Kolkata Panchang – 1 May 2026
1 May 2026, Friday · Vaishakha Shukla Purnima · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 1 May 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Vaishakha Shukla Purnima tithi until 10:53 PM, followed by Pratipada. Nakshatra is Swati until 04:35 AM, 2 May, yoga Siddhi, and the Moon is in Tula. Sunrise is at 05:05 AM and sunset at 06:03 PM. Rahu Kaal is 09:56 AM – 11:34 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:08 AM – 12:00 PM. Festival on this day: Buddha Purnima.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 10:53 PMthen Krishna Pratipada until 12:50 AM, 3 May |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati until 04:35 AM, 2 Maythen Vishakha until 07:10 AM, 3 May |
| Nakshatra Pada | Swati pada 1 until 08:50 AMthen Swati pada 2 until 03:24 PMthen Swati pada 3 until 09:59 PMthen Swati pada 4 until 04:35 AM, 2 May |
| Yoga | Siddhi until 09:13 PMthen Vyatipata until 09:45 PM, 2 May |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until 10:01 AMthen Bava until 10:53 PMthen Balava until 11:50 AM, 2 May |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Mesha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Tula until 12:30 AM, 3 May |
| Surya Nakshatra | Bharani |
| Day length | 12 h 58 min |
| Night length | 11 h 1 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:34 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:08 AM – 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 06:57 PM – 08:42 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:36 AM – 04:20 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 03:58 AM – 05:05 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:44 PM – 02:36 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:03 PM – 06:25 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:03 PM – 07:09 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:03 PM – 09:43 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:11 PM – 11:55 PM |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 09:56 AM – 11:34 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 02:48 PM – 04:26 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 06:42 AM – 08:19 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 07:41 AM – 08:32 AM 12:00 PM – 12:52 PM |
| Varjyam | 08:25 AM – 10:10 AM |
| Bhadra | 05:05 AM – 10:01 AM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 05:05 AM – 06:42 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 06:42 AM – 08:19 AM |
| Amrit | 08:19 AM – 09:56 AM |
| Kaal | 09:56 AM – 11:34 AM |
| Shubh | 11:34 AM – 01:11 PM |
| Rog | 01:11 PM – 02:48 PM |
| Udveg | 02:48 PM – 04:26 PM |
| Char | 04:26 PM – 06:03 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 06:03 PM – 07:26 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:26 PM – 08:48 PM |
| Labh | 08:48 PM – 10:11 PM |
| Udveg | 10:11 PM – 11:33 PM |
| Shubh | 11:33 PM – 12:56 AM, 2 May |
| Amrit | 12:56 AM, 2 May – 02:19 AM, 2 May |
| Char | 02:19 AM, 2 May – 03:41 AM, 2 May |
| Rog | 03:41 AM, 2 May – 05:04 AM, 2 May |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Mesha | 05:05 AM – 05:56 AM |
|---|---|
| Vrishabha | 05:56 AM – 07:54 AM |
| Mithuna | 07:54 AM – 10:07 AM |
| Karka | 10:07 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Simha | 12:23 PM – 02:34 PM |
| Kanya | 02:34 PM – 04:44 PM |
| Tula | 04:44 PM – 06:59 PM |
| Vrishchika | 06:59 PM – 09:14 PM |
| Dhanu | 09:14 PM – 11:20 PM |
| Makara | 11:20 PM – 01:07 AM, 2 May |
| Kumbha | 01:07 AM, 2 May – 02:40 AM, 2 May |
| Meena | 02:40 AM, 2 May – 04:11 AM, 2 May |
| Mesha | 04:11 AM, 2 May – 05:04 AM, 2 May |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Tula → West until 12:30 AM, 3 May |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Tula, Dhanu, Makara |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Vaishakha |
| Amanta Month | Vaishakha |
| Ritu | Vasant |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 1 May 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Vaishakha Shukla Purnima until 10:53 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 1 May 2026?
Buddha Purnima.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 1 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 09:56 AM – 11:34 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 1 May 2026?
Swati nakshatra until 04:35 AM, 2 May.
What is the shubh muhurat on 1 May 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:08 AM – 12:00 PM, Brahma Muhurat 03:36 AM – 04:20 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 06:42 AM – 08:19 AM, Amrit 08:19 AM – 09:56 AM, Shubh 11:34 AM – 01:11 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 1 May 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 05:05 AM and sunset at 06:03 PM.