New Delhi Panchang – 16 October 2026
16 October 2026, Friday · Ashwin Shukla Shashthi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 16 October 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for New Delhi shows Ashwin Shukla Shashthi tithi until 05:55 AM, 17 Oct, followed by Saptami. Nakshatra is Jyeshtha until 06:48 AM, yoga Shobhana, and the Moon is in Vrishchika. Sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset at 05:51 PM. Rahu Kaal is 10:41 AM – 12:07 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM. Festival on this day: Skanda Sashti.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until 05:55 AM, 17 Octthen Shukla Saptami until 08:29 AM, 18 Oct |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha until 06:48 AMthen Mula until 09:47 AM, 17 Oct |
| Nakshatra Pada | Jyeshtha pada 4 until 06:48 AMthen Mula pada 1 until 01:31 PMthen Mula pada 2 until 08:16 PMthen Mula pada 3 until 03:01 AM, 17 Oct |
| Yoga | Shobhana until 10:05 PMthen Atiganda until 11:02 PM, 17 Oct |
| Karana | Kaulava until 04:39 PMthen Taitila until 05:55 AM, 17 Octthen Garaja until 07:12 PM, 17 Oct |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Kanya |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishchika until 06:48 AMthen Dhanu until 07:33 PM, 18 Oct |
| Surya Nakshatra | Chitra |
| Day length | 11 h 28 min |
| Night length | 12 h 32 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:07 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 02:35 AM, 17 Oct – 04:23 AM, 17 Oct |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:42 AM – 05:33 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:08 AM – 06:23 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:02 PM – 02:48 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:51 PM – 06:16 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:51 PM – 07:06 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:51 PM – 10:01 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:42 PM – 12:32 AM, 17 Oct |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 10:41 AM – 12:07 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 02:59 PM – 04:25 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 07:49 AM – 09:15 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:41 AM – 09:26 AM 12:30 PM – 01:16 PM |
| Varjyam | 03:47 PM – 05:35 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Jyeshtha: 06:23 AM – 06:48 AM Mula: 06:48 AM – 09:47 AM, 17 Oct |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 06:23 AM – 07:49 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:49 AM – 09:15 AM |
| Amrit | 09:15 AM – 10:41 AM |
| Kaal | 10:41 AM – 12:07 PM |
| Shubh | 12:07 PM – 01:33 PM |
| Rog | 01:33 PM – 02:59 PM |
| Udveg | 02:59 PM – 04:25 PM |
| Char | 04:25 PM – 05:51 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 05:51 PM – 07:25 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:25 PM – 08:59 PM |
| Labh | 08:59 PM – 10:33 PM |
| Udveg | 10:33 PM – 12:07 AM, 17 Oct |
| Shubh | 12:07 AM, 17 Oct – 01:41 AM, 17 Oct |
| Amrit | 01:41 AM, 17 Oct – 03:15 AM, 17 Oct |
| Char | 03:15 AM, 17 Oct – 04:49 AM, 17 Oct |
| Rog | 04:49 AM, 17 Oct – 06:23 AM, 17 Oct |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Kanya | 06:23 AM – 06:33 AM |
|---|---|
| Tula | 06:33 AM – 08:53 AM |
| Vrishchika | 08:53 AM – 11:11 AM |
| Dhanu | 11:11 AM – 01:15 PM |
| Makara | 01:15 PM – 02:58 PM |
| Kumbha | 02:58 PM – 04:25 PM |
| Meena | 04:25 PM – 05:50 PM |
| Mesha | 05:50 PM – 07:25 PM |
| Vrishabha | 07:25 PM – 09:21 PM |
| Mithuna | 09:21 PM – 11:36 PM |
| Karka | 11:36 PM – 01:56 AM, 17 Oct |
| Simha | 01:56 AM, 17 Oct – 04:13 AM, 17 Oct |
| Kanya | 04:13 AM, 17 Oct – 06:23 AM, 17 Oct |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishchika → North until 06:48 AMDhanu → East until 07:33 PM, 18 Oct |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, Makara, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Ashwin |
| Amanta Month | Ashwin |
| Ritu | Sharad |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 16 October 2026?
In New Delhi, it is Ashwin Shukla Shashthi until 05:55 AM, 17 Oct.
Which festival or vrat is on 16 October 2026?
Skanda Sashti.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 16 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in New Delhi is 10:41 AM – 12:07 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 October 2026?
Jyeshtha nakshatra until 06:48 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 October 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:42 AM – 05:33 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 07:49 AM – 09:15 AM, Amrit 09:15 AM – 10:41 AM, Shubh 12:07 PM – 01:33 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 October 2026?
Sunrise in New Delhi is at 06:23 AM and sunset at 05:51 PM.