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 December 2028
This day is Dhanurmasam begins (Margazhi). Panchang for Kolkata, Saturday, 16 December 2028: Amavasya tithi until 7:48 am, Jyeshtha nakshatra, Shula yoga and Naga karana. Rahu Kaal is 8:50 am to 10:11 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:10 am to 11:53 am. Sunrise 6:09 am, sunset 4:55 pm.
Saturday, 16 December 2028, 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 16 Dec 2028 in Kolkata?
The Panchang on 16 Dec 2028 in Kolkata is Amavasya tithi, Jyeshtha nakshatra, Shula yoga and Naga karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Amavasya until 7:48 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha until 7:07 am
- Yoga
- Shula until 6:32 am
- Karana
- Naga until 7:48 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:09 am and 4:55 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 6:13 am, moonset 5:08 pm
- Lunar month
- Margashirsha, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Dhanurmasam begins (Margazhi). The month of Tiruppavai recital and early morning worship. Weddings and griha pravesh are traditionally avoided until Makar Sankranti. Deity: Lord Vishnu and Goddess Andal.
Amavasya. A day for pitru tarpanam and remembering ancestors; many avoid new starts.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 16 Dec 2028 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal on 16 Dec 2028 in Kolkata is from 8:50 am to 10:11 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:09 am to 7:30 amGulika Kalam
- 6:09 am to 7:35 amDurmuhurtam
- 8:50 am to 10:11 amRahu Kaal
- 12:52 pm to 2:13 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 Dec 2028 in Kolkata?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:10 am to 11:53 am, is the most widely used good time on 16 Dec 2028. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:35 am to 8:50 amShubh Choghadiya
- 11:10 am to 11:53 amAbhijit muhurta
- 2:13 pm to 3:34 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:24 am to 5:17 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 16 Dec 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.
6:09 am4:55 pm6:10 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 am to 7:30 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:30 am to 8:50 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:50 am to 10:11 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:11 am to 11:32 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:32 am to 12:52 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:52 pm to 2:13 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:13 pm to 3:34 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:34 pm to 4:55 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:55 pm to 6:34 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 6:34 pm to 8:13 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:13 pm to 9:53 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:53 pm to 11:32 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:32 pm to 1:11 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:11 am to 2:51 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:51 am to 4:30 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:30 am to 6:10 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 16 Dec 2028, 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 Dec 2028?
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
- Tarpanam or food donation in memory of ancestors
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (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.