Panchang for Kolkata, West Bengal — 18 August 2026
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The five limbs
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi (lord Venus) |
|---|---|
| Vara (weekday) | Tuesday (lord Mars) |
| Nakshatra | Swati — pada 1 (lord Rahu) |
| Yoga | Shukla (auspicious) |
| Karana | Kaulava |
- Sunrise
- 05:14 am
- Sunset
- 06:06 pm
- Moon phase
- Waxing · 30% lit
- Tithi until
- 05:51 pm, 18 Aug
- Nakshatra until
- 06:46 am, 19 Aug
Day verdict — Panchanga Shuddhi
favorable
3 of 3 day-limbs clear
- •Tithi is Nanda (not Rikta) — favorable
- •Moon not in a Ganda-Moola star — clear
- •Nitya Yoga is auspicious
- •Nakshatra nature is Chara — suited to movement — travel, vehicles, relocation
Times to avoid
| Window | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 02:53 pm | 04:29 pm |
| Yamaganda | 08:27 am | 10:03 am |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:40 am | 01:16 pm |
Brahma muhurta: 03:45 am–04:29 am · Abhijit: 11:14 am–12:06 pm
Favorable windows
| Window | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Choghadiya · Laabha | 10:03 am | 11:40 am |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:14 am | 11:40 am |
| Choghadiya · Laabha | 07:29 pm | 08:53 pm |
| Choghadiya · Shubha | 10:16 pm | 11:40 pm |
| Choghadiya · Amrit | 11:40 pm | 01:04 am |
| Choghadiya · Chara | 01:04 am | 02:27 am |
Windows straddling a kalam are trimmed around it, not dropped.
Activity suitability — Kolkata, West Bengal
| Activity | Suitability | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage (Vivaha) | Supported | Chara nakshatra suits this act and the day-limbs are clear |
| Travel (Yatra) | Supported | Chara nakshatra suits this act and the day-limbs are clear |
| Education (Vidyarambha) | Supported | Chara nakshatra suits this act and the day-limbs are clear |
| Construction (Griha-arambha) | Not supported | Chara nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Business (Vyapara) | Supported | Chara nakshatra suits this act and the day-limbs are clear |
| Naming (Namakarana) | Supported | Chara nakshatra suits this act and the day-limbs are clear |
| Griha Pravesh (Griha Pravesha) | Not supported | Chara nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Vehicle Purchase (Vahana Kraya) | Supported | Chara nakshatra suits this act and the day-limbs are clear |
| Gold Purchase (Svarna Kraya) | Not supported | Chara nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Engagement (Vagdana) | Not supported | Chara nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
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Questions, answered
What time is Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on 18 August 2026?
Rahu Kalam runs from 02:53 pm to 04:29 pm (local time).
Which tithi falls on 18 August 2026 in Kolkata?
At sunrise the tithi is Shukla Shashthi.
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