Panchang Today is that steady daily compass many Indian homes still trust, a practical guide rooted in the Hindu calendar’s quiet spiritual mathematics. It helps you plan with precision, from meetings and travel to prayer and purchases, by reading the mood of the Moon and the pull of time itself.
The beauty is simple, you stay connected to cultural roots, and you make mindful decisions instead of rushed ones. Some days push you to act, some days ask you to pause and clean up loose ends. Below are the important Panchang details for March 16, 2026 for India:
Date & Day Details
March 16, 2026 falls on a Monday, a day that naturally carries a calm, steady Shiva flavour for many people. The Tithi running is Krishan Paksh 12 (Dvadasi), and it ends at 09:40:56, after which Krishan Paksh 13 (Trayodasi) begins.
Dvadasi in the Krishna Paksha is like the river receding after a strong current. The mind becomes more willing to release what it has been holding, habits, clutter, even old arguments. It’s a good lunar day to finish pending work, close loops, and keep your promises.
If you’ve been avoiding a difficult conversation, Dvadasi supports honesty, but it asks for softness too.The Nakshatra is Dhanistha, ending at 06:22:13, and then Satabhisaj takes over.
Dhanistha is linked with the Vasus, the deities of abundance, rhythm, and the essentials that keep life moving. You’ll notice people are more focused on results, money sense, and measurable progress today. It’s a fine star for organising resources, planning budgets, setting targets, and even putting a healthier routine on the calendar.
After 06:22:13, Satabhisaj brings a different feel. Its energy turns inward and healing oriented, associated with wide skies and deep waters, a time to correct what’s off balance, especially in health, sleep, and emotional boundaries.The Moon sign is Capricorn 23.26 for most of the day, and it transitions at 16/03/2026 18:14:11 into Aquarius. Capricorn Moon keeps the heart practical. People show love by doing, not by talking. Work feels serious, deadlines matter, and you may prefer a simple plan over big drama. After 16/03/2026 18:14:11, Aquarius Moon opens the windows. You’ll want fresh ideas, different viewpoints, and lighter conversation.
Evening discussions with friends or family can become more open, as if the air itself has changed.Yoga is Shiva, ending at 09:36:43, followed by Siddha. Shiva Yoga supports discipline, inner strength, and choosing what is right over what is easy. Siddha then favours getting things done, especially tasks that need skill and a clear head. Karana starts with Taitila till 09:40:56, then Gara till 21:37:09, and then Vanij begins.
Taitila helps structured effort. Gara supports steady progress and practical execution, the kind that shows on your to do list by night.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
Some days give you golden pockets of time, like sunlight filtering through a banyan canopy. Today has several. Brahma Muhurta runs from 2026-03-16 04:30:46 to 2026-03-16 05:18:38. This is best for quiet sadhana, japa, yoga, study, and any work that needs clean concentration. If you’ve been wanting a fresh start, wake up and begin here.
Even 20 minutes will change your tone.Pratah Sandhya is from 2026-03-16 04:54:42 to 2026-03-16 06:06:30. This window supports prayer, Surya arghya, and setting intentions for the day. It’s also a good time to write down the top three priorities before the world starts calling.Abhijit Muhurta falls at 2026-03-16 11:42:58 to 2026-03-16 12:31:02. This is a classic choice for starting important tasks, sending key emails, submitting applications, or taking a first step that you’ve been postponing.
If you need courage, take it here.Vijay Muhurta is from 2026-03-16 14:07:10 to 2026-03-16 14:55:14. Use it for negotiations, presentations, interviews, or any moment when you want your effort to be seen and accepted.Evening brings Godhuli Muhurta at 2026-03-16 18:07:10 to 2026-03-16 18:31:06, and Sayahana Sandhya from 2026-03-16 18:07:10 to 2026-03-16 19:18:58. This is perfect for lighting a lamp, aarti, family prayer, and calming the home atmosphere.
Amrit Kalam from 2026-03-16 19:46:43 to 2026-03-16 21:24:23 is sweet for heartfelt conversations, healing efforts, and spiritual reading.Choghadiya also guides quick planning. Day auspicious periods are Amrit @ 06:07, Shubh @ 09:07, Laabh @ 15:07, and Amrit @ 16:37. At night, look to Laabh @ 22:37, Shubh @ 25:36, and Amrit @ 27:06 for smoother outcomes.
Inauspicious Timings
Rahu Kaal today is from 07:37 to 09:07. Rahu Kaal is that patch of time when confusion rises easily, like dust in strong wind.
Start nothing brand new in this period. Avoid signing contracts, paying big advances, or making impulse financial decisions. If you must work, keep it routine. This is a good time for meditation, breathwork, and chanting Rahu’s mantra, “Om Raam Rahave Namaha”. It steadies the mind and cuts through needless fear.The inauspicious timings also show more detailed windows. Rahu Kaal appears as 2026-03-16 07:36:35 to 2026-03-16 09:06:40.
Yamaganda runs from 2026-03-16 10:36:45 to 2026-03-16 12:06:50, often avoided for launching new plans, especially travel starts or important purchases. Gulkai Kaal is from 2026-03-16 13:36:55 to 2026-03-16 15:07:00, a time to stay careful with assumptions, shortcuts, and ego driven decisions.Varjyam is from 2026-03-16 10:03:34 to 2026-03-16 11:42:06. Think of Varjyam as a small emotional dip. Misunderstandings happen faster, so don’t jump to conclusions.
Two Dur Muhurtam periods show up, 2026-03-16 12:31:02 to 2026-03-16 13:19:02, and 2026-03-16 14:55:14 to 2026-03-16 15:43:14. Try not to schedule your most sensitive meetings inside these.There are longer running influences too. Baana (Mrityu) lasts from 2026-03-16 06:06:30 to 2026-03-17 01:13:30, followed by Baana (Agni) from 2026-03-17 01:13:30 to 2026-03-17 06:05:28. Panchaka runs from 2026-03-16 18:14:30 to 2026-03-17 06:05:28, and Vidaal Yoga from 2026-03-16 06:06:30 to 2026-03-17 06:05:28.
These suggest extra care with haste. Double check addresses before leaving, back up files, and keep your tongue under control at home.Choghadiya inauspicious slots are Kaal @ 07:37, Rog @ 10:37, Udveg @ 12:07 during the day, and Rog @ 19:37, Kaal @ 21:07, Udveg @ 24:06 at night. If you can, reserve these for routine chores, not big beginnings.
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India
Rahu Kaal changes by location across India because it is calculated from local sunrise, and sunrise shifts from place to place due to longitude differences.
So even on the same date, the start and end can vary across regions. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can follow the timing that matches your area accurately.
| City | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 08:17 – 09:47 |
| Delhi (NCR) | 08:01 – 09:30 |
| Bengaluru | 07:57 – 09:28 |
| Hyderabad | 07:54 – 09:24 |
| Chennai | 07:47 – 09:17 |
| Ahmedabad | 08:18 – 09:48 |
| Pune | 08:13 – 09:43 |
| Kolkata | 07:15 – 08:45 |
| Jaipur | 08:06 – 09:36 |
| Kochi | 08:02 – 09:33 |
| Lucknow | 07:46 – 09:15 |
| Indore | 08:05 – 09:36 |
| Guwahati | 07:02 – 08:32 |
| Chandigarh | 08:02 – 09:32 |
| Surat | 08:17 – 09:47 |
| Visakhapatnam | 07:35 – 09:05 |
| Nagpur | 07:52 – 09:22 |
| Coimbatore | 08:00 – 09:30 |
| Varanasi | 07:37 – 09:07 |
| Bhubaneswar | 07:25 – 08:55 |
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset
Sunrise is at 06:07:37 and sunset is at 18:07:19. These two pillars of the day set your rhythm. If you can, take a minute at sunrise to face the light, offer a short prayer, and decide what kind of person you want to be today. It’s small, but it keeps you anchored.
Sunset at 18:07:19 is equally powerful. It’s the day’s natural closing bell, a good moment to step away from screens, wash your face, and reset your mood before the evening pulls you into its demands.Moonset is at 04:32:56 PM, and moonrise is at 04:53:41 AM, Mar 17. With the Moon moving through Capricorn and shifting towards Aquarius by evening, emotions may feel controlled in daytime and more experimental later. If you’ve been carrying worry like a heavy bag, use the evening to lighten it.
A short walk, quiet music, or a few pages of a good book will do. The sky teaches us daily, rise, set, return. Your mind can learn the same cycle.
Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations
No major Vrat or festival is observed today. Still, a day without a headline celebration can be a gift. It gives you space to practise steady dharma in ordinary life, and that is where most spiritual growth happens. The Hindu month is Phalguna as per the amanta calendar, and Chaitra as per the purnimanta calendar.
This threshold feeling suits the day’s lunar tone, finishing, cleaning, preparing.Relationships may need less drama and more reliability today. With the Moon in Capricorn for much of the day, people respond better to practical support than big speeches. If there’s tension at home, don’t try to win. Try to fix one small thing, cook a simple meal, clear a shared space, or make that pending phone call to an elder. After 16/03/2026 18:14:11, the Aquarius Moon makes it easier to talk without turning everything personal.
Ask a direct question. Listen to the answer. That’s it.Work wise, Dvadasi plus Dhanistha is excellent for closing pending tasks and tightening systems. Put your week into a simple structure. Sort your inbox, confirm appointments, and keep your paperwork in one place. If you’re dealing with payments, be careful in the morning around Rahu Kaal from 07:37 to 09:07. Keep your wallet closed today in that stretch, and avoid clicking “buy now” out of boredom.
Use Abhijit Muhurta, 2026-03-16 11:42:58 to 2026-03-16 12:31:02, for an important send off, proposal, or application.
Your boss will notice clean, on time delivery.For spiritual practice, Shiva Yoga until 09:36:43 supports discipline. If you can’t do a long puja, do a short one with full attention. Light a lamp during Godhuli Muhurta, 2026-03-16 18:07:10 to 2026-03-16 18:31:06, and keep your prayer simple. A few minutes of “Om Namah Shivaya” can cool the mind.
If anxiety rises, chant “Om Raam Rahave Namaha” during Rahu Kaal and keep your actions plain and predictable.As the day ends, treat your time like a garden. Pull out one weed, water one good habit, and don’t overdo anything. Pick one priority, finish it cleanly, speak one honest sentence with kindness, and sleep on time. Actionable advice for today, plan your key work for 2026-03-16 11:42:58 to 2026-03-16 12:31:02, avoid big decisions from 07:37 to 09:07, and light a lamp at 2026-03-16 18:07:10 to bring calm into your home.
