Kolkata Panchang — 20 August 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Kolkata on 20 August 2026? Shukla Ashtami, nakshatra Vishakha. Rahu Kaal is 01:15 pm – 02:52 pm. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Kolkata.
Aaj ka panchang for Kolkata on 20 August 2026 shows Shukla Ashtami and nakshatra Vishakha. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 01:15 pm – 02:52 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 August 2026 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| City | Kolkata |
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 09:18 pm |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha until 09:08 am |
| Yoga | Indra |
| Karana | Vishti |
| Sunrise | 05:15 am |
| Sunset | 06:04 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 01:15 pm – 02:52 pm |
| Yamaganda | 05:15 am – 06:51 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 08:27 am – 10:03 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:14 am – 12:05 pm |
| Lunar month | Shravan |
| Solar month | Simha |
पंचांग — कोलकाता
20 अगस्त 2026 को कोलकाता का आज का पंचांग: तिथि शुक्ल अष्टमी, नक्षत्र विशाखा. राहु काल 01:15 pm – 02:52 pm। अभिजित मुहूर्त और आज का चौघड़िया स्थानीय सूर्योदय पर आधारित हैं, इसलिए शहर बदलने पर मुहूर्त अलग होता है।
Upcoming observances in Kolkata
- Friday, August 21, 2026 — Varalakshmi Vratam
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — Onam (Thiruvonam)
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — Pradosham (Shukla)
- Friday, August 28, 2026 — Gayatri Jayanti
- Friday, August 28, 2026 — Hayagriva Jayanti
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 20 August 2026?
On 20 August 2026 the Kolkata panchang shows Shukla Ashtami. 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 August 2026 in Kolkata is Vishakha.
What is Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 20 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 20 August 2026 is 01:15 pm – 02:52 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 August 2026 · Kolkata panchang today · Kolkata panchang 21 August 2026.
