God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
This day is Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Panchang for Kolkata, Tuesday, 24 November 2026: Purnima tithi until 8:30 pm, Krittika nakshatra, Parigha yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 2:07 pm to 3:29 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:01 am to 11:44 am. Sunrise 5:54 am, sunset 4:51 pm.
Tuesday, 24 November 2026, Kolkata
Calculated for Kolkata, West Bengal at 22.573° N, 88.364° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
The Panchang on 24 Nov 2026 in Kolkata is Purnima tithi, Krittika nakshatra, Parigha yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Mangalavara.
Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Lamps are lit in temples and on rivers. Guru Nanak Jayanti is usually observed on this day. Deity: Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Rahu Kaal on 24 Nov 2026 in Kolkata is from 2:07 pm to 3:29 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Abhijit muhurta, 11:01 am to 11:44 am, is the most widely used good time on 24 Nov 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
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.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:54 am to 7:16 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:16 am to 8:39 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:39 am to 10:01 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:01 am to 11:23 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:23 am to 12:45 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:45 pm to 2:07 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:07 pm to 3:29 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:29 pm to 4:51 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:51 pm to 6:29 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:29 pm to 8:07 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:07 pm to 9:45 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:45 pm to 11:23 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:23 pm to 1:01 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:01 am to 2:39 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:39 am to 4:17 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:17 am to 5:55 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy, and the lucky colour is red.
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Red
Coral and deep orange also suit the day.
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.
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.
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.