Tarabalam for Kolkata — 2027-01-16 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Kolkata · 2027-01-16

Today’s nakshatra

Ashwini अश्विनी

Favourable janma rashis today

Mesha, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha

Full 27-row Tarabala table opens below.

ताराबलम्

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: Ashtamiअष्टमीtill 13:43then Navamiनवमीtill 36:27
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: 24.2348°). 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.

Your panchang today

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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	09:03	10:24	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	06:19	07:41	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	06:19	07:41	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:43 – 05:31

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:14 – 06:19

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:34 – 14:18

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:00 – 17:24

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:12 – 18:17

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:22 – 24:10

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

19:41 – 21:16

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 1

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:19 – 07:03

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 2

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

07:03 – 07:46

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

Makara#10

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढा

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

11:46
17:40
23:34
05:28

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

2084

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग (till 25 Feb 2028)

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Shaka Samvat

1949

Saumya सौम्य

Gujarati Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Mercury
Sasyadhipati	Saturn

#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 MoolAshwiniअश्विनीtill 23:39

Ashwini Gand Mool: perform Mool Shanti on the 27th day; ruled by Ketu.

Disha Shool

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

South दक्षिण

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

Mesha, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Kanya

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)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

10h 53m

Ratrimana

13h 7m

Madhyahna

11:46

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	5128
Kali Ahargana	1872956
Julian Day	2461421.5
Modified Julian Day	61421
Rata Die	739997
National Civil (Saka)	Pausha 26, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Magha 3, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Kolkata, 16 January 2027

On Saturday, the 16th of January 2027, the Vedic calendar in Kolkata carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:19 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:12 PM, bringing 10 hours 53 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Ashtami of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Ashwini. The day carries the Siddha yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2027-01-16. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:43 AM to 5:31 AM.

In Kolkata, Rahu Kala runs from 9:03 AM to 10:24 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 7:41 AM to 9:03 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Ashwini 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 16 January 2027?

In Kolkata on 16 January 2027, Rahu Kaal runs from 9:03 AM to 10:24 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 January 2027 at 6:19 AM?

Sunrise at 6:19 AM in Kolkata on 16 January 2027 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 (5:12 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 January 2027?

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#Daily Authority

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Amla

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पलाश (सर्प व पुत्र)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Kali Ashtami Puja

काली अष्टमी पूजा

- Kali Tantra, Mahanirvana Tantra

Bhairava Ashtami Puja

भैरव अष्टमी पूजा

- Shiva Purana, Bhairava Ashtakam

Ashtami Durga Puja

अष्टमी दुर्गा पूजा

- Devi Mahatmya, Durga Saptashati

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

कोलकाता — 16 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:19
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:12
तिथि: अष्टमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: अश्विनी (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: सिद्ध
करण: बव, बालव
माह: पौष
चन्द्र राशि: मेष → वृषभ
सूर्य राशि: मकर

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
10	Makara मकर	06:19	08:04
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	08:04	09:39
12	Meena मीन	09:39	11:09
1	Mesha मेष	11:09	12:49
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	12:49	14:49
3	Mithuna मिथुन	14:49	17:04
4	Karka कर्क	17:04	19:19
5	Simha सिंह	19:19	21:29
6	Kanya कन्या	21:29	23:39
7	Tula तुला	23:39	01:54
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	01:54	04:09
9	Dhanu धनु	04:09	06:14
10	Makara मकर	06:14	06:19

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Raja राज	06:19	07:03	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	07:03	07:46	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	07:46	08:30	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:30	09:13	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:13	09:57	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	09:57	10:40	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	10:40	11:24	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	11:24	12:07	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	12:07	12:51	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	12:51	13:34	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:34	14:18	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	14:18	15:01	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	15:01	15:45	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	15:45	16:28	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	16:28	17:12	auspicious

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Kolkata · 2027-01-16

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Your panchang today

Is today good for…?

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

#Sun Today सूर्य

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

#Daily Directions दिशा

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

#Today’s Strength Tables

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

#Season & Sun Path

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Tarabalam - Kolkata, 16 January 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Panchang Pages

#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Sadhana Prescriptions

कोलकाता — 16 जनवरी

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