Kolkata Panchang – 15 December 2026
15 December 2026, Tuesday · Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 15 December 2026 (Tuesday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi tithi until 09:20 PM, followed by Saptami. Nakshatra is Dhanishta until 11:53 AM, yoga Harshana, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset at 04:54 PM. Rahu Kaal is 02:13 PM – 03:34 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:10 AM – 11:53 AM. Festival on this day: Skanda Sashti.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until 09:20 PMthen Shukla Saptami until 10:46 PM, 16 Dec |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until 11:53 AMthen Shatabhisha until 02:02 PM, 16 Dec |
| Nakshatra Pada | Dhanishta pada 4 until 11:53 AMthen Shatabhisha pada 1 until 06:29 PMthen Shatabhisha pada 2 until 01:02 AM, 16 Decthen Shatabhisha pada 3 until 07:34 AM, 16 Dec |
| Yoga | Harshana until 01:37 PMthen Vajra until 01:46 PM, 16 Dec |
| Karana | Kaulava until 08:22 AMthen Taitila until 09:20 PMthen Garaja until 10:08 AM, 16 Dec |
| Vaar | Tuesday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishchika |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Surya Nakshatra | Jyeshtha |
| Day length | 10 h 45 min |
| Night length | 13 h 15 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:32 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:10 AM – 11:53 AM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | None today |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:23 AM – 05:16 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:50 AM – 06:09 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:19 PM – 02:02 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 04:54 PM – 05:21 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 04:54 PM – 06:14 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 04:54 PM – 09:19 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:05 PM – 11:58 PM |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 02:13 PM – 03:34 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:50 AM – 10:11 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 11:32 AM – 12:52 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:18 AM – 09:01 AM 10:12 PM – 11:05 PM |
| Varjyam | 07:44 PM – 09:28 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | 06:09 AM – 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Rog | 06:09 AM – 07:29 AM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:29 AM – 08:50 AM |
| Char | 08:50 AM – 10:11 AM |
| Labh | 10:11 AM – 11:32 AM |
| Amrit | 11:32 AM – 12:52 PM |
| Kaal | 12:52 PM – 02:13 PM |
| Shubh | 02:13 PM – 03:34 PM |
| Rog | 03:34 PM – 04:54 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Kaal | 04:54 PM – 06:34 PM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 06:34 PM – 08:13 PM |
| Udveg | 08:13 PM – 09:52 PM |
| Shubh | 09:52 PM – 11:32 PM |
| Amrit | 11:32 PM – 01:11 AM, 16 Dec |
| Char | 01:11 AM, 16 Dec – 02:51 AM, 16 Dec |
| Rog | 02:51 AM, 16 Dec – 04:30 AM, 16 Dec |
| Kaal | 04:30 AM, 16 Dec – 06:09 AM, 16 Dec |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishchika | 06:09 AM – 06:18 AM |
|---|---|
| Dhanu | 06:18 AM – 08:23 AM |
| Makara | 08:23 AM – 10:10 AM |
| Kumbha | 10:10 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Meena | 11:43 AM – 01:15 PM |
| Mesha | 01:15 PM – 02:55 PM |
| Vrishabha | 02:55 PM – 04:54 PM |
| Mithuna | 04:54 PM – 07:07 PM |
| Karka | 07:07 PM – 09:23 PM |
| Simha | 09:23 PM – 11:34 PM |
| Kanya | 11:34 PM – 01:44 AM, 16 Dec |
| Tula | 01:44 AM, 16 Dec – 03:58 AM, 16 Dec |
| Vrishchika | 03:58 AM, 16 Dec – 06:09 AM, 16 Dec |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
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 | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Amanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 15 December 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi until 09:20 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 15 December 2026?
Skanda Sashti.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 15 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 02:13 PM – 03:34 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 15 December 2026?
Dhanishta nakshatra until 11:53 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 15 December 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:10 AM – 11:53 AM, Brahma Muhurat 04:23 AM – 05:16 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 10:11 AM – 11:32 AM, Amrit 11:32 AM – 12:52 PM, Shubh 02:13 PM – 03:34 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 15 December 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 06:09 AM and sunset at 04:54 PM.