Panchang Today is your day’s quiet compass, a practical guide drawn from the Hindu calendar that helps you plan with precision and purpose. It isn’t only about “good time, bad time”. It’s about staying connected to our cultural roots while making mindful decisions around work, travel, money, study, and family duties. The Moon’s mood, the Nakshatra’s nature, and the day’s Yoga together colour your choices, much like weather shapes a farmer’s routine. Use it to move with the current, not against it. Below are the important Panchang details for September 16, 2026 for India: Date & Day Details Date & Day DetailsWednesday carries a sharp, alert tone, and today that mental energy gets shaped by Shukla Paksh 5 (Panchami). This Tithi stays active until 08:59:37, after which Shukla Paksh 6 (Shashthi) begins. Panchami in the waxing fortnight often supports learning, planning, and building something steadily. Think of it like a young sapling, not yet a tree, but strong enough to be trained with a straight stick. The first half of the morning suits sorting priorities, setting routines, and clearing small pending tasks that keep nagging you.The Nakshatra is Vishakha, lasting till 17:22:42, then moving into Anuradha. Vishakha is known for focused ambition and a “finish what you started” attitude. It can push you to chase results, sometimes a bit stubbornly. So if you’ve been postponing a tricky email, a difficult conversation with a colleague, or that revision schedule you keep promising yourself, Vishakha helps you hold the line. Yet remember, Vishakha also tests patience. If people seem slow, don’t snap. After 17:22:42, Anuradha’s softer, friendship driven quality arrives, better for teamwork, reconciliation,and community minded efforts. Evening conversations can heal what daytime pressure may strain.The Moon sits in Libra 27.23 early on, and it transitions at 10:49:18 into Scorpio. This is a big emotional shift during the day. Libra Moon likes balance, polite words, and fair deals. It’s good for negotiations, sharing responsibilities at home, and making your surroundings pleasant. Once the Moon moves into Scorpio, feelings run deeper. You may want privacy, strong boundaries, and clarity about who is trustworthy. It’s not “good” or “bad”, it’s intense. Handle it like a river after rain, don’t step in without knowing the depth.Yoga is Vaidhriti till 12:22:53, then Vishkumbha follows. Vaidhriti can bring delays or odd interruptions, the kind that test your composure. Build buffer time into your commute, meetings, and submissions. Vishkumbha is steadier, helpful for practical progress after midday. The Karans also set the rhythm. Balava lasts till 08:59:37, and Kaulava runs till 21:50:02, supporting routine work, steady purchases, and organised planning. Keep your day structured, and it will reward you.Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat) Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)The day opens with brahma_muhurta from 2026-09-16 04:10:31 to 2026-09-16 04:57:23. This is the still hour, when the mind is clean and receptive, like a lake before the first wind. Prayer, japa,quiet reading, or even writing down three clear intentions for the day works beautifully here. Right after that comes pratah_sandhya from 2026-09-16 04:33:57 to 2026-09-16 05:44:15. If you’ve been careless about routine, this window helps you reset. Bath, simple Surya arghya, or a few minutes of deep breathing can change the tone of the whole day.A sweet practical window appears as amrit_kalam from 2026-09-16 07:50:07 to 2026-09-16 09:34:11. Use it for important calls, sending proposals, scheduling interviews, paying a bill you’ve been avoiding, or starting a study session that needs concentration. It’s the kind of timing that supports clean outcomes.For success and confidence, vijay_muhurta runs from 2026-09-16 13:55:35 to 2026-09-16 14:44:43. This suits presentations, negotiations, and any task where you want your effort to be noticed. Your boss will notice when you speak with calm conviction.Evening brings a gentle sacred glow. godhuli_muhurta is from 2026-09-16 18:01:15 to 2026-09-16 18:24:41, and sayahana_sandhya from 2026-09-16 18:01:15 to 2026-09-16 19:11:33. Light a diya, offer a short prayer, or simply sit with family without a phone for a while.A strong run of supportive yogas begins at 2026-09-16 17:23:29 and continues till 2026-09-17 05:44:37, namely sarvartha_siddhi_yoga, amrit_siddhi_yoga, and ravi_yoga. When such combinations stack up, they’re like a clear tailwind. Use the evening and early night for meaningful progress, not idle scrolling.Choghadiya also guides micro decisions. The day’s auspicious periods are Laabh @ 05:43, Amrit @ 07:15, Shubh @ 10:20, and Laabh @ 16:29. At night, Shubh @ 19:29, Amrit @ 20:57, and Laabh @ 26:48 support productive planning and peaceful bonding.Inauspicious Timings Inauspicious TimingsRahu Kalam today is from 11:52 to 13:24. Rahu Kaal is that hazy slice of time where clarity can slip, and small mistakes become costly. Keep your wallet closed today in this window, especially for big purchases, risky online shopping, or lending money. Avoid signing contracts or committing to a new venture. If you must work, do routine tasks that don’t require bold decisions.Use Rahu Kaal for inner work instead. A few minutes of meditation, or chanting the Rahu mantra “Om Raam Rahave Namaha”, helps settle the mind and reduces impulsive choices. If someone provokes you around noon, don’t bite. Let it pass like a hot gust in summer.The detailed inauspicious timings also show rahu_kaal from 2026-09-16 11:52:45 to 2026-09-16 13:24:52. Around the same stretch, dur_muhurtam runs from 2026-09-16 11:28:11 to 2026-09-16 12:17:11, another caution zone for starting important work. Keep meetings simple. Don’t promise what you can’t deliver.gulkai_kaal is from 2026-09-16 10:20:37 to 2026-09-16 11:52:45. Gulika time can bring avoidable errors, so double check documents, names, account numbers, and travel arrangements. yamaganda runs from 2026-09-16 07:16:22 to 2026-09-16 08:48:30. It’s better not to begin something brand new then. If you’re commuting, stay patient and avoid rushing.Two Baana periods are listed too. baana (Mrityu) is from 2026-09-16 05:44:15 to 2026-09-16 07:17:15, and baana (Agni) is from 2026-09-16 07:17:15 to 2026-09-17 05:44:37. Treat these as reminders to be careful with speed, temper, and carelessness, especially early morning.Late night has varjyam from 2026-09-16 21:48:29 to 2026-09-16 23:31:40. Avoid sensitive talks and avoid making emotional decisions then, particularly after the Moon moves into Scorpio. vidaal_yoga runs from 2026-09-16 17:23:29 to 2026-09-17 05:44:37, so even while there are strong siddhi yogas, keep your ego in check. Win without rubbing it in.Choghadiya inauspicious periods are Kaal @ 08:48, Rog @ 11:52, and Udveg @ 13:24 during theday, and Udveg @ 18:01, Rog @ 23:52, Kaal @ 25:20, and Udveg @ 28:16 at night. Choose routine work in these stretches, and save your big moves for better windows.Rahu Kaal Timings Across India Rahu Kaal Timings Across IndiaRahu Kaal varies by geographic location across India because it is calculated from local sunrise time, and sunrise shifts from place to place due to longitude differences. That’s why one fixed national time cannot fit everyone. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can check the timing that matches your location and plan your key decisions accordingly.City Rahu Kaal Mumbai 12:33 – 14:05Delhi (NCR) 12:15 – 13:48Bengaluru 12:14 – 13:45Hyderabad 12:10 – 13:42Chennai 12:03 – 13:35Ahmedabad 12:34 – 14:06Pune 12:29 – 14:00Kolkata 11:31 – 13:03Jaipur 12:21 – 13:53Kochi 12:19 – 13:51Lucknow 12:00 – 13:33Indore 12:21 – 13:53Guwahati 11:17 – 12:50Chandigarh 12:16 – 13:49Surat 12:33 – 14:05Visakhapatnam 11:51 – 13:23Nagpur 12:08 – 13:40Coimbatore 12:16 – 13:48Varanasi 11:52 – 13:24Bhubaneswar 11:41 – 13:13Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & MoonsetSunrise is at 05:43:33 and sunset is at 18:01:45. These two pillars hold the day together, reminding us that discipline is simply rhythm. If you can, begin your active work soon after sunrise. Even a short walk, a few Surya Namaskar, or reading for twenty minutes creates a steady baseline for the mind.Moonrise is at 10:23:39 AM, and moonset is at 09:11:21 PM. With the Moon visible from late morning, emotions may feel present and expressive through the day. Before 10:49:18 the LibraMoon likes balance and polite coordination, good for shared responsibilities at home and fair discussions at work. After the transition into Scorpio, feelings intensify and you may crave more control or privacy. Don’t fear it. Just be wise. Share less with people who gossip, and write down what you feel instead of reacting on the spot.Night settles in after sunset like a soft curtain. Use the evening sandhya time for gratitude, and keep the last hour before sleep free of noise and arguments.Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations Vrat/Festival Information & RecommendationsNo major Vrat or festival is observed today. The Hindu month in the amanta tradition is Bhadrapada, a month that often encourages inner cleaning, devotional steadiness, and practical discipline. It’s a good period to reduce excess, be it unnecessary spending, overeating, or mindless screen time. Not glamorous, but effective.With Shukla Paksh 5 (Panchami) until 08:59:37, keep the morning for structure. Make a clear to do list, set realistic deadlines, and finish one important job before lunch. Vishakha Nakshatra till 17:22:42 supports ambition, but it also demands maturity. Don’t take shortcuts. If you’re in meetings, speak to the point. If you’re studying, focus on concepts that need effort, not what feels easy.Relationships need gentle handling because the Moon changes signs at 10:49:18. Before that, a calm chat can solve issues. After that, the Scorpio Moon may make you suspicious or intense. You might read too much into a message, or hold on to an old grievance. Ask yourself, is it real, or is it just the mind acting like a monsoon cloud, dark and full of noise? Keep family discussions simple tonight. Eat together if possible. Put the phone away for half an hour. Small closeness goes far.For career and money, treat 11:52 to 13:24 as a caution zone. Avoid big commitments then. Save your confident moves for vijay_muhurta from 2026-09-16 13:55:35 to 2026-09-16 14:44:43, and use the long supportive stretch from 2026-09-16 17:23:29 to 2026-09-17 05:44:37 for planning, learning, and steady progress. Even a late evening review of your budget or your weekly schedule will feel more productive.Spiritually, keep it simple. A short prayer at godhuli_muhurta from 2026-09-16 18:01:15 to 2026- 09-16 18:24:41, then a quiet wind down, will protect your peace. Actionable advice: choose one important task to complete before noon, avoid major spending during Rahu Kaal, and end the day with ten minutes of japa or silent breathing in the evening sandhya.
