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Choghadiya — Kolkata17 October 2026

Choghadiya

07:01 – 08:28

First favourable daytime window: Shubh

Local time · Kolkata

Shanivara · Ashwina · Shukla Paksha

शनिवार · आश्विन · शुक्ल पक्ष

Gand MoolSidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Shashthi

षष्ठी

Nakshatra

Mula

मूल

Yoga

Atiganda

अतिगण्ड

Karana

Taitila

तैतिल

Vara

Shanivara

शनिवार

Waxing Crescent

Sunrise 05:34 — Sunset 17:08 · day 11h 34m

≈ 34% 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 05:54then Saptamiसप्तमीtill 32:28
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: 24.2314°). 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	08:28	09:55	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	05:34	07:01	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	05:34	07:01	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 – 14:03

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

16:56 – 17:20

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:08 – 18:13

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

22:57 – 23:45

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

15:47 – 17:35

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 1

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

05:34 – 06:21

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 2

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:21 – 07:07

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

09:47
16:32
23:18

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 MoolMulaमूलtill 09:47

Mula Gand Mool: Mool Shanti advised; ruled by Ketu, gandanta star.

Disha Shool

East पूर्व

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

East

#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

Mushala मुसल

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

Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Vrishabha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
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)

Sharadशरद्

Ritu (Drik)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

11h 34m

Ratrimana

12h 26m

Madhyahna

11:21

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	1872865
Julian Day	2461330.5
Modified Julian Day	61330
Rata Die	739906
National Civil (Saka)	Ashwina 25, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Ashwina 31, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - Kolkata, 17 October 2026

On Saturday, the 17th of October 2026, the Vedic calendar in Kolkata carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 5:34 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:08 PM, bringing 11 hours 34 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Shashthi of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Mula. The day carries the Atiganda yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-10-17. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 3:58 AM to 4:46 AM.

In Kolkata, Rahu Kala runs from 8:28 AM to 9:55 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Saturday is East; new ventures toward the East are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Shubh choghadiya, running 7:01 AM to 8:28 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Mula nakshatra is under the lordship of Ketu, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Kolkata's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 17 October 2026?

In Kolkata on 17 October 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 8:28 AM to 9:55 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 17 October 2026 at 5:34 AM?

Sunrise at 5:34 AM in Kolkata on 17 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 (5:08 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 17 October 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Skanda Shashthi Puja

स्कन्द षष्ठी पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Kumara Tantra

Day Rarity Score

0.38140678841508335/ 100

कोलकाता — 17 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:34
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:08
तिथि: षष्ठी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: मूल (चतुर्थ पाद)
योग: अतिगण्ड
करण: तैतिल, गरज
माह: आश्विन
चन्द्र राशि: धनु → मकर
सूर्य राशि: कन्या

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Choghadiya details (text table)

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
6	Kanya कन्या	05:34	05:44
7	Tula तुला	05:44	07:54
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	07:54	10:14
9	Dhanu धनु	10:14	12:19
10	Makara मकर	12:19	14:04
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	14:04	15:39
12	Meena मीन	15:39	17:09
1	Mesha मेष	17:09	18:49
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	18:49	20:49
3	Mithuna मिथुन	20:49	22:59
4	Karka कर्क	22:59	01:14
5	Simha सिंह	01:14	03:29
6	Kanya कन्या	03:29	05:34

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Mrityu मृत्यु	05:34	06:21	inauspicious
2	Agni अग्नि	06:21	07:07	inauspicious
3	Raja राज	07:07	07:53	inauspicious
4	Chora चोर	07:53	08:39	inauspicious
5	Shubha शुभ	08:39	09:26	auspicious
6	Roga रोग	09:26	10:12	inauspicious
7	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:12	10:58	inauspicious
8	Agni अग्नि	10:58	11:44	inauspicious
9	Raja राज	11:44	12:31	inauspicious
10	Chora चोर	12:31	13:17	inauspicious
11	Shubha शुभ	13:17	14:03	auspicious
12	Roga रोग	14:03	14:50	inauspicious
13	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:50	15:36	inauspicious
14	Agni अग्नि	15:36	16:22	inauspicious
15	Raja राज	16:22	17:08	inauspicious