Panchang · Kolkata
18 November 2026
Wednesday · ruled by Mercury
The five limbs
Each anga is the one in force at sunrise, and runs until the time shown.
| Tithilunar day | Shukla Ashtami | till 06:06 |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatramoon mansion | Shatabhisha | till 06:10 |
| Yogasun + moon | Dhruva | till 08:04 |
| Karanahalf tithi | Bava | till 06:06 |
| Varaweekday | Wednesday | Mercury |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 | |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 | |
Timings that matter
The day is split into eight parts from sunrise; these are the ones tradition marks out.
- Abhijit Muhuratmost auspicious 10:59 – 11:43
- Rahu Kaalavoid new beginnings 11:21 – 12:44
- Yamagandainauspicious 07:13 – 08:36
- Gulika Kaalinauspicious 09:58 – 11:21
Choghadiya
Eight slots by day and eight by night - the traditional way to pick an hour for anything that matters.
☀ Day 05:50 – 16:52
- Labh 05:50 – 07:13
- Amrit 07:13 – 08:36
- Kaal 08:36 – 09:58
- Shubh 09:58 – 11:21
- Rog 11:21 – 12:44
- Udveg 12:44 – 14:06
- Chal 14:06 – 15:29
- Labh 15:29 – 16:52
☾ Night 16:52 – 05:51
- Udveg 16:52 – 18:29
- Shubh 18:29 – 20:07
- Amrit 20:07 – 21:44
- Chal 21:44 – 23:21
- Rog 23:21 – 00:59
- Kaal 00:59 – 02:36
- Labh 02:36 – 04:14
- Udveg 04:14 – 05:51
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Planetary Positions at Sunrise
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 1.44° |
| Moon | Aquarius | 7.31° |
| Mercury | Libra | 12.41° |
| Venus | Virgo | 28.95° |
| Mars | Leo | 2.43° |
| Jupiter | Leo | 1.8° |
| Saturn | Pisces | 14.17° |
| Uranus | Taurus | 9.77° |
| Neptune | Pisces | 7.55° |
| Rahu (R) | Aquarius | 0.94° |
| Ketu (R) | Leo | 0.94° |
Lagna Chart at Sunrise
Importance of Panchang in Vedic Astrology
The Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that provides essential astronomical data used for timing daily activities, religious ceremonies, and determining auspicious moments. It is built upon five primary elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Luni-Solar day), Karana (half lunar day), and Vara (weekday). Knowing the planetary positions and the daily panchang helps align your actions with favorable cosmic energies.
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