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Panchang For Friday, 16 January 2026

The Daily Panchang for Friday, 16 January 2026, exclusively curated for New Delhi, Delhi, IN, India, by Astrology Divine, is a profound astrological guide for the day. Rooted in Vedic traditions, this Panchang encompasses crucial elements such as tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (constellation), yoga, and karana. Tailored specifically for the unique energy of New Delhi, Delhi, IN, it serves as an invaluable tool for individuals adhering to Hindu traditions. Providing precise insights into auspicious and inauspicious timings, this Daily Panchang becomes a trusted companion for planning daily activities, religious ceremonies, and cultural events, aligning them with the cosmic energies of that particular day. Astrology Divine ensures a spiritually attuned and harmonious approach to Friday, 16 January 2026, in New Delhi, Delhi, IN.

Today’s Festival & Vratas 2 Listed
Pradosh Vrat (K)Masik Shivaratri
Ganda Moola
Mula Nakshatra
Baana: Raja
Royal / Government Obstacles

24-Hour Visual Panchang Timeline

Live 04:37:15 AM
Friday, 16 January 2026 New Delhi, Delhi, IN • 24-hour cycle from Sunrise to Sunrise
Auspicious Inauspicious Day Night
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Sky
Time (24H)
Tithi
Nakshatra
Yoga
Karana
Muhurats
Daytime
Nighttime
07:15 AM
05:47 PM
07:15 AM
9 AM
12 PM
3 PM
6 PM
9 PM
12 AM
3 AM
6 AM
Trayodasi (Krishna) upto 10:25 PM
Chaturdashi (Krishna) upto 12:09 AM
Moola upto 08:21 AM
Dhruva upto 09:08 PM
Vyaghata upto 09:20 PM
Gara upto 09:22 AM
Vishti ⚠️ upto 11:16 AM
Yamaghanta
Gulika Kaal
Dur Muhurtam
Kulika
Rahu Kaal
Abhijit
Dur Muhurtam
Vijaya Muhurta
Varjyam
Varjyam
Kantaka
Yamaganda
Kalavela
Godhuli Muhurta
Bhadra
Nishita Muhurta
Amrit Kaal
Amrit Kaal
Brahma Muhurta
Varjyam
Varjyam
Hover or tap on any segment to view detailed astrological recommendations. Friday, 16 January 2026 | New Delhi, Delhi, IN
Sun & Moon Timings Shishir Ritu
Sunrise 07:15 AM
Sunset 05:47 PM
Moonrise 05:21 AM
Moonset 03:25 PM
Sun Sign Capricorn Capricorn ♑ Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha (Pad 2) • Lord: Sun
Moon Sign Sagittarius Sagittarius ♐ Nakshatra: Moola (Pad 1) • Lord: Ketu
Ayana Uttarayana Commencing from ‘Makar Sankranti’ each year, this phase marks the Sun’s movement toward the North. During this highly auspicious interval, the daylight hours (Dinmaan) continuously increase while the night hours (Raatrimaan) decrease. The sunrise direction shifts from South-East toward North-East. This period encompasses the seasons of Shishir (Winter), Vasant (Spring), and Greeshma (Summer), each lasting for two months.
Ritu Shishir
Day / Night Duration 10:32:11 / 13:27:40
Solar Noon (Madhyahna) 12:31 PM
Panchang Elements 5 Core Angas
Tithi Trayodasi Krishna Paksha upto 10:25 PM Deity: Manmatha • Type: Jaya • Next: Chaturdashi (Krishna)
Nakshatra Moola Pad 1 upto 08:21 AM (Next Day) Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction/Dissolution) • Lord: Ketu (Fire) • Next: Purva Ashadha
Yog Dhruva upto 09:08 PM (Constant) — steady character, able to concentrate and persist, wealthy. • Next: Vyaghata
Karan Gara upto 09:22 AM Next: Vanija
Vaar (Day) Friday / Shukravara
Hindu Month & Year Vedic Era
Vikram Samvat 2082 Kalayukti Lord: Ketu • The person of this year will be artistically inclined, will be a great friend, earn a good name, enjoy a long life, and may become rich. He is likely to suffer from some diseases.
Shaka Samvat 1947 Viswavasu Lord: Rahu • Those born in this year will lead a life of luxury, choosing the best things in life. They are even-tempered and of good character.
Gujarati Samvat 2081 Pingala Lord: Rahu
Kali Samvat / Kaliyuga 5126
Purnimanta / Amanta Magha / Pausa
Pravishte (Solar Day) 2
Lahiri Ayanamsha 24.227607°
Auspicious Timing (Shubh Kaal) Auspicious
Abhijit Muhurta 12:10 PM – 12:52 PM
Brahma Muhurta 05:27 AM – 06:21 AM
Vijaya Muhurta 02:16 PM – 02:59 PM
Godhuli Muhurta 05:47 PM – 06:14 PM
Amrit Kalam
01:16 AM – 03:02 AM (Next Day)
Nishita Muhurta (Midnight) 12:04 AM – 12:58 AM (Next Day)
Pratah Sandhya 05:54 AM – 07:15 AM
Sayahna Sandhya 05:47 PM – 07:08 PM
Inauspicious Timing (Ashubh Kaal) Avoid New Tasks
Rahu Kalam 11:12 AM – 12:31 PM
Yamaganda Kalam 03:09 PM – 04:28 PM
Gulika Kalam 08:34 AM – 09:53 AM
Dur Muhurtam
09:21 AM – 10:04 AM
12:52 PM – 01:34 PM
Kulika Muhurta 10:04 AM – 10:46 AM
Kantaka Muhurta 02:59 PM – 03:41 PM
Kalavela Muhurta 04:23 PM – 05:05 PM
Varjyam
02:38 PM – 04:25 PM
06:35 AM – 08:21 AM (Next Day)
Havan, Puja & Travel Shool Rituals Guide
Agnivasa (Havan/Yagya) Patala (Nadir)
Dhananasha (Financial Loss)
Agni resides in Underworld (Patala). Inauspicious for performing Havan.
Shivavasa (Rudrabhishek) in Bhojana
Peeda (Suffering)
Lord Shiva is partaking food. Inauspicious for Rudrabhishek.
Disha Shool West
Remedy: Consume Curd or Barley
Homahuti Planet Venus (♀)
Moon Nivash EastRahu: South East
Anandadi Yog Sthira
Home (Griharambha)
Cosmic Cabinet of the Year (Samvat 2082) Mantri Mandala
Raja (King)
Mercury
Mantri (Minister)
Moon
Senadhipati (Commander)
Sun
Dhanyadhipati (Grains)
Mars
Sasyadhipati (Greens)
Mercury
Meghadhipati (Monsoon)
Sun
Dhanadhipati (Economy)
Mercury
Rasadhipati (Fluids)
Venus
Other Calendars and Epoch Epoch Chronology
Kaliyuga 5127 Years
Kali Ahargana 1872591 Days
National Civil Date 🇮🇳Bhadrapada 16, 1947 Shaka
National Nirayana Date 🇮🇳Magha 04, 1947 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha 24.227607°
Rata Die 739632
Julian Date January 03, 2026 CE
Julian Day / MJD 2461056.5 Days / 61056 Days
Today's Planetary Transit & Sunrise Lagna Chart

Astronomical planetary positions & rising ascendant at sunrise

Sunrise Chart 16 Jan 2026
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Daily Lagna Kundli for New Delhi, Delhi, IN
Planet Sign Degree Nakshatra (Pad) Motion
Sun CapricornCapricorn 01° 42' Uttara Ashadha Pad 2 Direct
Moon SagittariusSagittarius 00° 44' Moola Pad 1 Direct
Mars CapricornCapricorn 00° 05' Uttara Ashadha Pad 2 Direct
Mercury SagittariusSagittarius 28° 09' Uttara Ashadha Pad 1 Direct
Jupiter GeminiGemini 25° 07' Punarvasu Pad 2 Retrograde
Venus CapricornCapricorn 03° 56' Uttara Ashadha Pad 3 Direct
Saturn PiscesPisces 02° 59' Purva Bhadrapada Pad 4 Direct
Rahu AquariusAquarius 17° 09' Shatabhisha Pad 4 Retrograde
Ketu LeoLeo 17° 09' Purva Phalguni Pad 2 Retrograde
Ascendant CapricornCapricorn 00° 39' Uttara Ashadha Pad 2 Direct
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Vedic Wisdom

Understanding the 5 Pillars of Vedic Panchang

The word Panchang is derived from Sanskrit: Pancha (Five) + Anga (Limbs). Aligning important actions with these cosmic vibrations brings harmony and success.

1. Tithi (Lunar Day)

A Tithi represents the longitudinal angle between the Sun and Moon increasing by 12°. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month divided into Shukla Paksha (Waxing) and Krishna Paksha (Waning). Each Tithi governs specific emotional and spiritual energies.

2. Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

The ecliptic is divided into 27 Nakshatras of 13°20' each. The Nakshatra occupied by the Moon at any given moment deeply influences mental disposition, travel auspiciousness, and ceremony outcomes.

3. Yoga (Luni-Solar Harmony)

Yoga is calculated by adding the celestial longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 parts. Auspicious Yogas like Sarvartha Siddhi, Amrit Siddhi, and Sobhana enhance success in auspicious undertakings.

4. Karana (Half Tithi)

A Karana is exactly half of a Tithi (6° separation). There are 11 Karanas (4 fixed, 7 movable). Karanas help determine specific micro-windows for financial, medical, or construction tasks.

5. Vaar (Solar Weekday)

The day of the week ruled by the planetary lord from local sunrise to next sunrise (Ravivaar = Sun, Somvaar = Moon, Mangalvaar = Mars, Budhvaar = Mercury, Guruvaar = Jupiter, Shukravaar = Venus, Shanivaar = Saturn).

Why Rahu Kaal is Avoided

Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute daily period ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is strictly avoided for starting new businesses, signing contracts, marriage ceremonies, or property registrations to prevent unforeseen obstacles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Daily Panchang FAQs

Common queries regarding Hindu calendar timings, auspicious Muhurats, and Panchang calculation methods.

Drik Panchang calculations are based on exact observable sidereal planetary coordinates (Chitrapaksha / Lahiri Ayanamsha) verified by modern astronomical observations (NASA/JPL Ephemeris). Traditional Surya Siddhanta uses classical mean motion algorithms without contemporary observational corrections. Astrology Divine uses high-precision Drik algorithms for accurate local sunrise and muhurat timings.

Abhijit Muhurat is the 8th Muhurta of the day occurring roughly around local solar noon (approx 24 minutes before and 24 minutes after mid-day). Blessed by Lord Vishnu, it has the unique power to neutralize numerous minor astrological afflictions and is ideal for starting journeys, ceremonies, and investments (except on Wednesdays).

In Vedic astrology, a day begins at local sunrise rather than midnight. Because geographic latitude, longitude, and elevation determine the exact moment the Sun's upper limb crosses the local horizon, Panchang elements, Rahu Kaal, and Chaughadiyas shift by several minutes between different cities.

Purnimanta calendar ends the lunar month on Purnima (Full Moon day) and is predominantly followed in North Indian states (Rajasthan, UP, Bihar, MP, Punjab). Amanta calendar ends the month on Amavasya (New Moon day) and is followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Traveling in the Disha Shool direction is astrologically discouraged. However, if unavoidable, traditional Vedic remedies suggest consuming specific items before departure: Sunday (Ghee/Paan), Monday (Look in Mirror/Drink Milk), Tuesday (Jaggery/Coriander), Wednesday (Sesame seeds/Jaggery), Thursday (Curd/Mustard), Friday (Curd/Barley), Saturday (Ginger/Mustard Oil).
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