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Kolkata Panchang for Saturday, 7 September 2024

This day is Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi). Panchang for Kolkata, Saturday, 7 September 2024: Shukla Chaturthi tithi until 5:36 pm, Chitra nakshatra, Brahma yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 8:27 am to 10:00 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:09 am to 11:59 am. Sunrise 5:20 am, sunset 5:47 pm.

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Saturday, 7 September 2024, Kolkata

Calculated for Kolkata, West Bengal at 22.573° N, 88.364° E (IST).

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The day at a glance

What is the Panchang on 7 Sept 2024 in Kolkata?

The Panchang on 7 Sept 2024 in Kolkata is Shukla Chaturthi tithi, Chitra nakshatra, Brahma yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shanivara.

Tithi
Shukla Chaturthi until 5:36 pm
Vara (weekday)
Shanivara, Saturday
Nakshatra
Chitra until 12:32 pm
Yoga
Brahma until 11:15 pm
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until 5:36 pm
Sunrise and sunset
5:20 am and 5:47 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 8:36 am, moonset 8:07 pm
Lunar month
Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the east

Festivals and special days

Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi). Ganesha is installed and worshipped, ideally at midday. Avoid looking at the moon tonight, as per tradition. Deity: Lord Ganesha.

What time is Rahu Kaal on 7 Sept 2024 in Kolkata?

Rahu Kaal on 7 Sept 2024 in Kolkata is from 8:27 am to 10:00 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 5:20 am to 6:54 amGulika Kalam
  • 5:20 am to 7:00 amDurmuhurtam
  • 8:27 am to 10:00 amRahu Kaal
  • 1:07 pm to 2:40 pmYamaganda

What is the shubh muhurat on 7 Sept 2024 in Kolkata?

Abhijit muhurta, 11:09 am to 11:59 am, is the most widely used good time on 7 Sept 2024. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 7:00 am to 8:27 amShubh Choghadiya
  • 11:09 am to 11:59 amAbhijit muhurta
  • 2:40 pm to 4:14 pmAmrit Choghadiya
  • 3:48 am to 4:35 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 7 Sept 2024 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.

5:20 am5:47 pm5:21 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
5:20 am to 6:54 amKaalAvoid
6:54 am to 8:27 amShubhGood
8:27 am to 10:00 amRogAvoid
10:00 am to 11:34 amUdvegAvoid
11:34 am to 1:07 pmCharWeak
1:07 pm to 2:40 pmLabhGood
2:40 pm to 4:14 pmAmritGood
4:14 pm to 5:47 pmKaalAvoid
5:47 pm to 7:14 pm (night)LabhGood
7:14 pm to 8:41 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
8:41 pm to 10:07 pm (night)ShubhGood
10:07 pm to 11:34 pm (night)AmritGood
11:34 pm to 1:01 am (night)CharWeak
1:01 am to 2:27 am (night)RogAvoid
2:27 am to 3:54 am (night)KaalAvoid
3:54 am to 5:21 am (night)LabhGood

Which god to worship on 7 Sept 2024, and what is the lucky colour?

Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.

God of the day

Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara

Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.

Lucky colour

Dark blue

Black and deep purple also suit the day.

What should you do and avoid on 7 Sept 2024?

Good to do

  • Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
  • Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
  • Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks

Better to avoid

  • Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
  • Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
  • Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)

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 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.