Panchang for Kolkata
Friday, 18 April 2025 • शुक्रवार
Today's Cosmic Insight
NeutralToday, as the Sun graces the horizon at 05:53 AM, we are embraced by the energies of Krishna Panchami, the fifth day of the waning moon. This is a time for introspection and drawing inward, a moment to reflect on the cycles of release and renewal. The moon journeys through the Nakshatra of Moola, its first pada, stirring within us a deep connection to our roots and the mysteries that lie hidden. Moola, the root, beckons us to explore the foundations of our being, to question and understand the very basis of our existence. It is a powerful nakshatra that can bring both challenges and profound transformation. The Yoga of Parigha influences the day, a combination that may present obstacles or hurdles to overcome. It encourages us to be mindful of potential conflicts and to approach interactions with patience and understanding. Like a barrier to be navigated, Parigha asks us to find creative solutions and to persevere with unwavering resolve. Let your intentions be clear and your actions deliberate, as you navigate the currents of the day. The Karana of Taitila, active in the first half of the day, brings with it an energy of practicality and resourcefulness. Taitila is favorable for tasks that require skill and attention to detail. As it is Friday, ruled by Venus, we are reminded to appreciate beauty, harmony, and the finer things in life. However, with the energies of Krishna Panchami and Moola Nakshatra, it is best to temper indulgence with introspection. Find joy in simplicity, and let gratitude be your guiding light as the Sun sets at 06:48 PM.
Panchang Elements
Auspicious Times
Inauspicious Times
Current Time Period
Panchang for Kolkata on Friday, 18 April 2025 shows Krishna Panchami tithi (Krishna Paksha) with Moola nakshatra in Pada 1. The yoga for this day is Parigha and the karana is Taitila. Sunrise occurs at 05:14 AM and sunset at 05:57 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 05:14 AM and sunset at 05:57 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 Friday, 18 April 2025 in Kolkata is Krishna Panchami (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 18 April 2025 is Moola (Pada 1). 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 18 April 2025 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 18 April 2025 is from 10:00 to 11:36. 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 18 April 2025 auspicious for starting new work?
The auspiciousness of any day depends on the combination of all five Panchang elements. On 18 April 2025 in Kolkata, the tithi is Krishna Panchami, the nakshatra is Moola, and the yoga is Parigha. For the best results, plan important activities during Abhijit Muhurat (11:10 – 12:01) and avoid Rahu Kaal (10:00 – 11:36). 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 18 April 2025, Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:10 and 12:01. The word "Abhijit" means "victorious" — it is named after the auspicious nakshatra that rules this time window.