Panchang · Kolkata
16 May 2026
Saturday · ruled by Saturn
The five limbs
Each anga is the one in force at sunrise, and runs until the time shown.
| Tithilunar day | Krishna Chaturdashi | till 05:12 |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatramoon mansion | Bharani | till 17:30 |
| Yogasun + moon | Saubhagya | till 10:24 |
| Karanahalf tithi | Shakuni | till 05:12 |
| Varaweekday | Saturday | Saturn |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 | |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 | |
Timings that matter
The day is split into eight parts from sunrise; these are the ones tradition marks out.
- Abhijit Muhuratmost auspicious 11:06 – 11:59
- Rahu Kaalavoid new beginnings 08:14 – 09:53
- Yamagandainauspicious 13:12 – 14:51
- Gulika Kaalinauspicious 04:55 – 06:35
Choghadiya
Eight slots by day and eight by night - the traditional way to pick an hour for anything that matters.
☀ Day 04:55 – 18:10
- Kaal 04:55 – 06:35
- Shubh 06:35 – 08:14
- Rog 08:14 – 09:53
- Udveg 09:53 – 11:33
- Chal 11:33 – 13:12
- Labh 13:12 – 14:51
- Amrit 14:51 – 16:30
- Kaal 16:30 – 18:10
☾ Night 18:10 – 04:55
- Labh 18:10 – 19:30
- Udveg 19:30 – 20:51
- Shubh 20:51 – 22:12
- Amrit 22:12 – 23:32
- Chal 23:32 – 00:53
- Rog 00:53 – 02:14
- Kaal 02:14 – 03:34
- Labh 03:34 – 04:55
auspicious neutral avoid
Planetary Positions at Sunrise
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Taurus | 0.92° |
| Moon | Aries | 18.75° |
| Mercury | Taurus | 2.59° |
| Venus | Gemini | 2.11° |
| Mars | Aries | 3.55° |
| Jupiter | Gemini | 26.99° |
| Saturn | Pisces | 16.53° |
| Uranus | Taurus | 6.91° |
| Neptune | Pisces | 9.48° |
| Rahu (R) | Aquarius | 10.8° |
| Ketu (R) | Leo | 10.8° |
Lagna Chart at Sunrise
Importance of Panchang in Vedic Astrology
The Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that provides essential astronomical data used for timing daily activities, religious ceremonies, and determining auspicious moments. It is built upon five primary elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Luni-Solar day), Karana (half lunar day), and Vara (weekday). Knowing the planetary positions and the daily panchang helps align your actions with favorable cosmic energies.
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