Panchang for New Delhi on 16 December 2015
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, in New Delhi, India. Times are in Asia/Kolkata.
On Wednesday, 16 December 2015, in New Delhi, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Panchami (until 12:46 PM), the nakshatra is Dhanishta (until 12:32 AM, 17 Dec) and the yoga is Harshana. Sunrise is at 7:06 AM and sunset at 5:26 PM. Rahu Kaal runs from 12:16 PM to 1:34 PM.
Panchang for 16 December 2015
| Vaar (weekday) | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami upto 12:46 PM Shukla Shashthi upto 11:18 AM, 17 Dec |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta upto 12:32 AM, 17 Dec Shatabhisha upto 11:37 PM, 17 Dec |
| Yoga | Harshana upto 11:52 PM VajraInauspicious upto 9:23 PM, 17 Dec |
| Karana | Balava upto 12:46 PM Kaulava upto 12:04 AM, 17 Dec Taitila upto 11:18 AM, 17 Dec |
| Moon sign | Capricorn (Makara) upto 12:55 PM |
| Sun sign | Scorpio (Vrishchika) |
| Paksha | Shukla paksha |
Sun and Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:06 AM
- Sunset
- 5:26 PM
- Moonrise
- 10:45 AM
- Moonset
- 10:22 PM
- Day length
- 10h 20m
Hindu calendar
- Month (Amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (Purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Vikram Samvat
- 2072
- Shaka Samvat
- 1937, Manmatha samvatsara
- Ritu
- Hemanta (Pre-winter)
- Ayana
- Dakshinayana
Auspicious times
- Brahma Muhurta
- 5:17 AM – 6:11 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:55 AM – 12:37 PM (traditionally avoided on Wednesdays)
Inauspicious times
- Rahu Kaal
- 12:16 PM – 1:34 PM
- Yamaganda
- 8:23 AM – 9:41 AM
- Gulika Kaal
- 10:58 AM – 12:16 PM
Choghadiya for 16 December 2015
Choghadiya divides the day (sunrise to sunset) and the night (sunset to next sunrise) into eight parts each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good for starting work; Char is good for travel; Udveg, Kaal and Rog are best avoided for new beginnings.
| Day choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Labh | 7:06 AM – 8:23 AM | Good |
| Amrit | 8:23 AM – 9:41 AM | Good |
| Kaal | 9:41 AM – 10:58 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 10:58 AM – 12:16 PM | Good |
| Rog | 12:16 PM – 1:34 PM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 1:34 PM – 2:51 PM | Avoid |
| Char | 2:51 PM – 4:09 PM | Neutral |
| Labh | 4:09 PM – 5:26 PM | Good |
| Night choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | 5:26 PM – 7:09 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 7:09 PM – 8:51 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 8:51 PM – 10:34 PM | Good |
| Char | 10:34 PM – 12:16 AM | Neutral |
| Rog | 12:16 AM – 1:59 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 1:59 AM – 3:41 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 3:41 AM – 5:24 AM | Good |
| Udveg | 5:24 AM – 7:07 AM | Avoid |
Hora (planetary hours)
Each hora is one-twelfth of the day or night and is ruled by a planet, starting with the lord of the weekday at sunrise. Use the hora of a planet for activities it signifies — Jupiter for learning, Venus for arts, Mercury for business.
| Hora lord | From | To | Day / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 7:06 AM | 7:58 AM | Day |
| Moon | 7:58 AM | 8:49 AM | Day |
| Saturn | 8:49 AM | 9:41 AM | Day |
| Jupiter | 9:41 AM | 10:33 AM | Day |
| Mars | 10:33 AM | 11:24 AM | Day |
| Sun | 11:24 AM | 12:16 PM | Day |
| Venus | 12:16 PM | 1:08 PM | Day |
| Mercury | 1:08 PM | 1:59 PM | Day |
| Moon | 1:59 PM | 2:51 PM | Day |
| Saturn | 2:51 PM | 3:43 PM | Day |
| Jupiter | 3:43 PM | 4:34 PM | Day |
| Mars | 4:34 PM | 5:26 PM | Day |
| Sun | 5:26 PM | 6:34 PM | Night |
| Venus | 6:34 PM | 7:43 PM | Night |
| Mercury | 7:43 PM | 8:51 PM | Night |
| Moon | 8:51 PM | 10:00 PM | Night |
| Saturn | 10:00 PM | 11:08 PM | Night |
| Jupiter | 11:08 PM | 12:16 AM | Night |
| Mars | 12:16 AM | 1:25 AM | Night |
| Sun | 1:25 AM | 2:33 AM | Night |
| Venus | 2:33 AM | 3:41 AM | Night |
| Mercury | 3:41 AM | 4:50 AM | Night |
| Moon | 4:50 AM | 5:58 AM | Night |
| Saturn | 5:58 AM | 7:07 AM | Night |
Upcoming vrat and tithi dates
| Date | Observance | Tithi / event |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2015 | Dhanu Sankranti | Sun enters Sagittarius |
| 21 Dec 2015 | Shukla Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 23 Dec 2015 | Pradosh Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 25 Dec 2015 | Margashirsha Purnima | Purnima |
| 29 Dec 2015 | Sankashti Chaturthi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 2 Jan 2016 | Kalashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 5 Jan 2016 | Krishna Ekadashi | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 8 Jan 2016 | Pradosh Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 9 Jan 2016 | Pausha Amavasya | Amavasya |
| 13 Jan 2016 | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
Dates follow the tithi at local sunrise in New Delhi. Some festivals are observed by other rules (for example at moonrise or pradosh), so local practice can differ by a day. All vrat dates →
Ayanamsa 24.0799° (Lahiri). Times are local to New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata).
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Panchang?
A Panchang is the Hindu almanac. Its five limbs (pancha anga) are tithi (lunar day), vaar (weekday), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga and karana. Together with sunrise, Rahu Kaal and muhurta timings they are used to choose auspicious times.
Why does the Panchang change from city to city?
Sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and the tithi prevailing at sunrise all depend on your location. The end times of tithi and nakshatra are the same moment everywhere, but they are shown in your local time.
Which tithi is considered for the day?
Traditionally the tithi prevailing at local sunrise (udaya tithi) governs the whole day for most observances. If a tithi begins and ends between two sunrises it is called a kshaya tithi.
How is Rahu Kaal calculated?
The time from sunrise to sunset is divided into eight equal parts. Rahu Kaal is the 8th part on Sunday, 2nd on Monday, 7th on Tuesday, 5th on Wednesday, 6th on Thursday, 4th on Friday and 3rd on Saturday.
Which ayanamsa does this Panchang use?
Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, the standard of the Indian national calendar and most North Indian panchangs. Sunrise is taken when the upper edge of the Sun appears on the horizon, with standard atmospheric refraction.