Panchang Today in Howrah: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Howrah, West Bengal, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 22.5958° N, 88.2636° E.
Howrah Panchang at a glance
- In Howrah on 29 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Chaturthi until 10:10 PM, then Krishna Panchami until 7:25 PM on 30 Oct (IST).
- The nakshatra in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is Rohini until 11:11 AM, then Mrigashira until 9:04 AM on 30 Oct (IST).
- The yoga in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is Parigha until 12:06 AM on 30 Oct, then Shiva until 8:41 PM on 30 Oct (IST).
- The karana in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is Bava until 11:37 AM, then Balava until 10:10 PM, then Kaulava until 8:46 AM on 30 Oct (IST).
- Sunrise in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is at 5:39 AM and sunset is at 5:01 PM (IST).
- In Howrah on 29 October 2026, moonrise is at 7:42 PM and moonset is at 8:53 AM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is from 12:45 PM to 2:10 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is from 5:39 AM to 7:04 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is from 8:30 AM to 9:55 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is from 10:57 AM to 11:43 AM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Howrah on 29 October 2026.
- The Moon in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is in Vrishabha (Taurus) until 10:06 PM, then Mithuna (Gemini) until 9:40 PM on 31 Oct (IST).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Kartika (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Thursday |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until Krishna Panchami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Rohini until Mrigashira until |
| Yoga | Parigha until Shiva until |
| Karana | Bava until Balava until Kaulava until |
| Moon sign | Vrishabha (Taurus) until Mithuna (Gemini) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 22 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 39 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Howrah
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Sankashti Chaturthi (tithi – ). Krishna Chaturthi prevails at moonrise.
Texts for this day
- Sankashti Chaturthi Source-backed: Ganesha Purana 1.59.13-14 and 1.59.30: Krishna chaturthi, moonrise arghya.
- Ganesh Aarti: Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Meva Editorial link: the Ganesha aarti for a Ganesha observance.
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: Thursday is customarily dedicated to Vishnu.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Ashwin |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Kartika |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi today in Howrah?
- In Howrah on 29 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Chaturthi until 10:10 PM, then Krishna Panchami until 7:25 PM on 30 Oct (IST).
- What is Rahu Kaal today in Howrah?
- Rahu Kaal in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is from 12:45 PM to 2:10 PM (IST). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.
- What is today's nakshatra in Howrah?
- The nakshatra in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is Rohini until 11:11 AM, then Mrigashira until 9:04 AM on 30 Oct (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat today in Howrah?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is from 10:57 AM to 11:43 AM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 5:39 AM–7:04 AM, Labh 11:20 AM–12:45 PM, Amrit 12:45 PM–2:10 PM, Shubh 3:36 PM–5:01 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset today in Howrah?
- Sunrise in Howrah on 29 October 2026 is at 5:39 AM and sunset is at 5:01 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak today in Howrah?
- Panchak is not in effect in Howrah on 29 October 2026.
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How this is calculated
Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Howrah at 22.5958° N, 88.2636° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology