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.
Kolkata Panchang for Saturday, 2 November 2024
This day is Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada. Panchang for Kolkata, Saturday, 2 November 2024: Shukla Pratipada tithi until 8:12 pm, Vishakha nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Kimstughna karana. Rahu Kaal is 8:30 am to 9:55 am and Abhijit muhurta is 10:57 am to 11:42 am. Sunrise 5:41 am, sunset 4:58 pm.
Saturday, 2 November 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 2 Nov 2024 in Kolkata?
The Panchang on 2 Nov 2024 in Kolkata is Shukla Pratipada tithi, Vishakha nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Kimstughna karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Pratipada until 8:12 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha until 5:48 am
- Yoga
- Ayushman until 11:08 am
- Karana
- Kimstughna until 7:12 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:41 am and 4:58 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 6:12 am, moonset 5:20 pm
- Lunar month
- Kartika, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada. Annakut offering. Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas) in many years. Deity: Lord Krishna and King Bali.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 2 Nov 2024 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal on 2 Nov 2024 in Kolkata is from 8:30 am to 9:55 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 5:41 am to 7:06 amGulika Kalam
- 5:41 am to 7:11 amDurmuhurtam
- 8:30 am to 9:55 amRahu Kaal
- 12:44 pm to 2:09 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 2 Nov 2024 in Kolkata?
Abhijit muhurta, 10:57 am to 11:42 am, is the most widely used good time on 2 Nov 2024. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:11 am to 8:30 amShubh Choghadiya
- 10:57 am to 11:42 amAbhijit muhurta
- 2:09 pm to 3:33 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:00 am to 4:51 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 2 Nov 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.
5:41 am4:58 pm5:42 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:41 am to 7:06 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:06 am to 8:30 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:30 am to 9:55 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:55 am to 11:19 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:19 am to 12:44 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:44 pm to 2:09 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:09 pm to 3:33 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:33 pm to 4:58 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:58 pm to 6:33 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 6:33 pm to 8:09 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:09 pm to 9:44 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:44 pm to 11:20 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:20 pm to 12:55 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:55 am to 2:31 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:31 am to 4:06 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:06 am to 5:42 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 2 Nov 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.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 2 Nov 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.