Panchang Today 16 September 2026: Shubh Muhurat

Panchang Today 16 September 2026: Tithi, Nakshatra and Muhurat

New Delhi, 16 September 2026: According to the Hindu Panchang, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Panchami. Panchami Tithi continues until around 8:59 AM, after which Shukla Shashthi begins. Vishakha Nakshatra remains in effect until around 5:22 PM, followed by Anuradha Nakshatra.

The day begins with Vaidhriti Yoga, which continues until around 12:22 PM, followed by Vishkambha Yoga. Balava Karana continues until approximately 8:59 AM, followed by Kaulava Karana.

📅 Panchang Today — 16 September 2026

• Day: Wednesday
• Month: Bhadrapada
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Tithi: Panchami until 08:59 AM
• Next Tithi: Shashthi
• Nakshatra: Vishakha until 05:22 PM
• Next Nakshatra: Anuradha
• Yoga: Vaidhriti until 12:22 PM
• Next Yoga: Vishkambha
• Karana: Balava until 08:59 AM
• Next Karana: Kaulava
• Moon Sign: Libra until around 10:49 AM, then Scorpio
• Sun Sign: Leo
• Season: Varsha
• Day: Wednesday

The timings above are based on the Delhi/New Delhi location and local IST calculations.

🌸 Auspicious Timings — Delhi

• Brahma Muhurta: 04:33 AM – 05:20 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:51 AM – 12:40 PM
• Vijaya Muhurat: approximately 02:19 PM – 03:08 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 07:50 AM – 09:34 AM
• Sunrise: 06:06 AM
• Sunset: 06:25 PM
• Moonrise: around 10:57–11:00 AM
• Moonset: around 09:23–09:24 PM

Exact timings can vary by a few minutes between Panchang sources because they depend on the location and calculation method.

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings — Delhi

• Rahu Kaal: 12:16 PM – 01:48 PM
• Yamaganda: 07:38 AM – 09:11 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 10:43 AM – 12:16 PM
• Dur Muhurat: approximately 11:51 AM – 12:40 PM

According to traditional Hindu astrology, Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika Kaal are generally avoided for beginning important new activities.

🕉️ Religious Significance

Since Shukla Shashthi begins on September 16, the day is associated with Skanda Sashti, a day dedicated to Lord Skanda, also known as Kartikeya or Murugan. Some Panchang calendars also list Balarama Jayanti around this date, while other calendars place it on September 17, so regional Panchang traditions should be checked for the exact observance.

Devotees may worship Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva or Lord Kartikeya according to their family and regional traditions.

🙏 Today's Spiritual Remedy

After taking a bath in the morning, devotees can offer water to Lord Shiva and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” according to their faith. Those observing Skanda Sashti may offer prayers to Lord Kartikeya and spend time in meditation or devotional practice.