God of the day
Goddess Lakshmi
Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.
Kolkata Panchang for Friday, 5 May 2028
Friday, 5 May 2028, Kolkata
FridaySunrise 5:01 am, sunset 6:05 pm.
Rahu Kaal9:55 am to 11:33 am
Abhijit Muhurta11:07 am to 11:59 am
TithiShukla Ekadashi, until 11:33 am
NakshatraUttara Phalguni, until 11:06 pm
Sunrise 5:01 amSunset 6:05 pmShare on WhatsApp
Pray to Goddess Lakshmi today and the lucky colour is pink.
Panchang for Kolkata, Friday, 5 May 2028: Shukla Ekadashi tithi until 11:33 am, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, Vyaghata yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:55 am to 11:33 am and Abhijit Muhurta is 11:07 am to 11:59 am. Sunrise 5:01 am, sunset 6:05 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 5 May 2028 in Kolkata?
The Panchang on 5 May 2028 in Kolkata is Shukla Ekadashi tithi, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, Vyaghata yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shukrobar.
- Tithi
- Shukla Ekadashi until 11:33 am
- Bar (day)
- Shukrobar (Friday)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni until 11:06 pm
- Yoga
- Vyaghata until 10:27 am
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:33 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:01 am and 6:05 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:38 pm, moonset 2:04 am
- Mas
- Vaishakha, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Special day
Ekadashi. A fasting day for Lord Vishnu.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 5 May 2028 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal on 5 May 2028 in Kolkata is from 9:55 am to 11:33 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal and Durmuhurta.
- 6:39 am to 8:17 amGulika Kaal
- 7:38 am to 8:30 amDurmuhurta
- 9:55 am to 11:33 amRahu Kaal
- 11:59 am to 12:51 pmDurmuhurta
- 2:49 pm to 4:27 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 5 May 2028 in Kolkata?
Abhijit Muhurta, 11:07 am to 11:59 am, is the most widely used good time on 5 May 2028. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal, Durmuhurta, are below.
- 8:30 am to 9:55 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 11:07 am to 11:59 amAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
- 11:33 am to 11:59 amShubh Choghadiya
- 3:33 am to 4:17 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 5 May 2028 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.
5:01 am6:05 pm5:00 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:01 am to 6:39 am | Char | Weak |
| 6:39 am to 8:17 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:17 am to 9:55 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:55 am to 11:33 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:33 am to 1:11 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:11 pm to 2:49 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:49 pm to 4:27 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:27 pm to 6:05 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:05 pm to 7:27 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:27 pm to 8:49 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:49 pm to 10:11 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:11 pm to 11:33 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:33 pm to 12:55 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:55 am to 2:16 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:16 am to 3:38 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:38 am to 5:00 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 5 May 2028, and what is the lucky colour?
Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and the lucky colour is pink.
Lucky colour
Pink
White and light pastels also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 5 May 2028?
Good to do
- Clean the home and light a lamp at dusk
- Buy clothes, jewellery, cosmetics or home items
- Plan dates, music, art and celebrations
- Fasting or a light satvik diet for Ekadashi
Better to avoid
- Lending money, especially in the evening
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Leaving the home untidy at dusk
- Rice and grains, for those observing Ekadashi
Festivals coming up in Kolkata
Karwa 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.