Kolkata Panchang — 20 May 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Kolkata on 20 May 2026? Shukla Chaturthi, nakshatra Ardra. Rahu Kaal is 11:33 am – 01:12 pm. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Kolkata.
Aaj ka panchang for Kolkata on 20 May 2026 shows Shukla Chaturthi and nakshatra Ardra. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 11:33 am – 01:12 pm — many families avoid starting new work in that window. Tithi is the lunar day; nakshatra is the moon’s constellation. Confirm festival and vrata dates with your local temple when amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
| Date | 20 May 2026 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| City | Kolkata |
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturthi until 11:07 am |
| Nakshatra | Ardra until 06:11 am |
| Yoga | Shula |
| Karana | Vishti |
| Sunrise | 04:54 am |
| Sunset | 06:11 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 11:33 am – 01:12 pm |
| Yamaganda | 06:34 am – 08:13 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 09:53 am – 11:33 am |
| Lunar month | Jyeshtha |
| Solar month | Vrishabha |
पंचांग — कोलकाता
20 मई 2026 को कोलकाता का आज का पंचांग: तिथि शुक्ल चतुर्थी, नक्षत्र आर्द्रा. राहु काल 11:33 am – 01:12 pm। अभिजित मुहूर्त और आज का चौघड़िया स्थानीय सूर्योदय पर आधारित हैं, इसलिए शहर बदलने पर मुहूर्त अलग होता है।
Upcoming observances in Kolkata
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026 — Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Mahesh Navami
- Monday, May 25, 2026 — Ganga Dussehra
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — Gayatri Jayanti (Jyeshtha Shukla)
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — Nirjala Ekadashi
- Friday, May 29, 2026 — Pradosham (Shukla)
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 20 May 2026?
On 20 May 2026 the Kolkata panchang shows Shukla Chaturthi. Tithi is the lunar day. Confirm with your local mandir if amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
What is today’s nakshatra in Kolkata?
Nakshatra on 20 May 2026 in Kolkata is Ardra.
What is Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 20 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 20 May 2026 is 11:33 am – 01:12 pm. Many families avoid starting new work in that window. Times follow local sunrise, so they differ by city.
Why does panchang change by city?
Panchang uses sunrise at your location. Tithi and nakshatra end times, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat therefore differ between Kolkata and other cities.
Is the Kolkata panchang a Hindu calendar?
Yes. Daily panchang for Kolkata is the Hindu calendar for that city: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, and Rahu Kaal. Lunar month names (Chaitra through Phalguna, including Shravan and Kartika) follow the amanta or purnimanta tradition used in this state. Open Hindu lunar months on AllMandir for masa customs.
What is Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today in Kolkata?
Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today for Kolkata are on the Muhurat and Choghadiya tabs. South Indian panchang also lists Gulika Kaal and Yamagandam with Rahu Kaal.
Also see Kolkata panchang 19 May 2026 · Kolkata panchang today · Kolkata panchang 21 May 2026.
