Varanasi Panchang – 16 March 2026
16 March 2026, Monday · Chaitra Krishna Dwadashi · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 16 March 2026 (Monday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Chaitra Krishna Dwadashi tithi until 09:41 AM, followed by Trayodashi. Nakshatra is Dhanishta until 06:22 AM, 17 Mar, yoga Shiva, and the Moon is in Makara. Sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset at 06:07 PM. Rahu Kaal is 07:37 AM – 09:07 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:43 AM – 12:31 PM. Festival on this day: Pradosh Vrat (Krishna).
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwadashi until 09:41 AMthen Krishna Trayodashi until 09:23 AM, 17 Mar |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until 06:22 AM, 17 Mar |
| Nakshatra Pada | Dhanishta pada 1 until 12:06 PMthen Dhanishta pada 2 until 06:14 PMthen Dhanishta pada 3 until 12:19 AM, 17 Marthen Dhanishta pada 4 until 06:22 AM, 17 Mar |
| Yoga | Shiva until 09:36 AMthen Siddha until 08:15 AM, 17 Mar |
| Karana | Taitila until 09:41 AMthen Garaja until 09:38 PMthen Vanija until 09:23 AM, 17 Mar |
| Vaar | Monday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Meena |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Makara until 06:14 PMthen Kumbha until 11:36 PM, 18 Mar |
| Surya Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Day length | 12 h 0 min |
| Night length | 11 h 59 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:07 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:43 AM – 12:31 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 07:47 PM – 09:25 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:31 AM – 05:19 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:55 AM – 06:07 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:07 PM – 02:55 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:07 PM – 06:31 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:07 PM – 07:19 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:07 PM – 10:07 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:42 PM – 12:30 AM, 17 Mar |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 07:37 AM – 09:07 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:37 AM – 12:07 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 01:37 PM – 03:07 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 12:31 PM – 01:19 PM 02:55 PM – 03:43 PM |
| Varjyam | 10:01 AM – 11:38 AM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | 06:14 PM – 11:36 PM, 18 Mar |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Amrit | 06:07 AM – 07:37 AM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:37 AM – 09:07 AM |
| Shubh | 09:07 AM – 10:37 AM |
| Rog | 10:37 AM – 12:07 PM |
| Udveg | 12:07 PM – 01:37 PM |
| Char | 01:37 PM – 03:07 PM |
| Labh | 03:07 PM – 04:37 PM |
| Amrit | 04:37 PM – 06:07 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Char | 06:07 PM – 07:37 PM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 07:37 PM – 09:07 PM |
| Kaal | 09:07 PM – 10:37 PM |
| Labh | 10:37 PM – 12:06 AM, 17 Mar |
| Udveg | 12:06 AM, 17 Mar – 01:36 AM, 17 Mar |
| Shubh | 01:36 AM, 17 Mar – 03:06 AM, 17 Mar |
| Amrit | 03:06 AM, 17 Mar – 04:36 AM, 17 Mar |
| Char | 04:36 AM, 17 Mar – 06:06 AM, 17 Mar |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Meena | 06:07 AM – 07:35 AM |
|---|---|
| Mesha | 07:35 AM – 09:13 AM |
| Vrishabha | 09:13 AM – 11:11 AM |
| Mithuna | 11:11 AM – 01:24 PM |
| Karka | 01:24 PM – 03:42 PM |
| Simha | 03:42 PM – 05:56 PM |
| Kanya | 05:56 PM – 08:09 PM |
| Tula | 08:09 PM – 10:25 PM |
| Vrishchika | 10:25 PM – 12:42 AM, 17 Mar |
| Dhanu | 12:42 AM, 17 Mar – 02:47 AM, 17 Mar |
| Makara | 02:47 AM, 17 Mar – 04:32 AM, 17 Mar |
| Kumbha | 04:32 AM, 17 Mar – 06:03 AM, 17 Mar |
| Meena | 06:03 AM, 17 Mar – 06:06 AM, 17 Mar |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Monday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Makara → South until 06:14 PMKumbha → West until 11:36 PM, 18 Mar |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Makara, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Chaitra |
| Amanta Month | Phalguna |
| Ritu | Shishir |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 16 March 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Chaitra Krishna Dwadashi until 09:41 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 16 March 2026?
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna).
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 16 March 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 07:37 AM – 09:07 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 March 2026?
Dhanishta nakshatra until 06:22 AM, 17 Mar.
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 March 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:43 AM – 12:31 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:31 AM – 05:19 AM. Good Choghadiya: Amrit 06:07 AM – 07:37 AM, Shubh 09:07 AM – 10:37 AM, Labh 03:07 PM – 04:37 PM, Amrit 04:37 PM – 06:07 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 March 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 06:07 AM and sunset at 06:07 PM.