God of the day
Brihaspati (Guru), Lord Vishnu, Dattatreya and Sai Baba
Visit a Vishnu, Dattatreya, Raghavendra or Sai Baba temple, or seek your guru's blessings.
Kolkata Panchang for Thursday, 26 March 2026
This day is Sri Rama Navami. Panchang for Kolkata, Thursday, 26 March 2026: Shukla Ashtami tithi until 11:46 am, Ardra nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 1:14 pm to 2:46 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:17 am to 12:06 pm. Sunrise 5:35 am, sunset 5:49 pm.
Thursday, 26 March 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 26 Mar 2026 in Kolkata?
The Panchang on 26 Mar 2026 in Kolkata is Shukla Ashtami tithi, Ardra nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Bava karana, on Guruvara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Ashtami until 11:46 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Guruvara, Thursday
- Nakshatra
- Ardra until 4:16 pm
- Yoga
- Shobhana until 12:28 am
- Karana
- Bava until 11:46 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:35 am and 5:49 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 11:24 am, moonset 12:36 am
- Lunar month
- Chaitra, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the south
Festivals and special days
Sri Rama Navami. Birth of Lord Rama, celebrated at midday. Sita Rama Kalyanam is performed in temples, notably at Bhadrachalam. Deity: Lord Rama.
Durga Ashtami. A monthly day for Goddess Durga.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 26 Mar 2026 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal on 26 Mar 2026 in Kolkata is from 1:14 pm to 2:46 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 5:35 am to 7:07 amYamaganda
- 8:38 am to 10:10 amGulika Kalam
- 9:40 am to 10:29 amDurmuhurtam
- 1:14 pm to 2:46 pmRahu Kaal
- 2:33 pm to 3:22 pmDurmuhurtam
What is the shubh muhurat on 26 Mar 2026 in Kolkata?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:17 am to 12:06 pm, is the most widely used good time on 26 Mar 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 11:17 am to 12:06 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 11:42 am to 1:14 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:17 pm to 5:49 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:00 am to 4:47 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 26 Mar 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.
5:35 am5:49 pm5:34 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:35 am to 7:07 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:07 am to 8:38 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:38 am to 10:10 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:10 am to 11:42 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:42 am to 1:14 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:14 pm to 2:46 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:46 pm to 4:17 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:17 pm to 5:49 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:49 pm to 7:17 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:17 pm to 8:45 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 8:45 pm to 10:13 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:13 pm to 11:41 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:41 pm to 1:10 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:10 am to 2:38 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:38 am to 4:06 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:06 am to 5:34 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Which god to worship on 26 Mar 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Thursday is dedicated to Brihaspati (Guru), Lord Vishnu, Dattatreya and Sai Baba, and the lucky colour is yellow.
Lucky colour
Yellow
Gold and saffron also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 26 Mar 2026?
Good to do
- Start education, courses or spiritual practice
- Donate yellow items such as chana dal, turmeric or bananas
- Seek blessings from teachers and elders
Better to avoid
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Washing hair, in many families
- Travel towards the south (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.