16 August 2026 Panchang: Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings

16 August 2026 Panchang: Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings

New Delhi, August 16, 2026: Sunday, August 16, 2026, is spiritually significant as the day falls during the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of Shravan month. The day will be influenced by Hasta Nakshatra and Sadhya Yoga. It is also observed as Vinayaka Chaturthi, making it an important day for worshipping Lord Ganesha.

📅 Today’s Panchang — August 16, 2026

• Day: Sunday
• Month: Shravan
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Tithi: Shukla Chaturthi, until 4:52 PM
• Next Tithi: Shukla Panchami, after 4:52 PM
• Nakshatra: Hasta, until approximately 3:50 AM on August 17
• Yoga: Sadhya, until approximately 4:07 AM on August 17
• Karana: Vishti (Bhadra) until 4:52 PM, followed by Bava
• Moon Sign: Virgo (Kanya)
• Season: Monsoon (Varsha)

🌸 Auspicious Timings

• Brahma Muhurta: 04:42 AM – 05:30 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: 11:59 AM – 12:51 PM
• Vijaya Muhurta: Approximately 02:37 PM – 03:30 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 09:44 PM – 11:21 PM

These auspicious periods are considered suitable for prayer, meditation and religious activities.

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kaal: Approximately 05:18 PM – 06:55 PM
• Yamaganda: 12:25 PM – 02:02 PM
• Gulika Kaal: 03:40 PM – 05:18 PM
• Varjyam: 12:13 PM – 01:53 PM

According to traditional Hindu beliefs, it is advisable to avoid beginning important new activities during these periods.

🕉️ Special Festival — Vinayaka Chaturthi

August 16, 2026, marks Vinayaka Chaturthi, observed on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of Shravan month. In New Delhi, the main Ganesh Puja period is approximately 11:06 AM to 01:44 PM.

Devotees can worship Lord Ganesha by offering Durva grass, modak or laddoos and red flowers. Lighting a diya and chanting “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” is traditionally considered auspicious.

🌺 Today’s Religious Remedy

Offer Durva grass and modak to Lord Ganesha during the puja. Chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” with devotion and pray for the removal of obstacles, wisdom, prosperity and success.

Note: Panchang timings can vary by a few minutes depending on the location and local sunrise and sunset times. The timings above are based on New Delhi.