Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Friday, 16 October 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 6:22 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Delhi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Shukravara (Friday)
Tithi
Shukla Shashthi until Sat 17 Oct, 5:55 AM
Shukla Saptami from Sat 17 Oct, 5:55 AM
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha until Fri 16 Oct, 6:48 AM
Mula from Fri 16 Oct, 6:48 AM
Yoga
Shobhana until Fri 16 Oct, 10:05 PM
Atiganda from Fri 16 Oct, 10:05 PM
Karana
Kaulava until Fri 16 Oct, 4:39 PM
Taitila from Fri 16 Oct, 4:39 PM
Gara from Sat 17 Oct, 5:55 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Scorpio (Vrischika) until Fri 16 Oct, 6:48 AM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 6:22 AM
- Sunset: 5:50 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:46 AM to 5:34 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:42 AM to 12:30 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 10:40 AM to 12:06 PM
- Yamaganda: 2:58 PM to 4:24 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 7:48 AM to 9:14 AM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 16 October 2026?
On Friday 16 October 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Shashthi, which ends at Sat 17 Oct, 5:55 AM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 16 October 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Jyeshtha, until Fri 16 Oct, 6:48 AM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 16 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Friday 16 October 2026 is 10:40 AM to 12:06 PM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 6:22 AM and sunset is 5:50 PM IST. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (11:42 AM to 12:30 PM in Delhi), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Delhi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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