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Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Kolkata

Tithi Pratipada Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

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Today is Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The Krishna paksha is active and the tithi at sunrise today is Pratipada, which ends at 07:02 AM, followed by the Dwitiya tithi. The nakshatra today is Bharani, ending at 03:39 PM, and the yoga is Siddhi.

For Kolkata, the sunrise is at 05:38 AM and the sunset is at 05:03 PM. Rahu Kaal is observed from 02:11 PM to 03:37 PM. The Moon is positioned in the Aries sign.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:38:04 AM

Sunset5:02:32 PM

Moonrise5:46:08 PM

Moonset7:45:08 AM, 28 Oct

Panchang

Tithi

Pratipada 26-Oct-26 09:41 AM – 27-Oct-26 07:02 AMDwitiya 27-Oct-26 07:02 AM – 28-Oct-26 04:07 AMTritiya 28-Oct-26 04:07 AM – 29-Oct-26 01:07 AM

Nakshatra

Bharani 26-Oct-26 05:41 PM – 27-Oct-26 03:39 PMKrittika 27-Oct-26 03:39 PM – 28-Oct-26 01:26 PM

Yoga

Siddhi 26-Oct-26 02:17 PM – 27-Oct-26 10:53 AMVyatipata 27-Oct-26 10:53 AM – 28-Oct-26 07:18 AM

Karana

Kaulava 26-Oct-26 08:24 PM – 27-Oct-26 07:02 AMTaitila 27-Oct-26 07:02 AM – 27-Oct-26 05:36 PMGara 27-Oct-26 05:36 PM – 28-Oct-26 04:07 AMVanija 28-Oct-26 04:07 AM – 28-Oct-26 02:37 PM

WeekdayTuesday

PakshaKrishna

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

Aries 25-Oct-26 07:22 PM – 27-Oct-26 09:06 PMTaurus 27-Oct-26 09:06 PM – 29-Oct-26 10:06 PM

Sun RashiLibra

Nakshatra Pada

Bharani - 3 27-Oct-26 04:42 AM – 27-Oct-26 10:11 AMBharani - 4 27-Oct-26 10:11 AM – 27-Oct-26 03:39 PMKrittika - 1 27-Oct-26 03:39 PM – 27-Oct-26 09:06 PMKrittika - 2 27-Oct-26 09:06 PM – 28-Oct-26 02:33 AMKrittika - 3 28-Oct-26 02:33 AM – 28-Oct-26 08:00 AM

Nakshatra LordVenus

GanaRakshasa

YoniGaja

NadiMadhya

VarnaKshatriya

VashyaChatushpada

TattvaEarth

Lunar Month & Samvat

Vikram Samvat2083 Siddharthi

Shaka Samvat1948 Parabhava

Gujarati Samvat2082 Pingala

Chandramasa (Amanta)Ashwina

Chandramasa (Purnimanta)Kartika

Maas (Month)Kartik

Ritu & Ayana

Ritu (Vedic)Sharad

Ritu (Drik)Sharad

AyanaDakshinayana

GolaDakshina

Dinamana11 Hours 24 Mins 27 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 36 Mins 2 Secs

Madhyahna11:20:18 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta3:57:46 AM, 28 Oct to 4:48:10 AM, 28 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:22:58 AM, 28 Oct to 5:38:34 AM, 28 Oct

AbhijitNone

Vijaya Muhurta1:14:23 PM to 2:00:00 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:01:32 PM to 5:21:32 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:02:32 PM to 6:18:08 PM

Amrit Kalam6:25:09 AM to 9:29:54 AM

Nishita Muhurta10:55:21 PM to 11:45:45 PM

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal2:11:25 PM to 3:36:58 PM

Yamaganda8:29:11 AM to 9:54:45 AM

Gulika Kaal11:20:18 AM to 12:45:51 PM

Dur Muhurtam7:54:58 AM to 8:40:36 AM · 10:57:29 AM to 11:43:07 AM

Varjyam2:32:50 AM, 28 Oct to 3:59:57 AM, 28 Oct

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolNorth

HomahutiMangal

AgnivasaPrithvi (Earth)

Shivavasawith Gowri

Chandra VasaNorth

Rahu VasaSouth

Anandadi YogaMusala

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Libra	08°28'36"	Swati	1
Sun	Libra	09°21'22"	Swati	1
Moon	Aries	20°33'47"	Bharani	3
Mars	Cancer	21°50'00"	Ashlesha	2
MercuryR	Libra	26°14'01"	Vishakha	2
Jupiter	Cancer	29°27'14"	Ashlesha	4
VenusR	Libra	04°46'59"	Chitra	4
SaturnR	Pisces	15°22'47"	Uttara Bhadrapada	4
Rahu	Aquarius	03°16'04"	Dhanishtha	3
Ketu	Leo	03°16'04"	Magha	1

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 9:06:46 PM — Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius

Good Chandrabalam

until 5:38:34 AM, 28 Oct — Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces

Good Tarabalam

until 3:39:25 PM — Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada

Good Tarabalam

until 5:38:34 AM, 28 Oct — Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Other Calendars & Epoch

Kaliyuga5127 Years

AyanamshaLahiri 24°13'54"

Kali Ahargana1872875 Days

Julian Day2461340.5

Rata Die739916

Modified Julian Day61340

National Civil DateKartika 05, 1948 Shaka

Tithi Details

To find out what is the tithi today, we look at the lunar day. The primary tithi is Pratipada, which concludes at 07:02 AM. This tithi is associated with the deity Agni and belongs to the Nanda group. It is traditionally described as a Nanda (joy) tithi — traditionally good for festivities, celebrations and starting happy undertakings.

Following this, the Dwitiya tithi begins at 07:02 AM and lasts until 04:07 AM, 28 Oct. This period is linked to the deity Brahma and the Bhadra group. It is traditionally seen as a Bhadra (auspicious) tithi — traditionally good for health matters, yagna, gaining things.

Understanding today hindu calendar tithi helps in aligning daily activities with lunar energies.

Nakshatra Analysis

When checking tithi nakshatra today, the primary lunar mansion is Bharani, which remains active until 03:39 PM. This nakshatra is governed by the deity Yama and is of the Ugra (fierce) type. It is traditionally not preferred for auspicious beginnings; suited to firm, forceful tasks.

The subsequent nakshatra is Krittika, starting at 03:39 PM and ending at 01:26 PM, 28 Oct. Governed by Agni, it is of the Mishra (mixed) type and is traditionally of mixed results; suited to ritual fire and routine work.

Knowing the today nakshatra start and end time is essential for those planning specific rituals or new ventures.

Yoga and Karana

The yoga for the day is Siddhi, which lasts until 10:53 AM. This yoga is traditionally considered auspicious.

Later, the Vyatipata yoga begins at 10:53 AM and continues until 07:19 AM, 28 Oct, which is traditionally considered inauspicious.

Regarding the karana, the first is Kaulava, ending at 07:02 AM. It is a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for friendship and harmony.

The second karana is Taitila, from 07:02 AM to 05:36 PM, described as a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for gentle and household work.

These elements provide a deeper layer to the daily panchang today.

Weekday Significance

Today is Tuesday, which is ruled by the planet Mars and the deity Hanuman and Kartikeya. In Vedic tradition, each weekday carries a specific vibration that influences the general mood of the day. The day of Tuesday is traditionally associated with the qualities of Mars. By observing the daily panchang today, one can understand how the planetary ruler of the day interacts with the lunar positions to shape the overall energy of the environment.

Paksha and Month

To determine which paksha is today, we observe that the Krishna paksha is currently prevailing. Regarding which masa is going on now, the month is Ashwina.

According to the Purnimanta system, the month is Kartika.

The current era is marked by Vikram Samvat 2083 and Shaka Samvat 1948. The current season is Sharad, falling under the Dakshinayana. The Samvatsara names are Siddharthi for Vikram and Parabhava for Shaka.

Moon Sign and Rashi

For those seeking today nakshatra and rashi, the Moon is currently in the Aries sign until 09:07 PM. During this time, Chandrabalam is traditionally strong for those with signs Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius.

The Moon then transitions into the Taurus sign at 09:07 PM, remaining there until 10:07 PM, 29 Oct. In this phase, Chandrabalam is traditionally favorable for Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces until 05:39 AM, 28 Oct.

The movement of the Moon through the zodiac signs is a key component of any online panchang.

Festivals and Vrats

The Hindu calendar is rich with observances. Such days are traditionally used for spiritual purification and reflecting on the teachings of the Vedic scriptures to bring harmony into one's life.

Auspicious Timings

Selecting a shubh muhurat is traditionally believed to increase the likelihood of success. Based on today's panchang, the following auspicious windows are available:

Brahma Muhurta: 03:58 AM, 28 Oct to 04:48 AM, 28 Oct
Pratah Sandhya: 04:23 AM, 28 Oct to 05:39 AM, 28 Oct
Vijaya Muhurat: 01:14 PM to 02:00 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 05:02 PM to 05:22 PM
Sayahna Sandhya: 05:03 PM to 06:18 PM

These timings are traditionally considered favorable for starting new tasks, meditation, or performing sacred rituals.

Inauspicious Timings

Certain periods of the day are traditionally avoided for beginning important work to minimize obstacles. The following timings are noted as ashubh:

Rahu Kaal: 02:11 PM to 03:37 PM
Yamaganda: 08:29 AM to 09:55 AM
Gulika Kaal: 11:20 AM to 12:46 PM
Dur Muhurtam 1: 07:55 AM to 08:41 AM
Dur Muhurtam 2: 10:57 AM to 11:43 AM
Varjyam 1: 02:33 AM, 28 Oct to 04:00 AM, 28 Oct

Tradition suggests avoiding critical signatures or new investments during these specific intervals.

Day and Night Duration

The length of the day and night varies according to the season and location. Today, the Dinamana (day duration) is 11 hours and 24 minutes. The Ratrimana (night duration) is 12 hours and 36 minutes. The sun is currently in the sign of Libra. These calculations are vital for determining the precise timing of various Vedic rituals and understanding the balance of solar and lunar energies for the day.

Directional and Elemental Influence

Vedic astrology considers the influence of directions and elements on daily activities. Today, the Disha Shool (forbidden direction) is North, meaning travel in this direction is traditionally avoided. The Agnivasa is in Prithvi, and the Shivavasa is with Gowri. Additionally, the Chandra Vasa is in the North and the Rahu Vasa is in the South. The Homahuti is associated with Mangal and the Anandadi Yoga is Musala.

Practical Application

To make the most of today's panchang, consider these traditional applications: First, use the Abhijit Muhurat or Vijaya Muhurat for important meetings or starting a new project to invite positive energy. Second, avoid scheduling critical appointments or travel toward the North direction during Rahu Kaal. Third, align your spiritual practices or meditation during the Brahma Muhurta for maximum mental clarity. Finally, refer to the Ugra (fierce) nature of the current nakshatra to decide if today is better suited for gentle undertakings or swift actions.

Kolkata Panchang Today

Sunrise & Moonrise

Panchang

Rashi & Nakshatra

Lunar Month & Samvat

Ritu & Ayana

Auspicious Timings

Inauspicious Timings

Nivas & Shool

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Other Calendars & Epoch

Tithi Details

Nakshatra Analysis

Yoga and Karana

Weekday Significance

Paksha and Month

Moon Sign and Rashi

Festivals and Vrats

Auspicious Timings

Inauspicious Timings

Day and Night Duration

Directional and Elemental Influence

Practical Application

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Tithi Details

Nakshatra Analysis

Yoga and Karana

Weekday Significance

Paksha and Month

Moon Sign and Rashi

Festivals and Vrats

Auspicious Timings

Inauspicious Timings

Day and Night Duration

Directional and Elemental Influence

Practical Application