Delhi

2026-01-16

Tithi

Trayodashi त्रयोदशी

Nakshatra

Mula मूल

Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Char	चर	Venus	day	07:15	08:34	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	08:34	09:53	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	09:53	11:12	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	11:12	12:30	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	12:30	13:49	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	13:49	15:08	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	15:08	16:27	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	16:27	17:45	neutral
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	17:45	19:27	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	19:27	21:08	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	21:08	22:49	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	22:49	24:30	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	24:30	02:12	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	02:12	03:53	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	03:53	05:34	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	05:34	07:15	bad

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	11:12	12:30	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	15:08	16:27	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	08:34	09:53	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09	12:51	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:39 – 06:27

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:10 – 07:15

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:15 – 14:57

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:33 – 17:57

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:45 – 18:50

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:06 – 24:54

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

11:04 – 12:50

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + Surya nakshatra position at the city’s coordinates.

Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

14:36 – 16:21

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

09:21 – 10:03

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:51 – 13:33

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Makara#10

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढा

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

12:24
19:00
01:36

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Sun
Mantri	Sun

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

Source: Nirnaya Sindhu; Suryasiddhanta. Samvatsara from the 60-year Brihaspati cycle.

Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

East पूर्व

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Prithvi पृथ्वी

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Krida क्रीडा

avoid

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Ketu केतु

avoid

Source: Khala planet: offering inauspicious (खलग्रह के मुख में होमाहुति शुभ नहीं होती)

Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
3	Krittika	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
4	Rohini	Vadha वध	inauspicious
5	Mrigashira	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
6	Ardra	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
7	Punarvasu	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
8	Pushya	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
9	Ashlesha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
10	Magha	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
11	Purva Phalguni	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
12	Uttara Phalguni	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
13	Hasta	Vadha वध	inauspicious
14	Chitra	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
15	Swati	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
16	Vishakha	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
17	Anuradha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
18	Jyeshtha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
19	Mula	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
20	Purva Ashadha	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
21	Uttara Ashadha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
22	Shravana	Vadha वध	inauspicious
23	Dhanishtha	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
24	Shatabhisha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
27	Revati	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	9	no
2	Vrishabha	8	no
3	Mithuna	7	yes
4	Karka	6	yes
5	Simha	5	no
6	Kanya	4	no
7	Tula	3	yes
8	Vrishchika	2	no
9	Dhanu	1	yes
10	Makara	12	no
11	Kumbha	11	yes
12	Meena	10	yes

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Brihat Samhita. Tarabala uses the 9-cycle from janma-nakshatra to today’s nakshatra.

Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
10	Makara मकर	07:15	08:55
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	08:55	10:25
12	Meena मीन	10:25	11:50
1	Mesha मेष	11:50	13:25
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	13:25	15:20
3	Mithuna मिथुन	15:20	17:35
4	Karka कर्क	17:35	19:55
5	Simha सिंह	19:55	22:10
6	Kanya कन्या	22:10	24:30
7	Tula तुला	24:30	02:50
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	02:50	05:05
9	Dhanu धनु	05:05	07:10
10	Makara मकर	07:10	07:15

Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	07:15	07:57	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:57	08:39	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:39	09:21	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:21	10:03	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	10:03	10:45	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:45	11:27	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:27	12:09	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	12:09	12:51	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:51	13:33	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:33	14:15	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	14:15	14:57	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	14:57	15:39	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	15:39	16:21	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	16:21	17:03	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:03	17:45	inauspicious

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu.

Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

10h 30m

Ratrimana

13h 30m

Madhyahna

12:30

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

Choghadiya - Delhi, 16 January 2026

On Friday, the 16th of January 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Delhi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 7:15 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:45 PM, bringing 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Mula. Yoga for the day is Dhruva, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-01-16. Pre-dawn, from 5:39 AM to 6:27 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Delhi, From 11:12 AM to 12:30 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Friday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is West; the classical recommendation is to delay West-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (8:34 AM–9:53 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Mula nakshatra is governed by Ketu, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Delhi on 16 January 2026?

In Delhi on 16 January 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 11:12 AM to 12:30 PM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.

Why is sunrise in Delhi on 16 January 2026 at 7:15 AM?

Sunrise at 7:15 AM in Delhi on 16 January 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (28.65°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:45 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Delhi's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Delhi on 16 January 2026?

The yoga operative in Delhi on 16 January 2026 is Dhruva, active from 8:38 PM to 9:06 PM local time. In the Vedic panchang, yoga is calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon and cycles through 27 named yogas. Dhruva yoga carries its own quality and influences the day's overall character — affecting the auspiciousness of activities begun during its span.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Shiva Linga Abhisheka

शिव लिंग अभिषेक

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Mahamrityunjaya Japa

महामृत्युञ्जय जप

- Rig Veda 7.59.12, Yajur Veda 3.60

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Rudra Abhisheka & Homa

रुद्र अभिषेक एवं होम

- Yajur Veda, Shatarudriya

Trayodashi Pradosha Vrata

त्रयोदशी प्रदोष व्रत

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

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दिल्ली — 16 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:15
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:45
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: मूल (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 11:12–दोपहर 12:30
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 08:34–प्रातः 09:53)