Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Saturday, 16 May 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 5:29 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)
Shanivara (Saturday)
Tithi
Krishna Amavasya until Sun 17 May, 1:31 AM
Shukla Pratipada from Sun 17 May, 1:31 AM
Nakshatra
Bharani until Sat 16 May, 5:30 PM
Krittika from Sat 16 May, 5:30 PM
Yoga
Saubhagya until Sat 16 May, 10:26 AM
Shobhana from Sat 16 May, 10:26 AM
Karana
Chatushpada until Sat 16 May, 3:23 PM
Naga from Sat 16 May, 3:23 PM
Kimstughna from Sun 17 May, 1:31 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Aries (Mesha) until Sat 16 May, 10:47 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 5:29 AM
- Sunset: 7:05 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 3:53 AM to 4:41 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:53 AM to 12:41 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 8:53 AM to 10:35 AM
- Yamaganda: 1:59 PM to 3:41 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 5:29 AM to 7:11 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 May 2026?
On Saturday 16 May 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Krishna paksha Amavasya, which ends at Sun 17 May, 1:31 AM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 16 May 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Bharani, until Sat 16 May, 5:30 PM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 16 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Saturday 16 May 2026 is 8:53 AM to 10:35 AM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 5:29 AM and sunset is 7:05 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 (11:53 AM to 12:41 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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