Kolkata Panchang – 20 August 2026
20 August 2026, Thursday · Shravana Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 20 August 2026 (Thursday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Shravana Shukla Ashtami tithi until 09:19 PM, followed by Navami. Nakshatra is Vishakha until 09:08 AM, yoga Indra, and the Moon is in Vrishchika. Sunrise is at 05:15 AM and sunset at 06:04 PM. Rahu Kaal is 01:16 PM – 02:52 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:14 AM – 12:05 PM. Festival on this day: Masik Durgashtami.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 09:19 PMthen Shukla Navami until 11:37 PM, 21 Aug |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha until 09:08 AMthen Anuradha until 11:53 AM, 21 Aug |
| Nakshatra Pada | Vishakha pada 4 until 09:08 AMthen Anuradha pada 1 until 03:48 PMthen Anuradha pada 2 until 10:28 PMthen Anuradha pada 3 until 05:10 AM, 21 Aug |
| Yoga | Indra until 04:25 AM, 21 Augthen Vaidhriti until 05:18 AM, 22 Aug |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until 08:16 AMthen Bava until 09:19 PMthen Balava until 10:26 AM, 21 Aug |
| Vaar | Thursday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Simha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishchika until 02:49 PM, 22 Aug |
| Surya Nakshatra | Magha |
| Day length | 12 h 49 min |
| Night length | 11 h 12 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:40 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:14 AM – 12:05 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 12:18 AM, 21 Aug – 02:05 AM, 21 Aug |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:46 AM – 04:31 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:09 AM – 05:15 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:48 PM – 02:39 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:04 PM – 06:27 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:04 PM – 07:11 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:04 PM – 09:48 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:18 PM – 12:02 AM, 21 Aug |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 01:16 PM – 02:52 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:15 AM – 06:52 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 08:28 AM – 10:04 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 09:31 AM – 10:23 AM 02:39 PM – 03:30 PM |
| Varjyam | 01:36 PM – 03:23 PM |
| Bhadra | 05:15 AM – 08:16 AM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Shubh | 05:15 AM – 06:52 AM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 06:52 AM – 08:28 AM |
| Udveg | 08:28 AM – 10:04 AM |
| Char | 10:04 AM – 11:40 AM |
| Labh | 11:40 AM – 01:16 PM |
| Amrit | 01:16 PM – 02:52 PM |
| Kaal | 02:52 PM – 04:28 PM |
| Shubh | 04:28 PM – 06:04 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Amrit | 06:04 PM – 07:28 PM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:28 PM – 08:52 PM |
| Rog | 08:52 PM – 10:16 PM |
| Kaal | 10:16 PM – 11:40 PM |
| Labh | 11:40 PM – 01:04 AM, 21 Aug |
| Udveg | 01:04 AM, 21 Aug – 02:28 AM, 21 Aug |
| Shubh | 02:28 AM, 21 Aug – 03:52 AM, 21 Aug |
| Amrit | 03:52 AM, 21 Aug – 05:16 AM, 21 Aug |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Simha | 05:15 AM – 07:18 AM |
|---|---|
| Kanya | 07:18 AM – 09:28 AM |
| Tula | 09:28 AM – 11:42 AM |
| Vrishchika | 11:42 AM – 01:58 PM |
| Dhanu | 01:58 PM – 04:03 PM |
| Makara | 04:03 PM – 05:50 PM |
| Kumbha | 05:50 PM – 07:24 PM |
| Meena | 07:24 PM – 08:55 PM |
| Mesha | 08:55 PM – 10:35 PM |
| Vrishabha | 10:35 PM – 12:34 AM, 21 Aug |
| Mithuna | 12:34 AM, 21 Aug – 02:47 AM, 21 Aug |
| Karka | 02:47 AM, 21 Aug – 05:03 AM, 21 Aug |
| Simha | 05:03 AM, 21 Aug – 05:16 AM, 21 Aug |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | South — travel in this direction is avoided on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishchika → North until 02:49 PM, 22 Aug |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, Makara, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Shravana |
| Amanta Month | Shravana |
| Ritu | Varsha |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 20 August 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Shravana Shukla Ashtami until 09:19 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 20 August 2026?
Masik Durgashtami.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 20 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 01:16 PM – 02:52 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 20 August 2026?
Vishakha nakshatra until 09:08 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 20 August 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:14 AM – 12:05 PM, Brahma Muhurat 03:46 AM – 04:31 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 05:15 AM – 06:52 AM, Labh 11:40 AM – 01:16 PM, Amrit 01:16 PM – 02:52 PM, Shubh 04:28 PM – 06:04 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 20 August 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 05:15 AM and sunset at 06:04 PM.