Kolkata Panchang – 16 July 2026
16 July 2026, Thursday · Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 16 July 2026 (Thursday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya tithi until 08:53 AM, followed by Tritiya. Nakshatra is Ashlesha until 07:52 PM, yoga Siddhi, and the Moon is in Karka. Sunrise is at 05:01 AM and sunset at 06:24 PM. Rahu Kaal is 01:23 PM – 03:03 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:16 AM – 12:09 PM. Festival on this day: Jagannath Rath Yatra.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 08:53 AMthen Shukla Tritiya until 06:28 AM, 17 Jul |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha until 07:52 PMthen Magha until 06:35 PM, 17 Jul |
| Nakshatra Pada | Ashlesha pada 2 until 08:45 AMthen Ashlesha pada 3 until 02:18 PMthen Ashlesha pada 4 until 07:52 PMthen Magha pada 1 until 01:29 AM, 17 Jul |
| Yoga | Siddhi until 01:22 AM, 17 Julthen Vyatipata until 10:46 PM, 17 Jul |
| Karana | Kaulava until 08:53 AMthen Taitila until 07:36 PMthen Garaja until 06:28 AM, 17 Jul |
| Vaar | Thursday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Mithunathen Karka 11:36 PM |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Karka until 07:52 PMthen Simha until 11:59 PM, 18 Jul |
| Surya Nakshatra | Punarvasu |
| Day length | 13 h 23 min |
| Night length | 10 h 38 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:43 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:16 AM – 12:09 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 06:24 PM – 07:52 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:36 AM – 04:19 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 03:58 AM – 05:01 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:56 PM – 02:50 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:24 PM – 06:45 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:24 PM – 07:28 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:24 PM – 09:56 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:21 PM – 12:04 AM, 17 Jul |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 01:23 PM – 03:03 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:01 AM – 06:42 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 08:22 AM – 10:02 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 09:29 AM – 10:22 AM 02:50 PM – 03:43 PM |
| Varjyam | 09:34 AM – 11:02 AM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Ashlesha: 05:01 AM – 07:52 PM Magha: 07:52 PM – 06:35 PM, 17 Jul |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Shubh | 05:01 AM – 06:42 AM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 06:42 AM – 08:22 AM |
| Udveg | 08:22 AM – 10:02 AM |
| Char | 10:02 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Labh | 11:43 AM – 01:23 PM |
| Amrit | 01:23 PM – 03:03 PM |
| Kaal | 03:03 PM – 04:43 PM |
| Shubh | 04:43 PM – 06:24 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Amrit | 06:24 PM – 07:43 PM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:43 PM – 09:03 PM |
| Rog | 09:03 PM – 10:23 PM |
| Kaal | 10:23 PM – 11:43 PM |
| Labh | 11:43 PM – 01:03 AM, 17 Jul |
| Udveg | 01:03 AM, 17 Jul – 02:22 AM, 17 Jul |
| Shubh | 02:22 AM, 17 Jul – 03:42 AM, 17 Jul |
| Amrit | 03:42 AM, 17 Jul – 05:02 AM, 17 Jul |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Mithuna | 05:01 AM – 05:08 AM |
|---|---|
| Karka | 05:08 AM – 07:24 AM |
| Simha | 07:24 AM – 09:35 AM |
| Kanya | 09:35 AM – 11:46 AM |
| Tula | 11:46 AM – 02:00 PM |
| Vrishchika | 02:00 PM – 04:16 PM |
| Dhanu | 04:16 PM – 06:21 PM |
| Makara | 06:21 PM – 08:08 PM |
| Kumbha | 08:08 PM – 09:41 PM |
| Meena | 09:41 PM – 11:12 PM |
| Mesha | 11:12 PM – 12:53 AM, 17 Jul |
| Vrishabha | 12:53 AM, 17 Jul – 02:51 AM, 17 Jul |
| Mithuna | 02:51 AM, 17 Jul – 05:02 AM, 17 Jul |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | South — travel in this direction is avoided on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Karka → North until 07:52 PMSimha → East until 11:59 PM, 18 Jul |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Ashadha |
| Amanta Month | Ashadha |
| Ritu | Grishma |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 16 July 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya until 08:53 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 16 July 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 16 July 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 01:23 PM – 03:03 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 July 2026?
Ashlesha nakshatra until 07:52 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 July 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:16 AM – 12:09 PM, Brahma Muhurat 03:36 AM – 04:19 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 05:01 AM – 06:42 AM, Labh 11:43 AM – 01:23 PM, Amrit 01:23 PM – 03:03 PM, Shubh 04:43 PM – 06:24 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 July 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 05:01 AM and sunset at 06:24 PM.