Lucknow Panchang – 16 December 2026
16 December 2026, Wednesday · Margashirsha Shukla Saptami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 16 December 2026 (Wednesday), the Panchang for Lucknow shows Margashirsha Shukla Saptami tithi until 10:46 PM, followed by Ashtami. Nakshatra is Shatabhisha until 02:02 PM, yoga Vajra, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 06:48 AM and sunset at 05:15 PM. Rahu Kaal is 12:02 PM – 01:20 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:41 AM – 12:23 PM. Festival on this day: Dhanu Sankranti.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until 10:46 PMthen Shukla Ashtami until 11:26 PM, 17 Dec |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha until 02:02 PMthen Purva Bhadrapada until 03:31 PM, 17 Dec |
| Nakshatra Pada | Shatabhisha pada 3 until 07:34 AMthen Shatabhisha pada 4 until 02:02 PMthen Purva Bhadrapada pada 1 until 08:29 PMthen Purva Bhadrapada pada 2 until 02:52 AM, 17 Dec |
| Yoga | Vajra until 01:46 PMthen Siddhi until 01:21 PM, 17 Dec |
| Karana | Garaja until 10:08 AMthen Vanija until 10:46 PMthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Vaar | Wednesday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishchikathen Dhanu 10:21 AM |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Surya Nakshatra | Jyeshtha |
| Day length | 10 h 27 min |
| Night length | 13 h 34 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:02 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:41 AM – 12:23 PM (avoided on Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 06:12 AM – 07:56 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:00 AM – 05:54 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:27 AM – 06:48 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:46 PM – 02:28 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:15 PM – 05:42 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:15 PM – 06:36 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:15 PM – 09:46 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:35 PM – 12:29 AM, 17 Dec |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 12:02 PM – 01:20 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:06 AM – 09:25 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:43 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 11:41 AM – 12:22 PM |
| Varjyam | 08:50 PM – 10:32 PM |
| Bhadra | 10:46 PM – 11:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Panchak | 06:48 AM – 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Labh | 06:48 AM – 08:06 AM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 08:06 AM – 09:25 AM |
| Kaal | 09:25 AM – 10:43 AM |
| Shubh | 10:43 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Rog | 12:02 PM – 01:20 PM |
| Udveg | 01:20 PM – 02:39 PM |
| Char | 02:39 PM – 03:57 PM |
| Labh | 03:57 PM – 05:15 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Udveg | 05:15 PM – 06:57 PM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 06:57 PM – 08:39 PM |
| Amrit | 08:39 PM – 10:20 PM |
| Char | 10:20 PM – 12:02 AM, 17 Dec |
| Rog | 12:02 AM, 17 Dec – 01:44 AM, 17 Dec |
| Kaal | 01:44 AM, 17 Dec – 03:25 AM, 17 Dec |
| Labh | 03:25 AM, 17 Dec – 05:07 AM, 17 Dec |
| Udveg | 05:07 AM, 17 Dec – 06:49 AM, 17 Dec |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishchika | 06:48 AM – 06:53 AM |
|---|---|
| Dhanu | 06:53 AM – 08:57 AM |
| Makara | 08:57 AM – 10:41 AM |
| Kumbha | 10:41 AM – 12:10 PM |
| Meena | 12:10 PM – 01:37 PM |
| Mesha | 01:37 PM – 03:14 PM |
| Vrishabha | 03:14 PM – 05:10 PM |
| Mithuna | 05:10 PM – 07:24 PM |
| Karka | 07:24 PM – 09:43 PM |
| Simha | 09:43 PM – 11:59 PM |
| Kanya | 11:59 PM – 02:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Tula | 02:13 AM, 17 Dec – 04:31 AM, 17 Dec |
| Vrishchika | 04:31 AM, 17 Dec – 06:49 AM, 17 Dec |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Amanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 16 December 2026?
In Lucknow, it is Margashirsha Shukla Saptami until 10:46 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 16 December 2026?
Dhanu Sankranti.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 16 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Lucknow is 12:02 PM – 01:20 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 December 2026?
Shatabhisha nakshatra until 02:02 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 December 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:41 AM – 12:23 PM, Brahma Muhurat 05:00 AM – 05:54 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 06:48 AM – 08:06 AM, Amrit 08:06 AM – 09:25 AM, Shubh 10:43 AM – 12:02 PM, Labh 03:57 PM – 05:15 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 December 2026?
Sunrise in Lucknow is at 06:48 AM and sunset at 05:15 PM.