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Kolkata Hindu Panchang
Kolkata · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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Oct 11 · NavratriOct 19 · Durga AshtamiOct 20 · DussehraOct 29 · Karva Chauth
October 1, 2026
TithiKrishna Panchami · upto 12:35 PM
NakshatraKrittika · upto 6:02 AM
YogaSiddhi · upto 9:18 PM
KaranaTaitila · upto 12:35 PM
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MonthBhadrapada
SamvatVikram 2083 · Shaka 1948
PakshaKrishna
Sunrise5:27 AM
Sunset5:24 PM
Rahu Kaal12:55 PM – 2:25 PM
Abhijit Muhurat11:02 AM – 11:49 AM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Kolkata festival dates — FAQ

When is Diwali in Kolkata in 2026?

Diwali in Kolkata falls on November 8, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Kolkata's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Diwali dates worldwide →

When is Bhai Dooj in Kolkata in 2026?

Bhai Dooj in Kolkata falls on November 11, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Kolkata's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Bhai Dooj dates worldwide →

When is Chhath Puja in Kolkata in 2026?

Chhath Puja in Kolkata falls on November 15, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Kolkata's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Chhath Puja dates worldwide →

When is Makar Sankranti in Kolkata in 2027?

Makar Sankranti in Kolkata falls on January 15, 2027. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Kolkata's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Makar Sankranti dates worldwide →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Kolkata?

Upcoming major festivals in Kolkata: Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 11, 2026), Chhath Puja (November 15, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 15, 2027), Vasant Panchami (February 11, 2027), Maha Shivratri (March 6, 2027).

Why are Kolkata's festival dates different from other cities?

Hindu festival dates are set by the tithi (lunar day) at sunrise in your location, so they can shift by a day between time zones. Desi.Net publishes a separately-computed date for Kolkata rather than one generic date.