Kolkata Panchang for Monday, 7 December 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Kolkata, West Bengal, India (also known as Calcutta). All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 22.5726° N, 88.3639° E.
Kolkata Panchang at a glance
- In Kolkata on 7 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Chaturdashi until 4:13 AM on 8 Dec, then Amavasya until 6:21 AM on 9 Dec (IST).
- The nakshatra in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is Vishakha until 3:48 PM, then Anuradha until 6:16 PM on 8 Dec (IST).
- The yoga in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is Atiganda until 7:46 AM, then Sukarma until 8:06 AM on 8 Dec (IST).
- The karana in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is Vishti (Bhadra) until 3:15 PM, then Shakuni until 4:13 AM on 8 Dec, then Chatushpada until 5:15 PM on 8 Dec (IST).
- Sunrise in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 4:51 PM (IST).
- In Kolkata on 7 December 2026, moonrise is at 4:26 AM and moonset is at 3:23 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is from 7:24 AM to 8:45 AM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is from 10:06 AM to 11:27 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is from 12:48 PM to 2:09 PM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is from 11:06 AM to 11:49 AM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Kolkata on 7 December 2026.
- The Moon in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is in Tula (Libra) until 9:14 AM, then Vrishchika (Scorpio) until 9:00 PM on 9 Dec (IST).
- The lunar month is Kartika (Amanta) and Margashirsha (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Monday |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until Amavasya until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha until Anuradha until |
| Yoga | Atiganda until Sukarma until |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until Shakuni until Chatushpada until |
| Moon sign | Tula (Libra) until Vrishchika (Scorpio) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 10 h 48 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 13 h 12 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Kolkata
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Masik Shivaratri (tithi – ). Krishna Chaturdashi prevails at the middle of the night (Nishita).
- Amavasya (tithi – ). The Amavasya tithi is in effect during this Panchang day.
Texts for this day
- Maha Shivaratri Puja Source-backed: Shiva Purana 4.38.85: the Shivaratri vow may be kept every month.
- Shiv Aarti: Jai Shiv Omkara Editorial link: the Shiva aarti for Shiva's weekday.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Editorial link: Monday is customarily dedicated to Shiva.
- Shivaratri Vrat Katha Editorial link: the Shivaratri story for the monthly Shivaratri.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Kartika |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Margashirsha |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Kolkata on 7 December 2026?
- In Kolkata on 7 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Chaturdashi until 4:13 AM on 8 Dec, then Amavasya until 6:21 AM on 9 Dec (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Kolkata on 7 December 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is from 7:24 AM to 8:45 AM (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 the nakshatra in Kolkata on 7 December 2026?
- The nakshatra in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is Vishakha until 3:48 PM, then Anuradha until 6:16 PM on 8 Dec (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Kolkata on 7 December 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is from 11:06 AM to 11:49 AM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Amrit 6:03 AM–7:24 AM, Shubh 8:45 AM–10:06 AM, Labh 2:09 PM–3:30 PM, Amrit 3:30 PM–4:51 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata on 7 December 2026?
- Sunrise in Kolkata on 7 December 2026 is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 4:51 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Kolkata on 7 December 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Kolkata on 7 December 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 Kolkata at 22.5726° N, 88.3639° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology