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Choghadiya — Ranchi16 March 2026

Choghadiya

05:57 – 07:27

First favourable daytime window: Amrit

Local time · Ranchi

Somavara · Phalguna · Krishna Paksha

सोमवार · फाल्गुन · कृष्ण पक्ष

Sidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Dwadashi

द्वादशी

Nakshatra

Dhanishtha

धनिष्ठा

Yoga

Shiva

शिव

Karana

Taitila

तैतिल

Vara

Somavara

सोमवार

Waning Crescent

Sunrise 05:57 — Sunset 17:57 · day 11h 59m

≈ 11% illuminated · decreasing

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Dwadashiद्वादशीtill 09:41then Trayodashiत्रयोदशीtill 33:23
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2231°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Ranchi's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Birth nakshatra (birth star)Birth Moon-sign (rashi)

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Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	07:27	08:57	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:27	11:57	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:27	14:57	inauspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:21 – 05:09

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:52 – 05:57

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:57 – 14:45

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:45 – 18:09

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:57 – 19:02

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:33 – 24:21

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

18:09 – 19:47

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

10:00 – 11:38

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:45 – 15:33

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:33 – 16:21

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

Meena#12

Surya Nakshatra

Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वभाद्रपदा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

12:02
18:09
24:16

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 (till 8 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

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

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

Eastपूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

Eastपूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

Southदक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Northwestवायव्य

avoid

Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Siddha सिद्ध

auspicious

Source: Auspicious Tamil yoga

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

Mesha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Makara, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Mithuna

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
3	Krittika	Vipat

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.

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.

Season & Sun Path

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

Ritu (Vedic)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

11h 59m

Ratrimana

12h 1m

Madhyahna

11:57

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

Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872650
Julian Day	2461115.5
Modified Julian Day	61115
Rata Die	739691
National Civil (Saka)	Phalguna 25, 1947 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Chaitra 2, 1947 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha	24.2231°

Derived from the day’s Julian Day and the Lahiri ayanamsha.

Choghadiya - Ranchi, 16 March 2026

On Monday, 16 March 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Ranchi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 5:57 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:57 PM, bringing 11 hours 59 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dwadashi of Krishna Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Dhanishtha. Shiva yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-03-16. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:21 AM and closes at 5:09 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Ranchi, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 7:27 AM through 8:57 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the East direction — classical guidance advises against new Monday journeys toward the East. On the auspicious side, the Amrit choghadiya (5:57 AM–7:27 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Dhanishtha nakshatra is ruled by Mars, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Ranchi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Ranchi on 16 March 2026?

In Ranchi on 16 March 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:27 AM to 8:57 AM. 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 Ranchi on 16 March 2026 at 5:57 AM?

Sunrise at 5:57 AM in Ranchi on 16 March 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (23.34°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:57 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Ranchi's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Ranchi on 16 March 2026?

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Sadhana Prescriptions

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शिव योग साधना

Shiva Purana, Muhurta Chintamani

Dwadashi Vishnu Puja

द्वादशी विष्णु पूजा

Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

31/ 100 points

राँची — 16 मार्च

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:57
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:57
तिथि: द्वादशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: धनिष्ठा (प्रथम पाद)
योग: शिव
करण: तैतिल, गरज
माह: फाल्गुन
चन्द्र राशि: मकर → कुम्भ
सूर्य राशि: मीन

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	05:57	07:27	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	07:27	08:57	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	08:57	10:27	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	10:27	11:57	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	11:57	13:27	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	13:27	14:57	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	14:57	16:27	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	16:27	17:57	good
Char	चर	Venus	night	17:57	19:27	neutral
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	19:27	20:57	bad
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	20:57	22:27	bad
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	22:27	23:57	good
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	23:57	01:27	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	01:27	02:57	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	02:57	04:27	good
Char	चर	Venus	night	04:27	05:57	neutral

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
12	Meena मीन	05:57	07:27
1	Mesha मेष	07:27	09:07
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	09:07	11:07
3	Mithuna मिथुन	11:07	13:22
4	Karka कर्क	13:22	15:37
5	Simha सिंह	15:37	17:47
6	Kanya कन्या	17:47	20:02
7	Tula तुला	20:02	22:12
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	22:12	24:32
9	Dhanu धनु	24:32	02:37
10	Makara मकर	02:37	04:22
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	04:22	05:57
12	Meena मीन	05:57	05:57

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Raja राज	05:57	06:45	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	06:45	07:33	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	07:33	08:21	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:21	09:09	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:09	09:57	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	09:57	10:45	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	10:45	11:33	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	11:33	12:21	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	12:21	13:09	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	13:09	13:57	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:57	14:45	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	14:45	15:33	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	15:33	16:21	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	16:21	17:09	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	17:09	17:57	auspicious