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, 25 January 2026
This day is Ratha Saptami. Panchang for Kolkata, Sunday, 25 January 2026: Shukla Saptami tithi until 11:06 pm, Revati nakshatra, Siddha yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:57 pm to 5:19 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:26 am to 12:10 pm. Sunrise 6:17 am, sunset 5:19 pm.
Sunday, 25 January 2026, 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 25 Jan 2026 in Kolkata?
The Panchang on 25 Jan 2026 in Kolkata is Shukla Saptami tithi, Revati nakshatra, Siddha yoga and Garaja karana, on Ravivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Saptami until 11:06 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Ravivara, Sunday
- Nakshatra
- Revati until 1:30 pm
- Yoga
- Siddha until 11:40 am
- Karana
- Garaja until 11:53 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:17 am and 5:19 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 10:16 am, moonset 11:27 pm
- Lunar month
- Magha, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Ratha Saptami. Birthday of the Sun God. Bath with arka leaves at sunrise. Deity: Surya Deva.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 25 Jan 2026 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal on 25 Jan 2026 in Kolkata is from 3:57 pm to 5:19 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 11:48 am to 1:11 pmYamaganda
- 2:34 pm to 3:57 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:51 pm to 4:35 pmDurmuhurtam
- 3:57 pm to 5:19 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 25 Jan 2026 in Kolkata?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:26 am to 12:10 pm, is the most widely used good time on 25 Jan 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 9:03 am to 10:26 amLabh Choghadiya
- 10:26 am to 11:48 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 11:26 am to 12:10 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Yamaganda
- 1:11 pm to 2:34 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:33 am to 5:25 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 25 Jan 2026 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.
6:17 am5:19 pm6:17 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:17 am to 7:40 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:40 am to 9:03 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:03 am to 10:26 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:26 am to 11:48 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:48 am to 1:11 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:11 pm to 2:34 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:34 pm to 3:57 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:57 pm to 5:19 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:19 pm to 6:57 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 6:57 pm to 8:34 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:34 pm to 10:11 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:11 pm to 11:48 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:48 pm to 1:25 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:25 am to 3:03 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:03 am to 4:40 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:40 am to 6:17 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Which god to worship on 25 Jan 2026, 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 25 Jan 2026?
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.