Kolkata Panchang – 21 July 2026
21 July 2026, Tuesday · Ashadha Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 21 July 2026 (Tuesday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Ashadha Shukla Ashtami tithi until 05:17 AM, 22 Jul. Nakshatra is Chitra until 08:49 PM, yoga Siddha, and the Moon is in Kanya. Sunrise is at 05:03 AM and sunset at 06:22 PM. Rahu Kaal is 03:03 PM – 04:42 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:16 AM – 12:10 PM. Festival on this day: Masik Durgashtami.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 05:17 AM, 22 Jul |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra until 08:49 PMthen Swati until 11:03 PM, 22 Jul |
| Nakshatra Pada | Chitra pada 2 until 07:54 AMthen Chitra pada 3 until 02:21 PMthen Chitra pada 4 until 08:49 PMthen Swati pada 1 until 03:20 AM, 22 Jul |
| Yoga | Siddha until 06:25 PMthen Sadhya until 06:42 PM, 22 Jul |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until 04:36 PMthen Bava until 05:17 AM, 22 Jul |
| Vaar | Tuesday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Karka |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kanya until 07:54 AMthen Tula until 07:01 PM, 23 Jul |
| Surya Nakshatra | Pushya |
| Day length | 13 h 19 min |
| Night length | 10 h 42 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:43 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:16 AM – 12:10 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 01:58 PM – 03:41 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:38 AM – 04:21 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:00 AM – 05:03 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:56 PM – 02:49 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:22 PM – 06:44 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:22 PM – 07:26 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:22 PM – 09:56 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:22 PM – 12:04 AM, 22 Jul |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 03:03 PM – 04:42 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:23 AM – 10:03 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 11:43 AM – 01:23 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 07:43 AM – 08:36 AM 10:39 PM – 11:22 PM |
| Varjyam | 03:43 AM – 05:25 AM 02:56 AM, 22 Jul – 04:41 AM, 22 Jul |
| Bhadra | 05:03 AM – 04:36 PM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Rog | 05:03 AM – 06:43 AM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 06:43 AM – 08:23 AM |
| Char | 08:23 AM – 10:03 AM |
| Labh | 10:03 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Amrit | 11:43 AM – 01:23 PM |
| Kaal | 01:23 PM – 03:03 PM |
| Shubh | 03:03 PM – 04:42 PM |
| Rog | 04:42 PM – 06:22 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Kaal | 06:22 PM – 07:42 PM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:42 PM – 09:03 PM |
| Udveg | 09:03 PM – 10:23 PM |
| Shubh | 10:23 PM – 11:43 PM |
| Amrit | 11:43 PM – 01:03 AM, 22 Jul |
| Char | 01:03 AM, 22 Jul – 02:24 AM, 22 Jul |
| Rog | 02:24 AM, 22 Jul – 03:44 AM, 22 Jul |
| Kaal | 03:44 AM, 22 Jul – 05:04 AM, 22 Jul |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Karka | 05:03 AM – 07:05 AM |
|---|---|
| Simha | 07:05 AM – 09:16 AM |
| Kanya | 09:16 AM – 11:26 AM |
| Tula | 11:26 AM – 01:40 PM |
| Vrishchika | 01:40 PM – 03:56 PM |
| Dhanu | 03:56 PM – 06:01 PM |
| Makara | 06:01 PM – 07:48 PM |
| Kumbha | 07:48 PM – 09:21 PM |
| Meena | 09:21 PM – 10:53 PM |
| Mesha | 10:53 PM – 12:33 AM, 22 Jul |
| Vrishabha | 12:33 AM, 22 Jul – 02:32 AM, 22 Jul |
| Mithuna | 02:32 AM, 22 Jul – 04:45 AM, 22 Jul |
| Karka | 04:45 AM, 22 Jul – 05:04 AM, 22 Jul |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kanya → South until 07:54 AMTula → West until 07:01 PM, 23 Jul |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Karka, Kanya, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Ashadha |
| Amanta Month | Ashadha |
| Ritu | Grishma |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 21 July 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Ashadha Shukla Ashtami until 05:17 AM, 22 Jul.
Which festival or vrat is on 21 July 2026?
Masik Durgashtami.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 21 July 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 03:03 PM – 04:42 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 21 July 2026?
Chitra nakshatra until 08:49 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 21 July 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:16 AM – 12:10 PM, Brahma Muhurat 03:38 AM – 04:21 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 10:03 AM – 11:43 AM, Amrit 11:43 AM – 01:23 PM, Shubh 03:03 PM – 04:42 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 21 July 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 05:03 AM and sunset at 06:22 PM.