Panchang for Kolkata
Wednesday, 16 July 2025 • बुधवार
Today's Cosmic Insight
NeutralAs the dawn of Wednesday, ruled by Mercury, graces the horizon, we find ourselves under the celestial embrace of Krishna Shashthi, the sixth day of the waning moon. This is a time for introspection and drawing inward, as the light diminishes and we turn our gaze to the depths within. The active Karana, Vanija, suggests a day for commerce and skillful exchange, a time to engage with the world with prudence and discernment, honoring the spirit of enterprise even as we navigate the introspective nature of the lunar phase. The Moon journeys through the gentle expanse of Uttara Bhadrapada, a Nakshatra known for its wisdom, compassion, and ability to offer solace. In its second Pada, the lunar energy encourages us to seek deeper understanding and to connect with our inner wellspring of empathy. However, the presence of Atiganda Yoga, formed by the combined energies of the Sun and Moon, advises caution in our interactions. This Yoga suggests potential obstacles or disagreements, urging us to tread carefully in our dealings with others, speaking with mindful intention and choosing our battles wisely. Therefore, let this Wednesday be a day of balanced awareness. Engage in necessary worldly activities with the shrewdness of Vanija Karana, yet temper your actions with the compassionate wisdom of Uttara Bhadrapada. Navigate potential conflicts arising from Atiganda Yoga with grace and understanding, remembering that the waning moon invites us to release what no longer serves us. As the Sun sets, may you find peace in the knowledge that you have navigated the cosmic currents with awareness and intention, honoring both the external demands and the internal whispers of your soul.
Panchang Elements
Auspicious Times
Inauspicious Times
Current Time Period
Panchang for Kolkata on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 shows Krishna Shashthi tithi (Krishna Paksha) with Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra in Pada 2. The yoga for this day is Atiganda and the karana is Vanija. Sunrise occurs at 05:00 AM and sunset at 06:23 PM.
What is Panchang? पंचांग
The word Panchang comes from Sanskrit — Pancha (five) + Anga (limbs). It is the traditional Vedic calendar system that has been used across the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years to track lunar days, stellar positions, and cosmic rhythms. Every day in the Hindu calendar is defined by these five elements working together.
Tithi तिथि
The lunar day — determined by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, 15 in each paksha (Shukla and Krishna). Each tithi carries its own energy: some are ideal for beginnings, others for completion or rest. Festivals like Ekadashi, Amavasya, and Purnima are all tithi-based.
Nakshatra नक्षत्र
The lunar mansion — the Moon's position among 27 star clusters along the ecliptic. Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac and has a ruling deity, planet, and distinct character. Nakshatras are central to muhurat selection, birth chart interpretation, and compatibility matching in Vedic astrology.
Yoga योग
The luni-solar combination — calculated from the sum of the Sun's and Moon's longitudes divided into 27 equal parts. Each yoga has a name and nature (auspicious, neutral, or inauspicious). Yogas like Siddha, Amrita, and Shubha are considered favorable, while Vyaghata and Vajra call for caution.
Karana करण
Half of a tithi — each tithi has two karanas, giving 60 karanas in a lunar month. Of the 11 karana types, 4 are fixed (Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, Kimstughna) and 7 are movable. Karanas help fine-tune the auspiciousness of a tithi for specific activities.
Vara वार
The weekday — each vara is ruled by a planet: Ravivara (Sun), Somavara (Moon), Mangalavara (Mars), Budhavara (Mercury), Guruvara (Jupiter), Shukravara (Venus), Shanivara (Saturn). The ruling planet influences the character of the day and which activities are most favored.
Why Check the Panchang Daily?
For centuries, families, priests, and astrologers across India have consulted the Panchang before making any significant decision. It isn't superstition — it's a systematic method of aligning human activity with natural cycles.
Muhurat Selection
Find the most auspicious time for weddings, griha pravesh, mundan, namkaran, and other samskaras. The right muhurat combines a favorable tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and karana while avoiding Rahu Kaal.
Business & Finance
Start a new business, sign contracts, make investments, or open accounts during auspicious tithis and nakshatras. Many Indian businesses still consult the Panchang before major financial decisions.
Festival & Vrat Dates
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar — Diwali, Navratri, Karva Chauth, Ekadashi, and Pradosh Vrat dates all come from the Panchang. Accurate tithi calculations ensure you observe these on the correct day.
Daily Puja & Rituals
Know the ruling deity of the day, the appropriate mantras for the current nakshatra, and whether the tithi supports your planned worship. Brahma Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurat are the day's most sacred windows.
Travel & Journeys
Vedic tradition recommends checking the Panchang before long journeys. Certain nakshatras (like Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Revati) are considered ideal for travel, while Rahu Kaal should be avoided for departures.
Education & Learning
Vidyarambha (beginning of education) and joining a new course or school are traditionally timed using the Panchang. Nakshatras ruled by Mercury and Jupiter are especially valued for intellectual pursuits.
Panchang for Kolkata
This Panchang is calculated specifically for Kolkata using precise geographic coordinates (22.57°N, 88.36°E). Sunrise in Kolkata on this day is at 05:00 AM and sunset at 06:23 PM — all time-dependent elements including tithi end times, Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and Brahma Muhurat are derived from these local sun timings.
Because the Panchang is location-sensitive, the same date can show different tithi or nakshatra transition times in different cities. A tithi that ends at 3:42 PM in Kolkata may end at a different time in another city due to the difference in sunrise. This is why it's important to use a Panchang calculated for your specific city rather than a generic national Panchang.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
The tithi on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 in Kolkata is Krishna Shashthi (Krishna Paksha). Tithi determines the nature of the lunar day and is used for festival observance, muhurat timing, and daily planning.
What is today's nakshatra in Kolkata?
The nakshatra in Kolkata on 16 July 2025 is Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2). Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions used in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, birth chart analysis, and daily planning.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 16 July 2025 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 16 July 2025 is from 11:42 to 13:22. Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period lasting approximately 90 minutes, calculated from the local sunrise time. It is considered unfavorable for starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning journeys. The timing shifts each day of the week based on a fixed planetary order.
Is 16 July 2025 auspicious for starting new work?
The auspiciousness of any day depends on the combination of all five Panchang elements. On 16 July 2025 in Kolkata, the tithi is Krishna Shashthi, the nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada, and the yoga is Atiganda. For the best results, plan important activities during Abhijit Muhurat (11:15 – 12:09) and avoid Rahu Kaal (11:42 – 13:22). For a detailed muhurat analysis, use our Muhurat Finder.
How is Panchang different for each city?
The Panchang changes from city to city because all time-based calculations depend on the local sunrise and sunset. Sunrise in a western city like Mumbai occurs later than in an eastern city like Kolkata — this shifts the timing of Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit Muhurat, Choghadiya, and Hora. Even tithi and nakshatra transition times can fall on different sides of midnight, making a tithi "today" in one city but "tomorrow" in another. Always use a Panchang calculated for your specific location.
What is Abhijit Muhurat and when is it ?
Abhijit Muhurat is a universally auspicious period of approximately 48 minutes occurring around midday. It is considered favorable for almost all activities — starting new work, signing documents, travel, and religious ceremonies. In Kolkata on 16 July 2025, Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:15 and 12:09. The word "Abhijit" means "victorious" — it is named after the auspicious nakshatra that rules this time window.