Varanasi Panchang – 16 December 2026
16 December 2026, Wednesday · Margashirsha Shukla Saptami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 16 December 2026 (Wednesday), the Panchang for Varanasi 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 06:37 AM and sunset at 05:11 PM. Rahu Kaal is 11:54 AM – 01:13 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:32 AM – 12:15 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 34 min |
| Night length | 13 h 26 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:54 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:32 AM – 12:15 PM (avoided on Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 06:12 AM – 07:56 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:49 AM – 05:43 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:16 AM – 06:37 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:40 PM – 02:22 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:11 PM – 05:37 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:11 PM – 06:32 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:11 PM – 09:39 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:27 PM – 12:21 AM, 17 Dec |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 11:54 AM – 01:13 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:56 AM – 09:15 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:34 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 11:33 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Varjyam | 08:50 PM – 10:32 PM |
| Bhadra | 10:46 PM – 11:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Panchak | 06:37 AM – 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Labh | 06:37 AM – 07:56 AM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:56 AM – 09:15 AM |
| Kaal | 09:15 AM – 10:34 AM |
| Shubh | 10:34 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Rog | 11:54 AM – 01:13 PM |
| Udveg | 01:13 PM – 02:32 PM |
| Char | 02:32 PM – 03:51 PM |
| Labh | 03:51 PM – 05:11 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Udveg | 05:11 PM – 06:51 PM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 06:51 PM – 08:32 PM |
| Amrit | 08:32 PM – 10:13 PM |
| Char | 10:13 PM – 11:54 PM |
| Rog | 11:54 PM – 01:35 AM, 17 Dec |
| Kaal | 01:35 AM, 17 Dec – 03:16 AM, 17 Dec |
| Labh | 03:16 AM, 17 Dec – 04:56 AM, 17 Dec |
| Udveg | 04:56 AM, 17 Dec – 06:37 AM, 17 Dec |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishchika | 06:37 AM – 06:41 AM |
|---|---|
| Dhanu | 06:41 AM – 08:46 AM |
| Makara | 08:46 AM – 10:31 AM |
| Kumbha | 10:31 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Meena | 12:02 PM – 01:30 PM |
| Mesha | 01:30 PM – 03:08 PM |
| Vrishabha | 03:08 PM – 05:05 PM |
| Mithuna | 05:05 PM – 07:19 PM |
| Karka | 07:19 PM – 09:37 PM |
| Simha | 09:37 PM – 11:51 PM |
| Kanya | 11:51 PM – 02:04 AM, 17 Dec |
| Tula | 02:04 AM, 17 Dec – 04:20 AM, 17 Dec |
| Vrishchika | 04:20 AM, 17 Dec – 06:37 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 Varanasi, 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 Varanasi is 11:54 AM – 01:13 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 11:32 AM – 12:15 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:49 AM – 05:43 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 06:37 AM – 07:56 AM, Amrit 07:56 AM – 09:15 AM, Shubh 10:34 AM – 11:54 AM, Labh 03:51 PM – 05:11 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 December 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 06:37 AM and sunset at 05:11 PM.