Thursday, April 16, 2026
Daily Almanac
Today is Thursday. The tithi is Chaturdashi until 20:11, after which Amavasya runs until 17:21 (tomorrow). The nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada until 13:59, then Revati until 12:03 (tomorrow). Today's yoga is Indra until 10:38, then Vaidhriti until 07:23 (tomorrow). The karana moves from Vishti (until 09:26) to Shakuni (until 20:11) and then to Chatushpada (until 06:50 (tomorrow)). Avoid important new work during Rahu Kalam, 13:57 to 15:34. The Moon transits Pisces rashi while the Sun sits in Aries.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Krishna Chaturdashi
Prev day 22:31 Same day 20:11
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Amavasya
Same day 20:11 Next day 17:21
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
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Vaishakha · Jyeshtha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Uttara Bhadrapada
Prev day 15:23 Same day 13:59
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Revati
Same day 13:59 Next day 12:03
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Indra
Prev day 13:26 Same day 10:38
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Vaidhriti
Same day 10:38 Next day 07:23
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Prev day 22:31 Same day 09:26
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Shakuni
Same day 09:26 Same day 20:11
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Chatushpada
Same day 20:11 Next day 06:50
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kalam each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A North Indian timing system: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the six most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and three to avoid (Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Krishna Chaturdashi · Thu
Apr 16
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 37m| 05:54 07:31 | ||
| 07:31 09:08 | ||
| 09:08 10:44 | ||
| 10:44 12:21 | ||
| 12:21 13:57 | ||
| 13:57 15:34 | ||
| 15:34 17:10 | ||
| 17:10 18:47 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 23m| 18:47 20:10 | ||
| 20:10 21:34 | ||
| 21:34 22:57 | ||
| 22:57 00:20 | ||
| 00:20 01:43 | ||
| 01:43 03:07 | ||
| 03:07 04:30 | ||
| 04:30 05:53 |
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 37m| 05:54 07:31 | ||
| 07:31 09:08 | ||
| 09:08 10:44 | ||
| 10:44 12:21 | ||
| 12:21 13:57 | ||
| 13:57 15:34 | ||
| 15:34 17:10 | ||
| 17:10 18:47 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 23m| 18:47 20:10 | ||
| 20:10 21:34 | ||
| 21:34 22:57 | ||
| 22:57 00:20 | ||
| 00:20 01:43 | ||
| 01:43 03:07 | ||
| 03:07 04:30 | ||
| 04:30 05:53 |
| 04:25 → 05:10 | ||
| 11:55 → 12:46 | ||
| 09:28 → 10:58 | ||
| 13:57 → 15:34 | ||
| 05:54 → 07:31 | ||
| 09:08 → 10:44 | ||
| 00:25 → 01:56 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on April 16, 2026?
- The tithi on April 16, 2026 is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What nakshatra is active on April 16, 2026?
- Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra is active, with Indra yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on April 16, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:47.
- When is Rahu Kalam on April 16, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 13:57–15:34. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.