October 16, 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Muhurat and Rahu Kaal

New Delhi, October 16, 2026: Friday falls on Shukla Paksha Shashthi in the Hindu month of Ashwin. Jyeshtha Nakshatra continues until approximately 6:47 AM, followed by Mula Nakshatra. The day marks the sixth day of Sharad Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Katyayani. Devotees traditionally pray for strength, well-being and prosperity during the festival. Here is the Panchang for New Delhi, including the day's tithi, nakshatra, auspicious timings and Rahu Kaal.

📅 Today's Panchang — October 16, 2026

• Day: Friday
• Hindu Month: Ashwin
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Tithi: Shashthi, until approximately 5:54 AM on October 17
• Nakshatra: Jyeshtha until approximately 6:47 AM, followed by Mula
• Yoga: Shobhana Yoga, until approximately 10:05 PM
• Karana: Kaulava until approximately 4:38 PM, followed by Taitila
• Moon Sign: Scorpio until approximately 6:47 AM, followed by Sagittarius
• Sun Sign: Virgo
• Season: Sharad (autumn)
• Special Observances: Sixth day of Sharad Navratri, Goddess Katyayani worship and Skanda Sashti

🌸 Auspicious Timings — New Delhi

• Brahma Muhurta: 4:42 AM – 5:32 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: 11:43 AM – 12:29 PM
• Amrit Kaal: Approximately 11:32 AM – 12:41 PM
• Sunrise: Approximately 6:22 AM
• Sunset: Approximately 5:50 PM

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings — New Delhi

• Rahu Kaal: 10:40 AM – 12:06 PM
• Yamaganda: 2:58 PM – 4:24 PM
• Gulika Kaal: 7:48 AM – 9:14 AM

🕉️ Today's Remedy

On the sixth day of Sharad Navratri, devotees can worship Goddess Katyayani and offer flowers with devotion. Pray for peace, strength and happiness in the family. Those who wish may also chant a Durga mantra or donate food to people in need.

Note: Panchang timings can vary slightly according to the calculation method and location. Confirm local timings before planning an important religious ceremony.