God of the day
Surya Deva, the Sun God
Offer water (arghya) to the rising Sun, or visit a Surya temple. Aditya Hrudayam is the traditional prayer.
Kolkata Panchang for Sunday, 20 October 2024
This day is Karwa Chauth. Panchang for Kolkata, Sunday, 20 October 2024: Krishna Tritiya tithi until 6:57 am, Krittika nakshatra, Vyatipata yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:40 pm to 5:07 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 10:58 am to 11:44 am. Sunrise 5:35 am, sunset 5:07 pm.
Sunday, 20 October 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 20 Oct 2024 in Kolkata?
The Panchang on 20 Oct 2024 in Kolkata is Krishna Tritiya tithi, Krittika nakshatra, Vyatipata yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Ravivara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Tritiya until 6:57 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Ravivara, Sunday
- Nakshatra
- Krittika until 8:40 am
- Yoga
- Vyatipata until 2:19 pm
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 6:57 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:35 am and 5:07 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 7:24 pm, moonset 8:29 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Karwa Chauth. Married women fast until moonrise, mainly in North India. Deity: Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2024 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2024 in Kolkata is from 3:40 pm to 5:07 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 11:21 am to 12:47 pmYamaganda
- 2:14 pm to 3:40 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:34 pm to 4:20 pmDurmuhurtam
- 3:40 pm to 5:07 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 20 Oct 2024 in Kolkata?
Abhijit muhurta, 10:58 am to 11:44 am, is the most widely used good time on 20 Oct 2024. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 8:28 am to 9:54 amLabh Choghadiya
- 9:54 am to 11:21 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 10:58 am to 11:44 amAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Yamaganda
- 12:47 pm to 2:14 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 3:55 am to 4:45 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 20 Oct 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.
5:35 am5:07 pm5:35 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:35 am to 7:01 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:01 am to 8:28 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:28 am to 9:54 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:54 am to 11:21 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:21 am to 12:47 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:47 pm to 2:14 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:14 pm to 3:40 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:40 pm to 5:07 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:07 pm to 6:40 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 6:40 pm to 8:14 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:14 pm to 9:47 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:47 pm to 11:21 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:21 pm to 12:54 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:54 am to 2:28 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:28 am to 4:02 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:02 am to 5:35 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Which god to worship on 20 Oct 2024, and what is the lucky colour?
Sunday is dedicated to Surya Deva, the Sun God, and the lucky colour is orange.
Lucky colour
Orange
Red and saffron also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 20 Oct 2024?
Good to do
- Offer arghya to the Sun at sunrise
- Meet seniors, officials or your boss
- Start health routines and morning walks
Better to avoid
- Oil bath and hair oiling, as many families avoid it
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Non-vegetarian food, in many households
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.