tula तुला	05:44	07:59
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	07:59	10:14
9	Dhanu धनु	10:14	12:19
10	Makara मकर	12:19	14:09
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	14:09	15:44
12	Meena मीन	15:44	17:14
1	Mesha मेष	17:14	18:54
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	18:54	20:54
3	Mithuna मिथुन	20:54	23:04
4	Karka कर्क	23:04	01:19
5	Simha सिंह	01:19	03:34
6	Kanya कन्या	03:34	05:34

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Shubha शुभ	05:34	06:20	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	06:20	07:07	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:07	07:53	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	07:53	08:39	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	08:39	09:26	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	09:26	10:12	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	10:12	10:58	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	10:58	11:45	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:45	12:31	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	12:31	13:17	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	13:17	14:04	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	14:04	14:50	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	14:50	15:36	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	15:36	16:23	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:23	17:09	inauspicious