Kolkata Panchang – 17 March 2026
17 March 2026, Tuesday · Chaitra Krishna Trayodashi · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 17 March 2026 (Tuesday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Chaitra Krishna Trayodashi tithi until 09:23 AM, followed by Chaturdashi. Nakshatra is Dhanishta until 06:22 AM, yoga Siddha, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 05:44 AM and sunset at 05:46 PM. Rahu Kaal is 02:46 PM – 04:16 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:21 AM – 12:09 PM. Festival on this day: Masik Shivaratri.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until 09:23 AMthen Krishna Chaturdashi until 08:26 AM, 18 Mar |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until 06:22 AMthen Shatabhisha until 06:09 AM, 18 Mar |
| Nakshatra Pada | Dhanishta pada 4 until 06:22 AMthen Shatabhisha pada 1 until 12:22 PMthen Shatabhisha pada 2 until 06:20 PMthen Shatabhisha pada 3 until 12:16 AM, 18 Mar |
| Yoga | Siddha until 08:15 AMthen Sadhya until 06:22 AM, 18 Mar |
| Karana | Vanija until 09:23 AMthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 08:59 PMthen Shakuni until 08:26 AM, 18 Mar |
| Vaar | Tuesday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Meena |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 11:36 PM, 18 Mar |
| Surya Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Day length | 12 h 2 min |
| Night length | 11 h 57 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:45 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:21 AM – 12:09 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 11:01 PM – 12:36 AM, 18 Mar |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:08 AM – 04:56 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:32 AM – 05:44 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:45 PM – 02:33 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:46 PM – 06:10 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:46 PM – 06:58 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:46 PM – 09:45 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:21 PM – 12:09 AM, 18 Mar |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 02:46 PM – 04:16 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:45 AM – 10:15 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:08 AM – 08:57 AM 10:33 PM – 11:21 PM |
| Varjyam | 01:30 PM – 03:05 PM |
| Bhadra | 09:23 AM – 08:59 PM |
| Panchak | 05:44 AM – 11:36 PM, 18 Mar |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Rog | 05:44 AM – 07:14 AM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:14 AM – 08:45 AM |
| Char | 08:45 AM – 10:15 AM |
| Labh | 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Amrit | 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM |
| Kaal | 01:15 PM – 02:46 PM |
| Shubh | 02:46 PM – 04:16 PM |
| Rog | 04:16 PM – 05:46 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Kaal | 05:46 PM – 07:16 PM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:16 PM – 08:45 PM |
| Udveg | 08:45 PM – 10:15 PM |
| Shubh | 10:15 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Amrit | 11:45 PM – 01:14 AM, 18 Mar |
| Char | 01:14 AM, 18 Mar – 02:44 AM, 18 Mar |
| Rog | 02:44 AM, 18 Mar – 04:13 AM, 18 Mar |
| Kaal | 04:13 AM, 18 Mar – 05:43 AM, 18 Mar |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Meena | 05:44 AM – 07:12 AM |
|---|---|
| Mesha | 07:12 AM – 08:52 AM |
| Vrishabha | 08:52 AM – 10:51 AM |
| Mithuna | 10:51 AM – 01:04 PM |
| Karka | 01:04 PM – 03:20 PM |
| Simha | 03:20 PM – 05:31 PM |
| Kanya | 05:31 PM – 07:41 PM |
| Tula | 07:41 PM – 09:56 PM |
| Vrishchika | 09:56 PM – 12:11 AM, 18 Mar |
| Dhanu | 12:11 AM, 18 Mar – 02:17 AM, 18 Mar |
| Makara | 02:17 AM, 18 Mar – 04:03 AM, 18 Mar |
| Kumbha | 04:03 AM, 18 Mar – 05:37 AM, 18 Mar |
| Meena | 05:37 AM, 18 Mar – 05:43 AM, 18 Mar |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 11:36 PM, 18 Mar |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Chaitra |
| Amanta Month | Phalguna |
| Ritu | Shishir |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 17 March 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Chaitra Krishna Trayodashi until 09:23 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 17 March 2026?
Masik Shivaratri.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 17 March 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 02:46 PM – 04:16 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 17 March 2026?
Dhanishta nakshatra until 06:22 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 March 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:21 AM – 12:09 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:08 AM – 04:56 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM, Amrit 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM, Shubh 02:46 PM – 04:16 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 17 March 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 05:44 AM and sunset at 05:46 PM.