Panchang Today is your steady daily guide for planning life with precision, rooted in the spiritual wisdom of the Hindu calendar. From choosing the right moment for important work to knowing when to pause and pray, it helps you move through the day with more awareness. It also keeps us connected to cultural roots, even on a busy Saturday with errands, family duties, and deadlines pulling from all sides. The Moon’s mood matters, the Nakshatra’s nature matters, even the quiet spaces between sunrise and sunset matter. Below are the important Panchang details for May 16, 2026 for India.
Date & Day Details
Saturday brings its own seriousness, and today’s sky doubles down on it. The Tithi is Krishan Paksh 15 (Amavas), the New Moon day, ending at 01:30:47, after which Shukla Paksh 1 (Pratipada (Ekam)) begins. Amavasya is the Moon’s thinnest thread, almost invisible, like a river running underground. In practical life, this is not a “push, chase, prove” kind of day. It suits closure, repayment, releasing old grudges, completing pending household tasks, and quiet spiritual work. If you’ve been carrying mental clutter, Amavasya asks one simple question: What can be put down now?
The Nakshatra is Bharani, ending at 17:30:12, followed by Krittika. Bharani is presided over by Yama, a deity linked with truth, discipline, and accountability. That sounds heavy, but it can be deeply cleansing. Bharani days favour taking responsibility, setting boundaries, doing the right thing even when nobody is watching, and finishing what was started. It’s also a Nakshatra that can stir strong emotions, so choose maturity over drama. After 17:30:12, Krittika takes over, a sharp, fire-touched star that supports cutting away what’s unhealthy, cleaning, decluttering, and making clear decisions. If Bharani makes you face the mirror, Krittika hands you the comb and says, “Now get yourself together.”
The Moon sign is Aries 18.55, and it transitions to Taurus at 16/05/2026 22:46:37. Aries Moon brings speed, impatience, and bold reactions. You might feel like answering messages fast, driving faster than needed, or speaking before thinking. As the Moon moves into Taurus late at night, the emotional temperature cools. The mind starts seeking comfort, stability, and simple pleasures. Use the day to act with care, and let the night bring softness.
Yoga is Saubhagya, ending at 10:25:31, then Sobhana. Saubhagya supports fortune through right action, good company, and timely decisions, especially in the morning hours. Sobhana then leans towards grace, refinement, and improving what already exists. Karans also colour the day. Catuspada lasts until 15:22:40, followed by Naga until 01:30:47. Catuspada is steady, good for routine duties and practical work at home. Naga carries a protective, intense energy. It’s better for careful planning, guarding your time, and staying alert about what you sign or promise.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
Auspicious timings are like clear patches in the sky after a hot afternoon—you feel the air change. Brahma Muhurta runs from 03:47:31 to 04:29:55. This is ideal for meditation, japa, quiet study, and setting an intention for the day. On Amavasya, Brahma Muhurta feels even more potent because the mind is less distracted by outward glamour. If you can’t do long prayers, sit quietly for ten minutes and make one honest vow.
Pratah Sandhya is from 04:08:43 to 05:12:19. This is a gentle bridge between night and sunrise, best for Surya arghya, simple pranayama, and preparing the home energy. Even a quick sweep of the prayer corner and lighting a lamp aligns you.
Abhijit Muhurta falls from 11:27:31 to 12:21:07. This is a reliable window for starting important tasks, sending key emails, meeting seniors, signing routine documents, or initiating a purchase that’s already planned. If your day is messy, keep Abhijit as your anchor point.
Amrit Kalam runs from 13:15:18 to 14:40:18. This is excellent for family discussions that need harmony, health-related steps like scheduling check-ups, and spiritual work like reading a chapter from a sacred text. Vijay Muhurta is from 14:08:19 to 15:01:55, supportive for winning over obstacles, negotiations, competitive exams preparation, and taking decisive action in ongoing projects.
As evening arrives, Godhuli Muhurta is from 18:36:10 to 18:57:22, and Sayahana Sandhya spans 18:36:10 to 19:39:46. These twilight moments are good for lamp lighting, gratitude, and calming the home atmosphere after a busy Saturday.
Choghadiya also offers cues. During the day, Shubh @ 06:52 supports clean beginnings, Laabh @ 13:34 suits gains and productive work, and Amrit @ 15:14 is good for wholesome decisions. At night, Laabh @ 18:35, Shubh @ 21:14, Amrit @ 22:34, and Laabh @ 27:52 can be used for peaceful family time, prayer, and planning the next week.
Inauspicious Timings
Rahu Kaal today is from 08:33 to 10:13. Rahu Kaal is known for confusion, haste, and wrong judgement, like a sudden dust storm on an open road. Avoid starting new ventures, making big financial decisions, purchasing costly items, or signing contracts in this window. Keep your wallet closed today, at least during Rahu Kaal. If you must work, do routine tasks, reply to pending messages, and clear the small backlog. This is also a good time for inner work. Sit for a few minutes, chant the Rahu mantra "Om Raam Rahave Namaha", and keep your speech measured. A small act of discipline works well today, like avoiding gossip or postponing an impulsive online order.
The inauspicious timings offer more detail. Rahu Kaal is also shown as 08:33:16 to 10:13:45 in the detailed calculation. Gulkai Kaal runs from 05:12:19 to 06:52:47. It’s best not to begin important new work in Gulika time, especially actions that need smooth progress. Yamaganda is from 13:34:43 to 15:15:12. This period can bring delays and avoidable friction, so keep meetings light, avoid confrontations, and don’t try to “prove a point” at home. Dur Muhurtam is from 06:59:31 to 07:53:31, another patch to stay cautious with travel, sharp tools in the kitchen, and hurried decisions.
Varjyam falls from 04:02:22 to 05:26:25. It’s better to avoid launching anything important then, and instead use it for prayer or quiet preparation. There is also Baana (Mrityu) from 07:15:19 to 05:11:52, which signals a need for extra care and restraint through the day’s flow. Aadal Yoga runs from 05:12:19 to 17:30:18, which can amplify restlessness and make people react quickly. Choose patience.
Choghadiya warns you too. Inauspicious periods include Kaal @ 05:12, Rog @ 08:33, Udveg @ 10:13, and Kaal @ 16:55 during the day, and Udveg @ 19:55, Rog @ 25:13, and Kaal @ 26:32 at night. Use these for routine chores, not for new starts or emotional talks.
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India
Rahu Kaal varies by geographic location across India because it is calculated from local sunrise, and sunrise differs from place to place due to longitude differences. That’s why one standard time doesn’t fit the whole country. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can follow the timing that matches your location.
- Mumbai: 09:19 - 10:57
- Delhi (NCR): 08:53 - 10:35
- Bengaluru: 09:04 - 10:40
- Hyderabad: 08:57 - 10:35
- Chennai: 08:53 - 10:29
- Ahmedabad: 09:16 - 10:56
- Pune: 09:15 - 10:52
- Kolkata: 08:14 - 09:53
- Jaipur: 09:00 - 10:41
- Kochi: 09:12 - 10:46
- Lucknow: 08:40 - 10:21
- Indore: 09:04 - 10:43
- Guwahati: 07:57 - 09:38
- Chandigarh: 08:52 - 10:35
- Surat: 09:17 - 10:56
- Visakhapatnam: 08:38 - 10:15
- Nagpur: 08:52 - 10:31
- Coimbatore: 09:08 - 10:43
- Varanasi: 08:33 - 10:13
- Bhubaneswar: 08:26 - 10:04
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset
Sunrise is at 05:12:35 and sunset is at 18:35:44. These two points frame your day like the opening and closing of a temple door. Try to begin with something pure, even if it’s small—a glass of water offered to the Sun in your mind, a short prayer, or a moment of silence before you grab the phone. Moonset is at 06:20:14 PM, and moonrise is at 05:05:16 AM, May 17. On Amavasya, the Moon’s presence feels subtle. The night can seem quieter, and thoughts can become more reflective. If your mind feels heavy, don’t fight it with noise. Let evening routines be simple: a bath, clean clothes, a calm meal. This day-night cycle encourages rest, reflection, and respectful remembrance. When the Moon rises on the next morning, it signals a fresh emotional page, like the first thin line of light after a long cloud cover.
Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations
Today carries strong observances. Vat Savitri Vrat is marked as an annual festival, and it falls on Amavasya with the weight of tradition behind it. This vrat is associated with Savitri’s devotion and courage, and her steadfast prayer for her husband’s life. The banyan tree, the vat, becomes a living symbol of stability, longevity, and shelter. In many homes, married women observe fasting or a restrained diet, tie sacred threads around the banyan, offer water, flowers, and prayers, and listen to the katha with family. Beyond ritual, the spirit of the day is commitment—not just to a person, but to the values that hold a home together: patience, respect, and standing by each other when life turns harsh.
Shani Amavasya is also observed today as an annual festival, and on a Saturday it feels even more pointed. Shani is the planet of karma, discipline, and delayed but fair results. Amavasya already speaks of endings and truth. Shani adds accountability, like a teacher who won’t accept excuses. People traditionally offer prayers to Shani, light a lamp with sesame oil, donate black items as per family practice, and choose humility. If you’ve been avoiding a responsibility, this is the day it comes knocking. Don’t fear it. Meet it with clean intent and steady effort.
Amavasya / Pitru Tarpan is the monthly vrat and remembrance aspect of the New Moon day. It’s a time to honour ancestors, remember family elders, and do simple acts in their name—prayer, charity, feeding someone, or even a heartfelt remembrance at home. The emotional tone can be tender. Some people feel a sudden wave of memories. Let it come, let it pass.
This Panchang day falls in Vaishakha (amanta) and Jyeshtha (purnimanta). That shift itself is like the weather changing gears, from softness to heat. Keep your expectations realistic. In relationships, speak with care. Aries Moon can make you impatient, and Bharani can make you blunt. Before you reply, pause and ask: is this necessary, is it kind, is it timed well? At work, focus on closing loops. Finish that pending file, return a call, clear the messy desk. Your boss will notice consistency more than loud claims.
Spiritually, choose one clean practice and do it properly—a lamp at twilight, a few rounds of japa, or a quiet prayer for ancestors. Also, take one practical step for Shani: follow a rule you’ve been breaking, be punctual, pay a pending bill, or apologise where you were wrong. Action beats anxiety. Keep your day steady, keep your speech soft, and end the night by writing down one responsibility you’ll handle next week, then actually do it.
