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, 16 August 2025
Saturday, 16 August 2025, Kolkata
SaturdaySunrise 5:13 am, sunset 6:07 pm.
Rahu Kaal8:27 am to 10:03 am
Abhijit Muhurta11:14 am to 12:06 pm
TithiKrishna Ashtami, until 9:35 pm
NakshatraBharani, until 6:06 am
Sunrise 5:13 amSunset 6:07 pmShare on WhatsApp
Pray to Shani Deva today and the lucky colour is dark blue.
This day is Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava and ISKCON). Panchang for Kolkata, Saturday, 16 August 2025: Krishna Ashtami tithi until 9:35 pm, Bharani nakshatra, Vriddhi yoga and Balava karana. Rahu Kaal is 8:27 am to 10:03 am and Abhijit Muhurta is 11:14 am to 12:06 pm. Sunrise 5:13 am, sunset 6:07 pm.
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.
Calculated for Kolkata, West Bengal at 22.573° N, 88.364° E (IST).
The day in full
What is the Panchang on 16 Aug 2025 in Kolkata?
The Panchang on 16 Aug 2025 in Kolkata is Krishna Ashtami tithi, Bharani nakshatra, Vriddhi yoga and Balava karana, on Shonibar.
- Tithi
- Krishna Ashtami until 9:35 pm
- Bar (day)
- Shonibar (Saturday)
- Nakshatra
- Bharani until 6:06 am
- Yoga
- Vriddhi until 7:21 am
- Karana
- Balava until 10:42 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:13 am and 6:07 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 11:01 pm, moonset 12:00 pm
- Mas
- Shravana, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava and ISKCON). Vaishnava communities, including ISKCON, observe Janmashtami on the day Ashtami prevails at sunrise. Deity: Lord Krishna.
Kalashtami. A day for Kala Bhairava.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 16 Aug 2025 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal on 16 Aug 2025 in Kolkata is from 8:27 am to 10:03 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal and Durmuhurta.
- 5:13 am to 6:50 amGulika Kaal
- 5:13 am to 6:57 amDurmuhurta
- 8:27 am to 10:03 amRahu Kaal
- 1:17 pm to 2:54 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 Aug 2025 in Kolkata?
Abhijit Muhurta, 11:14 am to 12:06 pm, is the most widely used good time on 16 Aug 2025. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal, Durmuhurta, are below.
- 6:57 am to 8:27 amShubh Choghadiya
- 11:14 am to 12:06 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 2:54 pm to 4:30 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 3:45 am to 4:29 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 16 Aug 2025 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.
5:13 am6:07 pm5:14 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:13 am to 6:50 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:50 am to 8:27 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:27 am to 10:03 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:03 am to 11:40 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:40 am to 1:17 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:17 pm to 2:54 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:54 pm to 4:30 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:30 pm to 6:07 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:07 pm to 7:30 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:30 pm to 8:54 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:54 pm to 10:17 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:17 pm to 11:40 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:40 pm to 1:04 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:04 am to 2:27 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:27 am to 3:50 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:50 am to 5:14 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 16 Aug 2025, 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 16 Aug 2025?
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)
Festivals coming up in Kolkata
Sri Krishna Janmashtami timingsKarwa Chauth, 29 Oct: moonrise timesDhanteras, 6 Nov: muhuratNaraka Chaturdashi, 8 Nov: muhuratDiwali, 8 Nov: muhuratGovardhan Puja, 10 Nov: muhuratBhai Dooj, 11 Nov: muhurat
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.