God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Muhurat today to buy gold, a vehicle or property in Kolkata
Today's Panchang for Kolkata, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 2:05 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 11:21 am to 12:47 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 5:35 am, sunset 5:06 pm.
For gold, vehicles and property, Labh and Amrit Choghadiya are preferred, Rikta tithis and Amavasya are usually avoided, and Pushya nakshatra is considered especially good.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Kolkata
Calculated for Kolkata, West Bengal at 22.573° N, 88.364° E (IST).
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Today at a glance
What is the Panchang today in Kolkata?
The Panchang today in Kolkata is Shukla Dashami tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami until 2:05 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 7:42 pm
- Yoga
- Ganda until 12:28 am
- Karana
- Garaja until 2:05 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:35 am and 5:06 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:58 pm, moonset 12:48 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
What time is Rahu Kaal today in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal today in Kolkata is from 11:21 am to 12:47 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:01 am to 8:28 amYamaganda
- 9:54 am to 11:21 amGulika Kalam
- 10:58 am to 11:44 amDurmuhurtam
- 11:21 am to 12:47 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat today in Kolkata?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows today, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 5:35 am to 7:01 amLabh Choghadiya
- 3:40 pm to 5:06 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 3:55 am to 4:45 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya today in Kolkata?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
5:35 am5:06 pm5:35 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:35 am to 7:01 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:01 am to 8:28 am | Amrit | Good |
| 8:28 am to 9:54 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:54 am to 11:21 am | Shubh | Fair |
| 11:21 am to 12:47 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:47 pm to 2:13 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:13 pm to 3:40 pm | Char | Avoid |
| 3:40 pm to 5:06 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:06 pm to 6:40 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:40 pm to 8:13 pm (night) | Shubh | Fair |
| 8:13 pm to 9:47 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:47 pm to 11:21 pm (night) | Char | Avoid |
| 11:21 pm to 12:54 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:54 am to 2:28 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:28 am to 4:02 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:02 am to 5:35 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship today, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid today?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
Panchang and festivals in Kolkata
Kolkata follows the Bengali solar calendar, in which the year begins with Pohela Boishakh in mid April.
Well-known temples: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Durga Puja is the city's greatest festival, Kali Puja is celebrated on the Diwali Amavasya, and Pohela Boishakh begins the Bengali new year.
Questions people ask
What is the best time today for buying gold, a vehicle or property in Kolkata?
No strong window is left today. Check tomorrow's Panchang.
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.